I’m sorry, but to become a Dave Portnoy character witness and kiss his ass because he posted one sane thing is sad stuff. The guy played a key role in getting Trump elected last year and is not your friend if you’re a Dem elected official.
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Yes, Its just what the FSB calls the "pressure valve" tactic , pretend to side on ONE thing once in a while to "deflate the general population anger" while continuing with your main task which is acting for trump and in this case its worked well...
He just blamed Waltz for adding a "trump hating" journalist to the chat, instead of the fact that future military operations were shared on a civilian messaging app that could have gotten our military killed.
If nothing the kid knows that he fucked up and now he’s grouped in with the American Nazi party. I’d course correct too if I were him. But he’s still a pizza eating Nazi so there’s that. 😂😂
I know he says what we want to hear against the current admin but don't forget he's a member of the block chain caucus. Crypto is his thing. Don't be fooled.
he is an embarrassment to the University of Michigan & pizza lovers of all stripes: an irredeemably irony-pilled, wholly unspectacular, misogynistic narcissist
Yeah, I got no respect for that guy. I have some respect that he's changed his tune, but if you're been a die hard maga supporter, you knew what was on the menu, you knew what you were ordering. Unless you're just a complete idiot.
People have forever been giving Dave way too much credit. Guy got lucky that he has had the brain of a 21 year old for his whole life and has never had anyone tell him no. Hell, his parents bankrolled his “brick by brick” smut mag. We don’t have to applaud *every* success story
Just stop...Dave is no hero. He would still will vote for every maga/Republican and probably support a Trump 3rd term. Stop falling for this bullshit from people like him.
There's a reason Eric posted that on Twitter and not here. He wants more drunk white assholes like Portnoy to publicly call this fuck up out for what it is.
Honestly imo, if that's their strategy, then yeah, it's good, but if it not and they are doing it because they believe it or just because, that's certainly worse.
Also, he has some of the most insipid sports takes that have ever been uttered. It’s perplexing how any true sports fan would give this idiot the time of day. Makes Cowherd look like Cossell.
The fact he doesn't have the balls to make a Bluesky account tells me he's a centrist moron who thinks winning over these Trump supporting dolts is the key to electoral victory.
I don’t disagree with @ericswalwell.bsky.social. I’m not sure this is kissing ass. I’m not a huge fan of Portnoy but I see the appeal, he is good at his business and seems fair. He did call this shit out and that’s more than i can say for a lot of others. also - you have to play the game a bit.
We can quietly agree as MAGA has their come to Jesus moment. It’s not a linear path, so magnifying every time they do it just makes Dems look like we’re grasping at straws. We’re not.
Never interrupt Drumpf as he and his ilk make a mistake (or 1,000).
Something about a broken clock… Never been a fan of Portnoy but he also said letting Tate be free in the USA was a mistake. The enemy of my enemy is… still a dick.
No it doesn’t take courage to make fun of people with disabilities or to cater to racist perceptions. Morality in the past prevented such behavior but America has been dumbed down today and it’s permitted by the general population. Looking up to that behavior is ignorant.
Even his 'one sane thing' contains plenty of examples of his insanity and general right wing stupidity. Parroting largely the same Trump lines about The Atlantic and fake news
I’m sorry but the Democratic Party having an orthodoxy is why it loses. You are basically saying a person cannot be considered on any opinion or observation if they damaged the Party. Sounds like someone else. And Ds lose a lot of people because of it.
We can maybe count on one hand the number of democrats who seem to actually know what they're doing rather than occasionally stumbling into a good soundbite or moment every once in awhile and then falling flat on their faces EVERY OTHER DAY.
COME ON?
Yep. And this right wing loser doesn’t even mention all the laws they broke and how they should be prosecuted for those crimes. He leaves that part out of it.
While I'm not one to go "you gotta hand it to" b/c no you do not..
With this one.. I kinda wanna let Eric cook?:
If he can glaze Dave into being an outspoken trump hater by showing him that not all dems will instantly block him for being crude and stupid.. well that wouldn't be the worst thing.
I also think, even if one did think it was prudent/helpful to leverage Portnoy saying this, one needn’t spend one’s entire tweet glazing him, lol. I doubt that provides any benefit beyond that of a simple “Even people who supported Trump agree!” If anything it probably looks worse, even to fans.
These men behind bars are not in prison after being charged with crimes. They are "enemy combatants" being detained in a concentration camp.
As such, Kristi Noem's crass photo-op using them as props violates the Geneva Convention's prohibition of ‘exposure to public curiosity’ of those captured.
Is anyone going to say something about that? God I hope so. Despicable arrogant fodder for enemies there aren't enough words for how disgusting that was.
While it's definitely true that Portnoy is no friend of Democrats, it still should be pointed out anytime one of these MAGA-types expresses a contrary opinion. Most of them are either too brainwashed or too scared to ever go in the opposite direction
And if the young guys who worship these guys hear them say these things there's a chance that some of it will start to open their eyes a bit. A lot of this never even makes it into their echo chambers and if it does it's got a crazy maga spin on it.
Democrats praising these guys and ignoring all their other shitty behavior isn't going to convince any of those young guys of anything, so there's no point in them doing it. It only serves to erode what little trust they have with the people who find these men repulsive.
It's progress, and if you're going to want to see a Democrat in the WH, you better start to accept these epiphanies, as he has a huge base that finds him influential, and your identity politics will turn off those voters to change their positions...
