Vernon_Tennessee

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[–] Vernon_Tennessee@hexbear.net 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I dont think Amber meant it in any sort of like "harmful" or mean spirited way. I just dont think shes particularly educated on this issue. Which is fine, afaik shes still anti zionist and pro palestine from what I gather. But in that case she should really shut up on this issue.

I also remember another like about a year ago when Will interviewed a student protestor at the beginning and mentioned it on the main show and she said something like "I hope you didnt pick a weirdo". Kind of a strange thing to say but whatever.

[–] Vernon_Tennessee@hexbear.net 1 points 3 months ago

In what way? People say Chapo hasnt adapted to the current zeitgeist but if anything, I feel like they dive too much in trying to adapt to a more current style that theyre not really comfortable with.

Honestly at times I wish they would do more media reviews and such. Theres not really much humor to be found in the current political environment. And they really just arent equipped without Matt to dive into anything deeper. Which is generally what most leftists pods are up to these days. And when Felix tries to offer up some real deep take by stating that "all of modern american politics is a reaction and counter reaction to 2020" for the 5 millionth time, it comes off kinda cringe worthy. Like yeah thats how history works lmao. Its a chain of events that respond to each other. Or when Will tries to interview guests and doesnt really have any questions beyond the surface level.

Its not so much that theyre stuck in 2016. Its moreso akin to Motley Crue trying to do grunge in the 90s when they should have just stuck to playing their old hits for the crowd that they had.

[–] Vernon_Tennessee@hexbear.net 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I feel the same way in a lot of ways. Just when I feel like checking out, they def do give a little crumb that keeps me coming back for a little bit. Even if its just having Matt on or Amber being on during a good day.

[–] Vernon_Tennessee@hexbear.net 1 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Wait has it gotten that bad? What did she say?

[–] Vernon_Tennessee@hexbear.net 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Amber gives "college prof who fucks her students" vibes at times. Ngl

[–] Vernon_Tennessee@hexbear.net 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I was just about to say, other than not wanting to split earnings down further I dont really know why they havent tagged in another host. It would save felix and will a lot more headache on having to prepare material and spice the show up. They could still keep Matt and Amber on even in their current status.

The only thing I can think of would be the compensation. But Im sure something could be figured out if they really wanted to.

[–] Vernon_Tennessee@hexbear.net 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Tbh I dont really care for the news/interview focused eps as much. Theyre just not particularly as informative or entertaining as citations needed is in this "genre" and I dont really think anyone ever really listened to Chapo to become more "informed" really. That said, they do have more "mainstream" reach than any other socialist pod out there so maybe its still for the best.

 

Ive been listening to chapo since circa 2019, on and off as of late, and cant really shake the feeling theyre getting close to ending. Maybe in the next year or so as theyve been focusing on movies as of late.

If they do, great and if they dont also great. Its their project and I support whatever choice they make.But it is a vibe Im getting.

[–] Vernon_Tennessee@hexbear.net 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Adams voters definitely go to Cuomo so its closer to 47/38 split and Cuomo has an advantage over undecideds due to name recognition. If we're generous and split undecideds down the middle its still a 55/45 split for Cuomo.

Mamdani has a chance to be sure but its s slim one. He would have to win at least 80% of undecideds

 

Dayum jamie harrison a big boi now. Those long nights of chugging down surge white claws, arguing with his wife and then taking his frustrations out on Jill Stein must have really taken the toll on the guy.

As prestige member of the exquisite gentleman's big and tall club myself, hes welcome to our exclusive hangouts anytime. I bet he sings staind songs really well at karoke night!

 
[–] Vernon_Tennessee@hexbear.net 21 points 6 months ago

Biden is just a hack who has no real convictions outside of that of his handlers. These people have no clue what the real world is like; only a withering husk built by pop culture, and nonsensical, conflicting data as well as some concessions to the billionaire class.

If you forced these people to work a real job for a day, they would probably explode.

 
[–] Vernon_Tennessee@hexbear.net 9 points 6 months ago

I remenber the day before south carolina and CNN/MSNBC was doing some fuckery in telling everyone that Bernie had been helped by Russia or whatever tf And i encountered some angry boomers.

The silver lining in all of this is that, if anything, at least the resistance libs are completely defeated. Blue maga disengaging from politics altogether does potwntially create an opportunity in 2028.

[–] Vernon_Tennessee@hexbear.net 30 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I went to iowa for bernie, held a whole shit load of phone banks in chicago for him during the early primaries, and even canvassed during covid right up until he dropped.

Maybe Im a silly doomer but I really do feel like bernie was a once in a lifetime opportunity to get anything remotely different. AOC would be an "obama" type at best who promises a lot and delivers nothing.

 
 

Ok but fr this tracks with the right being hypocrites who shit the bed and blame others

[–] Vernon_Tennessee@hexbear.net 38 points 7 months ago (1 children)

White liberals only find POC useful when they make broadway musicals that glorify slaveowners.

 

Not even a month bro lmfao

 

Donald Trump: I know the most beautiful girl in the world.

Elon musk: More beautiful than the cosmos?

DT: you better beleive it Elon. More beautiful than the cosmos.

RFK Jr: More beautiful than my plan to make america healthy again?

DT: Yes, bobby even more beautiful than that.

EM: well go on Donald, tell us who she is.

DT: Shes the one reading this right now.

 

This is what happens when we dont have basic rights like universal healthcare or stable jobs. And the "lesser evil" political party has nothing to offer besides vague phony optimism.

More and more people are being pushed to the fringe right due to the failures of capitalism.

We need better.

 

What if Trump wins and libs start doing that? Like Indivisble with guns.

 

A lot of boomer behavior and beliefs make sense when you realize this. A lot of them were raised by whatever garbage was on TV due to neglectful parents.

Do yourself a favor and watch an episode of one of these shows some time. MASH, Gilligans Island, the Andy Griffith Show, etc. Pure escapism. Simple black and white moralistic protestsnt values.

Now realize that when boomers reminisce about a time when "townspeople knew the local cop" that this never existed. They are literally just going off what they seen on the andy griffith show as a kid during their formative years.

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