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Re: FCC Funding Application Notes Paramount Will Be 49.5% Foreign-Owned Post-Merger

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Post by colechristensen »

BowBun wrote: post #3

I don't understand how decisions like these align with the supposed "America First" rhetoric coming from the same side. Specifically - this deal is being led by the son of the president of the USA who was elected on promises of "bringing jobs back to America" and prioritizing domestic investments. Seems to me like they say one thing, do another, and all of us hold the bag at the end of it all.

>Seems to me like they say one thing, do another, and all of us hold the bag at the end of it all.

Do you think he means anything he says? Or that anything is about anything more than self-indulgence?

Re: FCC Funding Application Notes Paramount Will Be 49.5% Foreign-Owned Post-Merger

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Post by hypeatei »

owlcompliance wrote: post #16
throw0101a wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Seems to me like they say one thing, do another, and all of us hold the bag at the end of it all. Yup. It's the same lie that the GOP cares about deficits and debt… except when they're in power and want to do tax cuts for the rich.

As a former staunch Republican, if there's one thing I've learned, it's that both parties have sold us out. I disagree with a lot of the Left's policies and many on the Right as well, but both parties advocate, in theory, for several things that would benefit all Americans -- yet it never happens. Republicans advocate for fiscal responsibility -- never happens. Democrats advocate for things like healthcare and cancel…

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Re: FCC Funding Application Notes Paramount Will Be 49.5% Foreign-Owned Post-Merger

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Post by wang_li »

BowBun wrote: post #3

I don't understand how decisions like these align with the supposed "America First" rhetoric coming from the same side. Specifically - this deal is being led by the son of the president of the USA who was elected on promises of "bringing jobs back to America" and prioritizing domestic investments. Seems to me like they say one thing, do another, and all of us hold the bag at the end of it all.

Foreign direct investment is generally considered a good thing for the American economy.

Re: FCC Funding Application Notes Paramount Will Be 49.5% Foreign-Owned Post-Merger

#44

Post by reducesuffering »

owlcompliance wrote: post #16
throw0101a wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Seems to me like they say one thing, do another, and all of us hold the bag at the end of it all. Yup. It's the same lie that the GOP cares about deficits and debt… except when they're in power and want to do tax cuts for the rich.

As a former staunch Republican, if there's one thing I've learned, it's that both parties have sold us out. I disagree with a lot of the Left's policies and many on the Right as well, but both parties advocate, in theory, for several things that would benefit all Americans -- yet it never happens. Republicans advocate for fiscal responsibility -- never happens. Democrats advocate for things like healthcare and cancel…

"Democrats advocate for things like healthcare and cancelling student loans -- never happens."

You're blaming Democrats for things they try to do and are blocked by Republicans...

Re: FCC Funding Application Notes Paramount Will Be 49.5% Foreign-Owned Post-Merger

#45

Post by wat10000 »

owlcompliance wrote: post #16
throw0101a wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Seems to me like they say one thing, do another, and all of us hold the bag at the end of it all. Yup. It's the same lie that the GOP cares about deficits and debt… except when they're in power and want to do tax cuts for the rich.

As a former staunch Republican, if there's one thing I've learned, it's that both parties have sold us out. I disagree with a lot of the Left's policies and many on the Right as well, but both parties advocate, in theory, for several things that would benefit all Americans -- yet it never happens. Republicans advocate for fiscal responsibility -- never happens. Democrats advocate for things like healthcare and cancel…

I'm not a big fan of Democrats, but at least they're somewhat trying. Obamacare should have at least had a public option, but they got a big thing done there. Student loan cancellation was done poorly but it was attempted. And each of the last three (at least) Democratic administrations have reduced the deficit, so they've got the fiscal responsibility thing going as well.

Keep in mind that the Senate de facto requires 60 votes to pass almost anything these days. In this millennium, Democrats held enough seats to overcome that for about two months, and there was no margin at all. Hence the lack of a public option: Joe Lieberman didn't want it, and without him the whole thing didn't pass.

Re: FCC Funding Application Notes Paramount Will Be 49.5% Foreign-Owned Post-Merger

#46

Post by wat10000 »

encoderer wrote: post #40
cwal37 wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What did Republican appointees on the Supreme Court have to say about student loan forgiveness? Who not only fights tooth and nail against healthcare improvements but actively took money from existing programs to fund a national police and detainment apparatus? Which party produced the most meaningful (albeit not far enough) healthcare reform of the 21st century in the US? Those examples in particular are quite rough…

Where I live (California) there are basically no republicans in power. For a long time now. And we have more money and a better economic base than just about anywhere on the planet Earth. So to all the partisans out there who are sure things would be better if "their side" had total control, I ask: what the hell is going on with California then?? We should be modeling the best governance in the country and even the w…

That's easily answered. They think California is a hellhole that everyone with means is fleeing. "Vote for Democrats to turn your state into California" is a great way to get people on both sides to vote for their own preferred side.

