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On Wednesday evening, expelled Fox News host Tucker Carlson released a personal video making veiled claims that his former network has operated dishonestly.
In a two-minute Twitter monologue, Tucker suggested America is now a “one-party” state and that debate over serious issues has become almost non-existent.
He added that the left has given up “persuasion” and have resorted to “force” to achieve their goals.
Carlson’s Twitter video is the first time he has publicly spoken since he was fired by Fox News on Monday.
Carlson never mentioned Fox News or his abrupt departure from the network, but noted that when honest people tell the truth, they become powerful, and those who spread lies to silence them become weaker.
While never accusing Fox of spreading lies, Carlson’s video comes after Fox’s sister company, SkyNews Australia, aired a scathing news editorial attacking him personally.
The SkyNews anchor said Carlson was "sacked essentially for thinking that he was bigger than Fox News” and accused him of spreading conspiracy theories.
Carlson, whose last broadcast of the highest-rated show in cable news was Friday, never addressed why he was abruptly fired by Fox.
He began the video with a hearty, "Good evening.
"One of the first things you realize when you step outside the noise for a few days is how many genuinely nice people there are in this country, kind and decent people, people who really care about what's true — and a bunch of hilarious people also, a lot of those," he said.
"It's got to be the majority of the population, even now, and that's heartening."
He said he also noticed "how unbelievably stupid most debates you see on television are. They're completely irrelevant. They mean nothing.
“In five years, we won't even remember that we had them. Trust me, as someone who has participated."
Carlson then decried the lack of real debate on topics that matter, such as war, civil liberties, emerging science, demographic change, corporate power, and natural resources.
"When was the last time you heard a legitimate debate about any of those issues?" he asked.
"It has been a long time. Debates like that are not permitted in American media.
“Both political parties and their donors have reached consensus on what benefits them, and they actively collude to shut down any conversation about it."
Carlson said it has made the U.S. look like a “one-party state,” which he added "is a depressing realization, but not permanent."
He continued, "Our current orthodoxies won't last. They're brain-dead.
“Nobody actually believes them. Hardly anyone's life is improved by them.
“This moment is too inherently ridiculous to continue, and so it won't.
“The people in charge know this, that's why they're hysterical and aggressive.
“They're afraid. They have given up persuasion; they're resorting to force.
“But it won't work.
"When honest people say what's true, calmly and without embarrassment, they become powerful.
“At the same time, the liars who are trying to silence them shrink. They become weaker. That's the iron law of the universe.
“True things prevail. Where can you still find Americans who say true things?
“There aren't many places left, but there are some and that's enough. As long as you can hear the words, there is hope."
Carlson signed off saying, "See you soon."
Though Carlson’s show was terminated Monday, he reportedly still remains under contract with Fox News.
Some industry insiders have speculated that his Fox agreement likely prevents him from working for another media company while continuing to be paid by the network.
Consistent with industry practice, his agreement probably includes non-disparagement provisions that prevent him from criticizing Fox News in any way.
Tucker decided to take on Big Pharma and the Military-Industrial Complex. They punched back. Below the belt but they punched back. Advertisers pressuring networks is nothing new. Fox caved to their sugar daddys. Hell, for all we know, Fox was in on the scams in the first place and their role was to be the counter to the shills like MSNBC.
In 20 years (assuming we aren't all dead from jabs or nuclear fallout), Tucker will be considered a prophet.
No more a prophet than the Tug original thinkers who called out this bullshit 2 1/2 and 1 year ago, respectively, but I digress.
@MelloDawgFS will downvote for confirmation on who was first and right.
Tucker decided to take on Big Pharma and the Military-Industrial Complex. They punched back. Below the belt but they punched back. Advertisers pressuring networks is nothing new. Fox caved to their sugar daddys. Hell, for all we know, Fox was in on the scams in the first place and their role was to be the counter to the shills like MSNBC.
In 20 years (assuming we aren't all dead from jabs or nuclear fallout), Tucker will be considered a prophet.
No more a prophet than the Tug original thinkers who called out this bullshit 2 1/2 and 1 year ago, respectively, but I digress.
