None of us is free until all of us are free
A lot, maybe most, of Bernie supporters are entitled, privileged white assholes. The Venn diagram of incels, Gamergate fucks, trust fund babies, richie-rich “revolutionaries,” and upper middle class people who are mad that they have to pay their student loans back probably looks like a Spirograph drawing inside a big
Continue readingThe Problem With Bernie: Cult of Personality
Today, the—oh, let’s go with comedian—Joe Rogan endorsed Bernie. Now, Rogan is a Grade A asshole. He has attacked every marginalized community with his “comedy.” He’s especially known for being transphobic, but he also negs on gays, women, and people of color. I don’t listen to him, so I’m sure
Continue readingThe Problem With Bernie: His Choice of Companions
One thing Bernie’s supporters love to say about him is that he’s consistent. And they’re not wrong. With minor tweaks, he’s been saying the same thing for decades. He means it, too. Puts his back into it. Talks mad shit, as they say. Fastest finger-wag in the west. The problem