Stephen Colbert Blocked From Airing An Interview. Released It Anyway

[PartySick 172,973]

6 minutes ago, Morphine Prince said:

It’s Talarico vs Crockett! 

I personally don’t think Crockett has any chance to win the general. 

Talarico has a better chance, but it’s Texas. I doubt either one flips the state. 

I knew it was between the two of them, the last thing I caught was their debate (I was so relieved to be bored by something political lmao)

Makes sense though  

Dems have gotten close! MAGA districts are flipping by crazy numbers this year and last year, you never know. I don't have my hopes up but I'm ready to be surprised.

[LadyxGaGa 3,222]

im confused why they didn’t want this aired like he seemed rly poignant and respectful he didn’t attack anyone or directly say anything inflammatory. he seems like a great candidate??? what is the issue 

Edited February 17 by LadyxGaGa

[Batwings 12,958]

Ever since they announced the cancellation, Colbert just gives no f**** anymore, and it's been awesome to watch. This season, he's greater than ever, and hopefully he will move on to another platform or go back to Comedy Central. 

[Ladle Ghoulash 53,980]

1 hour ago, bpmMonkey said:

This is hilarious haha. Democrats being all over the place again tho, with no unified candidate for Texas on the other hand is just destined to fail lol 

It’s a primary, diva lol. They haven’t selected the candidate who’s gonna run against the GOP in the general yet and the election isn’t until November.

[Ladle Ghoulash 53,980]

6 minutes ago, LadyxGaGa said:

im confused why they didn’t want this aired like he seemed rly poignant and respectful he didn’t attack anyone or directly say anything inflammatory. he seems like a great candidate??? what is the issue 

I mean, if Trump had his way, opposing him would be illegal, so that should answer your question lol

[Ladle Ghoulash 53,980]

5 hours ago, Morphine Prince said:

It’s Talarico vs Crockett! 

I personally don’t think Crockett has any chance to win the general. 

Talarico has a better chance, but it’s Texas. I doubt either one flips the state. 

Crockett is an unmitigated disaster tbh. The fact that her first ad was just b roll footage of her face with Trump talking about her? Get REAL. Orange Man Bad ain’t a good enough message to flip fckn TX lmao

Edited February 17 by Ladle Ghoulash

[Scar97 1,695]

This will make Talarico stronger, I’m here for it 

[LadyxGaGa 3,222]

4 hours ago, Ladle Ghoulash said:

I mean, if Trump had his way, opposing him would be illegal, so that should answer your question lol

im so confused i thought we were under a democracy not a dictatorship 

[Ladle Ghoulash 53,980]

7 minutes ago, LadyxGaGa said:

im so confused i thought we were under a democracy not a dictatorship 

I mean, the answer is: the FCC can try to impose fines for certain types of political content if they feel it’s not equal representation, but if they tried to impose fines over this interview, they’d probably lose in court. But, because CBS is owned by David Ellison (Trump ally) and the Editor in Chief is Bari Weiss (Trump ally), they pulled it because they’re in bed with the admin and used the FCC fine threat as an excuse.

Edited February 17 by Ladle Ghoulash

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5 hours ago, Batwings said:

Ever since they announced the cancellation, Colbert just gives no f**** anymore, and it's been awesome to watch. This season, he's greater than ever, and hopefully he will move on to another platform or go back to Comedy Central. 

I hope he is remembered fondly and forever for standing his ground and speaking out against the administration! I hope he continues to be a voice after they end the show

[PartySick 172,973]

6 hours ago, LadyxGaGa said:

im confused why they didn’t want this aired like he seemed rly poignant and respectful he didn’t attack anyone or directly say anything inflammatory. he seems like a great candidate??? what is the issue 

He explains it here:

Basically, the FCC has a rule that you have to give equal coverage to all candidates in an election on radio and broadcast TV. Trump's goons control the FCC so they're weaponizing that against anyone who gives Democrats a platform, this one in particular 'cause he has a non-zero chance at unseating John Cornyn in Texas for a senate seat.

The View was punished specifically for having Talarico so CBS preemptively pulled the plug on Colbert's interview so they wouldn't be fined for it.

Colbert said "nah, f*ck y'all" and posted it on YouTube where it's gotten more attention than it ever would have if the FCC wasn't corrupt and CBS let it air as normal.

[Jtn8 28]

I absolutely love him for this. 
I may be canadian so it not be my business, but this guy is a truth sayer.

I’m atheist and this restores my hope for where reason meets faith.  

[RochesterJoannster 4,063]

This is amazing. I wish the people who supported Trump weren’t so categorically stupid, because they’ll always find a way in their heads to justify whatever bad things they hear about him. 

[LadyxGaGa 3,222]

it’s just dumb if they want equal representation like the point of electing people is sometimes seats might get given up i mean it’s been taken up by the republicans so idk why sudden a democrat is bad like we dealt with states being red idk what is the issue with states being blue 

[David Ward 9,613]

3 hours ago, Ladle Ghoulash said:

I mean, the answer is: the FCC can try to impose fines for certain types of political content if they feel it’s not equal representation, but if they tried to impose fines over this interview, they’d probably lose in court. But, because CBS is owned by David Ellison (Trump ally) and the Editor in Chief is Bari Weiss (Trump ally), they pulled it because they’re in bed with the admin and used the FCC fine threat as an excuse.

this is exactly it