Agreed on all counts. His dad and other people who influenced him must have been truly awful for him to have her as a mom and STILL end up like he is..
If ZOHRAN THE DESTROYER actually destroys the GOP, I won't complain. If he needs to stomp the current DEMs into the ground for that, well, that is a sacrifice I'm willing to make.
Nah, we just need a purge. Mumdani is the new spiritual leader of the party, the rank and file are signalling a pivot, and the leadership are some of the most hated people in America
I think the biggest threat is someone like Gabe Newson managing to take the reigns as a "centrist".
But the old guard is pretty much done for. There's way too much public demand for fighters, and the current leadership are collaborators
Fuck yeah, we got a destroyer! Destroy all hate and bring peace to the people! Destroy systems that bring struggle to the people! Destroy all suffering!
Brave Sir Robin ran away,
Bravely ran away, away.
When danger reared its ugly head, he bravely turned his tail and fled.
Yes, brave Sir Robin turned about
And gallantly, he chickened out. Bravely taking to his feet,
He beat a very brave retreat,
Bravest of the brave, Sir Robin.
Dude should license some Basil Poledouris theme music. Get some wizardy guy to do a new intro -- maybe ask Bernie for a hand. "Let me tell you of a time of EQUIIITABLE treaatment!!"
I like how the Republicans are painting him as a Communist, when they are the ones supporting Communist regimes. From what i heard from him, he's a Democratic socialist, that's pretty much the standard here in Europe. good on NY. If you think about it, not even the Millionaires want to live in the middle of desperate poor people... some has to be given back to society.
speaking of which, he has such a cool name. both first and last.
when people chanted his name before his victory speech it was like a scene from a movie. kudos to Tish James for hyping people up like crazy. played like a transcript:
Projection maybe? NYC is already a corrupt shit hole. There's not much left to destroy. I've lived there and it sucks. You literally get black gunk in your nose from the poor air quality. You can never see the stars. Everyone there is high on copium thinking just because they ride a subway to work they are saving the world. In reality NY is a big pile of trash. Perhaps the most unnatural living conditions of any "city" I've ever visited. Furthermore a Muslim with no love for Israel won the primary. It's going to be wild to see how that goes. More Jews live in NYC than Tel Aviv.
Because Democrats are dealing with someone that doesn't fit their mold. He's a product of their policies and philosophy but doesn't walk the party line. Meanwhile mainstream Conservatives are making up reasons for why they are so upset that a super liberal city elected a super liberal which should be expected. The reality is they are dancing around the fact that he's not submissive to the Israel lobby and that makes them freak out. He's liberal sure but he's a liberal that's not going to be kissing a wall anytime soon.
Liberals are center-right. Anti-regulation, anti-guardrails, anti-equity, anti-accountability, etc. Like conservatives, they are defined by all the things they are against. Mamdani is thankfully not liberal, which is precisely why he has voters excited while liberals and conservatives are having meltdowns.
I really don’t. Words do have meanings. If you use the wrong words people are going to assume you are talking about the things you are actually saying because they have no way of knowing what’s in your head.
Just ask my wife if she knows what I mean when I ask if she knows where “that doohickey” is. And that’s a fair bit better than a stranger on the internet talking about a “screwdriver” when they really meant “band saw.”
Edit: Also, Lemmy users are almost always on the same page when it comes to the word “liberal.” Even tankies agree on that one.
Liberal is culturally interchangable the term "progressive". Intellectually the "progress" inevitably leads to socialism. This guy is someone who is unashamedly taking that next step. I suppose we agree that he's being intellectually and spiritually honest in doing so. Most of the time the socialism/communism talk is simply used to entice the masses and drum up votes. He seems earnest in that from what I know.
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That's the most badass nickname I've heard in a long time
It’s bound to be an even better punk song
Earning a nickname like that from Fox News would be a crowning achievement for me.
I could drink poison with a grin on my face if I'd accomplished that.
"I am not a great fool, so I can clearly not choose the wine in front of you."
It just occurred to me right now how much of a zinger that line is.
I'd seriously consider getting a crown made with THE DESTROYER emblazoned across the front.
Zohran the Destroyer?
Meet Nandor the Relentless!
Trust me, gay is in, gay is hot, I want some gay.
I'm not gay but I feel like I could be convinced now
I have changed the name of my butt to Dem Party. 🤤
He's pillaging everyone, fox news included!
Did you mean
I can't see this host's stupid face without thinking of that clip where his own mother berates him for being a hack on air for everybody to see
Eww disgusting, where?
Here you go, Honey Bun
she actually gives good advice, it's not just random complaining. she sounds like a nice person.
Agreed on all counts. His dad and other people who influenced him must have been truly awful for him to have her as a mom and STILL end up like he is..
Every fox news host is a massive douche
He looks like if Eli Roth was a self-hating alcoholic.
Is Eli Roth not a self-hating alcoholic?
Shit, I dunno. Is he?
I mean he did make Borderlands. The last thing I remember him from before was Inglorious Basterds. Lots of time to drink.
If ZOHRAN THE DESTROYER actually destroys the GOP, I won't complain. If he needs to stomp the current DEMs into the ground for that, well, that is a sacrifice I'm willing to make.
That's a sacrifice I'm likely to encourage!
Seriously!
I would celebrate if he destroys the DNC as well. Burn it all down and start from scratch.
Nah, we just need a purge. Mumdani is the new spiritual leader of the party, the rank and file are signalling a pivot, and the leadership are some of the most hated people in America
I think the biggest threat is someone like Gabe Newson managing to take the reigns as a "centrist".
