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It was an interesting viewpoint I hadn't seen addressed, as it tends towards the Cancel Culture thats seems in line with attacking comedians or actors for personal beliefs or something they post about. People seem too high-strung and easily get upset about something that shouldn't be.
November 17, 2025 at 4:34 AM
It was an interesting viewpoint I hadn't seen addressed, as it tends towards the Cancel Culture thats seems in line with attacking comedians or actors for personal beliefs or something they post about. People seem too high-strung and easily get upset about something that shouldn't be.
It's an interesting take on the entire political sphere and more self-reflective, as he views people as having too high a standard for their personal lives, or even in how they view political stances.
(This was a weird tangent that seemed in line with my research, but the more I read, it wasnt but
(This was a weird tangent that seemed in line with my research, but the more I read, it wasnt but
November 17, 2025 at 4:32 AM
It's an interesting take on the entire political sphere and more self-reflective, as he views people as having too high a standard for their personal lives, or even in how they view political stances.
(This was a weird tangent that seemed in line with my research, but the more I read, it wasnt but
(This was a weird tangent that seemed in line with my research, but the more I read, it wasnt but
Bill Maher has a similar view on the cancel culture aspect of society, stating that liberals are too easily jumping on the bandwagon to cancel anyone they dont like. That makes them too unlikable, instead of sitting down and trying to communicate with them.
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Bill Maher has a similar view on the cancel culture aspect of society, stating that liberals are too easily jumping on the bandwagon to cancel anyone they dont like. That makes them too unlikable, instead of sitting down and trying to communicate with them.
Should Companies have control over what their guests can and cannot say for their shows, no matter what?
Dave Chappelle feels wronged by what happened, despite any jokes he might have made and the potential harm that could have been caused.
deadline.com/2025/02/dave...
Dave Chappelle feels wronged by what happened, despite any jokes he might have made and the potential harm that could have been caused.
deadline.com/2025/02/dave...
Dave Chappelle Says ‘SNL’ Producers Forbade Him From Talking About Gaza And Trans People
Just a month removed from his 'SNL' appearance, Dave Chappelle said he was forbidden by the late-night show's producers from speaking on two topics.
deadline.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Should Companies have control over what their guests can and cannot say for their shows, no matter what?
Dave Chappelle feels wronged by what happened, despite any jokes he might have made and the potential harm that could have been caused.
deadline.com/2025/02/dave...
Dave Chappelle feels wronged by what happened, despite any jokes he might have made and the potential harm that could have been caused.
deadline.com/2025/02/dave...
It gets worse when you realize that in Saudi Arabia, they recently executed a journalist, making his statement of having more free speech there questionable. Who are you speaking for? Is it for a group or to attack another? But then you have to look at it on an ethical perspective-
November 17, 2025 at 4:22 AM
It gets worse when you realize that in Saudi Arabia, they recently executed a journalist, making his statement of having more free speech there questionable. Who are you speaking for? Is it for a group or to attack another? But then you have to look at it on an ethical perspective-
The problem with that is, on face value, you could agree with Chappelle that his speech was being restricted; however, the jokes that were targeting Trans people and Gaza, both of which are not in the best of places at the moment.
November 17, 2025 at 4:20 AM
The problem with that is, on face value, you could agree with Chappelle that his speech was being restricted; however, the jokes that were targeting Trans people and Gaza, both of which are not in the best of places at the moment.
According to Chappelle, he can "speak more freely here" when he was doing a stand-up show in Saudi Arabia earlier this year. That was in response to SNL restricting what he could say with his opening monologue, which was not aligned with the company's values.
November 17, 2025 at 4:17 AM
According to Chappelle, he can "speak more freely here" when he was doing a stand-up show in Saudi Arabia earlier this year. That was in response to SNL restricting what he could say with his opening monologue, which was not aligned with the company's values.
We live in an era where corporations dominate and control much of what we consume. Whether thats right or wrong can be debated. Comedians state that it can be an attack on their own free speech, as it restricts what they can and cannot say.
