Pod Save America PSA Presents: The 2023 Pundies
Dec 21, 2023
Halle Kiefer, a writer for Pod Save America, joins the lively discussion as they present the Pundies, humorously awarding the worst political takes of 2023. The group critiques the absurdities of media commentary, highlighting the influence of billionaires and sensationalism. They dive into cultural controversies like holiday representation and tackle political blunders with wit. As the conversation flows to New Year’s resolutions, they share their humorous struggles while reflecting on personal growth and the challenges of self-improvement in today's world.
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Obama vs. Bush
- Playbook compared Obama's "nobody's hands are clean" comment to Bush's "Mission Accomplished".
- Obama's statement was a nuanced call for shared responsibility, unlike Bush's premature declaration of victory.
Vermin vs. Chair
- Newsmax's Greg Kelly defended Trump's use of the word "vermin" by comparing it to Hitler's use of common words.
- Kelly argued that using the same words as Hitler doesn't automatically make someone like Hitler.
Celibacy and Straightness
- Nick Fuentes claimed that sex is a gay act and celibacy is the straightest thing a man can do.
- He cited monks, priests, and soldiers as examples of celibate men, seemingly unaware of their not-so-straight history.