If I was David Duke, Fox News would defend me
The actual commentary here: comparing a streamer to a white supremacist is absurd, sure. But the broader point cuts deeper. American media and political infrastructure has two modes: (1) defend your guy no matter what, or (2) assume you can negotiate his support through compromise.
The setup illustrates how the incentives are broken. Fox News would absolutely run interference for a fascist if he was on-brand. Democrats would offer concessions hoping to peel off voters. Neither side actually addresses what the person is or what they stand for.
It's a blunt take on how both systems fail to actually contend with extremism. They just want to manage it.
THIS IS WAY TOO FUCKING FAR 😭 they’re comparing Hasan Piker to David Duke?????
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