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Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said on a podcast that “there’s no chance I would support the Republican Party” ahead of the November midterm elections, dismissing the political affiliation he’s defended as a pundit for decades, including as one of Fox News Channel’s most popular hosts.

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[–] Headofthebored@lemmy.world 95 points 3 months ago (5 children)

I don't think that many people here give a shit what he does. He's never been any kind of friend to you or me, and forgive me if I don't think he's starting now. He's probably just looking for a new angle to cause division in working class people. That has always been his moral free hobby and paycheck.

[–] unemployedclaquer@sopuli.xyz 13 points 3 months ago

I don't want to give him any platform, just keep a little bit of observation in that direction

[–] redsand@infosec.pub 7 points 3 months ago

With Tucker remember. He doesn't care about the money, he's a fundie, Swanson foods. He does this for him.

[–] Archer@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago

I bet the Republican Party isn’t racist enough for him

[–] cmbabul@slrpnk.net 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Tucker isn’t on anyone’s side but Tucker’s. If he does damage against maga and the GOP I’ll be happy he did but he can still go eat a tire

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[–] kurmudgeon@lemmy.world 67 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (6 children)

I'm sorry, Tucker. Your bullshit helped us get into the mess we're in. You can't slither your way away from the cesspool of society that you've built up and groomed for 7 years on Faux News.

[–] Archer@lemmy.world 16 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] kurmudgeon@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Thanks. Corrected.

[–] ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

All the MAGA grifters are trying to distance themself from the fuck show of MAGA.

[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Yup.

The MAGAsphere's ability to make money off stupid people is nearing an end. They're looking for the next grift.

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[–] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 6 points 3 months ago

he's wealthy and white, he's not having problems.

[–] Geobloke@aussie.zone 5 points 3 months ago

To paraphrase Ye and Jay Z, "who gonna stop him?"

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[–] Gust@piefed.social 40 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Honestly I'm happy to hear this. My dad watches his show and as much as he denies it, tends to parrot whatever carlson says. I guess we'll see if his audienceship survives the changing political party

[–] mirshafie@europe.pub 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Is there any chance that the Republican party will shift away from MAGA and toward Tucker?

[–] Gust@piefed.social 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Probably. IME the average low info conservative voter blindly trusts their favorite propagandists, so I think it's very meaningful and good when those propagandists try to jump off the sinking ship. Not in the sense that I suddenly trust them or think they're good people, but I'm also not so high on my own moral purity that I'm going to reject it or pretend it doesn't benefit me and my worldview.

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[–] Janx@piefed.social 38 points 3 months ago

Sure, why not. You've already done the damage...

[–] xSikes@feddit.online 33 points 3 months ago

Cool but he’s still a low life piece of shit

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 31 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)
[–] SarcasticMan@lemmy.world 25 points 3 months ago (1 children)

This opportunistic shill would sell his kids to the butcher if it meant he could get a few more minutes of attention.

[–] UPGRAYEDD@lemmy.world 9 points 3 months ago

He will backtrack as soon as its in his own intrest.

[–] HulkSmashBurgers@reddthat.com 24 points 3 months ago

Soooo…the nazi party then?

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 18 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Trying to save himself. Won't work, you're a permanent, charter member of The List.

We won't forget, and there will be no mercy, redemption, or forgiveness.

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[–] historicaldocuments@lemmy.world 18 points 3 months ago (2 children)

There is no louder whining than a right winger realizing that the good ole' boy network they spent so much time trying to worm their way into won't have them.

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[–] Reygle@lemmy.world 16 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I wish he'd no longer convert oxygen to carbon dioxide

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[–] Star@lemmy.blahaj.zone 16 points 3 months ago

I don't believe him.

[–] bangupjobasusual@lemmy.world 15 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Hundred bucks says he runs under a new far right label

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)
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[–] kinther@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Either that or Libertarian

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[–] droniecarp@lemmy.zip 14 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Who gives a fuck about this idiot.

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[–] wuffah@lemmy.world 8 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Tucker Carlson says he’ll no longer support the Republican Party.

And I support legislation to secure the taxpayer-funded regulatory framework that implements the weekly maintenance required to keep Tucker Carlson’s facial butthole superglued shut.

Both of these statements have equal value.

EDIT: After careful reflection, I have come to the conclusion that while both statements are stupid, mine is significantly better.

[–] TigerAce@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 3 months ago

This fascist should not get any attention.

[–] DickFiasco@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 months ago (2 children)

He's really grasping at straws to stay relevant.

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[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Maybe start a TuckerTeabag Party and invite Marge?

Siphon off just enough a percentage of Republicans to break and stall the conservative "project" for many decades.

Please?

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[–] santa@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Stewart toppled your show. F off.

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

I still think of that every time I see Tucker's mug. Getting chastised for being an adult and still wearing a bow tie.

🤣

[–] QueenHawlSera@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Shouldn't we encourage ex-Magas to work to undo the damage he's done?

[–] newthrowaway20@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Oh, did he do something to undo all the damage?

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[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 months ago

Neither democrats nor republicans really give a fuck

[–] KulunkelBoom@lemmus.org 5 points 3 months ago

Another redcoat putting on a blue sweater.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)
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[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

So, moving on to some other subset of gullible fools to grift? Probably Libertarians.

[–] SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 3 months ago
[–] Gates9@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 months ago

I think this is Tucker officially jumping the shark

[–] A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Queue all the republicans guffawing and suddenly saying they never liked him to begin with.

[–] unitedwithme@lemmy.today 2 points 3 months ago (5 children)
[–] TrollTrollrolllol@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Lol not left, not right, forward. What's another word for that? Like when we are moving forward we are making... Progress?

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[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Ha, I wonder if this will give the shitbag known as Alex Jones permission to do the same. He will of course pretend he was always critical of trump, if he does go that direction.

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