The Unforgiven said:
Why is Hollywood and left more outraged about Kimmel being fired for his speech than Charlie Kirk being killed for his speech?
I don't speak for them and they don't speak for me.
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I don't speak for them and they don't speak for me.
Ghost of Andrew Eaton said:Kenneth_2003 said:
I pulled up NexStar now that I'm in front of a computer...
Also on their home page it states that they are set to acquire Tegna who also owns and operates A LOT of local broadcast stations.
The announcement below came out before ABC/Disney decided to pull Kimmel. The private ownership was doing it first.
NexStarQuote:
September 17, 2025
Company Objects to Talk Show Host's Comments on Killing of Charlie Kirk
IRVING, TX (Sept. 17, 2025)Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that the company's owned and partner television stations affiliated with the ABC Television Network will preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" for the foreseeable future beginning with tonight's show. Nexstar strongly objects to recent comments made by Mr. Kimmel concerning the killing of Charlie Kirk and will replace the show with other programming in its ABC-affiliated markets.
"Mr. Kimmel's comments about the death of Mr. Kirk are offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse, and we do not believe they reflect the spectrum of opinions, views, or values of the local communities in which we are located," said Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar's broadcasting division. "Continuing to give Mr. Kimmel a broadcast platform in the communities we serve is simply not in the public interest at the current time, and we have made the difficult decision to preempt his show in an effort to let cooler heads prevail as we move toward the resumption of respectful, constructive dialogue."
Kimmel is DONE on broadcast TV. He might land a slot somewhere on a streaming service, but on a major network he's toast.
What are the chances they did this so that the FCC approves their acquisition of Tegna?
No clue. I'd never heard of NexStar until this morning listening to Megyn Kelly's Morning Update show on my drive to work. Oddly I was only familiar with Tegna following spats they've had with Dish Network and CBS thus causing my mother to send me on a search of "how to watch the Aggies." I'd also noticed that Tegna controls their stations Social Media feed. I used to live in S. Texas and still follow several of the news stations down there. I noticed when I moved back to Houston that the stations were posting all identical stories, leading me to find the "this page managed by Tegna Media Group" or something to that effect. Tegna was very left leaning in my observation. No clue about NexStar.
nortex97 said:
Or Tucker Carlson.
I am convinced Chris Hayes' IQ must be around 67, from what little I have ever heard him say, but this is typical of Democrat duplicity on the topic:MSNBC’s Chris Hayes on Kimmel getting fired: This renders the First Amendment meaningless.
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) September 18, 2025
Chris Hayes on Tucker getting fired: He believed he could say anything no matter how disgusting and get away with it. Over time, that’s not going to work out well for you. pic.twitter.com/KOdROGvseE
I really don't comprehend the leftist point though today. Two of the biggest syndicates of channels said they wouldn't carry his show any longer, and the complaint is that the government did this to Disney? What were they supposed to do, pay him his regular salary to stay on in minor markets and maybe half the big American cities? His ratings have been declining for years.
He can go do a podcast for his fans, without the budget for the writers/set etc. His speech isn't censored, and I think he may have been angling to go that route anyway. Poor Jimmy has plenty of Disney cash.FCC Chairman Brendan Carr weighs in after ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off the airwaves
— Sean Hannity 🇺🇸 (@seanhannity) September 18, 2025
"Broadcasters are different from any other form of communication, including here on cable right now. Fox News doesn’t have an FCC license, CNN doesn’t, but ABC, CBS, and NBC—those broadcast… pic.twitter.com/RjATnjPzECTo all of those crying about Jimmy Kimmel's show getting pulled off the air indefinitely...
— ZNO 🇺🇸 (@therealZNO) September 18, 2025
FCC Rule 47 CFR §73.1217 — Broadcast hoaxes.
What the Rule Says:
It prohibits broadcast licensees (TV and radio) from knowingly airing false information about a crime or catastrophe if:… pic.twitter.com/LeHWXcLh2s
Don't jeopardize your employer's broadcast licenses, and there's no FO.
Excellent post. It shows the left's hypocrisy, clearly explains the FCC position, and then lays out the actual law. The networks were well within their rights and obligations to cancel Kimmel. He thought he was bulletproof and found out otherwise.
EOT.
Well please speculate? This is a discussion board. Are you telling me you have no idea at all? We can all read between the lines with them
Texas 8&4 said:
Or maybe the simplest explanation is the correct explanation. He wasn't funny, he wasn't entertaining, and he alienated half the country. Perhaps he was just bad for business?
