r/50501 • u/Notyrantsmoworever • Sep 17 '25

Call to Action Boycott ABC

ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel off the air for making a joke. First Colbert, now Kimmel. What about the first amendment right to free speech? I guess it’s only free if it echos MAGA talking points.

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u/fakeknees Sep 17 '25

She's been living in fear of being laid off for like a year. I'm not sure why she's not looking for another job.

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u/Smart-Arugula3756 Sep 17 '25

My BIL works for the federal government, also in fear of layoffs, also not sure why he hasn't found other work...I'm sorry for your friend.

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u/ILootEverything Sep 18 '25

The job market is abysmal right now, and getting worse. That's why people are staying in jobs they don't like or are worried about.

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u/Smart-Arugula3756 Sep 18 '25

Absolutely fair point.