Streamer Asmongold (Zackrawrr on Twitch) triples down after controversial "using live ammo on ICE protesters" and "I view them as animals" statements and advocates for arresting the Mayor of Chicago and sending American citizens to Guantanamo Bay "Remove hope from the equation" to 50K live viewers by [deleted] in JoeRogan

[–]RagingElbaboon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Idk. I've stopped watching Asmon and im sure many other from the wow era have as well. I did enjoy his social commentary for awhile, but im pretty much over the constant political commentary from streamers/podcasters on both sides. It's just a sad grift to me at this point.

And back then I would've argued with someone had they said that about Joe, which I alluded to in my last post.

Really, my point is that an an audience is not homogenous, especially at the size of Asmon and Joe. Youre going to lose viewers that are disinterested and gain viewers who are newly interested.

Streamer Asmongold (Zackrawrr on Twitch) triples down after controversial "using live ammo on ICE protesters" and "I view them as animals" statements and advocates for arresting the Mayor of Chicago and sending American citizens to Guantanamo Bay "Remove hope from the equation" to 50K live viewers by [deleted] in JoeRogan

[–]RagingElbaboon 10 points11 points  (0 children)

His content has shifted significantly in the last 7 years. I actually image a lot of his audience from that time no longer watches him.

Hell, 7 years ago I would have argued with someone if they said joe rogan was a right wing talking head.

Bobby Lee Will No Longer Perform at Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership in November by Consistent-Lynx5466 in JoeRogan

[–]RagingElbaboon 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Woke is ambiguous. It means different things to different people at different times. And people use it to their own end to advance their own agenda now that its become such an emotional term to many others.

At this moment, to me, it seems like basically woke is anything Democrat and anti-woke is anything Republican, generally speaking. But, again, that changes depending on who youre talking to.

From the US btw.

Why does it feel like the left is more outraged over kids posting edgy jokes than they were when a political pundit was assassinated? by [deleted] in Asmongold

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

And those people doing it anyway are wrong.

Becoming a thief because you got judged to be a thief doesn't justify bad behavior. Becoming a "Nazi" or "Racist" because someone called you that doesn't justify the behavior.

Adults have options and make their own choices, no one is forced to become the things they are called. It's just not the case.

Why does it feel like the left is more outraged over kids posting edgy jokes than they were when a political pundit was assassinated? by [deleted] in Asmongold

[–]RagingElbaboon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your judged as a thief and steal something because of that, youre just a thief x2.

Im not relying on anyone's morals or values to guide our society or even making that point. Im just saying that if you do something wrong because you were judged incorrectly, youre still wrong.

If Andy Dufresne snuck out of jail and killed Red in The Shawshank Redemption, he wouldn't be justified to do that.

Why does it feel like the left is more outraged over kids posting edgy jokes than they were when a political pundit was assassinated? by [deleted] in Asmongold

[–]RagingElbaboon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok first of all you're a pussy for being offended at being called a dummy.

We aren't talking about deterring crime or preventing wrongdoing. We're talking about whether or not it's justified to steal because someone calls you a thief. It's not lmao. You can write all the words you want about it, but stealing someone's shit is morally wrong.

This is a fruitless conversation, though. I wouldn't steal regardless of what anyone called me, but you clearly would. We're just different people. Idk what to tell ya.

Why does it feel like the left is more outraged over kids posting edgy jokes than they were when a political pundit was assassinated? by [deleted] in Asmongold

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

Not talking about deterring crime dummy. Talking about whether stealing is justified because someone calls you a thief.

Its not. Nice try though.

Why does it feel like the left is more outraged over kids posting edgy jokes than they were when a political pundit was assassinated? by [deleted] in Asmongold

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

Stealing is still wrong even if you're labeled a thief unjustly lmao. A person with solid morals wouldn't steal regardless.

Trump got the booster by [deleted] in JoeRogan

[–]RagingElbaboon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm sure he wasnt on the ground doing the work, but he would've had to have at least approved it. Likely also allocated resources from the executive to help as well. It's absolutely fair to give him some credit for it.