The only skit I would see pop up on the YouTube feed was when he would punk little kids over eating their candy. Thought it was dumb. Podcasts killed this show and Colbert. The days of Carson and letterman are over. Dead model
Contrast this clown to someone like Bill Maher. I don't typically agree with him (on pretty much anything), but he will call the Democrats out. He was fair in his assessment of Trump, after visiting with him. This type, while I don't agree with at least should get a little respect.
So did these companies that own local broadcast stations, that broadcast to smaller markets and not coastal elites, finally decide on their own that they've had enough and pull it, which forced ABCs hand to pull it nationally? ...or did the FCC really threaten their licenses and force them to pull it? The fact that the broadcasters put out press release saying they're going to air Charlie Kirk dedication instead means they decided on their own - not the government forcing their hand.. but it seems like the leftists are using the FCC chairman's after-the-fact comments (that they will investigate) to intentionally conflate and mislead the masses that Trump admin forced the whole thing as an attack on free press / free speech.
yes, well summarized
The lie has been spawned:
A flustered Eric Swalwell says Jimmy Kimmel losing his show should "shake" every American
"It should shake every American that the president of The United States is out there firing comedians who make fun of him."
Satan is a very proud father today.
A flustered Eric Swalwell says Jimmy Kimmel losing his show should "shake" every American
"It should shake every American that the president of The United States is out there firing comedians who make fun of him."
Satan is a very proud father today.
Texas 8&4 said:
Contrast this clown to someone like Bill Maher. I don't typically agree with him (on pretty much anything), but he will call the Democrats out. He was fair in his assessment of Trump, after visiting with him. This type, while I don't agree with at least should get a little respect.
I think Maher was smart enough to read the changing room (woke fatigue) and knew in order for him to stay relevant he needed to temper his act…Kimmel on the other hand is arrogant, dumb and blinded by hate..
J. Walter Weatherman said:Texas 8&4 said:
Comical how liberals are now trying to hide behind the 1st Amendment (even though they don't clearly understand), but when Trump et al, were banned from Twitter and Facebook, it was all good.
Not going to miss Kimmel but private companies like Twitter and Facebook can ban anyone for any or no reason. Completely different situations if the government forced this. Last thing we want is to give the green light to President AOC doing something similar when the pendulum inevitably swings back around.
In a different era I would have agreed with you, but the establishment left has already changed their rules of engagement, rendering it a moot point.
At this point, to NOT engage in reciprocity is too surrender.
The cries of this widow will echo across the globe like a battle cry.
Mrs. Erika Kirk
Mrs. Erika Kirk
Logos Stick said:
The lie has been spawned:
A flustered Eric Swalwell says Jimmy Kimmel losing his show should "shake" every American
"It should shake every American that the president of The United States is out there firing comedians who make fun of him."
Satan is a very proud father today.
Wait, a Democrat said something.
Let me check…….yep, it was a lie. They literally have nothing else.
I don't think you know me.
Like most socialist regime politicians, Swalwell is counting on his followers being ritaarded.
if Donald Trump could fire every comedian that makes fun of him, why is South Park still going strong?
if Donald Trump could fire every comedian that makes fun of him, why is South Park still going strong?
oh no said:
So did these companies that own local broadcast stations, that broadcast to smaller markets and not coastal elites, finally decide on their own that they've had enough and pull it, which forced ABCs hand to pull it nationally? ...or did the FCC really threaten their licenses and force them to pull it? The fact that the broadcasters put out press release saying they're going to air Charlie Kirk dedication instead means they decided on their own - not the government forcing their hand.. but it seems like the leftists are using the FCC chairman's after-the-fact comments (that they will investigate) to intentionally conflate and mislead the masses that Trump admin forced the whole thing as an attack on free press / free speech.
It's entirely possible that both happened separately and independently. Im sure there are plenty of people that have nothing better to do than pick up their land line telephone and complain about what was on their TV the night before. Not to mention a fair bit of social media backlash. I'm (and I'm sure many on this board) are the type that just do not watch programs that offend or fail to entertain us, but plenty of others do not. I was unaware of Kimmel's comments during his monolog.
