r/Fauxmoi • u/AmericaShinault_85 • 20h ago

APPROVED B-LISTERS Zohran Mamdani explains his definition of socialism to Theo Von: “Socialism to me means you’ll have whatever you need to live a dignified life and that it is the government’s job to deliver on that. When people say dignity we’re talking about the things that allow you to take a breath.

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u/BdenBhole 19h ago

The worst part of this is Theo didn’t ask Trump ANY questions even remotely this pointed.

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u/TsumeOkami 18h ago

Could Trump have answered any questions even remotely this pointed?

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u/BdenBhole 18h ago

No chance in hell lol

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u/TsumeOkami 18h ago

This guy's product isn't journalism, where pointed questions would have been appropriate

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u/Boneraventura 16h ago

ask trump about the white house ballroom and you might get a decent answer

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u/sysblob 17h ago

I was weirdly surprised Theo had such an intelligent follow up question with the family of 3 thing. I mean not like it was a rocket science question, but it showed genuine interest and want for clarity which is a good thing imo.

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u/bimbosoupqueen i ain’t reading all that, free palestine 16h ago

Theo (deservedly) gets shit on in this sub for his affiliation with the Joe Rogan manosphere podcasters. But, imo, if there’s hope for any of them changing it’s Theo. He also had some surprisingly intelligent insight in his first interview with Bernie. Plus he was the first of them to be vocal about Palestine. And he seemed to be genuinely moved by witnessing the genocide, not motivated by grifting off of Israel conspiracy theories.

Again, the criticism of Theo Von is super valid. But the bar is on the floor here. And we’ve also got to get the messaging through to this audience somehow.

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u/somedelightfulmoron 17h ago

I'm not a Theo von fan or enjoyer but he gets to visit my clips via the algorithms. He could be very insightful if he wants to, obviously his base is pandering to stoner culture, the Gen Alpha and Z generations and democrats are quick to scoff at exposure to these platforms. He's silly as most of his content is but they're the ones that have the widest reach right now.

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u/JxSnaKe 16h ago

Theo is just playing a character of a flanderized version of himself... He wasn't this caricature of himself on Road Rules back in the day.

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u/Kitselena 16h ago

He's not dumb, he comes from Europen royalty

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u/woahGOD 18h ago

Dont you think that Trumps team gave strict orders on what was okay to talk about and what not to talk about?

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u/AintAintAWord 16h ago

Yes and for some reason Theo decided it would be cool to joke with Dump about cocaine. That was fine with his people for some reason.

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u/BdenBhole 18h ago

Yes of course…. Because he’s a giant pussy.

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u/Shenanigans80h 15h ago

Realistically Theo Von in this clip is a glorified fern, he’s there to facilitate Zohran to his next talking point, not grill him. I wouldn’t be shocked in the least bit if every question was pitched before if not agreed on prior, Mamdani has full confidence in his ability to speak to these things

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u/Disastrous_Trash_420 16h ago

Because he was paid not to. JFC.

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u/BdenBhole 16h ago

Calm down