November 17, 2025 at 4:15 AM
We live in an era where corporations dominate and control much of what we consume. Whether thats right or wrong can be debated. Comedians state that it can be an attack on their own free speech, as it restricts what they can and cannot say.
a show called "The Aldrich Family"
Though it also seems like the wider movement continued after the collapse of the Red Channels, no lists but still the targeting of those that believe different
www.npr.org/2010/06/22/1...
bleeckerstreetmedia.com/editorial/re...
Though it also seems like the wider movement continued after the collapse of the Red Channels, no lists but still the targeting of those that believe different
www.npr.org/2010/06/22/1...
bleeckerstreetmedia.com/editorial/re...
Bleecker Street
After Dalton Trumbo was publicly paraded in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1947, much of the Hollywood blacklist was handled behind closed corporate doors by a small newsletter...
bleeckerstreetmedia.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 AM
a show called "The Aldrich Family"
Though it also seems like the wider movement continued after the collapse of the Red Channels, no lists but still the targeting of those that believe different
www.npr.org/2010/06/22/1...
bleeckerstreetmedia.com/editorial/re...
Though it also seems like the wider movement continued after the collapse of the Red Channels, no lists but still the targeting of those that believe different
www.npr.org/2010/06/22/1...
bleeckerstreetmedia.com/editorial/re...
films and work. It started discreetly, before it became a public secret for the time. Executives would have denied ever seeing the list as it gained more names like, Orson Welles, Arthur Miller, and many others. To the wide population they it was unnoticed until Jean Muir was protested off-
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 AM
films and work. It started discreetly, before it became a public secret for the time. Executives would have denied ever seeing the list as it gained more names like, Orson Welles, Arthur Miller, and many others. To the wide population they it was unnoticed until Jean Muir was protested off-
So a minor clarification, the Red Scare was the overall movement in the political sphere that led the attack on those that might have ties to a Communist ideology.
The major movement that parallel it in the film sphere was the Red Channels. If you were on the list you were later blacklisted from-
The major movement that parallel it in the film sphere was the Red Channels. If you were on the list you were later blacklisted from-
November 10, 2025 at 4:04 AM
So a minor clarification, the Red Scare was the overall movement in the political sphere that led the attack on those that might have ties to a Communist ideology.
The major movement that parallel it in the film sphere was the Red Channels. If you were on the list you were later blacklisted from-
The major movement that parallel it in the film sphere was the Red Channels. If you were on the list you were later blacklisted from-
it's important to try and understand the reasonings for anyone being targeted. On one hand, it can be due to religious or personal views, even political views. Others, it's to set a president.
www.californiaemploymentlawreport.com/2024/02/gina...
www.californiaemploymentlawreport.com/2024/02/gina...
Gina Carano, cast member of 'The Madalorian,' sues Disney for violating her rights to express political views
This week Gina Carano filed a lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company for terminating her as a cast member in the popular ‘The Mandalorian’ series.
www.californiaemploymentlawreport.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:59 AM
it's important to try and understand the reasonings for anyone being targeted. On one hand, it can be due to religious or personal views, even political views. Others, it's to set a president.
www.californiaemploymentlawreport.com/2024/02/gina...
www.californiaemploymentlawreport.com/2024/02/gina...
Disney stated that, “because she didn’t align with Company values.’ In doing so, Chapek said those company values are ‘values that are universal: values of respect, values of decency, values of integrity, and values of inclusion.”
It is a world made of mirrors that only half show the problem-
It is a world made of mirrors that only half show the problem-
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Disney stated that, “because she didn’t align with Company values.’ In doing so, Chapek said those company values are ‘values that are universal: values of respect, values of decency, values of integrity, and values of inclusion.”
It is a world made of mirrors that only half show the problem-
It is a world made of mirrors that only half show the problem-
-that we live in a country that has the First Amendment, so yes she can say whatever she wants, however, that just means you shouldn't be able to be targeted by the government for those views. Companies however can. Though its also a double standard as a whole, people attacked for their views-
November 10, 2025 at 3:55 AM
-that we live in a country that has the First Amendment, so yes she can say whatever she wants, however, that just means you shouldn't be able to be targeted by the government for those views. Companies however can. Though its also a double standard as a whole, people attacked for their views-
Something I've noticed was how company policies can lead to firings when the talent don't fully share a similar political mindset. Gina Carano, filed a lawsuit suing Disney Company for her termination. I don't agree with what she said nor would I repeat it, however, it's important to note-
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Something I've noticed was how company policies can lead to firings when the talent don't fully share a similar political mindset. Gina Carano, filed a lawsuit suing Disney Company for her termination. I don't agree with what she said nor would I repeat it, however, it's important to note-
I think the source is a decent start that helps show the range of folks that were effected by the Red Scare. Where after you could get into further research into the person and what became of their life.
