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re: Tapper: Kimmel removal ‘direct’ First Amendment violation
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:37 am to Jbird
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:37 am to Jbird
Is he really that stupid..? Or, is he pulling a Kimmel and lying purposefully as well....ABC pulled him...his EMPLOYER.
If I stood up in a customer meeting and went political and told blatant lies I would be pulled from my job as well. I do not have the expectation to be able to do that...for any reason.
If I stood up in a customer meeting and went political and told blatant lies I would be pulled from my job as well. I do not have the expectation to be able to do that...for any reason.
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Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:37 am to Jbird
Who listens to a fricking clown?
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:38 am to Jbird
Let's use the Left's own words to properly address the issue:
If he disagrees with being de-platformed, then maybe he should start his own broadcasting network.
If he disagrees with being de-platformed, then maybe he should start his own broadcasting network.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:43 am to Jbird
The media still thinks they can repeat a lie over and over and it will be taken as the truth. They've been working this game plan for ages.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:43 am to Big Jim Slade
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ABC is not the government, and the 1A doesn’t apply to their decisions obviously and it certainly wasn’t any violation, let alone a “direct” one. Trapper is either dumb or disingenuous. Probably both.
If the action is the result of government coercion then Kimmel could have a 1A claim against the government. Would depend upon the facts of course.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:47 am to RobertFootball
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If you want to see their head explode tell them free speech covers “hate speech”.
Well, it does. It covers all unpopular speech, popular speech doesn't need protecting.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:48 am to Deuces
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The same people were celebrating Tucker Carlson being fired from Fox.
Carlson was also fired for criticizing the regime. That should concern all
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:50 am to Swamp Angel
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If he disagrees with being de-platformed, then maybe he should start his own broadcasting network.
My only issue is the idea that there might have been government coercion. If that could be cleared up I would be behind it.
Anyone being honest with themselves would not be comfortable with that.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:51 am to Jbird
Two of the biggest owners of affiliates are the ones who brought an issue up to ABC, and they are protected by the FCC.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:52 am to Jbird
Last I checked Kimmel is still welcomed to say whatever he wants about whomever he wants.
I doubt that's changed
I doubt that's changed
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:52 am to Decatur
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If the action is the result of government coercion
This is not the Biden Administration.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:53 am to NotoriousFSU
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The left seem to view being fired for expressing one’s views as a more serious injustice than being killed for doing so.
Yep. Saw a great picture yesterday. “For being so mad about a person losing their job for their words you sure were celebrating someone getting killed for them.”
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:54 am to JellyRoll
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Two of the biggest owners of affiliates are the ones who brought an issue up to ABC
That would make the most sense. Is there proof that this happened?
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:54 am to TDTOM
BTW, if anyone is interested, the lefties have moved over to the movie/tv board. 
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:55 am to Jbird
Direct violation would be the actual government sanctioning him or arresting him
FCC putting pressure on the network to fire him would probably also violate it.
Personally i think if you’re in a dying medium like late night television and you have a huge salary you should probably just try and be funny
FCC putting pressure on the network to fire him would probably also violate it.
Personally i think if you’re in a dying medium like late night television and you have a huge salary you should probably just try and be funny
Posted on 9/19/25 at 11:00 am to TDTOM
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That would make the most sense. Is there proof that this happened?
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Several local TV stations in Texas may look different on Friday night. Instead of airing Jimmy Kimmel Live!, media conglomerate Sinclair plans to air a Charlie Kirk tribute special on its ABC affiliate stations in response to the late-night host's comments on the September 10 shooting of the conservative activist.
Jimmy Kimmel spoke about the person who allegedly shot and killed Kirk during his monologue on the Walt Disney-owned ABC show, which aired on Monday, September 15. He said supporters of President Donald Trump were "desperately trying to characterize" Tyler Robinson of "anything other than one of them."
In response to his remarks, Sinclair and Nexstar Media Group, both large station groups and ABC affiliate owners, announced plans to remove the late-night show from its ABC stations. Shortly after those decisions, ABC suspended production on the show indefinitely, according to Variety.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 11:05 am to Hangover Haven
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What's Tapper's ratings?
Month of August 2025.
LINK
Let's just say even by CNN standards it is bad.
1-15 All the shows ranked ahead of CNN
16CNN NEWSNIGHT
19CNN SOURCE W KAITLAN COLLINS
20CNN ERIN BURNETT OUTFRONT
22CNN ANDERSON COOPER
23CNN ARENA WITH KASIE HUNT
24CNN LEAD WITH JAKE TAPPER
Posted on 9/19/25 at 11:08 am to Jbird
It’s a complete coincidence that Kimmel got fired after the fcc chief threatened to pull a license.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 11:10 am to RogerTheShrubber
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My only issue is the idea that there might have been government coercion. If that could be cleared up I would be behind it.
We know for a fact that there was government coercion related to the bans of conservative voices and candidates on social media platforms such as FB and Twitter. I agree with you that government intervention or coercion to accomplish the removal of someone from the airwaves is not to be tolerated. However, it's pretty clear that this was a business decision to (1) institute some level of damage control in a volatile situation, and (2) divest themselves of a poorly performing individual who was under contract and costing the broadcaster viewership, ratings, and marketing opportunities.
Kimmel's remarks just made it that much easier for the employer to demonstrate that his removal was done for cause and to eliminate (or significantly lessen) the likelihood of a successful lawsuit by Kimmel and his representatives, or to establish their position should arbitration take place regarding the matter rather than a lawsuit.
The only group of people I see who are trying to push the narrative that this was government coercion are the same people that call anyone who disagrees with them a Nazi or Fascist. As far as I am concerned, the motives of Kimmel's supporters are suspect to say the very least.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 11:11 am to Jbird
too bad this isnt a first amendment violation in any way shape or form.
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