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hamsterjill

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48. I understand that the new normal is Trump demanding unconventional things, but I refuse to accept
Sun Sep 7, 2025, 12:49 PM
Sep 2025

That the new normal is also these broadcasters going along with him.

Surely there are broadcasters who are not American companies? Surely all of the broadcasters could stand together and refuse to do this? Surely, there is some other option than capitulating to Ole Yam Tits!

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We really are turning into a Russian colony. Irish_Dem Sep 2025 #1
Via Hans Christian Andersen's fairy fales muriel_volestrangler Sep 2025 #23
When are the lessons to teach people how to clap in unison like they do instead of at random? LiberalArkie Sep 2025 #57
The first thing they'll do when they move us to detention centers. Irish_Dem Sep 2025 #64
It didn't come from the government. The Grand Illuminist Sep 2025 #73
Ha Ha Irish_Dem Sep 2025 #74
Even the U.S.Tennis Association? What's next in the Trump Monitors America world? democrank Sep 2025 #2
These are wealthy white guys mostly wolfie001 Sep 2025 #10
So they want them to edit the broadcast? You betcha. twodogsbarking Sep 2025 #3
60 Minutes can't edit an interview, though yardwork Sep 2025 #11
Petty Tyrant never heard of social media or the internet? C_U_L8R Sep 2025 #4
Fuck that UpInArms Sep 2025 #5
What a sad little man BlueKota Sep 2025 #6
It's all the same to him. pandr32 Sep 2025 #42
Fearful Respect is All DICKtator Seeks MrWowWow Sep 2025 #78
It's just going to make us boo louder wherever he goes. littlemissmartypants Sep 2025 #7
Chump already knows he's going to be boo'd loudly FakeNoose Sep 2025 #8
That's the great part wolfie001 Sep 2025 #13
He is probably getting a free Rolex ! Nigrum Cattus Sep 2025 #38
Portable Megaphone sales will be up. Invest wisely. Attilatheblond Sep 2025 #70
Someone will record it Puppyjive Sep 2025 #9
Absolutely underpants Sep 2025 #53
ESPN is saying they won't censure Puppyjive Sep 2025 #59
They're not booing, they're saying "SSSSIIIRRR! underpants Sep 2025 #62
We are booing from home Puppyjive Sep 2025 #65
BOO-URNS! BOO-URNS! BOO-URNS! USS_Dauntless Sep 2025 #71
He will be inserting himself into every major event. Beats working (especially for the American people)... Evolve Dammit Sep 2025 #68
They going to censor every iPhone that records the.... Aviation Pro Sep 2025 #12
1st Amendment be damned. ProudMNDemocrat Sep 2025 #14
BOOing is a first amendment right Jarqui Sep 2025 #25
Would love to see that audience go BERSERK. (nt) Paladin Sep 2025 #15
New Yorkers, You know what to do, you know what to do. dem4decades Sep 2025 #16
And if the boos are so loud they'd have to mute all the crowd sound? tanyev Sep 2025 #17
The easiest thing would be to put soundproof headphones on Chump FakeNoose Sep 2025 #19
Boo-urns! 😆 tanyev Sep 2025 #21
I expect the sound system has mics everywhere around the facility BumRushDaShow Sep 2025 #20
I suspect the public WiFi will "coincidently" experience technical difficulties during the afternoon. CincyDem Sep 2025 #29
The death of democracy starts with a weak knee'd press nt Javaman Sep 2025 #18
"Broadcasters" equals the news media. This is news. The tennis club doesn't get to decide what's news. Scrivener7 Sep 2025 #22
Now I feel compelled to watch the opening anthem. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #63
Since Trump is our President, we should honor the office despite our inner feelings. chouchou Sep 2025 #24
Letting the madman have his way once again to the detriment of reality. GreenWave Sep 2025 #26
What happened to no editing allowed???? travelingthrulife Sep 2025 #27
Great question! tanyev Sep 2025 #31
Rolex is looking for free promotion so F' em. JohnnyRingo Sep 2025 #28
Time for a Long Standing Boycott with all kneebenders purr-rat beauty Sep 2025 #30
Trump said he will leave after the fifth innning. twodogsbarking Sep 2025 #32
🤣 underpants Sep 2025 #54
He can't go anywhere without getting boo'ed. mwb970 Sep 2025 #33
Not a tennis follower, so won't affect me. Raven123 Sep 2025 #34
This is an occasion for which the Bronx Cheer was developed. NBachers Sep 2025 #35
BumRushDaShow ........ Upthevibe Sep 2025 #36
The First Amendment is being dismantled piece by piece dlk Sep 2025 #37
Fuck that shit. lastlib Sep 2025 #39
Bring your vuvuzela. Sneederbunk Sep 2025 #40
there needs to be loud f trump chants throughout the stadium as long as hes there moonshinegnomie Sep 2025 #41
Won't matter Mz Pip Sep 2025 #43
The MSM has become a group of weak sisters peggysue2 Sep 2025 #44
Awwwww Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2025 #45
They're not booing, they're saying "SSSSIIIRRR! underpants Sep 2025 #56
And, it makes Traitor Look BAD in the Eyes Cha Sep 2025 #75
How completely unsurprising: He can dish it out, but he can't take it. (nt) Paladin Sep 2025 #46
It Is Not An "Ask", It Is A Tell DallasNE Sep 2025 #47
I understand that the new normal is Trump demanding unconventional things, but I refuse to accept hamsterjill Sep 2025 #48
If he's stupid enough to attend an international tournament mdbl Sep 2025 #49
What makes them think there will be booing and people flipping him off? twodogsbarking Sep 2025 #50
They're not booing, they're saying "SSSSIIIRRR!" underpants Sep 2025 #55
OK, everybody but Trump out of the stands for booing. Melaaaaniaaah, that means you too. twodogsbarking Sep 2025 #51
What a victim he is. Turbineguy Sep 2025 #52
Will.Not. Watch! Clouds Passing Sep 2025 #58
Anyone who cannot abide criticism or opposition aired through media Jrose Sep 2025 #60
Would this be something the House or Senate could investigate? (if we get control) bluestarone Sep 2025 #61
The crowd is a good example of his 35% approval pwb Sep 2025 #66
The coup is complete Evolve Dammit Sep 2025 #67
A real president would have graciously turned down the invite from Rolex, Sibelius Fan Sep 2025 #69
The Emperor really has no clothes Pachamama Sep 2025 #72
See also: spooky3 Sep 2025 #76
"Trump is the most universally despised US president in history" red dog 1 Sep 2025 #77
Freedom of speech is the first LilElf70 Sep 2025 #79
Why don't he just bus in his maga audience? Yellowdog-1966 Sep 2025 #80
Trump gets LOUDLY BOOED at US OPEN as he TRIED TO HIDE IT - Meidas Touch Rhiannon12866 Sep 2025 #81
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