When I say that Democrats should do smart triangulation, this is pretty much the opposite of what I mean. It's neither smart nor actual triangulation. Portnoy is not going to hand out favors to Democrats who boost him, and not enough of his followers care for it to be worth it.
fwiw and maybe someone else can shed some light but i first started side eying him because he seemed to really enjoy the theatrics of congress and talked a lot about how everyone really played up their roles in public but behind the scenes they were normal and nice. which i get…to an extent.
there were a few interviews before the election that made me go, hm, maybe let the rest of us in on the joke? because we think you’re all really ruining our lives. and now, well. I don’t think it’s all fun and games.
So many elected Democrats have completely lost their way and are flailing madly around. All they really need to do is get out of their offices and lead the people. Go to a Tesla takedown. Organize a march to shut down DC. Do something brave. But no, they post.
Their takeaway from the election was “we need to reach out to the bro demo. We failed by not getting white guys with podcasting equipment to boost us.” It’s quite pathetic.
Unfortunately we the democrats literally had Liz Cheney on the campaign trail to vilify the Republicans 🤦♀️ until we wake up we’re all doomed we need another party or one with better morals this bipartisanship is killing the common citizens 😒
This is my least favorite response to the election. All the consultants are telling the Dems to suck up to these guys. Even the PodSave guys are getting in on the act.
My message to Eric would be that we should amplify any time a Maga shitbag breaks from the pack BUT it doesn't make them a hero deserving of a fluff bio about being funny (only if rape jokes are funny) and a truth teller (once does not a truth teller make)..
I always thought it was “interesting” that Eric Swalwell quoted John Lewis and “good trouble,” but where was he when Al Greene was getting thrown out of the SotU? Blending back into his whiteness?
Everyone claiming Dave Portnoy can be kind has absolutely no idea about one of largest parts of narcissism called the hero complex. Any time he donates or does something good it is to fill his ego, not to actually do something good. He has all trait of a toxic narcissist. Good night.
Come on @ericswalwell.bsky.social let’s not get so carried away.. this guy had a moment of clarity at best. Otherwise he is a misogynist, trump loving bro.
For real. Not to mention the real reason for his success is more so because millions of people boost obnoxious, mediocre, bigoted white men.
It’s comical that at this point we’re still acting like these right-wing mouthpieces are exceptionally gifted at anything resembling a redeeming quality.
Listen, I get the whole Dem 4 life thing but I don't think its very constructive to not acknowledge when things are being called out correctly even if it's not from your team. The goal is to beat back fascism that will require everyone not just Dems. Mission first party last.
The correct response by Dems to this is “look at this, Trump has even lost accused rapist and confirmed misogynist Dave Portnoy”. Not “Dave Portnoy is nice and kind and a genius”.
I mean, Barstool’s growth is directly related to the wannabe frat boys that never went to college, never grew up, and now love any alpha male related content because deep down they are lonely losers pipeline that has taken a hard right turn
Portnoy's been credibly accused of sexual assault multiple times, said that women who wear size 6 skinny jeans deserve to be sexually assaulted, and I'm honestly too tired to type out the rest of the list because it is LENGTHY. Being reasonable one single time in his life shouldn't earn him a pass.
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https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/white-house-barstool-problem-dave-portnoy-rcna198409
Rewarding good behavior results in more good behavior.
Control the narrative. Don't control your allies.
No confidence @ericswalwell.bsky.social
Disgusting sycophant.
@ericswalwell.bsky.social
Never interrupt Drumpf as he and his ilk make a mistake (or 1,000).
Portnoy vid: "The Atlantic is a magazine that hates Trump, hates the left, hates me... like heavy left-leaning media". This makes no sense.
Also, he literally makes every point the Democrats made in their hearings and media makes daily.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/barstool-sports-dave-portnoy-denies-sexual-misconduct-allegations-rcna4609
This isn't rocket science and conceding that they're right doesn't mean you've kissed their ass
Most people with opinions about them, including myself, are extremely under-qualified to comment on them.
Trump reciprocates whatever he is given, love, hate, and doesn’t get caught up on cognitive dissonance, and it works
Co-opting a jerk doesn’t bind you to them, not these days
https://cryptonews.com/news/dave-portnoy-profits-258k-from-solana-meme-coin-greed-before-token-collapses-lookonchain/
COME ON?
With this one.. I kinda wanna let Eric cook?:
If he can glaze Dave into being an outspoken trump hater by showing him that not all dems will instantly block him for being crude and stupid.. well that wouldn't be the worst thing.
They’ve been jokes for years
As such, Kristi Noem's crass photo-op using them as props violates the Geneva Convention's prohibition of ‘exposure to public curiosity’ of those captured.
We need votes to win!!! 🤦🤦🤦
They might do most things right, but they’ll turn around the next day & vote with republicans or for their benefit, ignoring constituents.
We need a workers party where regular folks are #1 priority.
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Republicans are indeed the Party of Stupid, but why the fuck do Democrats keep trying to prove they also qualify?
S'why I think he belongs in the house, not senate or Whitehouse.
I never became so comfortable in my life that I forgot how to protest.
It must be in the Washington D.C. water--that only Dems drink.
It’s comical that at this point we’re still acting like these right-wing mouthpieces are exceptionally gifted at anything resembling a redeeming quality.
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/10/178073/espn-cancels-barstool-sports