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Takket

(23,803 posts)
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 11:02 PM Jul 2025

I hope the Paramount execs asked for a pardon along with the merger approval in their bribe

Paramount just paid Trump a bribe for merger approval. When Democrats retake power, I’ll be first in line calling for federal charges. In the meantime, state prosecutors should make the corporate execs who sold out our democracy answer in court, today.

Senator Ron Wyden (@wyden.senate.gov) 2025-07-02T13:50:46.810Z


This is naked, blatant, quid pro quo bribery. I'm honestly amazed at the audacity of the rich. Do they not have lawyers? Surely someone must have told them "hey, if a Democrat ever gets elected, they could prosecute you for this." drumpf of course is protected by SCOTUS and his absolute immunity, but Paramount's execs are not, unless they got a pardon for their bribe. All these people are filthy rich. Even if this merger failed, they would all still be filthy rich... but gotta be richer, it is never enough for these people!

I sincerely hope senator Wyden keeps his promise!
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I hope the Paramount execs asked for a pardon along with the merger approval in their bribe (Original Post) Takket Jul 2025 OP
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newdeal2

(5,614 posts)
3. Good time for Colbert to be on hiatus
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 11:09 PM
Jul 2025

ABC and CBS and whoever else caves should be boycotted by all future Dems. They cannot be trusted to host an unbiased debate or interview after paying these bribes.

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