He’s not a politician, but he has one of the biggest platforms and access. What is he doing with it?
I’m honestly not sure. I’ve seen him have a few interesting discussions with left leaning political figures so I assume there is more of that. I know Cuomo is, as of like a week ago, demanding that Mamdani condemn Hasan because he’s had a few pictures with him so again Hasan isn’t just doing nothing - he’s visible, though he may just be taking advantage of his status to pal around with popular people on the left. The few streams I’ve been linked to I recall feeling like he was honestly engaging topics on the left and making an effort to educate those watching. I’m not deep in his content so I don’t really know how often that happens or how accurate his “takes” are on average. My impression is that, on average, he far exceeds you assertion a 100% self-serving slop factory.
Kirk, I see the damage he did because of how effective he is.
Honestly, I saw him as just another gross, right wing internet personality spewing the kind of garbage that disgusts me. I assume he spends most of his time regurgitating the typical talking points of the right like a good little soldier. He’s maybe a bit more creative with his debate tactics. I’ve seen him masterfully dodging and manipulating the conversation to avoid having to actually defend his abhorrent views (like in his recent debate with those student in that British university), though he has also proudly taken disgusting stands without any shame and just basked in his own self righteousness. I am just not deep enough into the right wing internet sphere to consider him specifically effective. Just another loud, popular, well paid voice strengthening the right wing echo chamber.
Here’s what I think is more important. As I said before, I’ve heard multiple times that Hasan is “The Joe Rogan of the Left”. Again, I think it’s kind of apples and oranges but along those lines how much of what you’ve said would apply to Joe Rogan? Is he as openly political as Hasan? Is he as consistent with his views? Does he fundraise for the right or has he pushed for certain policies? I know he’s known for agreeing with whoever is in front him him and I don’t know of him doing anything more political than having a political person on his his show. Would you consider Joe Rogan to have had no impact on the success of the right? Could he disappear and the right wouldn’t notice?
Regardless of whether or not Hasan is actively maximizing the value of his political capital or wealth to change the world, he’s popular and he is openly, consistently left. More left than Destiny, who I (admittedly) recall being more politically proactive - I heard he was canvasing for 2024. I’m also not a Destiny follower so please don’t make me defend him. I’m a lefty who’s online enough that I’m familiar with a number of popular personalities because they bounce around and get mentioned in the space.
So Hasan could do more, sure. Hasan makes a substantial amount of money, yes. But, as far as popular strongly left-leaning personalities he has influence and I think he’s contributing a lot more than nothing. That’s why I’m countering your assessments.
I’m honestly not sure. I’ve seen him have a few interesting discussions with left leaning political figures so I assume there is more of that. I know Cuomo is, as of like a week ago, demanding that Mamdani condemn Hasan because he’s had a few pictures with him so again Hasan isn’t just doing nothing - he’s visible, though he may just be taking advantage of his status to pal around with popular people on the left. The few streams I’ve been linked to I recall feeling like he was honestly engaging topics on the left and making an effort to educate those watching. I’m not deep in his content so I don’t really know how often that happens or how accurate his “takes” are on average. My impression is that, on average, he far exceeds you assertion a 100% self-serving slop factory.
Honestly, I saw him as just another gross, right wing internet personality spewing the kind of garbage that disgusts me. I assume he spends most of his time regurgitating the typical talking points of the right like a good little soldier. He’s maybe a bit more creative with his debate tactics. I’ve seen him masterfully dodging and manipulating the conversation to avoid having to actually defend his abhorrent views (like in his recent debate with those student in that British university), though he has also proudly taken disgusting stands without any shame and just basked in his own self righteousness. I am just not deep enough into the right wing internet sphere to consider him specifically effective. Just another loud, popular, well paid voice strengthening the right wing echo chamber.
Here’s what I think is more important. As I said before, I’ve heard multiple times that Hasan is “The Joe Rogan of the Left”. Again, I think it’s kind of apples and oranges but along those lines how much of what you’ve said would apply to Joe Rogan? Is he as openly political as Hasan? Is he as consistent with his views? Does he fundraise for the right or has he pushed for certain policies? I know he’s known for agreeing with whoever is in front him him and I don’t know of him doing anything more political than having a political person on his his show. Would you consider Joe Rogan to have had no impact on the success of the right? Could he disappear and the right wouldn’t notice?
Regardless of whether or not Hasan is actively maximizing the value of his political capital or wealth to change the world, he’s popular and he is openly, consistently left. More left than Destiny, who I (admittedly) recall being more politically proactive - I heard he was canvasing for 2024. I’m also not a Destiny follower so please don’t make me defend him. I’m a lefty who’s online enough that I’m familiar with a number of popular personalities because they bounce around and get mentioned in the space.
So Hasan could do more, sure. Hasan makes a substantial amount of money, yes. But, as far as popular strongly left-leaning personalities he has influence and I think he’s contributing a lot more than nothing. That’s why I’m countering your assessments.