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muriel_volestrangler

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23. Via Hans Christian Andersen's fairy fales

Sun Sep 7, 2025, 09:27 AM

Sep 7

Who will be the little boy to point out the emperor has no clothes?

Good to see several media sites are pointing this out - even the right wing GB News has "US Open officials demand broadcasters censor any Donald Trump criticism during final"
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Trump attending the US Open as Rolex’s guest despite Swiss tariffs. Any boos may not be seen on TV (AP)
US Open asks broadcasters not to highlight Trump reaction (BBC)
US Open asks broadcasters to avoid crowd reactions to Trump during men’s finals match (CNN)
USTA asks broadcasters to censor reaction to Donald Trump’s attendance at U.S. Open (NYT/The Athletic)

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Broadcasters Ordered To Censor Crowd 'Reactions' When Trump Attends The US Open Men's Final [View all] BumRushDaShow Sep 7 OP

We really are turning into a Russian colony. Irish_Dem Sep 7 #1

Via Hans Christian Andersen's fairy fales muriel_volestrangler Sep 7 #23

When are the lessons to teach people how to clap in unison like they do instead of at random? LiberalArkie Sep 7 #57

The first thing they'll do when they move us to detention centers. Irish_Dem Sep 7 #64

It didn't come from the government. The Grand Illuminist Sep 7 #73

Ha Ha Irish_Dem Sep 7 #74

Even the U.S.Tennis Association? What's next in the Trump Monitors America world? democrank Sep 7 #2

These are wealthy white guys mostly wolfie001 Sep 7 #10

So they want them to edit the broadcast? You betcha. twodogsbarking Sep 7 #3

60 Minutes can't edit an interview, though yardwork Sep 7 #11

Petty Tyrant never heard of social media or the internet? C_U_L8R Sep 7 #4

Fuck that UpInArms Sep 7 #5

What a sad little man BlueKota Sep 7 #6

It's all the same to him. pandr32 Sep 7 #42

Fearful Respect is All DICKtator Seeks MrWowWow Sep 7 #78

It's just going to make us boo louder wherever he goes. littlemissmartypants Sep 7 #7

Chump already knows he's going to be boo'd loudly FakeNoose Sep 7 #8

That's the great part wolfie001 Sep 7 #13

He is probably getting a free Rolex ! Nigrum Cattus Sep 7 #38

Portable Megaphone sales will be up. Invest wisely. Attilatheblond Sep 7 #70

Someone will record it Puppyjive Sep 7 #9

Absolutely underpants Sep 7 #53

ESPN is saying they won't censure Puppyjive Sep 7 #59

They're not booing, they're saying "SSSSIIIRRR! underpants Sep 7 #62

We are booing from home Puppyjive Sep 7 #65

BOO-URNS! BOO-URNS! BOO-URNS! USS_Dauntless Sep 7 #71

He will be inserting himself into every major event. Beats working (especially for the American people)... Evolve Dammit Sep 7 #68

They going to censor every iPhone that records the.... Aviation Pro Sep 7 #12

1st Amendment be damned. ProudMNDemocrat Sep 7 #14

BOOing is a first amendment right Jarqui Sep 7 #25

Would love to see that audience go BERSERK. (nt) Paladin Sep 7 #15

New Yorkers, You know what to do, you know what to do. dem4decades Sep 7 #16

And if the boos are so loud they'd have to mute all the crowd sound? tanyev Sep 7 #17

The easiest thing would be to put soundproof headphones on Chump FakeNoose Sep 7 #19

Boo-urns! 😆 tanyev Sep 7 #21

I expect the sound system has mics everywhere around the facility BumRushDaShow Sep 7 #20

I suspect the public WiFi will "coincidently" experience technical difficulties during the afternoon. CincyDem Sep 7 #29

The death of democracy starts with a weak knee'd press nt Javaman Sep 7 #18

"Broadcasters" equals the news media. This is news. The tennis club doesn't get to decide what's news. Scrivener7 Sep 7 #22

Now I feel compelled to watch the opening anthem. yellow dahlia Sep 7 #63

Since Trump is our President, we should honor the office despite our inner feelings. chouchou Sep 7 #24

Letting the madman have his way once again to the detriment of reality. GreenWave Sep 7 #26

What happened to no editing allowed???? travelingthrulife Sep 7 #27

Great question! tanyev Sep 7 #31

Rolex is looking for free promotion so F' em. JohnnyRingo Sep 7 #28

Time for a Long Standing Boycott with all kneebenders purr-rat beauty Sep 7 #30

Trump said he will leave after the fifth innning. twodogsbarking Sep 7 #32

🤣 underpants Sep 7 #54

He can't go anywhere without getting boo'ed. mwb970 Sep 7 #33

Not a tennis follower, so won't affect me. Raven123 Sep 7 #34

This is an occasion for which the Bronx Cheer was developed. NBachers Sep 7 #35

BumRushDaShow ........ Upthevibe Sep 7 #36

The First Amendment is being dismantled piece by piece dlk Sep 7 #37

Fuck that shit. lastlib Sep 7 #39

Bring your vuvuzela. Sneederbunk Sep 7 #40

there needs to be loud f trump chants throughout the stadium as long as hes there moonshinegnomie Sep 7 #41

Won't matter Mz Pip Sep 7 #43

The MSM has become a group of weak sisters peggysue2 Sep 7 #44

Awwwww Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 7 #45

They're not booing, they're saying "SSSSIIIRRR! underpants Sep 7 #56

And, it makes Traitor Look BAD in the Eyes Cha Sep 7 #75

How completely unsurprising: He can dish it out, but he can't take it. (nt) Paladin Sep 7 #46

It Is Not An "Ask", It Is A Tell DallasNE Sep 7 #47

I understand that the new normal is Trump demanding unconventional things, but I refuse to accept hamsterjill Sep 7 #48

If he's stupid enough to attend an international tournament mdbl Sep 7 #49

What makes them think there will be booing and people flipping him off? twodogsbarking Sep 7 #50

They're not booing, they're saying "SSSSIIIRRR!" underpants Sep 7 #55

OK, everybody but Trump out of the stands for booing. Melaaaaniaaah, that means you too. twodogsbarking Sep 7 #51

What a victim he is. Turbineguy Sep 7 #52

Will.Not. Watch! Clouds Passing Sep 7 #58

Anyone who cannot abide criticism or opposition aired through media Jrose Sep 7 #60

Would this be something the House or Senate could investigate? (if we get control) bluestarone Sep 7 #61

The crowd is a good example of his 35% approval pwb Sep 7 #66

The coup is complete Evolve Dammit Sep 7 #67

A real president would have graciously turned down the invite from Rolex, Sibelius Fan Sep 7 #69

The Emperor really has no clothes Pachamama Sep 7 #72