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[–] Babs@hexbear.net 57 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (3 children)

I have such a deep personal disgust for Dave Rubin. I knew this man's family, I've had dinner with him and his husband and had political conversations with him back when he was still pretending he was some kind of centrist. I've seen him repeatedly bring me up in online arguments in favor of trans rights and against transphobic discrimination.

But he's a fucking grifter, so that all went out the door I guess.

Fuck you Dave Rubin, Uncle Röhm piece of shit.

edit: also his Yoda impression fucking sucks there I said it.

[–] axont@hexbear.net 31 points 3 months ago

He really does seem like the type to believe in literally nothing other than making money and being the focus of attention

[–] Tomboymoder@hexbear.net 19 points 3 months ago

that's kinda crazy

[–] Llituro@hexbear.net 5 points 3 months ago

You're probably one of the few people on earth who knows exactly how the trans person who knew jd vance in law school feels. That sucks though, fuck Dave Rubin. May he be deeply unhappy surrounded by fascists that don't think he's human.

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 40 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Black woman: [exists]

Chuds: That's clearly a man in drag.

[–] ashinadash@hexbear.net 18 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Transvestigators in a nutshell basically

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 14 points 3 months ago (1 children)

They literally think every politician and media personality is trans. Very healthy people.

[–] ashinadash@hexbear.net 12 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

As much as I hate the stochastic terrorism potential and that it's just an antisemitic conspiracy theory recycled... the idea of losers lying awake tortured at the idea that the trans own the world? Kinda funny.

[–] buh@hexbear.net 37 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I'll vote for Kamala if she tombstones Trump

[–] Thordros@hexbear.net 11 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Weak. Show me a real display of athleticism, Mrs. Vice President. Show me a GTS. At least a frog cutter.

[–] Mindfury@hexbear.net 6 points 3 months ago

Tiger driver 91 or no vote. Hell, Vertebreaker and I'll donate

[–] Riffraffintheroom@hexbear.net 36 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Is this real? If it is, it’s spectacularly racist. Like more overtly so then I would expect from Rubin, who cosplays as a moderate.

/edit holy shit it’s real. The Kamala character was a stereotype of an African tribal who could not talk and made only animal noises. He waved around a spear and casted hexes on his opponents. This tweet is like one degree of overt racism below just straight up calling Kamala Harris the n-word.

[–] TraschcanOfIdeology@hexbear.net 23 points 3 months ago (2 children)

https://youtu.be/XQIqWXJu670?si=9L29PwTLg6lmDbzB

FD signifier did a pretty good video essay on the history of black characters and performers in wrestling, particularly WWE. As you said, it was really bad, and still is kind of suspect sometimes. I recommend giving it a watch, even if you're not into wrestling.

[–] HexReplyBot@hexbear.net 2 points 3 months ago

I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:

[–] citrussy_capybara@hexbear.net 36 points 3 months ago

important-high-level-ideas “if i just keep dragging the LBTQ+ and being racist surely maga will accept the G”

[–] Are_Euclidding_Me@hexbear.net 32 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Oh. I've taken psychic damage from this post. Thanks, I guess.

Let me write out some of my thoughts on this.

First, obviously Dave Rubin doesn't believe this. This is hog slop. This is slop for hogs. This isn't serious, by any definition of that word. No one truly thinks this. The "Ugandan Giant"? Kamala isn't particularly large and she wouldn't do well in pro wrestling. You can actually trace her career, because she's been a politician for decades. But. Despite all the obvious reasons why these two people are obviously different people, there's at least one fucking weirdo on the internet who is going to believe this stupid fucking theory and make it a cornerstone of their identity. Fuck.

[–] barrbaric@hexbear.net 9 points 3 months ago

I don't know, Dave Rubin is really fucking stupid.

[–] Rom@hexbear.net 29 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Ok Dave Rubin, I've thought about it, and I've come to the conclusion it's nothing more than a mildly amusing coincidence. What of it?

[–] SkingradGuard@hexbear.net 28 points 3 months ago (1 children)

This isn't surprising they're doing this. There's a significant number of chuds that think Michelle Obama is actually a man, and that's why Obama pushed for gay marriage, or whatever.

[–] Procapra@hexbear.net 8 points 3 months ago

Not even gonna lie, until I read this comment I was entirely clueless that this is what the tweet was trying to say.

[–] FlakesBongler@hexbear.net 26 points 3 months ago

jesus-christ

What the actual fuck guys?

[–] TechnoUnionTypeBeat@hexbear.net 24 points 3 months ago

I love how this dumbass acts as if this coincidence could mean anything at all

James Harris was actively wrestling for the WWE at the same time Kamala Harris was visibily starting her career as prosecutor

James Harris died a month after Kamala Harris was nominated as VP

Like these people know how time works right

[–] zed_proclaimer@hexbear.net 22 points 3 months ago

Ok I’m thinking about it. Now what

[–] Dolores@hexbear.net 19 points 3 months ago

yeah we have no idea what kamala harris was doing in the 1980s no way there's photos of her with way cooler haircuts from when she was in school

[–] Tychoxii@hexbear.net 17 points 3 months ago
[–] TillieNeuen@hexbear.net 17 points 3 months ago

The racism on display in that article is really something.

[–] D61@hexbear.net 15 points 3 months ago (1 children)

just-one-small-problem You wanna know who else's name is Harris, Dave?

[–] fox@hexbear.net 13 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] D61@hexbear.net 12 points 3 months ago

Come on... nobody would name their kid Harry Bomberguy! parenti-hands

[–] kleeon@hexbear.net 13 points 3 months ago
[–] asante@hexbear.net 8 points 3 months ago
[–] CA0311@hexbear.net 7 points 3 months ago
[–] PauliExcluded@hexbear.net 2 points 3 months ago