At the same time it is entirely possible that the FCC who as a part of the executive branch and is charged with enforcing the law does monitor and oversee what is put out on public airwaves and recognized Kimmel's continued lies as a direct violation of Federal Broadcast Regulations. Is pulling their license a bit extreme? Possibly/probably. It got their attention though.
The government DID force itJ. Walter Weatherman said:Texas 8&4 said:
Comical how liberals are now trying to hide behind the 1st Amendment (even though they don't clearly understand), but when Trump et al, were banned from Twitter and Facebook, it was all good.
Not going to miss Kimmel but private companies like Twitter and Facebook can ban anyone for any or no reason. Completely different situations if the government forced this. Last thing we want is to give the green light to President AOC doing something similar when the pendulum inevitably swings back around.
hth
Quote:
Completely different situations if the government forced this.
I agree.
But why is this being said about Kimmel?
And why wasn't this said, when Biden/Obama were actually doing it to conservative groups?
Logos Stick said:Ryan the Temp said:
I don't watch Kimmel, I don't think he's particularly funny, and what he said was astonishingly distasteful, but do we really want the government forcing the media to cancel or censor anything they don't approve of? That's a dark path to go down - Sure, a lot of you folks agree with today's Republican administration on this, but what happens when a Democratic administration comes into power and threatens to revoke FCC licenses for Fox News and other conservative media? As we like to say, Highway 6 runs both ways.
Whatever happened to the mantra of personal responsibility? I don't like Fox News, so ... I don't watch it. I also don't like MSNBC, so ... I don't watch it. I don't like Kimmel's show, so ... I don't watch it.
No and that didn't happen. Can libs ever be honest?
Actually, that did happen. A lot. From 2020-2024.
I dont remember anyone on the left being upset about it, though.
The bigger question no one is asking is......
WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO CANCEL THE VIEW FOR THE SAME BS?????
WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO CANCEL THE VIEW FOR THE SAME BS?????
Why do the vast majority of people in this country not understand the 1st amendment. 1st amendment blocks litigation from the govt for speech. I didn't see Kimmel get drug off in handcuffs. Did i miss it?
They did the same **** to Rosanne, Tucker, and many others. Tucker was one of the largest watched night shows in the country. Kimmel and Colbert's ratings were abysmal. I'm sure they were wanting to fire Kimmel but needed a reason. Apparently the dude is also a massive ass hat, and is hard to work with. Just ask Adam Carolla.
They did the same **** to Rosanne, Tucker, and many others. Tucker was one of the largest watched night shows in the country. Kimmel and Colbert's ratings were abysmal. I'm sure they were wanting to fire Kimmel but needed a reason. Apparently the dude is also a massive ass hat, and is hard to work with. Just ask Adam Carolla.
oh no said:
So did these companies that own local broadcast stations, that broadcast to smaller markets and not coastal elites, finally decide on their own that they've had enough and pull it, which forced ABCs hand to pull it nationally? ...or did the FCC really threaten their licenses and force them to pull it? The fact that the broadcasters put out press release saying they're going to air Charlie Kirk dedication instead means they decided on their own - not the government forcing their hand.. but it seems like the leftists are using the FCC chairman's after-the-fact comments (that they will investigate) to intentionally conflate and mislead the masses that Trump admin forced the whole thing as an attack on free press / free speech.
Yes and no. Both Nexstar and Simclair are lobbying for deregulation in the industry, and one has a huge merger going through approvals. This is basically an opportunity for them to ingratiate themselves with the current admin and grease those wheels.
That said, they probably also know that polarized media isn't mass appeal, and that's what they need to compete. They probably don't like being force fed constant partisan content that alienates a lot of their potential viewers.
I disageee. I think there are a lot of people who would love to watch decent fair-minded TV programming. The left forces politics into everything and people have gotten sick of it.
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— JD Vance (@JDVance) September 18, 2025
That is hilarious.
Make it 5, Marco.
It's what happens when you let Democrats control public education.
Let's take stock:
Now they want to complain because their propagandist apparatus is finally being brought to heel a bit. **** you.
- For years even before Trump, the left has controlled the MSM and was controlling Social Media before Elon took over Twitter
- As Trump came on this scene, this ramped up 1000x with MSM colluding with the intelligence apparatus to push the fake Russian hoax that ultimately led to a special prosecutor and tainted over half of Trump's first term.
- They continued to push false narratives like the "good people on both sides" lie during Trump's term, selectively editing interviews, and skewing coverage massively left.
