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I’m not defending the dumbass evangelical Karen’s of the PMRC. Simmer down. Then remind the class how many times the Biden admin sued Twitter.

Who’s sued more media outlets, Trump or Biden? Who publicly stated that criticizing him is illegal? Who removed or altered 8,000 web pages and 3,000 datasets from government sites? Who removed display pieces from Smithsonian museums that didn’t suit his narrative? Who sent his FCC after late night comedians? Who banned media outlets from the press room? Who made it a condition that pentagon reporters sign agreements they would only publish pre-approved (by the government) information? Who launched an investigation into and defunded PBS and NPR? Who dismantled USAID and in the process eliminated $268 million for support of free and independent journalists the world over? WHO laid off workers handling FOIA requests creating barriers for journalists to get information? WHO placed all members of VOA on administrative leave? Who is abusing the power of the presidency through the use of executive orders to sanction specific law firms who do pro bono work for journalists he doesn’t agree with? Who proposed severe restriction for the Visas of foreign journalists? Who Issued new restrictions and press pass rules for journalists attempting to enter the Harry S Truman building? Who set up a White House run tip line for citizens to log complaints about journalists? Who inserted himself into the potential merger of Warner Bros, Paramount, Discovery, and Netflix, pressuring for CNN to be sold off?

I’m not gonna fight you on the “force” thing, just sayin’ that’s debatable. But it’s demonstrably false to label the bipartisan group of evangelicals co-founded by the wife of Reagan’s secretary of the treasury and given financial support by Coors beer who had also backed Reagan’s presidential run as a so-called “Democrat” group. Sorry, that’s just facts. Can we move past this or are you just going to keep lying?

Now that we’ve sufficiently litigated the OMRC, lets move forward to 2026: In February 2026, Republican Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee formally requested that the House Committee on Energy and Commerce launch an inquiry into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show. Ogles criticized the performance as indecent, citing explicit choreography and Spanish-language lyrics, and demanded an investigation into the NFL and NBC for approving and broadcasting the content. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Evangelists would be the correct categorization, but “force” seems a bit hyperbolic. No, Democrats did not force the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA) to censor lyrics. Instead, the pressure came in 1985 from the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC), a bipartisan advocacy group co-founded by Tipper Gore (wife of then-Senator Al Gore, a Democrat) and Susan Baker (wife of Treasury Secretary James Baker, a Republican). [1, 2, 3, 4] The PMRC and the RIAA Agreement The PMRC lobbied for warning labels on music with explicit content, leading to a high-profile Senate Commerce Committee hearing in September 1985. [1, 2, 3] Rather than a government mandate or a law passed by Congress, the RIAA voluntarily agreed to a private compromise with the PMRC to place "Parental Advisory" stickers on select albums. [1, 2] The federal government did not force censorship or legally compel labels, though public pressure and retail policies by private stores shifted industry standards. [1, 2]

Why didn’t you apply the same criticism of Krom bringing up Tipper’s efforts at the PMRC which was founded 41 years ago? Or that he omitted the fact that Susan Baker was equally involved?

Ooh, I’ll take “Politicians’ Wives who Don’t Like Offensive Music” for $200, Alex. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mrs-cheney-vs-slim-shady/

Interesting that this would become a necessity while Republicans control all three branches.

I’ve seen much more anti-vaxxers trying to prevent or discourage others from getting them than vice versa.

Protecting Vulnerable People Babies under six months: Infants are too young for the flu vaccine and rely completely on healthy people around them staying well. Medically fragile groups: People with severe allergies, cancer treatments, or organ transplants cannot always fight off infections or take the shot.

This flu shot, mFlusiva, was shown in a clinical trial to be up to 27 percent more effective than a standard flu jab. The approval marks a sea change for the Trump administration. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., is a vocal critic of mRNA vaccines. Scientific AmericanU.S. approves Moderna’s mRNA vaccine for flu—the first of...This flu shot, mFlusiva, was shown in a clinical trial to be up to 27 percent more effective than a standard flu jab

Pretty much this…

If the masks don’t draw your ire, then the rest of their fit certainly should. Every looksmaxxer worth their salt knows that camo in the city is a major fashion faux pas.