Picking a fight with Hasan Piker while midterms are gearing up is the dumbest fucking idea. The consultant class really is a problem when it comes to meaningful change. (TikTok screencap)

  • ZombiFrancis@sh.itjust.works
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    3 days ago

    Hasan continues to be an effective litmus test.

    Like, if in 2026 you’re responding to the call to actively take time and energy out to hate on Hasan, you’re squarely an anti-leftist.

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      2 days ago

      The guy who still refuses to admit that Kamala would’ve been a better choice than Trump?

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          It’s a great example, actually. Trying to re-(re-re-re)hash 2024 is about the most counterproductive thing imaginable. If the dog’s dew claw doesn’t get purchase, what else is there to go on, right?

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      I think it’s a bit much to say that someone who doesn’t like Hasan is an anti-leftist. I’ll stand by my brothers and sisters in the fight for equality for all but I’m also of the opinion that Hasan is a bit of a douche who probably does more harm than good for the left in the US. I would encourage you to not box out potential allies because of a silly disagreement over a Twitch streamer

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        You’re agreeing with them. They said nothing about people who don’t like Hasan. From what I’ve seen, I don’t like him.

        They talked about people actively being against him. This is boxing out potential allies. This is what you’re against, so you’re agreeing with the comment above.

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        3 days ago

        More harm than good is crazy, that guy is probably one of the biggest influences in the country in terms of getting leftists to the polls. I think most legitimate criticisms of Hasan just come down to not liking his personality.

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        Not liking is one thing. It’s another thing to take the next step and put energy into attacking Hasan. As in: the active practice of boxing out Hasan and any fans of Hasan.

    • TotallynotJessica@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      3 days ago

      Yeah, I’ve thought Hasan was a tankie for a while, but joining the shithead neo feudalists in dogpiling him is a terrible idea. Those fuckers are controlled opposition for the fascist oligarchs, and when it comes to fighting fascists you cannot be picky in your allies.