ABC did not give an explanation for suspending “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after the host delivered a monologue accusing “the president and his henchmen” of trying to capitalize on Kirk’s fatal shooting in Utah last week. In the aftermath of Kirk’s death, Trump and his allies have urged people to drum the activist’s perceived detractors out of their jobs. (The Washington Post)
ABC/ Disney, two Corporations at the ready to acquiesce to censorship, obey the Fascist-In-Chief, so they both can maintain their respective profits, placing personal gain above and beyond the First Amendment, a pillar of American Democracy. Oligarchs like to dissuade any status quo, especially if said status quo might diminish any cash in their pockets.
What explanation can ABC/Disney provide, the same bull ship answer as the kowtowing oligarchs at CBS/Paramount, it was a budget decision. Keep Trump the MOB BOSS pleased, help chip away at any remaining fibers of our Constitution, all the while courting favor from a Fascist, Felon, Sexual Harasser (the judge in that case called Trump a Rapist), Russian Asset, and probable pedophile…just so they can keep their mergers alive and well, and their Board of Directors rich.
The next thing I predict that will happen is that all networks will cover the funeral of an avowed misogynist, homophobe, racist, antisemite, white supremacist, Kirk, and will be expected to praise him as a martyr.
