Trillbilly Worker's Party Episode 363: Keep Your Politics Away From My Election (w/ special guests Ben Clarkson and Matt Bors)
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Oct 17, 2024 Join Ben Clarkson and Matt Bors, co-authors of the comic series "Justice Warriors," as they dive into the absurdities of modern politics. They tackle why voters must engage harder for change and explore how satire can cleverly reflect reality. The duo dissects immigration politics, the rise of manifest destiny, and critiques the shallow representation in the two-party system. Their hilarious insights on election day civic duties and the frustrations of voting add a unique spin to the conversation while suggesting that humor might be the best response to the chaos.
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Twitch Ban and Shifting Whiteness
- Asmon Gold, a Twitch streamer, was banned for calling Palestinians subhuman.
- Shy Dabadai, who resembles the host, claimed not to be white despite previous assertions.
The Fluidity of Whiteness
- Whiteness is a fluid concept, changing based on political positions like advocating genocide.
- This is similar to how Polish people were once considered non-white.
Ancient Societies and Race
- Ancient societies lacked modern racial categories.
- Connor Friedersdorf's idea of an Explorer's Day ignores that race wasn't a significant factor in the past.