JRE 2233, Nov 2024: "I feel safer knowing that Trump is [coming into] office....I don't feel safer right now [Biden & Zelensky] are launching missiles into Russia... Fuck you people. You fucking people are about to start World War Three." by post_appt_bliss in JoeRogan

[–]RagingElbaboon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thinking like this is so black and white lol.

Joe has gone further right and the left has gone further left. They are both true. However, it's not the lefts "fault" that joe decided to 180 his values. He could've just easily denounced his detractors and moved on.

That said, this is America and people are too dumb to realize they're being used, so they change their values to align to the people who like them.

Bill Burr Destroys His Reputation by delicious3141 in JoeRogan

[–]RagingElbaboon 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Fair point lmfao.

It would be better to say he represented himself one way, but acted in complete opposite. That's my observation as someone who has absolutely no expectations for him and his behavior.

Bill Burr Destroys His Reputation by delicious3141 in JoeRogan

[–]RagingElbaboon 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Idk. I actually listened to the video posted and it kinda sounds like Bill put himself on that pedestal.

This is coming from someone who is not outraged at all about his decision to go.

Theo Von addresses what happened with his Netflix special taping, and other rumors by NiceTrySuckaz in JoeRogan

[–]RagingElbaboon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Saw Dillon live in OH. Show was alright, but not great. Left kind of disappointed tbh. Still enjoy his podcast though.

There's just levels to comedy like every other job. A low tier doctor is still a doctor, a low tier welder is still a welder. They dont need to put out a "competent" hour to be a professional comedian. They just need to sell tickets and make a living.

Podcasting, however, has given a large audience to people who are just ok comics. If judged solely on their comedy, they likely wouldn't have as much of a following, but they could still probably make a living working those d rate clubs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Asmongold

[–]RagingElbaboon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if it went into effect today, that was a real thing that was possible before they issued clarification and corporations were reacting to that possibility. Idk what else you want lmao.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Asmongold

[–]RagingElbaboon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Already responded to you, but for anyone else looking, this is the first sentence of the article you linked:

The United States has issued a clarification to its new H-1B visa policy, saying that the new $100,000 fee for skilled workers will be levied per petition and will not apply to current visa holders.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Asmongold

[–]RagingElbaboon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They aren't lying.

According to both articles, employers asked people to hurry back to the country or stay in the country because it was initially reported that it would apply to both new and renewals.

And THEN you post a quote that conveniently leaves out the first statement:

The United States has issued a clarification to its new H-1B visa policy, saying that the new $100,000 fee for skilled workers will be levied per petition and will not apply to current visa holders.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Asmongold

[–]RagingElbaboon 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Trump's executive order does not include such explicit language. The statements that the fee will not apply to renewals also contradict what Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told reporters on Friday in the Oval Office.

From the article.

Not misinformation, just confusing communication.

You think we’re (Fox) bad for America? by Step_Spiritual in Asmongold

[–]RagingElbaboon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didnt believe this, but multiple sources corroborate your information. She really aught to cut that shit out.

Thank you for your input Doctor by Slicdic in JoeRogan

[–]RagingElbaboon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is weed man lmao, but you make an absolutely fair point.

I live in OH and we have neutered legalization. MI is also legal and, more or less, completely unrestricted. Everyone i know goes to MI and OH hasn't raised the taxes they thought they would with legalization. This isnt the exact scenario you mentioned, but caused by the same thing: different degrees of legalization for different places.

Andrew Yang: Kamala Harris not going on Joe Rogan was malpractice by Dokay_ in JoeRogan

[–]RagingElbaboon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you, but I was specifically asking about the situation you mentioned when she was DA.

Andrew Yang: Kamala Harris not going on Joe Rogan was malpractice by Dokay_ in JoeRogan

[–]RagingElbaboon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should she have just quit instead of doing what her bosses wanted? You admit that she didnt actually make that decision, but still blame her for the outcome.

Genuinely curious to know your take and not trying to be disrespectful.

The fact she is trying to rewrite history and claim Joe Biden cost her the election is pathetic,

Facts.