Re: FCC Funding Application Notes Paramount Will Be 49.5% Foreign-Owned Post-Merger

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Post by FireBeyond »

triceratops wrote: post #24
owlcompliance wrote: post #16

Earlier quoted context omitted.

As a former staunch Republican, if there's one thing I've learned, it's that both parties have sold us out. I disagree with a lot of the Left's policies and many on the Right as well, but both parties advocate, in theory, for several things that would benefit all Americans -- yet it never happens. Republicans advocate for fiscal responsibility -- never happens. Democrats advocate for things like healthcare and cancel…

> Democrats advocate for things like healthcare and cancelling student loans -- never happens Obama got Obamacare done in the single 6-month window in this century when Democrats could pass legislation without Republicans blocking them. Biden tried to cancel student loans and was blocked in court because surprise, surprise, Republicans wouldn't allow it to go through Congress. > The Democrats held the House, Senate,…

> Republicans win elections by blocking anything that's good for ordinary Americans

This. Mitch McConnell literally was on camera, and said, quote, that Republicans would block any bill Obama or the Democrats tried to pass, even if it was good for America and Americans, because the Republican's priority was to make Obama's term ineffectual.

Not to govern the country. But to actively prevent governance of the country. Even at a cost to its people. They didn't care. And they were open enough about it to say it on the record.

Re: FCC Funding Application Notes Paramount Will Be 49.5% Foreign-Owned Post-Merger

#48

Post by pchristensen »

encoderer wrote: post #40
cwal37 wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What did Republican appointees on the Supreme Court have to say about student loan forgiveness? Who not only fights tooth and nail against healthcare improvements but actively took money from existing programs to fund a national police and detainment apparatus? Which party produced the most meaningful (albeit not far enough) healthcare reform of the 21st century in the US? Those examples in particular are quite rough…

Where I live (California) there are basically no republicans in power. For a long time now. And we have more money and a better economic base than just about anywhere on the planet Earth. So to all the partisans out there who are sure things would be better if "their side" had total control, I ask: what the hell is going on with California then?? We should be modeling the best governance in the country and even the w…

California has structural obstacles that don’t fit into partisan politics. Proposition 13 limits property tax collection, which warps housing development and many other factors. Also, California has high incomes, which means Californians pay more federal income tax, and the state receives less back in federal benefits, to the tune of almost $100 billion a year. Those are significant headwinds that the state would still have to deal with even if it was governed well.

Re: FCC Funding Application Notes Paramount Will Be 49.5% Foreign-Owned Post-Merger

#49

Post by christkv »

cwal37 wrote: post #19
owlcompliance wrote: post #16

Earlier quoted context omitted.

As a former staunch Republican, if there's one thing I've learned, it's that both parties have sold us out. I disagree with a lot of the Left's policies and many on the Right as well, but both parties advocate, in theory, for several things that would benefit all Americans -- yet it never happens. Republicans advocate for fiscal responsibility -- never happens. Democrats advocate for things like healthcare and cancel…

What did Republican appointees on the Supreme Court have to say about student loan forgiveness? Who not only fights tooth and nail against healthcare improvements but actively took money from existing programs to fund a national police and detainment apparatus? Which party produced the most meaningful (albeit not far enough) healthcare reform of the 21st century in the US? Those examples in particular are quite rough…

That was executive orders that got shutdown and its because congress controls the purse and they did not pass a law.

Re: FCC Funding Application Notes Paramount Will Be 49.5% Foreign-Owned Post-Merger

#50

Post by redsocksfan45 »

wat10000 wrote: post #46
encoderer wrote: post #40

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Where I live (California) there are basically no republicans in power. For a long time now. And we have more money and a better economic base than just about anywhere on the planet Earth. So to all the partisans out there who are sure things would be better if "their side" had total control, I ask: what the hell is going on with California then?? We should be modeling the best governance in the country and even the w…

That's easily answered. They think California is a hellhole that everyone with means is fleeing. "Vote for Democrats to turn your state into California" is a great way to get people on both sides to vote for their own preferred side.

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