@MelloDawgFS will downvote for confirmation on who was first and right.
Tucker's comment "noted that when honest people tell the truth, they become powerful, and those who spread lies to silence them become weaker." is proven false worldwide when it comes to politics, the inverse is true
When exposed for lying, it is brushed off, mainly by the paid for media, and the voting masses.
If he is talking personal well being, it could be true. I have not seen anyone grow powerful for telling the truth.
Tucker's comment "noted that when honest people tell the truth, they become powerful, and those who spread lies to silence them become weaker." is proven false worldwide when it comes to politics, the inverse is true
When exposed for lying, it is brushed off, mainly by the paid for media, and the voting masses.
If he is talking personal well being, it could be true. I have not seen anyone grow powerful for telling the truth.
Uh, Jesus and Obi Wan Kenobi? George, "I cut down the cherry tree" and Honest Abe did okay. But the truth dies if the people don't want the truth and when weak people who lie win out over the truth tellers, then that's where we are now as a semi-nation.
Tucker's comment "noted that when honest people tell the truth, they become powerful, and those who spread lies to silence them become weaker." is proven false worldwide when it comes to politics, the inverse is true
When exposed for lying, it is brushed off, mainly by the paid for media, and the voting masses.
If he is talking personal well being, it could be true. I have not seen anyone grow powerful for telling the truth.
Uh, Jesus and Obi Wan Kenobi? George, "I cut down the cherry tree" and Honest Abe did okay. But the truth dies if the people don't want the truth and when weak people who lie win out over the truth tellers, then that's where we are now as a semi-nation.
I did say "I have not seen", being an old fart that goes back many elections and politicians
Tucker's comment "noted that when honest people tell the truth, they become powerful, and those who spread lies to silence them become weaker." is proven false worldwide when it comes to politics, the inverse is true
When exposed for lying, it is brushed off, mainly by the paid for media, and the voting masses.
If he is talking personal well being, it could be true. I have not seen anyone grow powerful for telling the truth.
Tucker's comment "noted that when honest people tell the truth, they become powerful, and those who spread lies to silence them become weaker." is proven false worldwide when it comes to politics, the inverse is true
When exposed for lying, it is brushed off, mainly by the paid for media, and the voting masses.
If he is talking personal well being, it could be true. I have not seen anyone grow powerful for telling the truth.
How did Tucker grow powerful?
Preaching to the choir? Tucker draws less than the 30 minute ABC, NBC and CBS evening news.
Have a feeling that Fox News (played by Darth Vader) has just created a MUCH more powerful Tucker Carlson moving forward.
I want this to be true.
However, Megyn Kelly is reporting that he has not yet actually been fired.
If they simply just remove his show from the air, and continue to pay his contract, he is potentially sidelined THROUGH the ‘24 election from the public discourse.
They are well aware how powerful his voice is. The goal is silence.
These motherfuckers actually running shit are evil.
Have a feeling that Fox News (played by Darth Vader) has just created a MUCH more powerful Tucker Carlson moving forward.
I want this to be true.
However, Megyn Kelly is reporting that he has not yet actually been fired.
If they simply just remove his show from the air, and continue to pay his contract, he is potentially sidelined THROUGH the ‘24 election from the public discourse.
They are well aware how powerful his voice is. The goal is silence.
These motherfuckers actually running shit are evil.
They are evil. But they don't run shit.
We the people comply to their nonsense.
Resist. Change the channel. Don't buy their products.
Technically TC is not fired. Fox can keep him sidelined through the 2024 campaign as he’s under contract. There are some who believe they intend to do that.
Have a feeling that Fox News (played by Darth Vader) has just created a MUCH more powerful Tucker Carlson moving forward.
I want this to be true.
However, Megyn Kelly is reporting that he has not yet actually been fired.
If they simply just remove his show from the air, and continue to pay his contract, he is potentially sidelined THROUGH the ‘24 election from the public discourse.
They are well aware how powerful his voice is. The goal is silence.
These motherfuckers actually running shit are evil.
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On Wednesday evening, expelled Fox News host Tucker Carlson released a personal video making veiled claims that his former network has operated dishonestly.
