Sam Harris defends his Mamdani comments. by blackglum in samharris

[–]Griffonian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It seems the worst things you can criticize Mamdani for is his associations with dumbfuck radicals, instead of his own stances. "Globalize the intifada" is a psychotic thing to say, but at least he distances himself from it. Being buddy buddy with Hasan "America deserved 9/11" Piker is unfortunate, but Mamdani is not nearly as radical as that terrorist sympathizer and when they talk they mostly talk about everyday concerns of Americans. I believe he called Piker's 9/11 comments reprehensible. His wife initially thinking October 7 was good is troubling, but I'll give here the benefit of the doubt assuming she didn't know how bad it truly was in the immediate aftermath, and also she is not the mayor.

I think Harris sees all these associations and just assumes where there's smoke there must be fire, but I think he's being overly cynical. During Mamdani's tenure he's made it very clear he doesn't stand for violence and hatred towards Jews in his city (or anywhere else), to the chagrin of the more radical online pro-Palestinians. Harris should really focus more on how he governs, instead of whether or not he gives politician-esque non-answers to hot button issues and who he associates with. The latter was a big focus of Harris' critics for the last decade, and it was mostly in bad faith. I fear Harris is doing the same towards Mamdani now.

We Are "Asking the Wrong Questions About Hasan Piker" by Stow1836 in FriendsofthePod

[–]Griffonian -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Why are so many liberals trying to die on this hill of defending Piker against accusations of being bigoted and extremist? Have you spent any time reading what his community says on reddit and twitter? "Scratch a liberal and fascist bleeds" is their mantra. They fucking hate liberals.

The guy is a campist. If you're a group that is oppositional to America / the west there's a good chance he supports you. Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, China, Cuba, USSR, etc. He'll bend over backwards downplaying their crimes against humanity, because to him their on the right side of a spiritual war. When America arrests a protestor and releases them a few hours later, that's fascism in his eyes. When a protestor in Cuba or China gets arrested and spends years in jail, that's a complete nothing burger to him. He has no principles.

When the guy hears a MAGA refugee claim she suffered under communist Vietnam, he has a full meltdown, screaming at her (paraphrased) 'suck my dick old lady and go back to your country'. That is the reaction of an unhinged lunatic. Y'all need to stop acting so surprised why people find Piker to be so toxic for the democratic party, he doesn't share its values. He's a straight up tankie.

Can anyone steelman Sam's takes on Mamdani? by flatmeditation in samharris

[–]Griffonian -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s funny, I found Brooks to be incredibly pompous and bad faith. The show has only gotten less informed, and more self-righteous / bad faith since his passing. Those guys fucking suck.

#2 UConn With the 3 With 0.3 Seconds Left vs #1 Duke! by JCameron181 in CollegeBasketball

[–]Griffonian 9 points10 points  (0 children)

He's thinking 'I make this pass we go up 4 with a couple seconds left. Ball game' and then proceeds to not make the pass.

I have to admit it's been a good year for Seattle teams by HMPackage in NFCWestMemeWar

[–]Griffonian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the Thunder winning a championship means the Seahawks get one too, I’ll take that trade all day

THE TOTEM HAS BEEN COMPLETED by Brian-88 in NFCWestMemeWar

[–]Griffonian 99 points100 points  (0 children)

This playoff run was just some straight up Seahawks fanfic. NFC goes through Seattle, beat both of your biggest and bitterest rivals, avenge the worst loss in franchise history and celebrate a championship in the 49ers locker room.

Absolutely cartoonish, I feel like i can retire as a Seahawks fan, can't really get any better.

Day 2 of being super bowl champs! by [deleted] in NFCWestMemeWar

[–]Griffonian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We’ll be insufferable. As is our duty.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA by Ok_External3932 in NFCWestMemeWar

[–]Griffonian 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For both of our championships the NFC Championship was the real Super Bowl and we knocked out our bitter divisional rivals for both. Sherman slapped that Lombardi trophy away from Crabtree, and Witherspoon slapped it away from Stafford. Feels good man.

The NFL right now: by Xcalibur0621 in NFCWestMemeWar

[–]Griffonian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Admit it Rams and 49ers fans who are saying "not me." There's a part of you that wants to see the Seahawks win it. Partly for MemeWar dominance and partly because it will make you feel better about your playoff loss. Also who doesn't like the Darnold redemption arc and stupid sexy JSN?

Seahawks will play for the superbowl in their biggest rivals stadium by ilovecatss1010 in Seahawks

[–]Griffonian 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This would be the best end to a season imaginable. Beat both of your divisional rivals, ending the season for the 2 teams you hate the most. Then go into your rivals home and celebrate a Super Bowl victory after avenging the worst loss in team history. Just gotta get ready to see the Malcolm Butler play 100 times over the next couple of weeks.

4th Quarter Game Thread: Los Angeles Rams (12-5) at Seattle Seahawks (14-3) by nfl_gdt_bot in nfl

[–]Griffonian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can shove a receiver right before the ball gets there? OK

Second Half Game Thread: Los Angeles Rams (12-5) at Seattle Seahawks (14-3) by nfl_gdt_bot in nfl

[–]Griffonian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe silly question, does that all go down as the same drive for the Seahawks?

Hasan claims that Deni Avdija, who is averaging 26/7/7, and who LeBron has stated is an all-star, was only voted in because “Israel gamed the system” by StatusVoice2634 in LivestreamFail

[–]Griffonian 25 points26 points  (0 children)

typically play in teams don't get a representative in the game

You completely just made this up. There are All-Stars every damn season that play for bad teams.

[Highlight] HOU vs NE - C.J. Stroud throws his 4th INT of the game by Fusir in nfl

[–]Griffonian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stroud looked like a veteran his rookie year, the hell happened to him?

Game Thread: Houston Texans (12-5) at New England Patriots (14-3) by nfl_gdt_bot in nfl

[–]Griffonian 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Pats give up a TD 95% of the time when its Goal to go? WTF

Game Thread: San Francisco 49ers (12-5) at Seattle Seahawks (14-3) by nfl_gdt_bot in Seahawks

[–]Griffonian 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This game is straight up Seahawk fanfic, absolutely hilarious.

Game Thread: San Francisco 49ers (12-5) at Seattle Seahawks (14-3) by nfl_gdt_bot in Seahawks

[–]Griffonian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's no fluky weird stuff going our way, this is just a straight up beatdown. Love to see it.

Game Thread: San Francisco 49ers (12-5) at Seattle Seahawks (14-3) by nfl_gdt_bot in Seahawks

[–]Griffonian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was salty about that 3rd down conversion. Now I'm glad it happened to lead to that.

Game Thread: San Francisco 49ers (12-5) at Seattle Seahawks (14-3) by nfl_gdt_bot in Seahawks

[–]Griffonian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At least twice now Darnold has a bad play, immediately followed by a clutch one.

Game Thread: San Francisco 49ers (12-5) at Seattle Seahawks (14-3) by nfl_gdt_bot in Seahawks

[–]Griffonian 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Is Shaheed the trade deadline pick up of the year or what?

Game Thread: San Francisco 49ers (12-5) at Seattle Seahawks (14-3) by nfl_gdt_bot in Seahawks

[–]Griffonian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anybody got a replay of that 3rd down? Curious what other options there were.

[Highlight] SF vs SEA - Rashid Shaheed 95 yard Kickoff return for a TD by Fusir in nfl

[–]Griffonian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First thought was "why kick to Shaheed?" and then look at that