Kimmel shut down. BOYCOTT ESPN!!!

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Cal88 said:

The other late night guys aren't funny either, but Kimmel gives some sleazy vibes. One of his closest friends was part of Epstein's inner circle.

Tired format, sluggish ratings, they were probably just looking for an excuse to dump him.

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Anarchistbear said:

A few years ago - in the wake of BLM- they were all falling over each other to tell BLM stories. Now, a different tune . This should be no surprise: it's what happens if you rely on corporations to care about rights. They care about their money not rights


All powerful business is the end result of anarchy
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I know many of you are fans of Mr. Greenwald.

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Cal88 said:

The other late night guys aren't funny either, but Kimmel gives some sleazy vibes. One of his closest friends was part of Epstein's inner circle.

Tired format, sluggish ratings, they were probably just looking for an excuse to dump him.

And you are okay with trumps sleazy actions.
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concordtom said:

Hitler got started this way.
….and the Republicans has been raging about Counter Culture for years, and now they are …. Oh, this is sickening. I hope the nation rages!


UPDATE: The largest ABC affiliate has called on Jimmy Kimmel to issue a direct apology to Charlie Kirk's family and also make a "meaningful personal donation" to the Kirk family and Turning Point USA!
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If they dust that Trump's finger prints will be all over it. His trademark extortion scheme that he has been pulling all over town.
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bearister said:

If they dust that Trump's finger prints will be all over it. His trademark extortion scheme that he has been pulling all over town.

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bearister said:

"If they dust that Trump's finger prints will be all over it. His trademark extortion scheme that he has been pulling all over town.

"And for my next magic trick, I'll make the liberals cancel Disney."

- Donald
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PAC-10-BEAR said:

concordtom said:

Hitler got started this way.
….and the Republicans has been raging about Counter Culture for years, and now they are …. Oh, this is sickening. I hope the nation rages!


UPDATE: The largest ABC affiliate has called on Jimmy Kimmel to issue a direct apology to Charlie Kirk's family and also make a "meaningful personal donation" to the Kirk family and Turning Point USA!


And I bet the ownership is all white Christian men.
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concordtom said:

ABC = Disney = ESPN

Unless someone can tell me that he said the Justice Department should perform lethal injections on the homeless ("Just Kill Them" - FoxNews)




Hitler got started this way.
….and the Republicans has been raging about Counter Culture for years, and now they are …. Oh, this is sickening. I hope the nation rages!


Kimmel can always go back to reboot The Man Show. I'm sure he remembers all about blackface and rampant sexism.
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So Trump gets Kimmel cancelled by manufacturing yet another BS narrative. Shocker!

What a ****ing SNOWFLAKE.
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PAC-10-BEAR said:

bearister said:

"If they dust that Trump's finger prints will be all over it. His trademark extortion scheme that he has been pulling all over town.

"And for my next magic trick, I'll make the liberals cancel Disney."

- Donald


YOURE FREE IF YOU SAY WHAT YOU WANT US TO SAY


He's pissing off a lot of people.
Hope he has a better security team than Capt Kirk!

Charlie Kirk believed in free debate.
Trump is doing the opposite of the spirit of Kirk.
He has the thinnest SKIN in AMERICA.

Trump is using Kirk's death to weaponize against FREE SPEECH. Disney should be ashamed of itself.

FCC chairman: "This is the sickest conduct possible"
And threatening like a Mob Boss.

Define PUBLIC INTEREST Mr. FCC Chairman.

Crossing the Rubicon.
Welcome to authoratariasm.

Shocker.


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ACC Bear said:

concordtom said:



Brought to you by the guy who told you not to have Grandma over for Thanksgiving while he ate at the French Laundry unmasked

Amazing that you cannot fathom that hosting family gatherings during a pandemic isn't a good idea EVEN THOUGH THE GOVERNOR attended a gathering and put himself and others at risk. Wow.
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PAC-10-BEAR said:

concordtom said:

Hitler got started this way.
….and the Republicans has been raging about Counter Culture for years, and now they are …. Oh, this is sickening. I hope the nation rages!


