GOP threatening to remove 2016 primary debate.

[The Illusive Man]

TL:DR we don’t like your series on Hillary thus we are taking our ball (the 2016 primary debate) and going home. Never mind that this is political suicide, perhaps they seek to prevent gaffs such as the last Republican primary debates?

“It’s appalling to know executives at major networks like NBC and CNN who have donated to Democrats and Hillary Clinton have taken it upon themselves to be Hillary Clinton’s campaign operatives,” said Chairman Priebus. “Their actions to promote Secretary Clinton are disturbing and disappointing. I hope Americans will question the credibility of these networks and that NBC and CNN will reconsider their partisan actions and cancel these political ads masked as unbiased entertainment. If they have not agreed to pull this programming prior to the start of the RNC’s Summer Meeting on August 14, I will seek a binding vote stating that the RNC will neither partner with these networks in 2016 primary debates nor sanction primary debates they sponsor.”

“Better RNC debate plan. Held in hermetically sealed Fox studio.” DO IT! Isolate yourselves further I’m sure many people will ironically and unironically agree with you.

And here are the letters in which BBBAAAAAAWWWWWWing occurs. NBC and CNN won’t dance to your tune.

CNN response:

"CNN Films, a division of CNN Worldwide, commissioned a documentary about Hillary Clinton earlier this year. It is expected to premiere in 2014 with a theatrical run prior to airing on CNN. This documentary will be a non-fiction look at the life of a former First Lady and Secretary of State. Instead of making premature decisions about a project that is in the very early stages of development and months from completion, we would encourage the members of the Republican National Committee to reserve judgment until they know more. Should they decide not to participate in debates on CNN, we would find it curious, as limiting their debate participation seems to be the ultimate disservice to voters."

NBC’s response:

“NBC News is completely independent of NBC Entertainment, and has no involvement in this project,” Erika Masonhall, a spokeswoman for the network told ABC News.

[ironbite]

Was just about to post that...only not as dumbly.

Ironbite-yeah this is just...hilarious.

[lord gibbon]

Hey, kids!!! It's time for the political suicide song!!!

[Her3tiK]

Well, my head hurts now. I don't see what they're trying to prove or accomplish.

[Lt. Fred]

This is quite undemocratic. They're trying to coerce CNN into covering politics the way they want.

[MadCatTLX]

I'll just add that I immensely dislike Hillary, mostly for her support of Jack Thompson's bullshit in the past.

[kefkaownsall]

She's gotten better also this is good news at les we won't have 5 billion debates

[Barbarella]

The GOP don't like a good strong woman who isn't an airhead like Palin or Bachmann. I love how these guys are such suicidal babies! This is the best thing I've heard aaaaaaalllllllllll DAY!

During the first election of Obama, I actually supported both Obama & Clinton and before Obama became the front-runner Prez-candidate, I figured, "If Obama doesn't get nominated, at least there's Hillary". I personally believe she was much of the brains behind the Bill Clinton Presidency....the one that fixed the deficit & gave us a surplus. Plus, either Barack or Hillary would have been a historic "first" (First Black or First Woman).

I enjoy watching the GOP self-destruct like this!

[Canadian Mojo]

This is quite undemocratic. They're trying to coerce CNN into covering politics the way they want. with the threat of a boycott thereby hurting them financially

And thus we conclusively prove that at its most base capitalism really is the antithesis of freedom and democracy.

[Lt. Fred]

This is quite undemocratic. They're trying to coerce CNN into covering politics the way they want. with the threat of a boycott thereby hurting them financially

And thus we conclusively prove that at its most base capitalism really is the antithesis of freedom and democracy.

Quite right.

[Her3tiK]

This is quite undemocratic. They're trying to coerce CNN into covering politics the way they want. with the threat of a boycott thereby hurting them financially

And thus we conclusively prove that at its most base capitalism really is the antithesis of freedom and democracy.

Quite right.

Capitalism seems to have pretty much run its course.

[Lt. Fred]

This is quite undemocratic. They're trying to coerce CNN into covering politics the way they want. with the threat of a boycott thereby hurting them financially

And thus we conclusively prove that at its most base capitalism really is the antithesis of freedom and democracy.

Quite right.

Capitalism seems to have pretty much run its course.

I disagree.

[Witchyjoshy]

For once I agree with Fred.

Capitalism isn't the enemy, it's unbridled capitalism.

Kinda like how tamed horses are excellent companions, but wild horses will fuck... shit.... up.

[Lt. Fred]

Capitalism is basically a bureaucratic market dominated by large firms with strong government regulation. The key differences between a capitalist economy and a feudal economy are bureaucratic administration, a very large state, and firms.

[Askold]

Since when has strong goverment regulation actually been a vital part of capitalism? I mean regulation is a part of the package as it is but usually those who are most for capitalism speak against regulation.

Partucularly in USA there is a strange belief that unregulated free market would somehow work for the benefit of all.