- During 2020, the gov't conspired with Twitter and other social media to censor Covid and vaccine critics and to bury the Hunter Biden laptop story including getting the NY Post deplatformed and Trump deplatformed due to Jan 6th. Nary a peep from Dems or leftists on this, in fact they celebrated it and encouraged it.
- Multiple examples in this thread already cited of Dems pushing for gov't censorship of people like Tucker Carlson and cancelling Roseanne Barr among others.
- 2024 CBS edits a disastrous interview with Kamala to make her look better. Stephanapolos calls Trump a rapist which was a blatant lie to sensationalize the E Jean Carroll suit outcome and paint Trump as an arch criminal.
Now they want to complain because their propagandist apparatus is finally being brought to heel a bit. **** you.
Ellis Wyatt said:The government DID force itJ. Walter Weatherman said:Texas 8&4 said:
Comical how liberals are now trying to hide behind the 1st Amendment (even though they don't clearly understand), but when Trump et al, were banned from Twitter and Facebook, it was all good.
Not going to miss Kimmel but private companies like Twitter and Facebook can ban anyone for any or no reason. Completely different situations if the government forced this. Last thing we want is to give the green light to President AOC doing something similar when the pendulum inevitably swings back around.
hth
Not really the same situation. Anyone in the government can publicly say what they wanted twitter or Facebook to do, but the bans were the companies' call. There isn't a mechanism for punishment the way there is for FCC licensed channels.
In this case, (it seems like) the government overtly threatened pulling their licenses due to what Kimmel said. If that element wasn't a part of this and ABC just fired him for their own reasons, I'd have no issues - just like Colbert getting dropped. But in my opinion it's wrong when the left tries to punish people for speech and it should be wrong when the right does it too.
nortex97 said:
Or Tucker Carlson.
I am convinced Chris Hayes' IQ must be around 67, from what little I have ever heard him say, but this is typical of Democrat duplicity on the topic:MSNBC’s Chris Hayes on Kimmel getting fired: This renders the First Amendment meaningless.
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) September 18, 2025
Chris Hayes on Tucker getting fired: He believed he could say anything no matter how disgusting and get away with it. Over time, that’s not going to work out well for you. pic.twitter.com/KOdROGvseE
I really don't comprehend the leftist point though today. Two of the biggest syndicates of channels said they wouldn't carry his show any longer, and the complaint is that the government did this to Disney? What were they supposed to do, pay him his regular salary to stay on in minor markets and maybe half the big American cities? His ratings have been declining for years.
He can go do a podcast for his fans, without the budget for the writers/set etc. His speech isn't censored, and I think he may have been angling to go that route anyway. Poor Jimmy has plenty of Disney cash.FCC Chairman Brendan Carr weighs in after ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off the airwaves
— Sean Hannity 🇺🇸 (@seanhannity) September 18, 2025
"Broadcasters are different from any other form of communication, including here on cable right now. Fox News doesn’t have an FCC license, CNN doesn’t, but ABC, CBS, and NBC—those broadcast… pic.twitter.com/RjATnjPzECTo all of those crying about Jimmy Kimmel's show getting pulled off the air indefinitely...
— ZNO 🇺🇸 (@therealZNO) September 18, 2025
FCC Rule 47 CFR §73.1217 — Broadcast hoaxes.
What the Rule Says:
It prohibits broadcast licensees (TV and radio) from knowingly airing false information about a crime or catastrophe if:… pic.twitter.com/LeHWXcLh2s
Don't jeopardize your employer's broadcast licenses, and there's no FO.
Okay I was wrong and retract my earlier statement that the FCC should've stayed quiet, appreciate the info! This was well within their rules.
welp there you have it. pretty impossible to argue against this now. I had a feeling there was something of substance behind this once the hissy fits stopped.
J. Walter Weatherman said:Ellis Wyatt said:J. Walter Weatherman said:Texas 8&4 said:
Comical how liberals are now trying to hide behind the 1st Amendment (even though they don't clearly understand), but when Trump et al, were banned from Twitter and Facebook, it was all good.
Not going to miss Kimmel but private companies like Twitter and Facebook can ban anyone for any or no reason. Completely different situations if the government forced this. Last thing we want is to give the green light to President AOC doing something similar when the pendulum inevitably swings back around.
The government DID force it
hth
Not really the same situation. Anyone in the government can publicly say what they wanted twitter or Facebook to do, but the bans were the companies' call. There isn't a mechanism for punishment the way there is for FCC licensed channels.
