Yep. You're missing the concept of a viable threat. When Trump tells the press "do what I say or else ...", that's coercion. It's no different than a thug threatening to beat you if you don't give them your money. It doesn't matter if they never carry through with the threat. It's still an act of coercion. It's still wrong.That's what fascists do.
Yes.... I agree. Remember the Democrats trying to shut down conservative outlets using the outdated Fairness Doctrine?
Trump is not going to pull the NBC License. He’s just fucking with liberals and democrats to get their panties in a bunch. Pulling NBC License or Fox License would be a fascist move.
I prefer to let the Market determine media outlers’ fate.
But does Trump? Every time people write off something he says like that, it turns out he's dead serious. Just because he's nuts doesn't mean we shouldn't take him seriously.
I will join you in disgust if he does. Presidents who are spiteful and vengeful that use Government to punish their enemies don’t do well with me....... Nixon, Clinton, and Obama. I think it’s petty. Trump talks a lot....but have yet to see him use the Government to punish someone or some group. Am I missing something?
You are losing your shit over threats vs. actions carried out.
I am? How so? By complaining about a President who's a two-bit bully? Heh... if I lose my shit, you'll know. This ain't it.
But you're defending a jackass. Doesn't that make you feel at least a little greasy?