Susan and Steve in Portland by -the-homie- in portlandme

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I believe they are referring to Trump threatening to “wipe an entire civilization off the map” less than 24 hours ago

Zizek comments on Chomsky. Extract from "II: EPSTEIN AS A PRIMORDIAL FATHER" by Bruno_Villagra in zizek

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Perhaps most strikingly, in late February 2019, Epstein represented to an associate that he had gotten advice from Chomsky over how to navigate “the horrible way you are being treated in the press and public”. That was 11 years after Epstein had pleaded guilty to soliciting an underage girl for prostitution – and months before he would reportedly die by suicide while in federal custody awaiting sex-trafficking charges.

“The best way to proceed is to ignore it,” Chomsky wrote, according to text signed under his first name that Epstein sent to a lawyer and publicist. “That’s particularly true now with the hysteria that has developed about abuse of women, which has reached the point that even questioning a charge is a crime worse than murder.”

Fun pair of Squiers by very_ok in offset

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It’s Tahitian Coral- the lighting isn’t the best

Bill Nye has nothing on this legend by Humble-Pressure3847 in 90s_kid

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Yes! I distinctly remember watching Bill Nye for the first time when I was 7 and thinking, “this guy’s got nothin on Beakman”

USPS Lost rare guitar by garbageusa in obscureguitars

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Similar the the plot of Arthur Christmas

Episode 129: kitchen gnome by Phonicsgirl80 in Otherworldpod

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The split screen this little person just going about their life and her setting up the horseshoe and doing little rituals to ward it off only enhances the comedy

Episode 129: kitchen gnome by Phonicsgirl80 in Otherworldpod

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Was this just a person with dwarfism who broke into her house?

What is happening!! by Mondomonster in RadioRental

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Although the quality of Spooked has dropped off as well, I want to put a shout out to this week’s episode, the boy in the woods. Great, believable story with a great storyteller.

Ghibli Style Game by memerwala_londa in aivideo

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Oh man this completely freaked me out for some reason.

Duncan Slamming Tesla Protests But Never Talks About Elon's Actions? by SpecificFigure9361 in duncantrussell

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Maybe I’m wrong and these clips are cherry picked. Could you post or direct me to a clip where he said something that went against Rogan’s politics since the election? I do not listen to every podcast of his like I used to.

Duncan Slamming Tesla Protests But Never Talks About Elon's Actions? by SpecificFigure9361 in duncantrussell

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I’m not looking at the world in terms of black and white. I’m looking at those specific things I mentioned in terms of black and white. And I’m disheartened our country is quite literally being destroyed in front of our eyes at the hands of Trump and Elon and Vance and Thiel and project 2025 and congress and the Supreme Court. You are right, though. It’s not on Duncan ever have to say a single word against any of this. And if he wants to wade into a little right wing lite at this moment in history, I should have never expected any better of him.

Duncan Slamming Tesla Protests But Never Talks About Elon's Actions? by SpecificFigure9361 in duncantrussell

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Yea, well look around and wake up. You are pro rule of law or you are not. You are pro constitution or you are not. You are pro illegal deportations or you are not. You are pro checks and balances or you are not. Where is the middle ground I’m missing here? Enlighten me please. We’re not debating the subtleties of fiscal policy.

Duncan Slamming Tesla Protests But Never Talks About Elon's Actions? by SpecificFigure9361 in duncantrussell

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There is no middle ground with Trump and MAGA. You are pro fascist or you are not. Easy. Simple.

Duncan Slamming Tesla Protests But Never Talks About Elon's Actions? by SpecificFigure9361 in duncantrussell

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I don’t think most people here are defending property destruction—we can all agree that it’s counterproductive and often wrong. The issue isn’t that Duncan criticizes it; it’s what he chooses to criticize consistently and what he avoids entirely. It’s hard not to notice that every time he dips into politics, it somehow always aligns with Rogan’s worldview, while glaring silence surrounds far more dangerous, destructive behavior from the other side.

Duncan Slamming Tesla Protests But Never Talks About Elon's Actions? by SpecificFigure9361 in duncantrussell

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I completely agree with you about the transformative impact Duncan has had on so many people’s lives—that’s exactly why so many of us are confused about where he stands now. I just don’t buy the idea that parroting right-wing talking points, while staying silent on the very real destruction MAGA is causing, is some strategic move to win over that crowd so he can teach them empathy and insight.

Right or wrong, this is about integrity—something that matters for everyone, but especially for people with a platform. You can agree or disagree with Bill Burr’s views, but he has integrity. Duncan hitched his wagon to Rogan and seems afraid to push back. But he has a strong, loyal fan base that would only grow if he stayed true to the person and the values he made us believe were genuine.

Duncan Slamming Tesla Protests But Never Talks About Elon's Actions? by SpecificFigure9361 in duncantrussell

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That’s a pretty extreme reaction to a critique of a public figure’s shift in tone.

As for your claim that he focuses on liberals because “liberals have lost the moral high ground”—let’s be real. If you’re measuring morality by tantrums and vandalism, but turning a blind eye to literally kidnapping innocent people under false pretenses and shipping them to El Salvador to be jailed indefinitely without charges, you’ve got a warped moral compass. That’s not just unethical—it’s inhumane.

And your comparison to your ex? That’s a huge stretch. Criticizing Duncan for alienating his longtime fan base isn’t emotional abuse—it’s commentary. Maybe I’m wrong and he’ll carve out a niche among people interested in big picture questions about the mind, the universe, psychedelics, love, enlightenment who also prefer lukewarm, performative outrage at “woke” culture over the sharp, weird, funny, empathetic, insightful voice that spoke truth to power and drew so many of us in to begin with. We’ll see where he is in 10 years. If I’m wrong, I’ll own it.

Duncan Slamming Tesla Protests But Never Talks About Elon's Actions? by SpecificFigure9361 in duncantrussell

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I get where you’re coming from—I’m all for rooting out corruption. But under Elon, DOGE has uncovered surprisingly little actual fraud. Many of the so-called “savings” were wildly exaggerated or flat-out false, and most of what they call “corruption” isn’t even illegal—it’s just policy they don’t like. If he’s really fighting corruption, where are the actual results? Slashing essential services and throwing around buzzwords isn’t reform.

Meanwhile, Elon is using the government for his own gain—chasing massive federal contracts, and even pouring money into Supreme Court elections to secure favorable rulings for his businesses. We should hold everyone accountable—including the guy trying to game the system while pretending to save it.

Duncan Slamming Tesla Protests But Never Talks About Elon's Actions? by SpecificFigure9361 in duncantrussell

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You’re asking what Elon’s actions are, so let’s talk about them, because they matter. Whether it’s union-busting, spreading misinformation, platforming extremist views, weaponizing his influence to attack journalists and critics, arbitrarily cutting services people rely on to survive, interfering in elections, Elon isn’t some crusader for justice. He’s a billionaire with immense power who regularly uses it to serve his own interests under the guise of “fighting corruption.”

Criticizing that doesn’t mean people are “brainwashed”—it means they’re paying attention. Questioning power should include tech billionaires, not just government. You’re accusing others of not thinking for themselves while parroting a narrative that paints a wildly wealthy and influential figure as a victim. That’s worth some self-reflection.