In this case, (it seems like) the government overtly threatened pulling their licenses due to what Kimmel said. If that element wasn't a part of this and ABC just fired him for their own reasons, I'd have no issues - just like Colbert getting dropped. But in my opinion it's wrong when the left tries to punish people for speech and it should be wrong when the right does it too.
It was a blatant lie. When told to issue an apology, he refused. When you don't do what your boss tells you, you get fired, regardless of why they told you to do something. This thing with the FCC is pure speculation. There are a number of shows (The View as someone mentioned), that are not being cancelled.
see the post below yours.
also there absolutely was government interference and censorship on twitter and fb etc. did you miss the metric crap ton of communications released showing the collusion?
also there absolutely was government interference and censorship on twitter and fb etc. did you miss the metric crap ton of communications released showing the collusion?
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Good riddance. It's very simple if he wanted to keep his job, Do Not Knowingly Lie. More accountability for lies is greatly needed. Regardless it isn't surprising, his opinions have been trash for decades.
POS pic.twitter.com/WXe55ffnOI
— Mirthful Moments (@moment_mirthful) September 18, 2025
Believe it should center on the FCC quote above "concerted effort to lie to the American people" -- wished that had immediate fiscal loss consequences when that happens. It really should not be allowed. The people do not have time to fact-check everything, nor should they have to when something is operating under a veneer of public service like the "Fourth Estate". Oddly enough, Kimmel doesn't fit this, but many broadcasts of CNN, MSNBC, et all, do. (Kimmel is not news, not sure if truly Fourth Estate in that sense)
It goes for both sides -- would like to see knowing provocative lying by the Fourth Estate fiscally penalized. Give them incentive to not do it and also to be less sloppy for any who want to claim all that hate-painting is somehow "a mistake" or "taken out of context."
Texas 8&4 said:J. Walter Weatherman said:Ellis Wyatt said:J. Walter Weatherman said:Texas 8&4 said:
Comical how liberals are now trying to hide behind the 1st Amendment (even though they don't clearly understand), but when Trump et al, were banned from Twitter and Facebook, it was all good.
Not going to miss Kimmel but private companies like Twitter and Facebook can ban anyone for any or no reason. Completely different situations if the government forced this. Last thing we want is to give the green light to President AOC doing something similar when the pendulum inevitably swings back around.
The government DID force it
hth
Not really the same situation. Anyone in the government can publicly say what they wanted twitter or Facebook to do, but the bans were the companies' call. There isn't a mechanism for punishment the way there is for FCC licensed channels.
In this case, (it seems like) the government overtly threatened pulling their licenses due to what Kimmel said. If that element wasn't a part of this and ABC just fired him for their own reasons, I'd have no issues - just like Colbert getting dropped. But in my opinion it's wrong when the left tries to punish people for speech and it should be wrong when the right does it too.
It was a blatant lie. When told to issue an apology, he refused. When you don't do what your boss tells you, you get fired, regardless of why they told you to do something. This thing with the FCC is pure speculation. There are a number of shows (The View as someone mentioned), that are not being cancelled.
It isn't really speculation anymore when the head of the FCC said it publicly. Again, 100% in support of ABC firing Kimmel for any or no reason. My point is that the government should be nowhere near it. And yes, that includes if the left has arguably already attempted similar tactics. Conservatives should not sink to that level just because the left does. Just my opinion though.
J. Walter Weatherman said:Texas 8&4 said:
Comical how liberals are now trying to hide behind the 1st Amendment (even though they don't clearly understand), but when Trump et al, were banned from Twitter and Facebook, it was all good.
Not going to miss Kimmel but private companies like Twitter and Facebook can ban anyone for any or no reason. Completely different situations if the government forced this. Last thing we want is to give the green light to President AOC doing something similar when the pendulum inevitably swings back around.
I will definitely be leaving the country if that happens.
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Maybe you should do some more reading.
Our government WAS banning people on social media. They were blatantly violating the First Amendment. And they were doing it while their position was 100% a lie.
I realize you have an irrational hatred for Trump, but that hatred should not spill over to hatred for the truth.
Stop defending it.
Our government WAS banning people on social media. They were blatantly violating the First Amendment. And they were doing it while their position was 100% a lie.
I realize you have an irrational hatred for Trump, but that hatred should not spill over to hatred for the truth.
Stop defending it.
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