Comments by "Ficus-lovin\x27 Capybara N\x27 pals • 🌟 • 25 yrs ago" (@YourCapybaraAmigo_17yrsago) on "Jon Stewart softballs gruesome imperialist" video.
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I like Jon and to his credit, he actually made modest criticisms of the I/P conflict last night, much more than I expected. I would say he's willing to speak in a slightly more left-leaning manner while on camera than your average well-known neoliberal, which in today's climate is rather impressive and refreshing. Still, whether he honestly feels any differently internally or not, he'll never go further while on camera and that's disappointing - but not too disappointing because I always expected as much . Whether it's his choice or the choice of comedy central's network bosses, his criticism of DC's actions and agenda will always remain watered down at the very best.
I was actually pleasantly surprised he was able to get the words out tho that Palestine has the right to actually be free and sovereign, & that Israel is committing active genocide. MUCH more than I'd thought I'd hear from him on a semi-mainstream platform honestly.
So I give credit where it's due but while I personally like the guy and know he has a good heart, I just keep my expectations very very managed around him. He's a nice guy but I don't think he's capable of the awareness necessary to be a full truth teller on these issues, that takes a particular ability to see which most in privilege just don't have, maybe they can't have it, idk.
Until people get over their long-indoctrinated childish need to feel patriotic to the gubmint (as opposed to the general population) they'll never stop whitewashing DCs crimes in their head (and that's if they don't outright embrace them as part of some modern version of manifest destiny right.)
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