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If You Believe

If you believe in Santa Claus And fairies taking teeth Or leprechauns or other tales That parents do bequeath… If you’re convinced vaccines are bad And immigrants must go And that our country’s doing fine, Then naturally, you’ll know “The Late Show “ cancellation was A money-based decision. The rest of us, though, view it With both horror and derision.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/19/2025 8:57:00 PM

Here's a reaction for you: What's "The Late Show?" I honestly have no idea. ~ Man without a TV

Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/20/2025 9:56:00 AM

It’s a show hosted by Stephen Colbert (you might not know him either) who is an outspoken critic of our so-called leader. It was cancelled for purely vindictive reasons, which is what happens in an authoritarian regime.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/19/2025 8:46:00 PM

So well written!!! I was sad to hear of the cancellation and... you're right! It's a cover up. That's not the real reason. Oh well. Freedom of speech has taken a big hit in the good old US of A.

Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/20/2025 9:57:00 AM

That is for sure, Eileen! Thanks for commenting…