But the old guard is pretty much done for. There's way too much public demand for fighters, and the current leadership are collaborators
That name is fucking awesome
Zohran the Destroyer for president 2028
Don’t do that, don’t give me hope.
It's not even possible. He was born in Uganda.
What if we annex Uganda for a month or two? Just around the election.
Damn
Just imagine those signs
Shocking stupidity or malicious compliance? 👀 Let's hope it's the latter, lol.
Edit: oh wait, it's Fox News, it's definitely the former.
just dumb
when the system is so shitty, you don't get access to quality talent to work for you.
not saying that you can't be evil and creative, just that when you are trying to be that evil, you can't get proper talent
Fuck yeah, we got a destroyer! Destroy all hate and bring peace to the people! Destroy systems that bring struggle to the people! Destroy all suffering!
Trump wrecked the Republican Party that turned out great for them. I have been waiting for somebody to wreck this party.
FR and given Republican attraction to strong and religious male leaders, Mamdani might actually sweep the generals.
Less than 1 day into his first news cycle. Fox is such a joke.
Even his first name sounds badass with the rest of the title the've given him.
Gozer The Gozerian
Vigo The Carpathian
ZOHRAN THE DESTROYER
I'm known as "the Flatulent" but it just doesn't sound right
ZohranTheDestroyer.com 😂
This guy sounds so fucking METAL!
He needs this on his office door. It'd really set the tone for meetings.
Uh yes hi, I have a 10:30 with Mr. Destroyer.
Me: Hi, Mr. Zohran, it's a pleasure. Should I assume the position?
Him: What position?
Move over, Conan. I have a new favorite "the Destroyer"
Good, we needed someone to wreck the democratic party.
You don't mess with the Zohran.
Zohran will Fuck You Up in capital letters.
You don’t mess with the Zohran!
Some adventurous journalist should ask Arnie what he thinks about that nickname.
"What is best in life Zohran?"
crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their news readers
I'm sure, whatever insult name they give him will be badass and he should use it in his campaign.
It’s really only good in the original Klingon.
Trump The Incontinent
Brave Sir Robin ran away,
Bravely ran away, away.
When danger reared its ugly head, he bravely turned his tail and fled.
Yes, brave Sir Robin turned about
And gallantly, he chickened out. Bravely taking to his feet,
He beat a very brave retreat,
Bravest of the brave, Sir Robin.
I didn't!
Dude should license some Basil Poledouris theme music. Get some wizardy guy to do a new intro -- maybe ask Bernie for a hand. "Let me tell you of a time of EQUIIITABLE treaatment!!"
Bernie Folk Album Part 2
I like how the Republicans are painting him as a Communist, when they are the ones supporting Communist regimes. From what i heard from him, he's a Democratic socialist, that's pretty much the standard here in Europe. good on NY. If you think about it, not even the Millionaires want to live in the middle of desperate poor people... some has to be given back to society.
On top of that, Mamdani''s policies stimulate the NY economy, because if people have money, they spend more.
Republicans, on the other hand, drive people into poverty, which slows down spending and cripples the economy.
Ray. When someone asks you if you're a god — say yes!
This is both so funny and actually cool.
Yes, yes! Your rage only makes him stronger! >:D
You don't mess with the Zohran...
Wow. That's awesome
where do I sign up for his army?
Fuckin’ rad.
speaking of which, he has such a cool name. both first and last.
when people chanted his name before his victory speech it was like a scene from a movie. kudos to Tish James for hyping people up like crazy. played like a transcript:
... repeat
The party of pre-teen adults is so pissed
I'm super conservative and don't live in NYC but am really enjoying this election result.
Serious question, if you are super conservative why are you enjoying it?
Super conservatives hate NYC, so he probably thinks destroying it is a good thing.
Projection maybe? NYC is already a corrupt shit hole. There's not much left to destroy. I've lived there and it sucks. You literally get black gunk in your nose from the poor air quality. You can never see the stars. Everyone there is high on copium thinking just because they ride a subway to work they are saving the world. In reality NY is a big pile of trash. Perhaps the most unnatural living conditions of any "city" I've ever visited. Furthermore a Muslim with no love for Israel won the primary. It's going to be wild to see how that goes. More Jews live in NYC than Tel Aviv.
Because Democrats are dealing with someone that doesn't fit their mold. He's a product of their policies and philosophy but doesn't walk the party line. Meanwhile mainstream Conservatives are making up reasons for why they are so upset that a super liberal city elected a super liberal which should be expected. The reality is they are dancing around the fact that he's not submissive to the Israel lobby and that makes them freak out. He's liberal sure but he's a liberal that's not going to be kissing a wall anytime soon.
Liberals are center-right. Anti-regulation, anti-guardrails, anti-equity, anti-accountability, etc. Like conservatives, they are defined by all the things they are against. Mamdani is thankfully not liberal, which is precisely why he has voters excited while liberals and conservatives are having meltdowns.
You're just playing word games. You know what I mean.
I really don’t. Words do have meanings. If you use the wrong words people are going to assume you are talking about the things you are actually saying because they have no way of knowing what’s in your head.
Just ask my wife if she knows what I mean when I ask if she knows where “that doohickey” is. And that’s a fair bit better than a stranger on the internet talking about a “screwdriver” when they really meant “band saw.”
Edit: Also, Lemmy users are almost always on the same page when it comes to the word “liberal.” Even tankies agree on that one.
Liberal is culturally interchangable the term "progressive". Intellectually the "progress" inevitably leads to socialism. This guy is someone who is unashamedly taking that next step. I suppose we agree that he's being intellectually and spiritually honest in doing so. Most of the time the socialism/communism talk is simply used to entice the masses and drum up votes. He seems earnest in that from what I know.