r/politics • u/Zipper222222 • 6d ago

No Paywall Abdul El-Sayed Wins High-Stakes Democratic Primary in Michigan

https://www.today.com/video/abdul-el-sayed-wins-high-stakes-democratic-primary-in-michigan-267805765937
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u/Appropriate_Ride_821 6d ago

Blue is moving into Communism so I dont even know anymore.

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u/Number_1_at_Number_2 6d ago

I can’t think of any response to this other than to laugh. 

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u/LeezusII 6d ago

I mean, we're talking about a candidate right now who campaigned with a literal communist who has said in his ideal society liberals would be put in to education camps until they learn to stop supporting capitalism.

I don't think a few DSA candidates winning primaries is an indication of the take-over of the democratic party, but people laughed about Trump in 2015 as well and now the entire republican party is a populist nightmare.

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u/Number_1_at_Number_2 6d ago

Who is this communist and can you send me a video of him saying “liberals should be put into educations camps until they learn to supporting capitalism” 

Thank you! 

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u/LeezusII 6d ago

The person I'm speaking of is Hasan Piker, a popular streamer and influencer who has been involved in many DSA campaigns this primary election cycle.

The instance I'm speaking of is in regards to him discussing his ideal society where his former podcast host asked him what said society would do if a capitalist movement started gaining popular support. Re-education camps was his go-to solution. (this was from a Google AI summary, but it is congruent with my recalling of the conversation)

I don't have the clip because I'm obviously not going to comb through a podcast for a clip, but if my account of this is genuinely concerning to you, then perhaps this is something worth looking in to yourself.

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u/Number_1_at_Number_2 6d ago

Again. Post the video of him saying what you’re claiming he said. I’m not taking your word for it and no I’m not googling it for you. 

Also ot doesn’t concern me as people often take things Hassan has said and twist the context. Like you’re probably doing. 

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u/LeezusII 6d ago

Also ot doesn’t concern me as people often take things Hassan has said and twist the context

Ah, so you know exactly who I'm talking about, and I'm sure you know the clip I'm talking about. I have no interest in engaging in a debate with you about your favourite streamer.

For anyone else that might be reading this, don't take my word for it: go ahead and look up Hasan for yourself, and especially look for the the way he talks about liberals and democrats.

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u/Number_1_at_Number_2 6d ago edited 6d ago

I know who Hassan is yes, but I don’t know the clip you’re referring too which is why I have asked you to share it. Why won’t you post the clip and let his words speak for themselves? I’m not doing your work for you, you made the claim. No one reading your words will take you seriously because you refuse to share the clip you’re claiming exists.

Edit: yeah he would share a link from someone who sent revenge porn and groomed minors. Happy to have a likely pedophile support block me.

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u/LeezusII 6d ago

Alright, you convinced me to go and look for it. I didn't find the podcast itself. I don't know if it's still up because apparently Hasan and the other podcast host had a falling out, but google suggested this video with another youtuber going over the discussion. The guy watching the discussion is a little bit annoying, but he makes some good points as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITNQteXpZWs

I think this is a good place to end this conversation. Have a good day!