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Is the Left Cracking Down on Conservative Voices? You bet they are. This latest drama proves the radical Left will stop at nothing to silence anyone who dares to question their agenda.
- Colbert’s Interview Censored: Late-night host Stephen Colbert claims his interview with a Democrat was canned due to Trump-era regulations.
- Equal Time Rule: The FCC’s “equal time” rule could be weaponized to silence voices.
- Broadcasting vs. Streaming: The rule applies to broadcast TV, not streaming, leading to the interview being posted only online.
Colbert’s Crybaby Act: A Convenient Excuse?
Stephen Colbert is whining again. This time, he’s claiming that network lawyers spiked his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico. The excuse? Some dusty old regulation about giving “equal time” to political candidates.
CBS says that Colbert’s show was told that the interview could set off the FCC’s equal-time rule for two other candidates. So, they decided to stick it on YouTube instead, which is a good solution.
Cry me a river, Stephen. This reeks of a staged stunt, a calculated move to paint the previous administration as the enemy of free speech. Did he really expect us to believe this nonsense?
The “Equal Time” Farce: A Tool for the Left?
Let’s be clear: the “equal time” rule, part of the Communications Act of 1934, forces broadcasters to give equal airtime to opposing candidates if they give time to one. On paper, it sounds fair enough.
But what happens when it’s twisted to silence dissenting voices? The Trump administration, under FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, took a closer look at talk shows that often skirt the rules under the guise of “bona fide news.”
Carr dared to suggest that shows like ABC’s “The View,” notorious for their anti-conservative rants, might be worth a look. The Left sees this as a threat. I see it as overdue accountability.
Beyond Colbert: The Bigger Picture of Censorship
This isn’t just about one comedian’s hurt feelings. This is about the Left’s relentless assault on free speech. They use every tool they can find to shut down voices that challenge their narrative.
Remember the Fairness Doctrine? This old FCC rule made broadcasters present opposing viewpoints on controversial topics. It was thankfully scrapped in 1987 under President Reagan.
The Left wants to bring back this doctrine by the back door, using regulations like “equal time” to bully networks into self-censorship. They want a world where only their opinions are heard, and anyone who disagrees is silenced.
The Future is at Stake: Freedom Under Fire
What does this mean for the future? Simple: We’re in a fight for the soul of our country. The Left is playing dirty, using every trick in the book to control the narrative and silence dissent.
We, as conservatives, must stand firm. We must defend our right to speak freely, to challenge the status quo, and to hold the Left accountable for their actions.
This includes questioning everything the liberal media puts forward as truth.
Will we sit idly by as the Left silences us, or will we fight for our freedom?
