Disney yanks Kimmel's show following backlash over Charlie Kirk assassination remarks

Originally posted by: O2bnVegas

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I've not watched the show, have had no opinion on Kimmel, but this is like the high end entertainers spouting political opinions during their concerts.  I hate it and personally feel it doesn't belong.  Sorry his show got canned, but he was asking for it.  JMHO.

 

Candy

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Originally posted by: Kevin Lewis

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No, Candy, it's not like that at all. Late night talk shows have always had a political/current events component. It's much different from a concert where you pay to see a specific entertainer.

 

He and other talk show hosts should be able to present any material they choose, and more importantly, the GOVERNMENT shouldn't dictate what is and isn't presented. You seem frighteningly blase about government censorship of an entertainment program. 

 

This is how freedom dies--with some people (like Millerscum) saying "Hooray!" and far too many others saying, "So what?"

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Originally posted by: David Miller

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 Lewis is lying - again. Watch this video of Johnny Carson on the Mike Wallace show addressing why he refrained from politics on the Tonight Show -- https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1715016625719237

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Originally posted by: Kevin Lewis

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You're making my point, fuckface. Carson made a CHOICE. Free speech means a late night host can choose what material to present, without needing government permission.

 

How would you have felt if Obama or Biden had shut down Mother Tucker? You'd still be yeeping!

 

And you should cure yourself of your awful habit of calling people liars just because they disagree with you.

 

You're scum. And a traitor.

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Originally posted by: Kevin Lewis

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No, Candy, it's not like that at all. Late night talk shows have always had a political/current events component. It's much different from a concert where you pay to see a specific entertainer.

 

He and other talk show hosts should be able to present any material they choose, and more importantly, the GOVERNMENT shouldn't dictate what is and isn't presented. You seem frighteningly blase about government censorship of an entertainment program. 

 

This is how freedom dies--with some people (like Millerscum) saying "Hooray!" and far too many others saying, "So what?"

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Originally posted by: David Miller

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 Lewis is lying - again. Watch this video of Johnny Carson on the Mike Wallace show addressing why he refrained from politics on the Tonight Show -- https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1715016625719237

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Originally posted by: O2bnVegas

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So, we can all have our own opinions.  I'm fine with that.  I don't think it is different, though.   Somebody pays the late night host, like I pay to attend a concert.   If I'm offended by what he/ she says during their program/concert, that's it, I'm offended.  Maybe choose to let it pass, or maybe change the channel from then on.  Or not pay to see that entertainer again.   Peace.

 

Candy

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Originally posted by: David Miller

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    If we ever meet I will explain to you what "free speech" means. You stated -"Late night talk shows have always had a political/current events component" -  Carson did not have a "political" component, therefore , you lied again.

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Originally posted by: O2bnVegas

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Thank you for the link, David.   Obviously I appreciate Johnny Carson's take on it.  Glad it was captured for posterity.  Each to his own.

 

Candy

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