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Woke 1? Woke 2? WTF Are We Doing?

I’m going to say something that might piss off people on both sides of the political spectrum: The whole “woke” thing is getting fucking stupid. And no, I’m not saying that from some right-wing, anti-progressive perspective. Quite the opposite. I’m talking about something that has gotten so absurd that we’ve reached the point where basicContinue reading “Woke 1? Woke 2? WTF Are We Doing?”

You Can Be Alt and Conservative, Whether That Makes Sense or Not

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There’s an argument I keep running into lately, usually framed as a kind of gotcha, that goes something like this: you can’t be alt and conservative. The logic seems airtight to the people saying it. Alt culture, whatever specific flavor of it you’re talking about, has historically leaned progressive, countercultural, anti-establishment in a particular direction,Continue reading “You Can Be Alt and Conservative, Whether That Makes Sense or Not”

The Quiet Power of Blogs: An Underestimated Political Force

So here’s the thing: everyone knows blogs exist. They’ve been around for decades. And because of that, most people dismiss them. “Blogs? That’s ancient. Who even reads blogs anymore?” That’s the common perception. But is that really the case? Not even close. For years, blogs have been quietly shaping discourse, building communities, influencing public opinion,Continue reading “The Quiet Power of Blogs: An Underestimated Political Force”

Hasan’s Reaction to Zohran Calling Him Out Is More Disturbing Than the Callout Itself

So, Hasan finally reacted to Zohran Mamdani publicly calling him out on live television. And honestly? The whole thing was weird. The vibe was off. Hasan didn’t take it seriously. Not even remotely. You’d think that after being name-dropped on a national debate stage—by name, in front of millions—he’d have something real to say aboutContinue reading “Hasan’s Reaction to Zohran Calling Him Out Is More Disturbing Than the Callout Itself”

Why Hasan’s Dog Drama Is More Important Than Gaza

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Yeah, I said it. Hasan Piker’s dog collar controversy is more important than Gaza. That sounds ridiculous on the surface, right? Like an unserious take. Like I’m being flippant about a genocide. But I’m not. I’m being brutally honest, in the most uncomfortable way possible. Because when you really sit down and think about itContinue reading “Why Hasan’s Dog Drama Is More Important Than Gaza”

Could HasanAbi’s Dog Controversy Hurt Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Chances?

Here’s something wild that I’ve been thinking about: Zohran Mamdani and his connection to HasanAbi. And now, with this alleged dog abuse clip, his chances in the NYC mayoral race could actually be affected. And what’s crazier? I predicted months ago that Zohran and his connections to Hasan — just being linked to him —Continue reading “Could HasanAbi’s Dog Controversy Hurt Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Chances?”

Stop Excusing HasanAbi — Animal Abuse Isn’t “Whataboutable”

You know what’s honestly wild to me right now? The number of people trying to excuse HasanAbi’s alleged abuse of his dog by bringing up Palestine. Like, what are we doing? I’ve seen people online say things like “Why are you focusing on Hasan’s dog when there’s a genocide going on?” or “There are worseContinue reading “Stop Excusing HasanAbi — Animal Abuse Isn’t “Whataboutable””

Flipping the Script: The Inversions Between 2020 and 2025

Introduction: The years 2020 and 2025 may seem like just a short span in the grand sweep of history, yet they are bookends of profound societal shifts that have altered the fabric of global politics, culture, and technology. As we look back to 2020, the world was in the midst of a pandemic, rising politicalContinue reading “Flipping the Script: The Inversions Between 2020 and 2025”