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Should Jon Stewart Run for President in 2028? The Movement Is Growing — and It’s No Longer a Joke in c/politics@lemmy.world

[–] yonderbarn@lazysoci.al -2 points 2 weeks ago

Hey, your username checks out!

Should Jon Stewart Run for President in 2028? The Movement Is Growing — and It’s No Longer a Joke in c/politics@lemmy.world

[–] yonderbarn@lazysoci.al -1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

What makes you think I don’t want to. Anyone who is sucking down air should be wanting to intervene.

There are plenty of people who wouldn't wish to run a campaign and risk their own lives or the lives of their families to MAGA nutcases.

Not everyone has the capability and support to actually do it. I certainly don’t. Stewart does.

And therein lies my issue with celebrities running for office - money and power.

If he knew two years ago what he knows today, I have no doubt that he would have stepped up.

If he is truly the talented political thinker that you think he is, he already saw this coming. There were multiple progressive YouTube shows/podcasts that made this exact warning in 2020 because trump was just the symptom and we never addressed the underlying problems. Jon knew this as well, but chose not to step up.

Democrats can win in 2028. But we need to oust corporate candidates first in c/politics@lemmy.world

[–] yonderbarn@lazysoci.al 7 points 2 weeks ago

Dems too busy watching the stock ticker

Should Jon Stewart Run for President in 2028? The Movement Is Growing — and It’s No Longer a Joke in c/politics@lemmy.world

[–] yonderbarn@lazysoci.al -3 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

Ok, so you be the change you want to see.

You don't want to? Well, that's how Jon probably feels.

Are there any efficient sources of news? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] yonderbarn@lazysoci.al 2 points 2 weeks ago

https://lite.cnn.com/

You're welcome, everyone.

Do you understand love? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] yonderbarn@lazysoci.al 3 points 2 weeks ago

This is Lemmy. None of us understands what the fuck love is.

Is there an actor you can't stand? Do they have any exceptions? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] yonderbarn@lazysoci.al 24 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Mark Wahlberg. Racist meathead.

Exception: The Departed

Should Jon Stewart Run for President in 2028? The Movement Is Growing — and It’s No Longer a Joke in c/politics@lemmy.world

[–] yonderbarn@lazysoci.al 3 points 2 weeks ago (7 children)

I like Jon but don't believe celebrities should run for office. He's also repeatedly said he has no interest in years past, so this is just a pipe dream for liberals.

Should Jon Stewart Run for President in 2028? The Movement Is Growing — and It’s No Longer a Joke in c/politics@lemmy.world

[–] yonderbarn@lazysoci.al 1 points 2 weeks ago

Oh yeah cause any critic is a Russian spy.

Slow down on the koolaid, bud.

Should Jon Stewart Run for President in 2028? The Movement Is Growing — and It’s No Longer a Joke in c/politics@lemmy.world

[–] yonderbarn@lazysoci.al 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Zelensky is actively censoring Ukraninan journalists from reporting any criticism on the war. Is this what you mean by comedians being good at making people agree with them?

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/world/europe/ukraine-press-freedom.html

Should Jon Stewart Run for President in 2028? The Movement Is Growing — and It’s No Longer a Joke in c/politics@lemmy.world

[–] yonderbarn@lazysoci.al 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (9 children)

Scott Kelly and Mark Kelly (twins, both were Navy Captains, both were Astronauts, one is now a Senator from Arizona) would be good, but they aren’t progressive enough.

The most generic democrats you could support

NYC Mayor Eric Adams vetos bills guaranteeing minimum pay to grocery delivery workers in c/news@lemmy.world

[–] yonderbarn@lazysoci.al 6 points 2 weeks ago

Strong support from black churches in NYC. You know how the religious fall in line when the church tells them to do something?