Offthemat Posted February 26 Posted February 26 (edited) Also see: https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2025/02/breaking-shakeup-at-the-washington-post.php Edited February 26 by Offthemat
uncle bernard Posted February 26 Posted February 26 Yeah, it's super awesome that one of the largest news outlets in the world is now going to just be a megaphone for its billionaire owner. Right wingers are free speech advocates so long as they agree with the speech (see Elon's constant censoring on twitter). 1
red viking Posted February 26 Posted February 26 Yes, in the winger reality, Washington Post will no longer be considered part of "the media."
Caveira Posted February 26 Posted February 26 45 minutes ago, uncle bernard said: Yeah, it's super awesome that one of the largest news outlets in the world is now going to just be a megaphone for its billionaire owner. Right wingers are free speech advocates so long as they agree with the speech (see Elon's constant censoring on twitter). No one reads or cares what’s in the wapo boss. 1
Offthemat Posted February 27 Author Posted February 27 I imagine the front page will maintain its status as the Langley Bugle. We’ll have to see how Americanized the opinion page gets. 1
Offthemat Posted February 27 Author Posted February 27 Another win last night. Movement against the dimocrat judicial insurrection. Supreme Court briefly pauses order for Trump admin to imminently release foreign aid https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5166335-supreme-court-pauses-order-trump-foreign-aid/amp/
Offthemat Posted February 27 Author Posted February 27 This was a huge win that didn’t draw many remarks here: ”The choice of Caine shows the president’s preference for irregular warfare and special operations: Caine was among a group of military leaders who met with the president in December 2018 at the Al Asad airbase in Iraq. Trump was there to deliver a Christmas message and hear from commanders on the ground, and there Caine told Trump they could defeat ISIS quickly with a surge of resources and a lifting of restrictions on engagement. ” https://www.foxnews.com/politics/who-daniel-razin-caine-tapped-top-advisor-role-pentagon-upheaval-joint-chiefs-of-staff-chairman
mspart Posted February 27 Posted February 27 Why should Bezos bankroll a losing rag? Sure he can handle losing millions but why shouldn't he expect to receive money for his investment? Any of you nay sayers willing to bankroll the WAPO with your own money, or is it you don't mind bankrolling it with someone else's money and complain that he wants to make money on a paper that people will actually read? mspart
Offthemat Posted February 27 Author Posted February 27 3 minutes ago, mspart said: Why should Bezos bankroll a losing rag? Sure he can handle losing millions but why shouldn't he expect to receive money for his investment? Any of you nay sayers willing to bankroll the WAPO with your own money, or is it you don't mind bankrolling it with someone else's money and complain that he wants to make money on a paper that people will actually read? mspart He’s exercising personal liberty and engaging in the free market? 2
mspart Posted February 27 Posted February 27 2 minutes ago, Offthemat said: He’s exercising personal liberty and engaging in the free market? Oooof, mspart
Scouts Honor Posted February 27 Posted February 27 23 hours ago, uncle bernard said: Yeah, it's super awesome that one of the largest news outlets in the world is now going to just be a megaphone for its billionaire owner. Right wingers are free speech advocates so long as they agree with the speech (see Elon's constant censoring on twitter). as opposed to several of the largest news outlets being a megaphone for the US Govt the last 4 years? 1
mspart Posted February 27 Posted February 27 1 hour ago, Scouts Honor said: as opposed to several of the largest news outlets being a megaphone for the US Govt the last 4 years? There was a time when most Ds were against the largest outlets being a megaphone for the US govt. What changed? mspart 1
ionel Posted February 28 Posted February 28 On 2/26/2025 at 2:59 PM, red viking said: Yes, in the winger reality, Washington Post will no longer be considered part of "the media." Wasn't Bezos a left winger like Musk and Trump? 1 .
Husker_Du Posted February 28 Posted February 28 why is there outrage of 'personal liberty and free markets' lol 1 TBD
Offthemat Posted February 28 Author Posted February 28 This is another big win. Cartel leaders moved out of their plush accommodations from which they still retain control of their networks While the CIA is operating surveillance flights over their compounds in preparation of shutting them down. All due to being designated terrorist organizations and to avoid tariffs. “Many of the defendants were subject to longstanding U.S. extradition requests that were not honored during the prior Administration, but that the Mexican government elected to transfer to the current U.S. government in response to the Justice Department’s efforts pursuant to President Trump’s directive in Executive Order 14157, entitled Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists, to pursue total elimination of these Cartels. Federal prosecutors will evaluate whether additional terrorism and violence charges are appropriate based on the policy set forth in Executive Order 14157, and whether capital punishment is available based on Executive Order 14164, entitled Restoring the Death Penalty and Protecting Public Safety, as well as the Attorney General’s Feb. 5 guidance regarding the death penalty. Rafael Caro Quintero, who is alleged to have been among those responsible for the 1985 murder of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena and others. Martin Sotelo, who is alleged to have participated in the 2022 murder of Deputy Sheriff Ned Byrd. Antonio Oseguera Cervantes, who allegedly helped lead CJNG and is reportedly the brother of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho.” Ramiro Perez Moreno and Lucio Hernandez Lechuga, who are alleged to be high-ranking members of Los Zetas. A complete list of defendants, as well as districts where they are charged and will appear in federal court in the coming days:” https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/attorney-general-pamela-bondi-announces-29-wanted-defendants-mexico-taken-us-custody
Boring Posted March 12 Posted March 12 On 2/26/2025 at 9:09 PM, Offthemat said: Also see: https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2025/02/breaking-shakeup-at-the-washington-post.php Too bad he basically destroyed the Post last year and lost, what, 90% of the customer base?
Offthemat Posted March 12 Author Posted March 12 (edited) https://www.foxnews.com/politics/nearly-half-department-education-staff-set-eliminated-imminently Other than the teacher’s unions the Department of Education is the biggest hindrance to improving education in this country. Edited March 12 by Offthemat
Boring Posted March 12 Posted March 12 9 hours ago, Offthemat said: Finally, some news all Americans can get behind. No matter what you think of Trump you have to be thrilled that skank O'Donnell is moving 1
Boring Posted March 12 Posted March 12 30 minutes ago, Offthemat said: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/nearly-half-department-education-staff-set-eliminated-imminently Other than the teacher’s unions the Department of Education is the biggest hindrance to improving education in this country. I wonder how many teacher/coaches will lose their jobs?
Offthemat Posted March 12 Author Posted March 12 3 minutes ago, 666 said: I wonder how many teacher/coaches will lose their jobs? None, they’re not eliminating teachers, just bureaucrats. 1
Interviewed_at_Weehawken Posted March 12 Posted March 12 13 hours ago, Offthemat said: That is a rough looking 62. 1
Lipdrag Posted March 12 Posted March 12 6 hours ago, Offthemat said: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/nearly-half-department-education-staff-set-eliminated-imminently Other than the teacher’s unions the Department of Education is the biggest hindrance to improving education in this country. https://babylonbee.com/news/layoffs-delayed-as-dept-of-education-officials-unable-to-calculate-how-many-employees-fifty-percent-would-be 1 1 People who tolerate me on a daily basis . . . they are the real heroes.
Offthemat Posted March 12 Author Posted March 12 20 minutes ago, mspart said: You just have to love the babylon bee. mspart For humor to work there has to be an element of truth in it.
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