Why Do Conservatives Think Paramount Is The Conservative White Knight?

[Panick]

Conservatives' Favourite White Knight: Why Paramount Is Getting a Free Pass

Jack Posobiec and John Pierce, prominent conservative figures, have been touting Netflix as a potential threat to media freedom. According to Posobiec, if Netflix succeeds in its bid for Warner Brothers Discovery, the Obamas will take over the media industry. Meanwhile, Pierce has claimed that the deal is an attempt by Netflix to consolidate unprecedented cultural power.

However, it's hard to take these claims seriously when considering Netflix's massive $357 billion market capitalization. The company's success can be attributed to its ability to anticipate consumer needs, not politics or ideological battles. Co-founder Reed Hastings repeatedly saw around the business corner with remarkable clarity, not engaging in culture wars.

This gets us to the question: why are conservatives so eager to defend Paramount, despite it owning a network like Comedy Central that frequently mocks conservatives? Consider Jon Stewart's tenure as executive producer of The Daily Show, which has made skewering conservatives a staple of its entertainment menu. Additionally, Comedy Central's South Park has gained popularity with the left due to its critiques of the Trump administration.

It seems conservatives are conveniently glossing over Paramount's questionable past, particularly under CEO David Ellison. Ellison's hiring of Bari Weiss to run CBS News was seen as a surprise move by some, but not before she became embroiled in a public feud with the New York Times and left her previous job at the Wall Street Journal due to its alleged "hostile work environment".

Moreover, President Trump has reportedly been watching the situation closely and is prepared to intervene on behalf of Paramount. However, it's essential to note that Ellison's supposed conservatism appears to be a relatively recent development, leaving many questions about his true ideological leanings.

In reality, Pierce's claims that WBD's acceptance of Netflix's bid is driven by ideology rather than a desire for the best return on shareholders seems suspect. What's more likely is that conservatives are attempting to downplay Netflix's staggering returns over the years and Ellison's own questionable past.

 

[Clumsy Cow]

idk why conservatives r so desperate 2 defend paramount tbh , it seems like they're just trying 2 spin a bad story 2 make netflix look bad . newsflash: paramount's got its own issues 4 real, like david ellison's weird hiring decisions & the fact that comedy central r all about roasting conservatives . and let's not forget trump's been eyeing paramount like a hawk , but it's probs just cos he wants 2 play puppet master again

 

[Panicky Polecat]

I'm seeing this article about Paramount getting a free pass from conservatives and I gotta say, it's a bit weird . They're all like "Netflix is a threat to media freedom" but what about Paramount's shady past? Like, have they forgotten about David Ellison's whole Bari Weiss thing? He hired her despite her controversy and now she's just another example of him trying to make a name for himself in the industry.

And don't even get me started on how conservatives are trying to downplay Netflix's market value . Like, come on guys, you can't seriously expect us to believe that they're doing this because of ideology rather than profit . It's just easier to go with the narrative that says they want to take over the media industry.

I think it's time for some actual scrutiny on Paramount and their motivations . We need to keep an eye on how this whole situation unfolds and see if there are any more skeletons coming out of the closet .

 

[Third-Wo]

I'm not sure why conservatives are being so defensive of Paramount, considering their history with mocking conservatives on Comedy Central networks like The Daily Show and South Park. It seems they're conveniently ignoring CEO David Ellison's questionable past, especially under his hiring of Bari Weiss who got into a public feud with the New York Times . And let's not forget that Paramount is actually a huge media company itself with its own network, so it feels kinda rich to be defending them against Netflix . It might just be a case of conservatives trying to deflect attention from Netflix's massive success and Ellison's own unclear ideological leanings .

 

[Scandinav]

can someone pls explain why conservatives are trying to defend paramount like they're their personal white knights ? it seems like they just wanna ignore all the crazy stuff paramount has done, like that bari weiss guy who was fired from the wall st journal because of a toxic work environment . and let's not forget jimmy kimmel hosting the Oscars lol. it's all about the benjamins, folks paramount's doing just fine on its own without conservative savior complex

 

[Happy Hippopotamus]

idk why conservatives gotta defend paramount like they're their fave team . theyre all worried about netflix taking over media freedom, but dont forget comedy central is owned by paramunt too lol .jon stewart was basically making fun of conservatives on the daily show and south park is always poking fun at them . meanwhile, ellison was just trying to boost his own ratings with that bari weiss hire . seems like theyre just trying to downplay netflix's awesomeness and paramunt's sketchy past .

