Mehdi Hassan is often a pain in the ass to watch. He interrupts people and is capable of talking a mile a minute.
He also wrote a book titled "How To Win An Argument", so lets just say he knows how to do this sort of thing.
In the video he one by one debates a group of mostly young far right opponents, regular people except for their extreme views.
Many of the conservatives are actually extremists, who dont believe in the Constitution, dont accept the concept of immigration, and in a couple cases described themselves as "Catholic nationalists". Which offended me because I am a catholic, and dont like the idea of catholic nationalism. One guy praised Nazism . Almost all of those that talked had one degree or another of white supremacist ideology. Lets hope these people are a distinct minority.
In any case , if you have the inclination, enjoy.
I would recommend for people without much time that you start the video at 22:00 and watch it for about 10 minutes.
Ten years ago Mehdi Hasan argued that he was Indigenous to Britain because he was born in London. He expressed genuine outrage at the idea that he was not indigenous. Now he reacts with mocking contempt towards the idea that white Americans can be Indigenous to America. Why?
If the 15 or so young "conservatives" he debated in this video are representative of the next generation of right wingers this country is in a world of hurt.
Not pithy enough, because Mehdi Hassan is sitting down in an 'arena-styled' setting with the political opposition. . . and he is holding his own at 23:18 minutes into this event. . . and all you came to do is criticize him and not the depths of the discussion. Sparty On, in my opinion, that comment is not pithy enough. Talk about the issues discussed and not one out of 21 "messengers" and their "complexions."
Well, you got this. Use it as what it is meant to be a discussion where you do not get to choose the participants-how often do you get to pick debaters anyway? No one is required to pick (and let you choose) those who 'sign up.' With that said, it would be a fair question to ask if you even listened to these "lesser" MAGA supporters or even care about their ability to represent MAGA and conservatism.
And to think, only 10,960,000 more subscribers and he will catch PewDiePie. but i will give him credit, he found 40,000 suckers willing to part with 8 dollars a month.
That comment is a personal judgement/opining. The issue spoken about is doer vs. talker. Hassan demonstrates he is a doer when he convenes a forum (round circle) gathering of opposition viewpoints against one progressive: Himself.
And once again you make the mistake of underestimating your opponent. That’s okay. I spent a career of beating folks who were overly impressed with themselves.
Well John, something we have in common. I feel exactly the same towards your “contributions” to this place. One things for sure though. My fan club here will continue to vote up your comments like that.
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Up to 23.18 (where I am now) two things come across to me: 1. Hassan is "well-studied" on his topics. 2. I may continue to learn something about the conservative mind(set) through this video as I have already from the first "plus" minutes of it.
(It is honestly sad to me that I have had to wait this long to feel that I am getting some depth to conservative-think today on a video debate, that I could not get from 10 years thereabouts "discussing" online with conservatives/MAGA supporters.)
They admit they are Fascists, oppose democracy and want an authoritarian government. They are anti-American subversives/enemies and should be immediately removed to Guantanamo.
I found that presentation to be of value and worthy of sitting down to listen. Very well done and informative. We, "Americans" are surely have a diverse set or sets of viewpoints and worldviews.
Mehdi Hassan is often a pain in the ass to watch. He interrupts people and is capable of talking a mile a minute.
He also wrote a book titled "How To Win An Argument", so lets just say he knows how to do this sort of thing.
In the video he one by one debates a group of mostly young far right opponents, regular people except for their extreme views.
Many of the conservatives are actually extremists, who dont believe in the Constitution, dont accept the concept of immigration, and in a couple cases described themselves as "Catholic nationalists". Which offended me because I am a catholic, and dont like the idea of catholic nationalism. One guy praised Nazism . Almost all of those that talked had one degree or another of white supremacist ideology. Lets hope these people are a distinct minority.
In any case , if you have the inclination, enjoy.
I would recommend for people without much time that you start the video at 22:00 and watch it for about 10 minutes.
“In the video he one by one debates a group of mostly young far right opponents, regular people except for their extreme views.”
Sounds like he copied charlie kirk’s and ben shapiro’s playbook.
Yep
Ten years ago Mehdi Hasan argued that he was Indigenous to Britain because he was born in London. He expressed genuine outrage at the idea that he was not indigenous. Now he reacts with mocking contempt towards the idea that white Americans can be Indigenous to America. Why?
If the 15 or so young "conservatives" he debated in this video are representative of the next generation of right wingers this country is in a world of hurt.
People that can, do. People who can’t, can only talk about doing.
This guy is nothing without the doers of the world.
Nothing.
Not pithy enough, because Mehdi Hassan is sitting down in an 'arena-styled' setting with the political opposition. . . and he is holding his own at 23:18 minutes into this event. . . and all you came to do is criticize him and not the depths of the discussion. Sparty On, in my opinion, that comment is not pithy enough. Talk about the issues discussed and not one out of 21 "messengers" and their "complexions."
Yes, opinions do vary. Greatly in this case.
Well, it would do us all a great 'service' if we talk about the video: One progressive versus 20 far-right conservatives. Let's go!
One radical progressive against 20 radical conservatives?
Neither represent the mainstream of this country.
A debate I would like to see. This guy and Ben Shapiro.
Now that might be interesting.
Well, you got this. Use it as what it is meant to be a discussion where you do not get to choose the participants-how often do you get to pick debaters anyway? No one is required to pick (and let you choose) those who 'sign up.' With that said, it would be a fair question to ask if you even listened to these "lesser" MAGA supporters or even care about their ability to represent MAGA and conservatism.
As noted earlier. That 20 isn’t even close to representative. Not even close but if it helps for you to think so, knock yourself out.
As usual, a MAGA fount of shallowness is dug and 'watered' repeatedly. Meh. Yet another 'occasion' of find me where I am not from a MAGA supporter.
May the force be with you CB. Rock on!
Of course. You too!
What are you talking about? , he is a doer. He owns an internet media company.
And to think, only 10,960,000 more subscribers and he will catch PewDiePie. but i will give him credit, he found 40,000 suckers willing to part with 8 dollars a month.
That comment is a personal judgement/opining. The issue spoken about is doer vs. talker. Hassan demonstrates he is a doer when he convenes a forum (round circle) gathering of opposition viewpoints against one progressive: Himself.
Yes, he is ready made to help radical progressives scratch that itch.
That’s about it.
I smell Soros all over this one.
I doubt if you know enough about the whole subject to have a viable opinion.
And once again you make the mistake of underestimating your opponent. That’s okay. I spent a career of beating folks who were overly impressed with themselves.
SOSDD
I just go by what you say on this forum, which doesnt amount to much.
Well John, something we have in common. I feel exactly the same towards your “contributions” to this place. One things for sure though. My fan club here will continue to vote up your comments like that.
Pretty sweet eh?
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Up to 23.18 (where I am now) two things come across to me: 1. Hassan is "well-studied" on his topics. 2. I may continue to learn something about the conservative mind(set) through this video as I have already from the first "plus" minutes of it.
(It is honestly sad to me that I have had to wait this long to feel that I am getting some depth to conservative-think today on a video debate, that I could not get from 10 years thereabouts "discussing" online with conservatives/MAGA supporters.)
This video now has over 51,000 comments on You Tube.
They admit they are Fascists, oppose democracy and want an authoritarian government. They are anti-American subversives/enemies and should be immediately removed to Guantanamo.
I found that presentation to be of value and worthy of sitting down to listen. Very well done and informative. We, "Americans" are surely have a diverse set or sets of viewpoints and worldviews.