But as to CBS and “obeying in advance,” it’s alarming just how much of it is going around, particularly given that Trump has no official power. It was, if anything, worse when it seemed Trump would beat Biden. www.offmessage.net/p/media-ince...

Fascists have long memories. CBS is hedging its bets on the election now rather than risk assured retaliation later. Of course, that never saves the kneelers, but they reliably attempt it anyway.

It’s no surprise then to see Trump escalate his intimidation tactics, including against Google and Deloitte. They haven’t caved yet, but why wouldn’t they? If threats from Trump are serious enough to convince journalists to get out of the truth business…

How The Media Incentivizes Right-Wing Authoritarianism

Capitulation is complicity.