After all, what Kimmel said about Barr was his free speech. Barr's rhetoric was inciteful as well as vile. She was fired because of that. She was a vile person.

Kimmel was suspended because that's what Trump wanted and did things to cause it.

Barr apparently was free to say what she wanted. Her boss was free to fire her because of it.

Kimmel's boss was free to fire him too. But the difference is the govt coercion, which violates the first.

Is this free speech?

https://youtube.com/shorts/dle...?si=catU_13knKwt5I-W

How about this:

https://youtube.com/shorts/NPe...?si=YOXiO4HHeWvI5l7z

Protestors Disrupt Dinner Celebrating Trump's State Visit

How about this:

https://youtube.com/shorts/n9f...?si=9p34SUR8sGS9rnBA

Bill Maher “Have you lost weight? You look great.”

And this:

https://youtube.com/shorts/Rek...?si=qHYY9t7jkOHigHEU

Let’s take a moment to recognize how badly #JDVance failed his first big test as a 2028 candidate

Much ado about nothing. Kimmel returns. I bet all you supporters will be watching!

I’ll listen to his monologue on the way to work in the morning. I hope he keeps talking shot about president titty baby.

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I’ll listen to his monologue on the way to work in the morning. I hope he keeps talking shot about president titty baby.

And ramps it up

He coming back on the air for ABC Tuesday.

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He coming back on the air for ABC Tuesday.

the channels feared the backlash or the end of supports from viewers ... that doesnt mean trump will say nothing lol or maybe the kimmel will now be nice with the trump and show support of trump who knows ...

I think his return so soon undercuts the argument it was based on anything but FCC saber rattling.

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Much ado about nothing. Kimmel returns. I bet all you supporters will be watching!

Actually, this silly little episode has exposed Trump for what he is!

A BLOODY DICTATOR!

Disney basically just told him to FUCK OFF!

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Originally posted by Saeed:

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Originally posted by Aspen Hill Adventures:
Much ado about nothing. Kimmel returns. I bet all you supporters will be watching!

Actually, this silly little episode has exposed Trump for what he is!

A BLOODY DICTATOR!

Disney basically just told him to FUCK OFF!

and coming from disney is even more hilarious ...

They must have listened to Pete.

https://youtube.com/shorts/8Ac...?si=EuNqyr8CCUcYNlJV

So much for “ he wasn’t making any money for the channel”.

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So much for “ he wasn’t making any money for the channel”.

so true.

Nexstar and Sinclair will preempt the program.

Incredible how low has America sunk under this IDIOT!

Unless disney can find additional outlets, I expect kimmel lasts until his contract runs out. They likely have to pay his contract off either way.
All of juniors hand wringing and pearl clutching that the FCC forced disney seems to be BS.

Your assertions are not played out.

And no, if Kimmel’s statements (never seen them) were so outrageous barring creative control by Kimmel Disney lawyers would have asserted for cause termination.

They were exposed to contractual liability otherwise for the mere suspension Tarzan.

If ABC/Disney took adverse employment action against Kimmel for his speech, so be it. That is fine.

The facts do not bare that out. The FCC appears to have inserted the government. That should concern all of us.

I doubt that ABC/Disney returned Kimmel for no other reason than to try to cut their losses through cancelled subscriptions, etc., and the stock decline. Doing the right thing re free speech had nothing to do with it.

And whatever deal they had going requiring FCC approval, the head if the FCC gave them a gift for future legal action, if needed.

https://youtube.com/shorts/NvY...?si=WB6LSyz0neJM_AEO

Jimmy Kimmel Live! to RETURN as Disney Caves

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Originally posted by Saeed:

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Originally posted by Aspen Hill Adventures:
Much ado about nothing. Kimmel returns. I bet all you supporters will be watching!

Actually, this silly little episode has exposed Trump for what he is!

A BLOODY DICTATOR!

Disney basically just told him to FUCK OFF!

I think it's the hordes of people cancelling their Disney subscriptions which made Disney reconsider. Money talks.

Here's something I accidentally found which I think is very interesting.

I didn't remember this and I suspect most don't remember it either. This has lots of implications. For example, when faced with relentlessness, then relentlessness must be reciprocated.

Let's start with what would George Carlin say:

https://youtube.com/shorts/DTA...?si=SvMGtMtTxztTqAV8

Then follow with this:

AI Overview
The Rev. Donald Wildmon, a Methodist pastor from Tupelo, Mississippi, and founder of the American Family Association (AFA), was a controversial figure in American culture for decades, and his activism created significant conflict over the meaning and limits of free speech. Wildmon and his supporters viewed his campaigns as an exercise of free speech through consumer action, while his critics saw his efforts as an attack on free expression.

Wildmon's approach to free speech
Wildmon's activism, which began in Mississippi in 1977, was rooted in the concept of a "Christian consumer activist".

Boycotts: Wildmon and the AFA frequently organized consumer boycotts against corporations that sponsored television programs or movies that they deemed immoral or anti-Christian.

Media pressure: He strategically leveraged media attention to his advantage, using his status as a "small-town preacher" to garner publicity and pressure television executives and advertisers.

Defense of tactics: Wildmon insisted his actions were not censorship but an exercise of his First Amendment rights to protest. He directly challenged critics to take him to court, arguing that his boycotts were a form of protected speech and consumer choice.

Controversies over free speech
Wildmon's campaigns generated intense debates and were seen by many as a direct threat to artistic freedom and free expression.

Censorship accusations: Critics, including figures like NBC president Fred Silverman, accused Wildmon of attempting to stifle free speech by intimidating advertisers. They argued that his boycotts were an attempt to impose his moral standards on the broader culture.

Public vs. private sector speech: The debate highlighted the distinction between government censorship (prohibited by the First Amendment) and private consumer action. Wildmon exploited the fact that his actions, though aimed at curtailing speech he disliked, did not constitute a government ban.

"Culture warrior" label: Wildmon's legacy cemented his reputation as a "culture warrior," a term also used by AFA to describe his life's work. He and his supporters saw his campaigns as a righteous battle for Christian values against secularism, while opponents viewed it as a campaign of intolerance.

The ongoing legacy
Wildmon's death in 2023 renewed conversations about his controversial methods and the continuing role of the AFA, now led by his son Tim Wildmon. The debate over Wildmon's tactics and their impact on free speech continues to be relevant, particularly in discussions about consumer activism, "cancel culture," and accountability for public speech.

https://youtube.com/shorts/eid...?si=_chsWDxKFkrns7W_

Lessons from Arizona

https://youtube.com/shorts/ZwC...?si=j2BUt44nvKK7WKog

Five-alarm fire inside the DOJ

It's nice that Jimmy Kimmel can go back to work. Charlie Kirk can't though. Kimmel made ugly and untrue statements and couldn't even apologize for them.

And Kimmel had nothing to do w Kirk.