DirecTV Removes Conservative News Network in Blow to Free Speech

"The largest satellite provider in the United States said late Friday it will drop One America News, a move that could financially cripple the rightwing TV network known for fueling conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.

The announcement by DirecTV, which is 70% owned by AT&T, comes three months after a Reuters investigation revealed that OAN’s founder testified that AT&T inspired him to create the network. Court testimony also showed that OAN receives nearly all of its revenue from DirecTV."

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ididntknow · 51-55, M

The left are really in denial on this subject aren’t they, no wonder the democrats can always rely on their vote, absolutely brainwashed indoctrinated useful idiots

ElwoodBlues · M

@ididntknow You don't like capitalism? You want government regulators to tell businesses what they can and can't do? Because the First Amendment doesn't tell a business what they can and can't sell.

Remember that baker who won a SCOTUS case saying he didn't have to sell gay wedding cakes? By the same token, DirectTV doesn't have to sell fascist wedding cakes! Or did you suddenly become a big fan of government regulation??

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@ElwoodBlues "This happened after Biden came out and said misinformation needs to be stopped and urged big tech to stop all the misinformation."

Strange coincidence....

ElwoodBlues · M

@sunsporter1649 DirectTV selects and sells various TV products that they beam down from satellites they own. Are they or are they not free to choose what products to sell?

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@ElwoodBlues "This happened after Biden came out and said misinformation needs to be stopped and urged big tech to stop all the misinformation."

Strange coincidence.....

ElwoodBlues · M

@sunsporter1649 You keep ducking the question. Is directTV free to choose what products to beam down from the satellites they own? Yes or no???