UPDATE: The largest ABC affiliate has called on Jimmy Kimmel to issue a direct apology to Charlie Kirk's family and also make a "meaningful personal donation" to the Kirk family and Turning Point USA!

LOL, they want him to bend the knee.



I actually like the theory that ABC has been wanting to jettison this loss leader for some time and are using the Kirk thing as cover so that the Trump administration catches the heat instead of them.
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ACC Bear said:

PAC-10-BEAR said:

concordtom said:

Hitler got started this way.
….and the Republicans has been raging about Counter Culture for years, and now they are …. Oh, this is sickening. I hope the nation rages!


UPDATE: The largest ABC affiliate has called on Jimmy Kimmel to issue a direct apology to Charlie Kirk's family and also make a "meaningful personal donation" to the Kirk family and Turning Point USA!

LOL, they want him to bend the knee.



I actually like the theory that ABC has been wanting to jettison this loss leader for some time and are using the Kirk thing as cover so that the Trump administration catches the heat instead of them.

It would be a great theory if we didn't see the FCC Chair on TV saying that ABC needs to take Kimmel off the air and threatening penalties if they don't. That is pretty clearly the reason.
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My brother, Cal Chem E, x-country, track and field (Maxwell and Hunt days) then nuke Navy Sub officer, Iraq, has decided
that for his safety and the comedic safety of his family to watch Hee Haw reruns…me, I'm on season 1 of Benny Hill….bawdy I'd say…….occasional cross dressing I find risqu and titillating …but no suggestion of trans (Wheew). Us Bears are resourceful . Roll on!
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PAC-10-BEAR said:

concordtom said:

Hitler got started this way.
….and the Republicans has been raging about Counter Culture for years, and now they are …. Oh, this is sickening. I hope the nation rages!


UPDATE: The largest ABC affiliate has called on Jimmy Kimmel to issue a direct apology to Charlie Kirk's family and also make a "meaningful personal donation" to the Kirk family and Turning Point USA!
lol. What. A joke. Extortion. It's Hee Haw for everyone I suppose. Hope you like banjos
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cal83dls79 said:

PAC-10-BEAR said:

concordtom said:

Hitler got started this way.
….and the Republicans has been raging about Counter Culture for years, and now they are …. Oh, this is sickening. I hope the nation rages!


UPDATE: The largest ABC affiliate has called on Jimmy Kimmel to issue a direct apology to Charlie Kirk's family and also make a "meaningful personal donation" to the Kirk family and Turning Point USA!
lol. What. A joke. Extortion. It's Hee Haw for everyone I suppose. Hope you like banjos

concordtom
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cal83dls79 said:

My brother, Cal Chem E, x-country, track and field (Maxwell and Hunt days) then nuke Navy Sub officer, Iraq, has decided
that for his safety and the comedic safety of his family to watch Hee Haw reruns…me, I'm on season 1 of Benny Hill….bawdy I'd say…….occasional cross dressing I find risqu and titillating …but no suggestion of trans (Wheew). Us Bears are resourceful . Roll on!


Sure - I watched Nova's show on Sapiens' origins last night.
But what are we going to do when the tanks start rolling?
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cal83dls79 said:

PAC-10-BEAR said:

concordtom said:

Hitler got started this way.
….and the Republicans has been raging about Counter Culture for years, and now they are …. Oh, this is sickening. I hope the nation rages!


UPDATE: The largest ABC affiliate has called on Jimmy Kimmel to issue a direct apology to Charlie Kirk's family and also make a "meaningful personal donation" to the Kirk family and Turning Point USA!
lol. What. A joke. Extortion. It's Hee Haw for everyone I suppose. Hope you like banjos


It's not just switching entertainment options, like coffee or tea.
The next thing is … who knows … but the Republicans are somehow going to win again in '26, and the Democrats will be scratching their heads. And then in '28 - who knows if he'll get to change the rules to a third term or simply assign a puppet. But you see, it's already over the normal way. Because he now controls the media. And people are too dumb to resist the power of advertising.



