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Fiendish Thingy

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1. Colbert doesn't have that kind of money
Sat May 23, 2026, 11:47 AM
Yesterday

Nor, do I suspect he has the desire.

The landscape for media and delivery of information continues to rapidly evolve. More people get their news from social media, specifically Tik Tok, X and Facebook, than all other sources combined.

Until the government starts regulating social media as publishers, rather than platforms, with all the responsibilities and liabilities that publishers have, the degradation of news delivery will continue.

Of course, in order to regulate social media effectively, the Supreme Court must first be expanded.

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