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Nick Szabo· 2025-11-16 01:02
RT Cernovich (@Cernovich)Cancel culture is back. https://t.co/o3OmSl0IKm ...
Maine's Platner is putting Democrats through a political stress test: Semafor
MSNBC· 2025-10-22 12:31
Turn to Dave Wigle's new piece about that race up in Maine, the Senate race. A Democratic candidate there putting the party's interest in younger and fresher candidates through a stress test after his controversial social media comments have surfaced lately along with images of a tattoo. Nearly 10 years ago on Reddit, Graham Platner wrote about how as he's gotten older, he's become quote a communist.He also made disparaging comments about police and minimized challenges faced by military members in reportin ...
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Nick Szabo· 2025-10-10 14:27
At the end of the day it's the bosses, not the Karens, doing the actual cancelling. Cancel culture is a disciplinary technique -- think like your boss or pay the consequences.James Esses (@JamesEsses):Here’s the moment that George is removed by ‘Big Brother’ for wrongspeak.He’s not told what he said. We’re not told what he said. Simply that it was “offensive”.He is asked to leave by the side door, never to be seen by his fellow housemates again.Dystopian. https://t.co/Aoneqr411F ...
UFC CEO on cancel culture in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder #shorts
60 Minutes· 2025-09-29 19:46
I'm a big believer in free speech and unfortunately probably the most important speech to protect is hate speech. You're not a fan of cancel culture. No, I hate it on both sides.It's like all the stuff that's going on with with Charlie right now. Uh, you know, these people are going out and saying stuff and you know, you're seeing people getting fired or kicked out of school. You don't you don't think they should be fired.I think you're a disgusting human being if you're celebrating the death of another hum ...
'Cancel culture on steroids': Indictment handed down against ex-FBI director
MSNBC· 2025-09-26 01:04
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on two criminal counts by a grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia. Two people familiar with the matter tell MSNBC one count is obstruction and the second count is false statements. Sources tell MSNBC that the grand jury rejected a third count, which is unknown at this point, but we will effort to get you that information. Donald Trump's Justice Department had been rushing to indict Comey before Tuesday because that's when the statute of limitations ...
Trump at Kirk Memorial: ‘It Was Charlie Who Helped Unite MAGA’ | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-09-21 23:42
Political Commentary & Recognition - The speaker intends to "save Chicago from horrible crime" [1] - Charlie volunteered for the 2016 campaign and organized young black conservatives [2] - Charlie stood up for persecuted Christians and Jews on college campuses [2] - Charlie helped bring online censorship, free speech, and cancel culture to the forefront of political debate [2] - Charlie helped unite MAGA [2] - The speaker will award Charlie the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor [3] Personal Views & Disagreements - The speaker expresses disagreement with Charlie's approach of not hating opponents, stating "I hate my opponent and I don't want the best for them" [3]
‘Are you kidding me?’: Joe calls out MAGA for ‘trying to crush free speech’
MSNBC· 2025-09-19 18:55
asked earlier about Fallon and Seth Meyers, but are is the president's view that they should also uh be taken off the air shared by the FCC. >> I I don't speak for the president. So, obviously, you know, he speaks for himself on that.Our goal and our obligation here is to make sure that broadcasters are serving the public interest. And if there's local TV stations that don't think that running that programming does it, then they have every right under the law in their contracts to preempt it. And we'll see ...
'Hypocrisy, irony, escalation': Matt Lewis on the right’s new 'cancel culture'
MSNBC· 2025-09-19 17:35
Free Speech & Political Commentary - The report highlights a shift where conservatives are now mirroring progressive tactics of "cancel culture," but with potentially more impactful consequences due to their official positions [1] - The analysis points out the hypocrisy of conservatives, who previously criticized cancel culture, now engaging in similar behavior [1] - The report suggests that the escalation of these actions is concerning, as government officials are now involved, wielding power through subpoenas and regulatory actions [1] - The report mentions instances of government officials threatening businesses and media outlets, raising concerns about free speech [1][2][3][4] Legal & Regulatory Implications - The report references a situation where the FCC is perceived to be threatening action against a network and its affiliates, potentially impacting their business interests [2][3][4] - The report alludes to legal precedents, such as cases involving businesses refusing service based on personal beliefs, and questions the consistency of current actions with established Supreme Court rulings [5][6]
Opinion | The FCC, Disney and Jimmy Kimmel
WSJ· 2025-09-18 21:39
Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the phenomenon of "cancel culture" and regulatory abuse, highlighting how these issues are being utilized by the right against the left [1] Group 1 - The right is employing tactics similar to cancel culture, which traditionally has been associated with the left, to exert influence and control [1] - Regulatory measures are being manipulated to target and undermine left-leaning organizations and individuals [1] - The article suggests that this shift in tactics represents a significant change in the political landscape, where both sides are now engaging in similar behaviors [1]
Trump says networks may need to have their licenses taken away
MSNBC· 2025-09-18 20:40
Government Pressure on Media - The report highlights concerns about potential government pressure on media companies to silence critics, characterizing it as authoritarian and corrupt [4][5] - The discussion includes the possibility of the federal government revoking broadcast television network licenses due to perceived negative coverage [1][2] - The report mentions a specific instance where NextStar, a large affiliate group, appeared to respond to pressure from the FCC chairman regarding the removal of Jimmy Kimmel from the air [6][7] First Amendment and Public Interest Standard - The report raises questions about the use of the public interest standard by the FCC and whether it infringes upon First Amendment rights [12][13][14] - The report notes that the public interest standard has not historically been used to justify actions against media outlets [13] Political Motivations and Culture War - The report suggests that Donald Trump's actions are motivated by a desire to retaliate against perceived enemies and fulfill promises to his supporters [21][22] - The report frames the situation within the context of a broader culture war and the anger felt by some Americans towards the media and other institutions [23][25] - The report mentions Trump's history of targeting media outlets he considers unfair, including demanding payments from networks [15][16] Percentage and Numerical Data - The report references a claim that networks were "97% against" Donald Trump [2]