Economic boycotts like how MLK and Ghandi did is the path forward. Simple voting isn't going to work. They will cheat and rig. Probably already have.

Economic pain, marching in the streets, social disruption would appear to be on the horizon. Peaceful. Must remain peaceful.

Change doesn't come easily.
Be prepared.
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I wish to economically boycott Trumpism. Can you give me a list I should be boycotting to hurt the maga movement?


I'm not going to tell you what you must or must not do these are complex issues. But I can pull together information on companies, individuals, or funds that are known to financially support Donald Trump or "MAGA"-aligned causes, so you have data to make informed decisions about who to avoid if you want to "vote with your wallet." Always good to verify the latest, because political giving changes over time.

Here are some names / entities that are documented to have strongly supported Trump or MAGA causes, plus notes & caveats. If you want, I can try to build a current vetted list specific to your region or sector (tech, food, retail, etc.)



Entities with strong MAGA / Trump ties

Entity
What is Known
Caveats / Notes to Consider

Point Bridge Capital (MAGA ETF)
An investment firm that runs a MAGA-branded ETF, picking companies with strong GOP / MAGA support. Avoiding investing via that fund or in its holdings would align with a boycott. But many companies in it are large and diversified, hard to avoid entirely.

Mercer Family Foundation
Run by Rebekah Mercer (daughter of Robert Mercer), known for funding conservative causes and Trump aligned groups.
Avoiding donations or purchasing from entities heavily funded by this foundation may matter to some.

Prince Foundation
(Edgar & Elsa Prince Foundation / Erik Prince)
Supports conservative Christian groups, some aligned with MAGA ideology.

Preserve America PAC
A Super PAC that supports Donald Trump, with large contributions from Miriam Adelson and others.

GeoSouthern Energy
Oil & gas company; owners have donated significant sums to Trump / MAGA Inc. super PACs.

CrownQuest Operating
Similar: heavy MAGA/Republican support in campaign contributions.

Witkoff Group
Real estate development firm; Steven Witkoff personally has given to Trumpaligned causes.

M&M Industries
Has given a large percentage of its political donations to Trump / MAGAaligned PACs.

Hendricks Holding Co.
Owned by Diane Hendricks, one of the major donors to Trump/MAGA.

Uline
Owned by the Uihlein family, which has been a large donor. Also the company has been the subject of reporting around labor practices.

"1789 Capital"
A venture capital / investment firm promoting "patriotic capitalism," anti-ESG, etc. It has ties to Trump Jr.; invests in firms aligned with conservative or MAGA adjacent values.




Other companies where individuals or owners gave large sums

These might be trickier, because the donation is by individuals, PACs, or owners, not necessarily the whole company's revenue deriving from politics. But for some people that's enough reason to avoid them.

Companies listed in Newsweek's List of Companies and Executives Who Have Donated to Donald Trump include ABC Supply, Uline, Pratt Industries, British American Tobacco, and others.

ExxonMobil is also frequently mentioned in donation lists.

Some food companies, consumer brands, etc., appear in lists of companies whose leadership or associated donors are heavily MAGA/Republican leaning. E.g., Flowers Foods, Hanes Brands, Hobby Lobby etc.



Things to be careful about (caveats)

Just because a company's owner or CEO or some executives donate to MAGA causes doesn't always mean the company, in its business practices, production, or internal culture, is centrally supporting MAGA. The choice to boycott may have trade-offs (higher prices, fewer options, sometimes difficulty in verifying how much of the revenue goes to those causes).

Some information is outdated. Donations are public record (FEC etc.) but many entities shift over time. Before deciding to boycott, checking recent filings is wise.

Some boycotts can have unintended consequences (e.g. harming employees rather than owners). People often choose to boycott at different levels: avoiding direct support (their sales, merchandise, stocks) rather than punishing every worker or local branch.

