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AT & T dropping NewsMax and censorship
AT &T's outright censorship of Newsmax is a vital breach of our principles and values here in the US.
Without an understanding of a conservative perspective, how can we appreciate a liberal point of view?
Without freedom of thought and speech how can we advance, improve and preserve our culture and live well ?
Censorship of news media is mind control, thought control, and reminds of the sickening impact on humankind seen in communist China. The destruction of humanity before our very eyes.
AT&T has been respected the world over for generations and it is heartbreaking to see its demise into the dark place of socialist communism evidenced by censorship.
Sadly,
Deborah (Edited as per community guidelines)
bcbsncjlj
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2 years ago
Nothing to do with AT&T. Your issue is with DirecTV. They have been 2 different companies for over a year.
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Juniper
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2 years ago
Multiple points of view on news is to be respected. Just like we have the right to watch what we choose, DirecTV (not so much AT&T since the spin off to DirecTV's new management) has the right to negotiate or not with the channels of their choosing. Unfortunately the two sides couldn't come to a new agreement, and with the new conservative channel launched, you will need to use other options specifically for Newsmax.
TV providers don't have to carry any given channel. To truly be censorship (in my opinion), they would need to carry the channel but cut out/edit specific content (entire programs, or parts of them). Who they do business with I don't find to be censorship, regardless of how undersirable that decision may be.
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Good4u
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2 years ago
Newsmax can be watched for free at their website also on Pluto maybe some other places. How is it censorship if DirecTV decides not to pay them for what they are publicly broadcasting for free? I'm a conservative myself but I believe the ire towards DirecTV is misplaced. DirecTV is trying to keep your bill down so they can be competitive. Watch Newsmax someplace else and enjoy your DirecTV also.
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bcbsncjlj
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...and don't forget it was available on DirecTV until Newsmax wanted a carriage fee. They offer it free on their streaming service and as stated many other. Makes no sense to pay for free!
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Juniper
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2 years ago
With other news channels offering free options as well, I wonder how this will impact future negotiations with those channels.
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bcbsncjlj
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Time will tell.
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Pro1A
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2 years ago
Best solution is to Boycott DIRECTV. The ‘carriage fee’ rationale is just a red hearing. Left elites have been pressuring DIRECTV to cancel Newsmax for years…. Woke DIRECTV finally gave in once they had success canceling OAN.
This company does not respect their customers needs or free speech…. Why would someone want to do business with them?
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bcbsncjlj
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The expert!
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