r/law:

u/JC_Everyman

I work on the business side of a large local broadcasting company and know what goes on day to day. You’re talking theory. Theory doesn’t get you to budget.
u/JC_Everyman

Does the oath of office mean anything under this ruling? Asking for a republic. . .
u/JC_Everyman

The federal government doesn’t buy time from stations, but state governments do, and the state-level party organizations. This is not an insignificant lever for DeSantis to pull (alongside the fake legal threat.) Large broadcast corps aren’t in the business of fighting for free speech principles. They fight for cash.
u/JC_Everyman

You know how much public money local broadcasters take in each year? (Public health messaging, state transportation depts, public safety). Behind the scenes, he could threaten to pull that money. License holders largely defer to their political partners.
u/JC_Everyman

Small man, big problems
u/JC_Everyman

Bajillion or bust!
u/JC_Everyman

Cue “Bodies” by Drowning Pool
u/JC_Everyman

Can we get discovery before Tuesday? LOL
u/JC_Everyman

TLDR: Texas Tool does performative legal filing in audition for national stage.
u/JC_Everyman

There is the law. And there is what is done.