The signal of a boycott matters less if the boycott is smaller than the company's market or if people don't know it exists collective action helps.
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Here's a curated, more up-to-date list of national and regional / Bay Area-area companies, individuals, or entities that have publicly made significant contributions to Donald Trump, MAGA-aligned causes, Trump's inauguration, or related PACs. Use this as a starting point (some of the data is very recent; always double check in case things have changed). I've grouped into National and Regional (SF / Bay Area / CA) to help you decide what you might be able to avoid more locally vs a wider scope.



National

These are companies / donors operating at a US-scale (national or multiple states) with well-documented recent support for Trump / MAGA causes.

Company / Donor
What They Did / Donated Notes / Size / Sector

Uber
Uber and its CEO each donated $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund.

Amazon
Donated $1 million to the 2025 inauguration committee.

Meta (Facebook, etc.)
Also ~$1 million donation to Trump's inaugural fund.

Apple
Tim Cook gave $1 million.

Google
Gave $1 million to the inaugural fund.

Nvidia
Part of tech sector donors giving $1 million to that fund.

Qualcomm
Donated $1 million (via inaugural fund).

Pilgrim's Pride
Gave $5 millionlargest of corporate donors in that inaugural giving list.

Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Occidental Petroleum, Shell
Several in the energy sector gave half-million to million-level donations.

McDonald's
Gave $1 million to the inaugural fund (first time).

Hims & Hers
The health / telehealth company contributed $1 million.

AT&T, Comcast, Verizon
Telecommunication / cable/telecom companies gave $1 million each.

Intuit, Adobe, Broadcom, Micron
Major tech / software companies among those contributing at that level.

Pilgrim's Pride (again) Meat / poultry industry major donor as noted.




Regional / Bay Area / California & SF-Area

These are companies or individuals in or around the San Francisco / Bay Area that have been reported contributing or donating in ways that align with Trump / the inauguration. Knowing these might matter more for your local boycott / consumer choices.

Entity
What They Did / Donated
Notes

Ripple Labs (San Francisco / Bay Area crypto company)
Donated about $4.9 million to Trump's inaugural committee.

Robinhood
$2 million contribution to Trump's inaugural fund.

Adobe
Contributed $1 million.

Coinbase
Crypto firm, $1 million donation.

Intuit
Donated $1 million.

Nvidia
Also Bay Area presence / ties, contributed.




Some of the Heavily Involved Private Donors / Owners / Foundations

These are individuals or private companies whose owners have donated large sums; even if you never patronize the company, their political influence is significant.

Hendricks Holding Co. a conglomerate; major donor to Trump and MAGA-aligned causes.

GeoSouthern Energy oil & gas; high % of its political donation pool goes to Trump.

Witkoff Group real estate; known donor.

M&M Industries plastics/manufacturing etc.; very high share of donations to MAGA causes.



Things to Be Mindful Of (Uncertainties and Caveats)

Donation vs. business practice: A company giving to a political cause doesn't always mean their internal operations, labor policies, customer treatment align with every policy you might object to.

Double exposure: Some companies give to both sides, or their executives do. Donating once doesn't always mean single-minded loyalty.

Inaugural committees & super PACs: Donations to inaugurations, PACs, and other indirect channels sometimes don't show up (or get less publicity) in regular campaign contribution trackers.

Changing behavior: Entities may change course, especially if consumer boycott pressure arises. What's true now may be different a year from now.



If you like, I can pull together a more exhaustive local Bay Area list (restaurants, shops, small businesses) that have public records of support, so you can avoid them more easily in your neighborhood. Would that be helpful?
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Another friendly reminder that Kimmel did not actually say what the administration claims he said. You can argue that he implied it, and I might agree with you. But he didn't say it. So if he didn't actually lie then there is no good basis for FCC regulation (and that basis was already flimsy to begin with, since this is a monologue on a comedy show and not a news broadcast).

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sycasey said:

cal83dls79 said:

PAC-10-BEAR said:

concordtom said:

Hitler got started this way.
….and the Republicans has been raging about Counter Culture for years, and now they are …. Oh, this is sickening. I hope the nation rages!


