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A Liberal Atheist, mostly here to follow news and politics. I'm not Paranoid, everyone just wants me to think I am. I plan to stop procrastinating... One of these days.

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If these immigrants are so "undocumented", how the Hell does ICE have a list of names, and more so, where to find them?

Sounds pretty documented to me

08.10.2025 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A colorful graphic with the numbers 2547, that is intended to be read as 25 47

A colorful graphic with the numbers 2547, that is intended to be read as 25 47

06.10.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's a good idea. Sometimes it takes a revenue disruption to get their attention. The recent ABC/Kimmel fiasco w/canceled subscriptions got some attention.

The fast food industry raised pay during covid, because they realized without the people that make and serve fast food, they had nothing.

01.10.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So, if the government is gonna shut down, does that mean that ICE will shutdown too?

Oh I'm just being silly, I'm sure they will find a way to keep that shit show going.

01.10.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

It's October 1st...

If October comes in like a Walrus, it will go out like an Ostrich.

...or something like that, with some animals and some month or something.

Whatever...

01.10.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of Donald Trump next to Stephen Miller.  Miller is behind the presidential lectern.  It is captioned: "Because he was so repulsive, Stephen Miller needed a stand in stunt double to act as president."

Image of Donald Trump next to Stephen Miller. Miller is behind the presidential lectern. It is captioned: "Because he was so repulsive, Stephen Miller needed a stand in stunt double to act as president."

This might be more of a reality than a joke.

30.09.2025 07:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's true, and just a quick search at Google, while I wait at my customer right now, it looks like Sweden's Volvo is the only one that makes all their trucks, for the North American market in the USA, in Virginia.

I'm guessing like the other companies, many parts are imported.

26.09.2025 04:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I had just stepped out of the Freightliner Cascada that my employer provides for my use while working, when I saw this post.

Here is the sticker on the door jam...

26.09.2025 02:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Not completely, at least not by ABC's fault. ABC did put Kimmel back on their network. Nexstar & Sinclair are big companies that own (and control) local stations.

It's messy, but ABC doesn't have full control of whether a local affiliate airs the content or not.

24.09.2025 04:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So I thank you for posting this, now I know Kimmel was aired on 13. I know 41 (or as they call it 4) had WOOD 8 (also Nexstar) news on.

24.09.2025 04:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry to bring bad news, but your other ABC affiliate in that area, WZZM 13, is owned by Tegna, The company Nexstar wants to merge with. The main reason for this stunt is to gain favor with Brenden Carr, of Trump's FCC, so that merger can be approved.

Just South of GR (w/antenna) I can't get 13.

24.09.2025 04:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Disney+ gets a price hike β€” at the most awkward possible time | CNN Business While streamer price hikes are normal business, the timing for Disney may be inopportune, as the company is still reckoning with widespread backlash over its handling of the Jimmy Kimmel situation.

The plot thickens, people cancelling Hulu/Disney/ESPN, got the company's attention. It must have been a real bad time to have a bunch of people cancel, just before they hear about the new price increase, which also can cause people to cancel.

www.cnn.com/2025/09/23/m...

24.09.2025 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I was thinking about ordering some Steak n Shake, when I noticed they had new merch.

Then I decided to get a burger elsewhere.

Turns out this Biglari guy, the CEO/owner, is a huge Trumper. I didn't previously know.

23.09.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There is no substantial proof that Tylenol causes autism.

In other news, there is strong evidence that getting involved in MAGA will make you as stupid as Bobby K. Jr.

Thanks for your attention to this matter.

23.09.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Returning Jesus Christ Downed By U.S. Missile Defense 30,000 Feet Before Making Landfall

Returning Jesus Christ Downed By U.S. Missile Defense 30,000 Feet Before Making Landfall

Returning Jesus Christ Downed By U.S. Missile Defense 30,000 Feet Before Making Landfall

23.09.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 14692    πŸ” 3508    πŸ’¬ 415    πŸ“Œ 361
JUSTIN HAYWARD Performs FOREVER AUTUMN After Telling the Story Behind It Plaza Live Orlando 2/3/2023
YouTube video by RockEm Live Music JUSTIN HAYWARD Performs FOREVER AUTUMN After Telling the Story Behind It Plaza Live Orlando 2/3/2023

Sometimes it's good to take a few minutes to focus away from politics, and put a little sanity back in my mind.