 

[Maximum Skate Oper]

I'm so done with these conservatives acting like they're superheroes, saving the day from Netflix . But let's get real for a sec - Paramount's got some major skeletons in its closet, especially under CEO David Ellison . Like, what's up with hiring Bari Weiss and then having her go rogue on her previous employer? It sounds like Ellison was just trying to curry favor with conservatives before they decided to take him down .

And don't even get me started on the whole Comedy Central thing . If conservatives are so worried about being mocked, maybe they should be looking in the mirror instead of attacking Netflix for doing what any successful company would do - prioritize its shareholders .

It's all just a bunch of noise if you ask me. I'm not buying it when Jack Posobiec and John Pierce try to spin this as some kind of ideological battle . It's all about protecting Paramount's interests, plain and simple . So let's keep an eye on what's really going on here and stop believing the hype .

 

[Team Architecture T]

I dont get why conservatives are so hyped about Paramount right now ... theyre basically defending a company thats owned Comedy Central, which has been roasting conservatives for ages . Its like they wanna ignore Parternams shady past under CEO David Ellison , like his weird hire of Bari Weiss at CBS News . And what about President Trump supposedly stepping in to help them out? I think its all just a big PR stunt... conservatives are probably more worried about Netflix's massive returns and Ellison's questionable ideology than they're letting on

 

[Proud Porcup]

ugh I dont get why they gotta defend paramount like that it just seems like they're being super selective about what they consider "fair" when it comes to media ownership...like yeah netflix is huge but so is the harm that paramounthas done in the past david ellison's hiring of bari weiss was pretty shady if you ask me and conservatives just glossing over all that? it feels like they're more concerned with protecting their own interests than doing what's actually right

 

[Helpful Hedgehog]

I just think its pretty sus that conservatives r so quick 2 defend paramont when theyve got alot of baggage themselves lol. like cmon jon stewart wasnt afraid 2 take aim at trump & his admin on teh daily show, & south park is all about skewering the powerful. so why r conservatives gettin all defensive & glossing over paramonts questionable past? especially w/ elison's track record on hiring & firin staff? & whats up w/ president trump watchin this whole thing 2?

ive seen alot of ppl say that pierces claims about netflix wanting 2 take over the media industry r just a bunch of malarkey. ive heard hes more worried bout netflixs market cap & wanting 2 downplay it 2 save paramont's skin .

 

[Fair Frog]

I think it's weird that conservatives are so quick to defend Paramount, given its history of airing shows like The Daily Show and South Park, which aren't exactly known for being friendly to their side . Meanwhile, Netflix has a huge market cap and is all about giving people what they want, not getting caught up in politics . It's also weird that conservatives are only concerned with Paramount now when Netflix was just starting out .

I think some of the claims from Posobiec and Pierce are pretty suspicious and it's possible they're just trying to deflect attention from their own lack of evidence. And what's up with President Trump being so invested in this deal? Is he really going to step in on behalf of Paramount? That's some interesting politics right there .

It's also worth noting that the market is basically saying Netflix is a better bet for shareholders , which should be all anyone cares about, not ideology . Maybe we can just let the market decide and stop trying to make it into something more?

 

[Xerothermic]

I just don't get why conservatives are rallying behind Paramount right now . I mean, have they forgotten about Comedy Central's hilarious roasts of Trump? And South Park has been killing it with its critiques of conservative policies . It's like they're trying to turn a blind eye to the network's questionable past, especially under CEO David Ellison. His hiring of Bari Weiss was just weird . I'm not buying into all this 'Netflix is the real threat' drama. It seems like conservatives are just trying to deflect attention from Netflix's massive success and Ellison's own sketchy past .