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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSo there are people trying to get Colbert fired
Weren't the republicans saying something about free speech?
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So there are people trying to get Colbert fired (Original Post)
CupcakeQueen
May 2017
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TeamPooka
(25,577 posts)1. bunch of snowflakes
The irony from them is palpable.
GP6971
(38,013 posts)3. The "WH" supposedly was looking at
amending the First Amendment to loosen libel laws so they could sue the press.
Good luck with that.
wcmagumba
(6,179 posts)4. Not even decent snowflakes...
Norbert9
(494 posts)5. Something tells me his ratings are rising and he will get a contract extension
Bleacher Creature
(11,504 posts)6. Good luck. His ratings have been great since Trump won.
It's a tiny silver lining, but definitely something.
Proud liberal 80
(4,392 posts)7. Conservatives are such hypocrites
1. They said worse things about President Obama
2. Oh so now they care about the LGBTQ
3. I thought they loved free speech and hated political correctness
CupcakeQueen
(63 posts)11. "2. Oh so now they care about the LGBTQ "
EXACTLY
WoonTars
(694 posts)9. Just not gonna happen...
...his ratings are far too good...
napi21
(45,806 posts)10. Don't worr. SC''s Show ratngs will likely sar after that monologue! nt
irisblue
(37,512 posts)12. #FireTrump
demmiblue
(39,720 posts)13. ...
Lint Head
(15,064 posts)14. Who? Haven't heard of this. Link?
CupcakeQueen
(63 posts)15. #FireColbert has been trending on twitter for a few hours
and if you click on it's all republicans going after his advertisers and CBS.
Lint Head
(15,064 posts)17. Just the Gropers of Pussies party. What they #trend is
about as useless as trying to put out a fire with gasoline.
Rorey
(8,514 posts)16. I'm FINALLY watching last night's show!
Stephen Colbert eviscerated him!
I love Colbert. Going to one of his shows is on my very short bucket list.
Initech
(108,783 posts)18. It's only "free speech" when their side does it.
Gothmog
(179,868 posts)19. Trump supporters are too stupid to have a sense of humor