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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deadgerbil · 22-25

Is DirecTV a private company? Them removing OAN isn't a blow to free speech.

Sad day for the network, but free speech isn't violated

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@deadgerbil Once the Republicans get the whole government privatised, the First Ammendment wont be a problem any more. Anyone can say anything as long as the Republicans approve. Whats good for the Republicans is good for America.
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sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@whowasthatmaskedman "President Joe Biden called for social media companies to censor American citizens online during a speech Jan. 13, amidst a presidency marked by censorship and government crackdowns.

Biden made a “special appeal to social media companies and media outlets” calling on them to “please deal with the misinformation and disinformation that's on your shows” in his address. He said, “It has to stop," admonishing Big Tech and the media for somehow “sitting on the sidelines'' by not censoring enough speech."

ididntknow · 51-55, M

@deadgerbil so no coincidence at this point

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@sunsporter1649 Well, he did say "please" and I seem to remember him also asking people to get vaccinated and wear masks and look how everyone listened to that. A request for sensible behavour is not censorship. If it was, you would not be able to post here..😷

deadgerbil · 22-25

@sunsporter1649 DirecTV is still a private entity at the end of the day

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@whowasthatmaskedman Only one voice permitted...

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@sunsporter1649 More like "No Lies Permitted."😷

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deadgerbil · 22-25

@sunsporter1649 nothing is stopping these people from going outside and distributing flyers about their cause.

Who are you to dictate what a private company can and can not do?

ididntknow · 51-55, M

@deadgerbil who is pulling the strings in this private company

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@ididntknow That would be the board and shareholders. And the directors are duty bound to make decisions to benefit the shareholders. Thats the law.😷

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@whowasthatmaskedman Then why is cnn still on the air?

"Scandal-ridden CNN sees ratings dive by 90% after 2021 coverage"

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@sunsporter1649 As difficult as it is to imagine, possibly those people running the company understand more about it than you do..😷

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@whowasthatmaskedman Let me get this straight: Chevrolet sells 90% less automobiles one year and GM keeps making Chevrolets?

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@sunsporter1649 I dont have those figures. But its quite possible. GM doesnt just make Chevies. GM is global. a quarter of a Chevy content is Chinese anyway and there is next years model. PLUS How did everyone else do? There are a lot of factors. Note the lead time on a new model can be 5 years.😷