Robbie K

Woke-adjacent

[Robbie K @ribboetv]

@hutchinson I think if I met Mike in real life he would stink a lil bit

[Hutch @hutchinson]

One of my biggest concerns in the current moment in US politics revolves around the consequences of hyperpolarization and radicalization, and how mainstream rhetoric slowly becomes more and more divorced from reality, which then becomes the new baseline of normal. I find it all very surreal and my brain struggles to come up with explanations for much of what is said by so many people with large platforms.

Mike and many in his audience have become so radicalized that when they think of me, they genuinely regard me as evil on the level of nazis. I really do mean that literally. My replies and emails have gotten INSANE in the last few years, and the insanity predictably ramps up when creators like Mike engage in unacceptable behavior like today. They sincerely believe that I'm paid by Israel, or that I'm conspiring with Destiny to hurt them in some way, or that I'm secretly a far right operative trying to sabotage their revolution. I just want to stress once again that I am being quite literal when I say these things. It's not a bit. They actually believe this.

It is easy to dismiss this kind of rhetoric as edgelord internet stuff but it's just not. They really do believe in their bones that extreme or violent actions may be necessary in the face of pure evil like me. I purchased a gun for the first time in my life this year in part because of how many fully unhinged comments I see constantly. Will somebody actually do the thing? Probably not? I mean shit I certainly hope not. I do have two cats that need a father figure and a fiancée that would be pretty bummed if I no longer existed.

The radicalization that we can all see swallowing friends, family, coworkers, etc., has become a huge problem cannot become the new normal. It is not sustainable. Maybe I need to spend some time thinking about the possible ways that I might be unintentionally contributing to it. I do sometimes vent and lash out in ways that I normally regret a week later. I really will reflect on that for a bit.

But I don't think I'm insane for thinking that it is baffling that anyone would listen to the things that I say, or see the posts that I make, and think that murdering me would be a proportionate response, or that it would make the world less evil. I can be a little spicy at times, but I do genuinely try to be a kind person when I'm not deep in the trenches of stupid Twitter arguments.

Annnnyways. Shit's crazy man what can you do 😬

[Robbie K @ribboetv]

@RyanGeddie Holy based

[Robbie K @ribboetv]

@LouClinicEscort Exactly. Leftists in name only.

[Robbie K @ribboetv]

@queerBengali TRVKE

[Ryan Geddie @RyanGeddie]

As a general rule, I try to focus my commentary on politicians and more influential/mainstream commentators.
I don’t think most online discussion of online people is useful.
That being said, it seems incredibly irresponsible of @CollegeDems to let someone do Mao larp on stage.

[Digital Ground Game @DigitalGroundG]

We are not late to the conversation. We were waiting until we could confirm that our volunteers who attended the College Democrats Summit @CollegeDems were safe.

Digital Ground Game has come a long way in a short time, and we’re still learning how to navigate political spaces. From day one, our mission has been to meet young people where they are, encourage civic participation, and stand unapologetically for liberal democracy. We love this country not because it’s perfect, but because it’s worth improving. Our organization includes people of different races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, economic backgrounds, cultures, and political perspectives. What unites us is a shared commitment to democracy and to one another.

Yesterday, our concerns about the normalization of authoritarianism became very real. Young volunteers from Digital Ground Game attended what they expected to be an opportunity to engage with fellow Democrats. Instead, some were met with harassment, hostility, and an environment that no young person should have to navigate simply for participating in politics.

Many of our organizers first became politically engaged through online creators before turning that energy into real-world organizing. We never imagined we’d have to prepare young volunteers for intimidation at political events meant to welcome them.

Seeing one of the largest liberal voices @TheOmniLiberal denied entry, our volunteers being asked to leave, and others deciding to leave on their own to avoid further harassment was deeply disappointing. The smears that followed only made things worse. This level of polarization is not coming from Digital Ground Game, our partners, or the communities we work alongside.

People who glorify political violence or openly admire authoritarian movements should not be shaping spaces meant to encourage democratic participation. Wearing the imagery of dictators responsible for mass suffering is not harmless symbolism. College Democratic organizations should be places where young people can freely exchange ideas, not where intimidation and ideological bullying become normalized.

Freedom of speech and open debate are essential democratic values. But young people should never feel threatened, harassed, or pressured out of participating in political life.

We know other organizations are also checking in with their volunteers after these events, helping them process harassment both online and in person. That alone should concern everyone. If we want the next generation to participate in democracy, we have a responsibility to make political spaces safe, welcoming, and respectful.

Despite everything, we remain hopeful. The response from many journalists, public figures, community leaders, and everyday Americans has reminded us that the fight for democracy is far from over.

We encourage anyone who believes these events fell short of the values Democrats stand for to seek accountability and work toward better standards going forward.

And to every young volunteer who showed up in good faith: thank you. We’re sorry that participating in democracy came with harassment instead of encouragement. We hope you’ll keep showing up anyway. Our democracy needs you more than ever.

Digital Ground Game

[Gavin Newsom @GavinNewsom]

No vote in Tennessee (+1 GOP)
No vote in Florida (+4 GOP)
No vote in Missouri (+1 GOP)
No vote in North Carolina (+2 GOP)
No vote in Texas (+5 GOP)

Virginia’s voter-approved maps thrown out.

MAGA has rigged the system.

[Gavin Newsom @GavinNewsom]

Confederate states are rushing through rigged maps to erase Black districts off the map.

If this doesn’t make you angry, it should.

[Gavin Newsom @GavinNewsom]

The same day MAGA gutted the Voting Rights Act, Trump’s pipsqueak DeSantis rushed through rigged maps.

No debate. No public input.

They’re scared of VOTERS.

This November: FAFO.

[Destiny | Steven Bonnell II @TheOmniLiberal]

INVESTIGATE HER!!!!!!!

[Robbie K @ribboetv]

@BucksLegercy ...so you think cutting environmental protections WILL lead to cleaner air? Or you don't? Do you see how you're not actually answering anything?

China and India have nothing to do with American air, so I don't know why you're bringing them up again. Stay on topic.

[Robbie K @ribboetv]

@dahms8484 @RepMcGarvey Why? This clip isn't evidence in your favor, it has nothing to do with environmental conditions in the US.

Here's an article to educate yourself about how Trump's EPA allowed his buddies to illegally bypass Clean Air Act regulations:
https://t.co/jQWiOw8Y5T

[Robbie K @ribboetv]

@dahms8484 @RepMcGarvey Take a guess who’s actively making it worse

[Robbie K @ribboetv]

@N3rdanderthal @dad_mode11 Trust a Bernie bro to be completely unattuned to politics jfc

You've been crying for a decade dude just get a grip and come help us save this country from these troglodytes