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 AM
I think the source is a decent start that helps show the range of folks that were effected by the Red Scare. Where after you could get into further research into the person and what became of their life.
In response to the action, he fled to Europe. A decade after moving there, he filmed "Touch of Evil" as a way to express his feelings towards the Red Scare itself.
www.biography.com/artists/arti...
www.biography.com/artists/arti...
November 3, 2025 at 4:08 AM
In response to the action, he fled to Europe. A decade after moving there, he filmed "Touch of Evil" as a way to express his feelings towards the Red Scare itself.
www.biography.com/artists/arti...
www.biography.com/artists/arti...
Using this fear tactic, they accused those of treason under the term "Communist"."
Orson Welles, Director, actor, and writer, created "Citizen Kane." The FBI viewed the film as a move by the Communist Party to smear capitalism and attack all things American. Orson was put on a watch list
Orson Welles, Director, actor, and writer, created "Citizen Kane." The FBI viewed the film as a move by the Communist Party to smear capitalism and attack all things American. Orson was put on a watch list
November 3, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Using this fear tactic, they accused those of treason under the term "Communist"."
Orson Welles, Director, actor, and writer, created "Citizen Kane." The FBI viewed the film as a move by the Communist Party to smear capitalism and attack all things American. Orson was put on a watch list
Orson Welles, Director, actor, and writer, created "Citizen Kane." The FBI viewed the film as a move by the Communist Party to smear capitalism and attack all things American. Orson was put on a watch list
During the Red Scare era in America, many actors, writers, politicians, and other individuals were targeted for their political beliefs. It was a time when the government, led by Senator Joseph McCarthy, entered an era of fear. Using the rising tensions with Russia as a basis to attack others..
November 3, 2025 at 4:02 AM
During the Red Scare era in America, many actors, writers, politicians, and other individuals were targeted for their political beliefs. It was a time when the government, led by Senator Joseph McCarthy, entered an era of fear. Using the rising tensions with Russia as a basis to attack others..
November 3, 2025 at 3:53 AM
He was later arrested in 1994, along with 4 Ogoni chiefs, at a political rally. They were found guilty of alleged complicity in several murders and sentenced to death by hanging.
In 2025, President Bola Tinubu, the president of Nigeria, pardoned Saro-Wiwa and the other activists posthumously.
In 2025, President Bola Tinubu, the president of Nigeria, pardoned Saro-Wiwa and the other activists posthumously.
November 3, 2025 at 3:52 AM
He was later arrested in 1994, along with 4 Ogoni chiefs, at a political rally. They were found guilty of alleged complicity in several murders and sentenced to death by hanging.
In 2025, President Bola Tinubu, the president of Nigeria, pardoned Saro-Wiwa and the other activists posthumously.
In 2025, President Bola Tinubu, the president of Nigeria, pardoned Saro-Wiwa and the other activists posthumously.
He used the platform he gained from his work with the novel "Songs in a Time of War" and "Sozaboy" as well as his work on the comedy TV show called Basi and Company, to protest Shell. According to Britannica, after his protests led to suspended operations in his home of Ogoni.
November 3, 2025 at 3:48 AM
He used the platform he gained from his work with the novel "Songs in a Time of War" and "Sozaboy" as well as his work on the comedy TV show called Basi and Company, to protest Shell. According to Britannica, after his protests led to suspended operations in his home of Ogoni.
Governments often dislike being questioned by their own citizens. Ken Saro-Wiwa, a writer and activist born and raised in Nigeria, discovered this firsthand. He stood up against the regime, as it and the Anglo-Dutch petroleum company called Shell were destroying the environment.
November 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Governments often dislike being questioned by their own citizens. Ken Saro-Wiwa, a writer and activist born and raised in Nigeria, discovered this firsthand. He stood up against the regime, as it and the Anglo-Dutch petroleum company called Shell were destroying the environment.