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The Ridiculousness of the State of Internet Politics: How “Bad Takes” Are Used to Excuse Harmful Rhetoric

In today’s polarized political landscape, particularly within internet circles, there’s a concerning trend that demands attention. It’s the growing habit of excusing harmful or irresponsible political rhetoric by dismissing it as nothing more than “having a bad take.” This phenomenon has become a powerful tool for some of the most prominent figures in the onlineContinue reading “The Ridiculousness of the State of Internet Politics: How “Bad Takes” Are Used to Excuse Harmful Rhetoric”

Web Wednesday #31: “HasanAbi Detained and Questioned by U.S. Border Agents”

Link: NBC News Interviews Hasan on His ICE Detention Creator: NBC News Posted: May 14, 2025 Overview: In this interview, Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker, known online as HasanAbi, recounts his recent experience of being detained and questioned by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Upon returningContinue reading “Web Wednesday #31: “HasanAbi Detained and Questioned by U.S. Border Agents””

Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Might Be Finished: The Foreign Donation Scandal and the HasanAbi Connection

Sometimes in politics, it’s not just one thing that ends a campaign — it’s the perfect storm. A bad headline here, a controversy there, and suddenly a candidate who once seemed promising finds themselves drowning under the weight of compounded scandals. That may be what we’re witnessing right now with Zohran Mamdani, the progressive NewContinue reading “Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Might Be Finished: The Foreign Donation Scandal and the HasanAbi Connection”

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?”

When Brittany Simon Defends HasanAbi — And Why That’s Surprising

closeup photo of brown and black dog face

Okay, I’ve got to say something about this because it’s genuinely baffling. Brittany Simon — someone who, in the past, has been very clear about not defending these “streamer bros” and calling out bad behavior in online spaces — suddenly seems to be defending HasanAbi. And I’m just sitting here going, what? It’s confusing onContinue reading “When Brittany Simon Defends HasanAbi — And Why That’s Surprising”

HasanAbi’s Career Should End — And The Left Needs To Speak Up

Honestly, I think this should be the end of HasanAbi’s career. Period. And I don’t say that lightly. Because if he is guilty of abusing his dog — and to me, watching the clip and seeing how things went down, it seems like a real possibility — then he really needs to step away. NotContinue reading “HasanAbi’s Career Should End — And The Left Needs To Speak Up”

Where Are All the Leftists? The Silence Around HasanAbi’s Dog Controversy

two adult black and tan german shepherds running on ground

It’s honestly been bothering me — the near-total silence from leftists and progressives about the HasanAbi dog situation. Like, where is everyone? Where are all the people who claim to care about compassion, about justice, about standing up for the voiceless? Because right now, it feels like the only people openly discussing the alleged mistreatmentContinue reading “Where Are All the Leftists? The Silence Around HasanAbi’s Dog Controversy”

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””

If the HasanAbi Dog Clip Is Real, He Should Step Away from the Spotlight

There’s a video circulating online right now showing Hasan Piker, better known as HasanAbi, and his dog Kaya. In it, the dog yelps after Hasan tells her to “go back.” Some viewers immediately claimed it was a shock collar moment; others said it was something else. Hasan himself denied using a shock collar, saying theContinue reading “If the HasanAbi Dog Clip Is Real, He Should Step Away from the Spotlight”

Raul Menendez and His Real-World Echoes: A Composite of Resistance, Influence, and Conflict

When Call of Duty: Black Ops II was released in 2012, the world met Raul Menendez—a villain who transcended the usual archetype of the simple antagonist. Menendez was a complex figure, a charismatic revolutionary and militant strategist wielding not only guns but media, ideology, and personal tragedy as weapons. His story of insurgency in aContinue reading “Raul Menendez and His Real-World Echoes: A Composite of Resistance, Influence, and Conflict”