Donald I, emperor of the world.

[C R]

They will counter sue

Paramount had an open and shut case regarding the 60 minutes lawsuit, and yet they folded. We don't live in normal times.

 

[briantrumpet]

Paramount had an open and shut case regarding the 60 minutes lawsuit, and yet they folded. We don't live in normal times.

When the Federal Government controls licensing, and the licensing bodies have been stuffed with Trump appointees, the extortion is easy, especially when Mike Johnson has effectively mothballed Congress indefinitely and handed over his authority to his master while Mad King Donald does what he pleases.

 

[Pblakeney]

Paramount had an open and shut case regarding the 60 minutes lawsuit, and yet they folded. We don't live in normal times.

IIRC, Paramount has deals going through requiring approval at or near that time, that's what influenced the decision.

 

[briantrumpet]

Missed this earlier. The intent is clear: an 'Enabling Act' that takes all effective power away from Congress and gives Trump the power to do as he pleases, which makes Johnson's mothballing Congress make even more sense. They've obviously been reading the (German) manual.

 

[C R]

IIRC, Paramount has deals going through requiring approval at or near that time, that's what influenced the decision.

And the pharmaceutical company requires supervision and approvals from the FDA, which is ultimately controlled by RFK and Trump. We.Don't.Live,In.Normal.Times.

 

[All uphill]

And the pharmaceutical company requires supervision and approvals from the FDA, which is ultimately controlled by RFK and Trump. We.Don't.Live,In.Normal.Times.

Strange days indeed
Most peculiar, Mama

 

[Pinno718]

Keep up, Mr P...

I was simply highlighting that this was picked up by the press (and there are many references to it).

 

[briantrumpet]

Well, it's a start, even if it's only because they think their coffee has got too pricey.

 

[briantrumpet]

Naughty, but nicely done.

https://bsky.app/profile/meidastouch.com/post/3m4bfgb5r6c2e

 

[Pblakeney]

And the pharmaceutical company requires supervision and approvals from the FDA, which is ultimately controlled by RFK and Trump. We.Don't.Live,In.Normal.Times.

Donnie learned in his first term how to break the system in his second. The first move was to remove all the checks and balances, or stack the decks at least.
The US has effectively become a dictatorship. We all know it. When will the US wake up?