Covid-19: American Acceptionalism

Maybe because Mango is an indefensible raving sociopath? What can one possibly say in defense or even in general analysis at this point?

 

If it bothers you, then vote with your wallet? Go join another service.

Numerous businesses have made decisions a consumer could question from an ethical perspective. Its been that way for decades.

 

Were they discussing Malcolm Nance's book that suggests that he was "compromised" in 1977 and had been on Russia's "watch list" since the mid-1980s.

 

Two conclusions I've made about Trump's appeal:

Trump's brand is that he's rich and powerful and he lives this crazy lifestyle. Anyone who works in finance and has handled high net worth individuals knows otherwise. I worked for a sports team and knew the owner somewhat. Guy was worth a few billion. He was one of the most low key people I've ever met and I once learned that he wasn't flashy. He had nice things, but he wasn't like Trump. He wasn't brash, he wasn't loud, he was quiet, polite, and easy going.

The other conclusion I've drawn is that for some it's a chance to pass their agenda (And they think they can control him) or a chance to work in something prestigious because they wouldn't get the opportunity otherwise.

 

Well, the article itself says people of all ages should continue to follow those precautions. See the second paragraph:
"Restaurants, bars, fitness centers and stores will now be able to operate at full capacity, but people will be expected to maintain social distance in these places and keep their masks on except while eating or drinking".

Mind you its also totally contradictory since you can't operate a restaurant at full capacity and still maintain social distancing.

And then further down in the article it says Marion country (i.e. where the only big city in Indiana is located) will maintain stricter regulations (25% restaurant & bar occupancy, etc.).

 

That’s because given the choice between fascism and a democracy where the left sometimes get a voice too, they will choose fascism 100 out of 100 times. The conspicuous absence of the handful of right-wingers on this forum this year is noteworthy.

 

I'll have to listen to it.

On the wealth and image front, there's a book out there called The Millionaire Next Door that covers how most wealthy types live. They aren't living like Trump, but more just boring middle class existences. Case in point, another super wealthy person I know has lived in the same house he has owned for the last 15 years. As Rick Wilson also said over the years, a billionaire he knows once said that, "Trump is a clown living on credit. I'm an actual billionaire."

As for the chance at prestige, no one serious will want to work for Trump. Regardless of the promise of power because they know what an utter disaster it'll be.

 

I haven't listened recently, but I catch most of his episodes with comics, esp. Bill Burr, Tom Papa or Alonzo Bodden. And the interviews with Bernie Sanders, Tulsi Gabbard, and Cornel West were pretty good.* And when he has fitness people on, it's also pretty good. I thought the one with Pavel Tsatsouline was great.

I generally avoid his kooks**. I will say, however, that I think he can do more damage to his listeners when he has diet and nutrition people on: a lot of them are purveyors of orthorexia, which is a pretty common eating disorder-ish behavior among young men.

*by the way, what became of that 3rd party run that a lot of people were worried that Gabbard was planning? Has she retracted her Biden endorsement yet?

**Graham Hancock, Dennis McKenna, and Paul Stamets excepted.

 

So you're saying you're not on Twitter...?

 

This is the problem I'm having with your point, (and I doubt I'm alone).

If you were saying...

a) Do you not think that is problematic for... THE BBC, or,
b) Do you not think that is problematic for... THE GUARDIAN, or,
c) Do you not think that is problematic for... THE NEW STATESMAN *

Then I'd tend to agree with you, but, SPOTIFY? I mean, seriously?


* BTW, I'm just using those as those are the ones with which I'm most familiar.

 

Rogan is not a Trump supporter. Hes miles away from one.

He simply tells it like it is. Both candidates are ********ing terrible to be honest. Really, neither should be an option.

If anything, he supports both Gabbard and Yang far ahead of either current candidate.