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2na fisherman

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7. Self-censorship is to obey in advance

Reply to SocialDemocrat61 (Original post)

Fri Sep 12, 2025, 07:44 PM

13 hrs ago

Dowd said nothing false in his reply to the question he was asked by Tur. What management was reacting to is their fear of having Trump goons from a weaponized FCC jeopardize their license to operate, so management complied with what they thought the Trump mob wanted.

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Former MSNBC Analyst Matthew Dowd Says Channel "Reacted" to "Right Wing Media Mob" by Firing Him [View all] SocialDemocrat61 15 hrs ago OP

Rachel and Lawrence, that's it for me on MSNBC Joinfortmill 15 hrs ago #1

I called deRien 15 hrs ago #2

Matthew Dowd was just fired from MSNBC for saying this LetMyPeopleVote 15 hrs ago #3

I've Heard More Objectionable Responses From MSNBC Program Hosts And Talking Heads..... global1 13 hrs ago #4

MSNBC also banned Sam Seder lizardkingjr 13 hrs ago #5

I emailed them oberle 13 hrs ago #6

Self-censorship is to obey in advance 2na fisherman 13 hrs ago #7

FCC only manages broadcast TV stations SocialDemocrat61 8 hrs ago #14

FCC, OR, FTC and IRS can order reprisals 2na fisherman 7 hrs ago #15

They can regulate local cable systems SocialDemocrat61 6 hrs ago #18

The man worked for bush Cheney in 2004 Botany 12 hrs ago #8

Seems par for the course for that shit station. BigmanPigman 12 hrs ago #9

In times of universal deception, BattleRow 12 hrs ago #10

Fuck them! Crunchy Frog 12 hrs ago #11

Another example of corporate news caving in advance La Coliniere 12 hrs ago #12

First of all.. Bullshit MSNBC Suits. Cha 10 hrs ago #13

Recommended. H2O Man 7 hrs ago #16

MSNothingButCommercials should be left to die on the vine. flvegan 7 hrs ago #17

Having differences of opinions is one thing. Pushing outright lies is something else. GoodRaisin 6 hrs ago #19