UPDATE: The largest ABC affiliate has called on Jimmy Kimmel to issue a direct apology to Charlie Kirk's family and also make a "meaningful personal donation" to the Kirk family and Turning Point USA!

lol. What. A joke. Extortion. It's Hee Haw for everyone I suppose. Hope you like banjos



sycasey
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MinotStateBeav said:

sycasey said:

cal83dls79 said:

PAC-10-BEAR said:

concordtom said:

Hitler got started this way.
….and the Republicans has been raging about Counter Culture for years, and now they are …. Oh, this is sickening. I hope the nation rages!


UPDATE: The largest ABC affiliate has called on Jimmy Kimmel to issue a direct apology to Charlie Kirk's family and also make a "meaningful personal donation" to the Kirk family and Turning Point USA!

lol. What. A joke. Extortion. It's Hee Haw for everyone I suppose. Hope you like banjos





Tell me, who was president when Roseanne got fired?
MinotStateBeav
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sycasey said:

MinotStateBeav said:

sycasey said:

cal83dls79 said:

PAC-10-BEAR said:

concordtom said:

Hitler got started this way.
….and the Republicans has been raging about Counter Culture for years, and now they are …. Oh, this is sickening. I hope the nation rages!


UPDATE: The largest ABC affiliate has called on Jimmy Kimmel to issue a direct apology to Charlie Kirk's family and also make a "meaningful personal donation" to the Kirk family and Turning Point USA!

lol. What. A joke. Extortion. It's Hee Haw for everyone I suppose. Hope you like banjos





Tell me, who was president when Roseanne got fired?

Obama's buddy
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https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOulvuPj8fV/?igsh=MXU4NW13a21oYTZyYQ==

Interesting take
How (are) you gonna win when you ain’t right within…
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MinotStateBeav said:

sycasey said:

MinotStateBeav said:

sycasey said:

cal83dls79 said:

PAC-10-BEAR said:

concordtom said:

Hitler got started this way.
….and the Republicans has been raging about Counter Culture for years, and now they are …. Oh, this is sickening. I hope the nation rages!


UPDATE: The largest ABC affiliate has called on Jimmy Kimmel to issue a direct apology to Charlie Kirk's family and also make a "meaningful personal donation" to the Kirk family and Turning Point USA!

lol. What. A joke. Extortion. It's Hee Haw for everyone I suppose. Hope you like banjos





Tell me, who was president when Roseanne got fired?

Obama's buddy

Article dated May 29, 2018.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/29/business/media/roseanne-barr-offensive-tweets.html

Who was president in 2018?
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TandemBear said:

ACC Bear said:

concordtom said:



Brought to you by the guy who told you not to have Grandma over for Thanksgiving while he ate at the French Laundry unmasked

Amazing that you cannot fathom that hosting family gatherings during a pandemic isn't a good idea EVEN THOUGH THE GOVERNOR attended a gathering and put himself and others at risk. Wow.
It's part of the strategy. Find someone's moment of poor judgement and then use it to deny and ridicule everything they ever say or do.
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sycasey said:

MinotStateBeav said:

sycasey said:

MinotStateBeav said:

sycasey said:

cal83dls79 said:

PAC-10-BEAR said:

concordtom said:

Hitler got started this way.
….and the Republicans has been raging about Counter Culture for years, and now they are …. Oh, this is sickening. I hope the nation rages!


UPDATE: The largest ABC affiliate has called on Jimmy Kimmel to issue a direct apology to Charlie Kirk's family and also make a "meaningful personal donation" to the Kirk family and Turning Point USA!

lol. What. A joke. Extortion. It's Hee Haw for everyone I suppose. Hope you like banjos





Tell me, who was president when Roseanne got fired?

Obama's buddy

Article dated May 29, 2018.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/29/business/media/roseanne-barr-offensive-tweets.html

Who was president in 2018?

Bob Iger
 
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