In a two-minute Twitter monologue, Tucker suggested America is now a “one-party” state and that debate over serious issues has become almost non-existent.
He added that the left has given up “persuasion” and have resorted to “force” to achieve their goals.
Carlson’s Twitter video is the first time he has publicly spoken since he was fired by Fox News on Monday.
Carlson never mentioned Fox News or his abrupt departure from the network, but noted that when honest people tell the truth, they become powerful, and those who spread lies to silence them become weaker.
While never accusing Fox of spreading lies, Carlson’s video comes after Fox’s sister company, SkyNews Australia, aired a scathing news editorial attacking him personally.
The SkyNews anchor said Carlson was "sacked essentially for thinking that he was bigger than Fox News” and accused him of spreading conspiracy theories.
Carlson, whose last broadcast of the highest-rated show in cable news was Friday, never addressed why he was abruptly fired by Fox.
He began the video with a hearty, "Good evening.
"One of the first things you realize when you step outside the noise for a few days is how many genuinely nice people there are in this country, kind and decent people, people who really care about what's true — and a bunch of hilarious people also, a lot of those," he said.
"It's got to be the majority of the population, even now, and that's heartening."
He said he also noticed "how unbelievably stupid most debates you see on television are. They're completely irrelevant. They mean nothing.
“In five years, we won't even remember that we had them. Trust me, as someone who has participated."
Carlson then decried the lack of real debate on topics that matter, such as war, civil liberties, emerging science, demographic change, corporate power, and natural resources.
"When was the last time you heard a legitimate debate about any of those issues?" he asked.
"It has been a long time. Debates like that are not permitted in American media.
“Both political parties and their donors have reached consensus on what benefits them, and they actively collude to shut down any conversation about it."
Carlson said it has made the U.S. look like a “one-party state,” which he added "is a depressing realization, but not permanent."
He continued, "Our current orthodoxies won't last. They're brain-dead.
“Nobody actually believes them. Hardly anyone's life is improved by them.
“This moment is too inherently ridiculous to continue, and so it won't.
“The people in charge know this, that's why they're hysterical and aggressive.
“They're afraid. They have given up persuasion; they're resorting to force.
“But it won't work.
"When honest people say what's true, calmly and without embarrassment, they become powerful.
“At the same time, the liars who are trying to silence them shrink. They become weaker. That's the iron law of the universe.
“True things prevail. Where can you still find Americans who say true things?
“There aren't many places left, but there are some and that's enough. As long as you can hear the words, there is hope."
Carlson signed off saying, "See you soon."
Though Carlson’s show was terminated Monday, he reportedly still remains under contract with Fox News.
Some industry insiders have speculated that his Fox agreement likely prevents him from working for another media company while continuing to be paid by the network.
Consistent with industry practice, his agreement probably includes non-disparagement provisions that prevent him from criticizing Fox News in any way.
In 20 years (assuming we aren't all dead from jabs or nuclear fallout), Tucker will be considered a prophet.
No more a prophet than the Tug original thinkers who called out this bullshit 2 1/2 and 1 year ago, respectively, but I digress.
@MelloDawgFS will downvote for confirmation on who was first and right.
Somehow I don’t think they’d have a problem using them against those supporting Trump or Tucker.
When exposed for lying, it is brushed off, mainly by the paid for media, and the voting masses.
If he is talking personal well being, it could be true. I have not seen anyone grow powerful for telling the truth.
However, Megyn Kelly is reporting that he has not yet actually been fired.
If they simply just remove his show from the air, and continue to pay his contract, he is potentially sidelined THROUGH the ‘24 election from the public discourse.
They are well aware how powerful his voice is. The goal is silence.
These motherfuckers actually running shit are evil.
We the people comply to their nonsense.
Resist. Change the channel. Don't buy their products.
Bud Light learned their lesson in one day.
We've got some seriously weak and bruised egos in our Military.
If we don't involuntarily retire the weak-kneed, participation trophy cowards like Millie, the U.S. is cooked.
Gonna be interesting negotiations happening.