“I hope some of these people stop hiding in the shadows and keep speaking out about these important topics.”

I hope so too, BD. I really hope so too.

Truth you know I agree with you. Me and you are the ones usually holding it down in here. I hope some of these people stop hiding in the shadows and keep speaking out about these important topics.

Les Moonves: Trump’s run is ‘damn good for CBS’

Donald Trump’s candidacy might not be making America great, CBS Chairman Les Moonves said Monday, but it’s great for his company.

“It may not be good for America, but it’s damn good for CBS,” Moonves said at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco, according to The Hollywood Reporter — perfectly distilling what media critics have long suspected was motivating the round-the-clock coverage of Trump’s presidential bid.

“Most of the ads are not about issues. They’re sort of like the debates,” Moonves said, noting, “[t]here’s a lot of money in the marketplace.”

The 2016 campaign is a “circus,” he remarked, but “Donald’s place in this election is a good thing.”

“Man, who would have expected the ride we’re all having right now? … The money’s rolling in and this is fun,” Moonves went on. “I’ve never seen anything like this, and this going to be a very good year for us. Sorry. It’s a terrible thing to say. But, bring it on, Donald. Keep going.” – New York Times

I want to add this because I have railed against the American news industry before and I’m NOT about to ignore their part in ALL of this now.

The American news industry, specifically 24 hr cable news, MUST be held accountable for the totally irresponsible role that industry has (far too often) played in this madness from at least the late 90s to the present.

The ad nausea coverage of “Birtherism” as a backlash to Pres. Obama’s presidency was absolutely disgusting. Trump jumped on that Hate-train and was instantly given a global platform to spew his venom, well BEFORE there was even a hint he might run for president. Then the news media cynically chose to go all in with Over $2 Billion dollars worth of FREE, Non-stop coverage of CANDIDATE Trump…Obsessed with his Every word and tweet (even Now)…d*mn the harm to Our country.

Michael, the 2nd amendment was because it was against the law to have weapons to fight against the British.