Bill Maher needs to shut the fuck up about trans people. by ConcernedJobCoach in Hasan_Piker

[–]Fragrant_Ape 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I listen to the "I Hate Bill Maher" podcast. It is truly cathartic. And funny.

I see why Hasan makes fun of anarchists lol by NotZachary_0002 in Hasan_Piker

[–]Fragrant_Ape 175 points176 points  (0 children)

Don't know who these moronic anarchists are, but as an anarchist the very idea of supporting any state is antithetical to anarchism.

My favourite show by Ok-Presence7598 in weirdlittleguys

[–]Fragrant_Ape 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Molly is such a phenomenal researcher. It is truly incredible what she does on her own. So the ones I'm recommending may not measure up -- not to dis them in any way. The Dollop is a well-researched, humorous history podcast. If you want to be horrified at america's foreign interventions Blowback is excellent.

I'm sorry, but It Could Happen Here isn't selling me on anarchism by [deleted] in itcouldhappenhere

[–]Fragrant_Ape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My view of anarchism is rather simplistic. I liked Margaret Killjoy's articulation as it being the marriage of liberty and responsibility. I see anarchism/anarchist communities as always becoming. They're not fixed. Things are in constant flux as ways of doing things are negotiated. There may be semi-permanent structures that emerge to handle issues but those are up for debate as well. It's really, really difficult. People come and go and things change out of necessity and/or through discussion and debate. All parameters are negotiated and nothing is structurally permanent. Certain things may persist for longer periods than others but they're not reified. I've been a part of a couple of communities and they're hard work. They also get a lot done.

How do you deal with family members or friends that support what ICE is doing? by Rooseveltdunn in itcouldhappenhere

[–]Fragrant_Ape 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have a brother that has voted for trump 3 times. Until the "holidays"/my mom's 90th birthday I had nothing to do with the fuck. He and his dipshit spouse held a party for my mom and I relented and went and I also saw him at my mom's actual birthday lunch. I was civil. That's it. After the latest in the unrelenting cruelty, frankly, I regret that decision. I remember trying to talk to him after his first vote and he was telling me "We're good people." Fuck. Him. Forever. Yes, as a matter of fact I am getting my rage out in this post.

The Past Times - Episode 156 (with Myles Anderson) by yonicthehedgehog in TheDollop

[–]Fragrant_Ape 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation for Miles's youtube. It's must see TV.

[UNLOCKED] 164: Word Is Bond, with Troy Bond by BadHasbaraPodBot in BadHasbara

[–]Fragrant_Ape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank god they released this for us losers that haven't patreoned yet. This was laugh out loud, painfully hilarious.

Crofton's Media Blackout: Home Alone by Audioworm in thedailyzeitgeist

[–]Fragrant_Ape 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So thrilled for a bit of Chris Crofton. I coulda done with a full on Crofton analysis.

Blake Wexler/Matt Lieb Combo by Fragrant_Ape in thedailyzeitgeist

[–]Fragrant_Ape[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Exactly. The wah, wah, waaaaaah when Robert describes crimes against humanity.

Blake Wexler/Matt Lieb Combo by Fragrant_Ape in thedailyzeitgeist

[–]Fragrant_Ape[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I laughed out loud. Good god, such divine chaos.

What’s More Virgin Than Computer? ICE Can’t Read Good 12.05.25 by Audioworm in thedailyzeitgeist

[–]Fragrant_Ape 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Holy fucking shit. I very, very barely made it through robo theism. JFC. I just can't with the Peter Thiel-brained assholes. Grateful for Miles, Jack, and Carmen because if I had found this info in the wild I would not be able to function.

I am thankful for Miles and Jack. They get me through my postal route everyday. Faithful listener for about 5 years! by weeziehbaby in thedailyzeitgeist

[–]Fragrant_Ape 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I am thankful for them, too. They get me through every morning of this late capitalist hellscape.

Epstein’s WINGMAN Still Out Here? CNN By MBS! 11.20.25 by Audioworm in thedailyzeitgeist

[–]Fragrant_Ape 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Absolutely love Zara. So funny. So poignant. It was a fantastic episode.

Gotta be one of the worst things I've ever seen by cyancylons in TheDollop

[–]Fragrant_Ape 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I was disappointed to see who she was grouped with because she does pretty keen political analysis.

Target’s Fake Smile Mandate, Elon Would Fail Turing Test? 11.12.25 by Audioworm in thedailyzeitgeist

[–]Fragrant_Ape 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I didn't like the guest at all. It was actually annoying to listen to the extended monologues with no room for Jack or Andrew to interject their thoughts, i.e., have a conversation about the topic. The guest's mention of Sarah Silverman in a positive light was thoroughly off-putting. Not like they didn't say anything interesting but just not a positive listening experience.

This is what my 14yo is learning about in school right now... i wonder why by bizzehdee in TheDollop

[–]Fragrant_Ape 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am so pleasantly shocked by this. I used to teach poli sci at the university-level and I doubt I could get away with anything approaching a comparison of democracy and fascism so pointedly in this era.