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hlthe2b

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6. I Don't like him either, though he is an extremist on an array of issues... then again all one
Mon Jul 13, 2026, 08:55 AM
23 hrs ago

has to say is that someone is an "influencer" to have me His OTT comments on any number of issues seem to have induced ire in any number of groups--not just pro-Israel or those fighting antisemitism. I assume those are his deeply held beliefs though the comments often signal an attempt to enrage or garner major attention. No. I would hope all of our politicos would stay considerable distance from individuals like this. That said, I find even the "moderate" large audience "influencer" voices often objectionable (e.g., Joe Rogan)--especially those in the "Bro" genre. Not saying these others are equally disgusting, but I just think we need to recognize many of these guys garner a big audience and think they can say any damned thing they want. And those needing an audience (even our own politicians) will appear with them for that reason. I don't support that. Even Kamala Harris appeared with some objectional people IMO though less so than this Piker cretin from what I can tell.

His Wiki indicates he was credentialed for 2024 DNC, so it seems he's got a foothold already. Mamdani has tried to walk a line with him too, though he did discredit him during a mayoral debate.

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