For the first day of Autumn, here is one of my favorite songs about Autumn.

youtu.be/VgbXjYnCLrs?...

22.09.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My hope is that 4 years from now, we can look back and think, damn, those were crazy dark times. I'm glad we were able to pull through it and make things better.

21.09.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One of the scariest thoughts is...

"What if a year from now, we are looking back at this period in time, fondly, as the good ol' days?"

Remember, good ol' days don't usually stand out that way at the time they are happening. It's only when they are seen from the rearview mirror.

21.09.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Picture from the movie Idiocracy, showing "President Camacho" and guests on his 3 person motor trike.

Picture from the movie Idiocracy, showing "President Camacho" and guests on his 3 person motor trike.

We have finally reached Idiocracy, that is some President Camacho level shit right there!

21.09.2025 03:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's how a real man handles a comedian poking a little fun at them.

20.09.2025 00:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking back over that post, I realize forgot to mention "The Hill"

18.09.2025 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sinclair followed suit with Nexstar, here is what they own...

18.09.2025 10:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of the things that triggered Kimmel's show getting yanked, was Nexstar deciding not to air Kimmel's show on their local ABC affiliate stations, here's what Nexstar owns...

18.09.2025 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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REF: Kimmel

Among other things, media consolidation has another bad effect, it makes boycotting a company difficult to do, without an extended sacrifice across a much wider spectrum.

But, sometimes you need to sacrifice a little to make your voice heard.

To fully boycott ABC, also boycott...

18.09.2025 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
BUSHWICK Official Trailer (2017) Dave Bautista, Brittany Snow , Action Movie HD
YouTube video by ONE Media BUSHWICK Official Trailer (2017) Dave Bautista, Brittany Snow , Action Movie HD

I dunno why, but for some reason I was just thinking about this movie...

youtu.be/jMi7A20TXoU?...

18.09.2025 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nexstar Media Group - Wikipedia

Quick answer, 197 local TV stations.

Also:
The CW and CW+
Antenna TV
Rewind TV
SportsGrid
NewsNation
WGN Radio (Chicago)

A lot more info:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexstar...

About your 2nd line, it's gonna get worse, Nexstar is trying to merge with Tegna:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tegna_Inc.

18.09.2025 05:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Those guys need to be fined for littering!

18.09.2025 04:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, and Limbaugh may not have been the worst, at least by today's standards, but, he was the equivalent of an entry level drug.

15.09.2025 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
At its peak, The Rush Limbaugh Show was carried on more than 650 radio stations across the United States. When it was first nationally syndicated in 1988, the program was broadcast on 56 stations. 
Growth of The Rush Limbaugh Show: 
1988: The show launched in national syndication on 56 stations.
Late 1990s: The number of stations grew to nearly 600.
Peak: The program was eventually carried by over 650 radio stations.
The show, which aired until Limbaugh's death in 2021, reached millions of listeners weekly and was broadcast on both AM and FM frequencies.

At its peak, The Rush Limbaugh Show was carried on more than 650 radio stations across the United States. When it was first nationally syndicated in 1988, the program was broadcast on 56 stations. Growth of The Rush Limbaugh Show: 1988: The show launched in national syndication on 56 stations. Late 1990s: The number of stations grew to nearly 600. Peak: The program was eventually carried by over 650 radio stations. The show, which aired until Limbaugh's death in 2021, reached millions of listeners weekly and was broadcast on both AM and FM frequencies.

No, the Fairness Doctrine was repealed in 1987, Limbaugh went into syndication the following year in 1988.

That was one of the points of my first comment on this thread.

The repeal of the FD paved the way for Rush Limbaugh.

15.09.2025 23:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

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