The Current Thing Connor Tomlinson - Why Young Men Aren’t Liberal
Jun 17, 2024
Connor Tomlinson of Lotus Eaters discusses Tory betrayal, views on Nigel Farage, and why young men are turning right-wing. They also touch on cancel culture, shifting ideologies among young men, and gender differences in taboo topics.
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Truss Interview Backlash
- Liz Truss's controversial interview on Tomlinson Talks had a surprising positive impact.
- People canvassing for Truss reported that constituents were impressed by her honesty in the interview and were more likely to vote for her.
Media Smear Campaign
- The media smeared Liz Truss for appearing on Tomlinson Talks, falsely associating it with Carl Benjamin.
- Connor Tomlinson, the actual host, was oddly left out of the smear campaign, despite being the main target.
Smear Campaign Target
- Carl Benjamin is targeted due to his influence in the culture war, particularly during Gamergate.
- He is a harder target to smear than Connor Tomlinson, whose views align with mainstream conservative thought.