Democrats spent the last year asking where their Joe Rogan was. Hasan Piker is one of the few left-wing figures with the audience they covet — but the party is deeply hostile to the spontaneity and independence that make figures like him appealing.

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      Oh Jesus, this bullshit from Destiny and Saltman has permeated here as well? Gross.

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        I have no idea who those other streamers are. But I’ve watched several hours of Hasan on his own merit, and that fella is a trog all the way through: The Rogan/Asmongold comparisons are right on the money.

        Now sit in your place.

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          You’ve completely lapped up their disinformation campaign while remaining ignorant of their existence then. Almost impressive.

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            I just refreshed my memory from the KYM dogtober page and both those people are mentioned once, offhand. What else would I know them from?

            I did see a video of Hasan dragging his other dog by the tail and yanking it around. Did those other streamers make him do that?

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              Ethan Klein, Destiny, and Dan Saltman all have a hard on to take Hasan down and collaborate on how to do so frequently. They’re obsessed.

              You have fallen for a disinformation campaign.

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                  Being knowledgeable about who Hasan is is not the same as falling for a cult of personality, but nice try lol

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                    So you’re denying he shocks his dog to keep him in place for the camera?

                    Hasan is a giant piece of shit. Period.

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              Oh I’m sure there’s plenty of people who know Hasan exists without ever realizing who Destiny is and I love that for him.

              I’m sure it chaps little Stevie’s ass every time.