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[ChapelHillSooner]

“…They’re licensed. They’re not allowed to do that.”

Talk to Reagan about that. (Not that the fairness doctrine meant one couldn’t criticize or make fun of POTUS.)

 

[Centerpiece]

I know everything you posted but none of it contradicts what I said.

Take Comcast. They own NBC. That means they are not only in the cable and internet business but also in the broadcast business or their affiliates are.

That means the FCC could put pressure on Comcast’s broadcast business (NBC) unless Comcast filters websites that promote liberal voices. They wouldn’t directly control the non-broadcast entities but they could indirectly do so using the exact same mob like tactics they are using now.

You mentioned streaming services but if you control the last few miles then you effectively control the internet. If internet providers block Hulu because of content on Hulu, Hulu will capitulate.

As for other providers that are not in the broadcast business, they will use other levers of government, not necessarily the FCC. They are already exerting enough pressure on entities like Google who seem willing to capitulate.

That was all in the post you quoted.

Not trying to contradict anything or anybody. You must not have read my last line where I said "your point is taken". Just like your point above. Well said, well taken. I think we're on the same side here and simply discussing the finer points. You say what the FCC can and can't do doesn't really matter and I agree to that. I said what I said (actually I just googled it, copied and pasted) and only assume it's accurate information. Of course Trump wins again. Aren't you tired of winning? I am.

 

[JCTarheel82]

I reject the premise of your argument - that Kimmel was suspended due to "threats" from the FCC. Superficially, it appears that way. Sinclair and Nexstar used the FCC comment as their opportunity to pull the Kimmel show from their stations due to low ratings and the show's hostility to a majority of their audiences in more rural areas. It was a commercial decision which I'm fine with.

This is unmitigated bullshit. It was a "commercial decision" because Nexstar needs approval from this corrupt administration for their merger with Tegna.

Trump has already signaled he will be going after others in the media for speech he doesn't like. Take off your orange-colored glasses.