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CaptainTruth

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18. The govt can only do this for broadcast stations, local affiliates.

Reply to LymphocyteLover (Original post)

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 10:07 PM

Sep 18

It has no effect on cable, streaming etc networks because they don't broadcast on frequencies owned by the US govt.

And... how many people watch broadcast TV (with an antenna & a receiver) today? 1% of all viewers?

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Trump Threatens Licenses of TV Stations That Criticize Him [View all] LymphocyteLover Sep 18 OP

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That Is The Precise Reason Independent Agencies Were Established DallasNE Sep 18 #17

The govt can only do this for broadcast stations, local affiliates. CaptainTruth Sep 18 #18

They can't legally do it for broadcast TV either Wiz Imp Sep 19 #21

Thanks! CaptainTruth Sep 19 #23

How long will the GOP allow this monster to destroy our economy and government. travelingthrulife Sep 19 #20

Exactly! They can't ALL be happy with this, meaning they are scared to speak out, which is fucked up. LymphocyteLover Sep 19 #22

Dear God, will somebody PLEASE take away his cellphone ... make this STOP! FakeNoose Sep 19 #24