Posted on 02/01/2022 10:01:15 PM PST by SeekAndFind
The left celebrated when musician Neil Young announced he would be removing his music from Spotify for hosting comedian Joe Rogan’s podcast. This particular ploy was the latest in an ongoing effort to cancel the podcaster for having conversations with people who express ideas the woke crowd doesn’t like.
Joni Mitchell, along with other geriatric musicians, followed suit. “Holy crap! Neil Young AND Joni Mitchell? Rogan is toast,” progressives seemed to think.
But, as usual, they were wrong.
Not only has Spotify stood firm in their decision to host Rogan’s podcast, he has also received overwhelming support, some of which is coming from unexpected sources.
Former Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williams tweeted in support of the comedian:
I’m triple vaxxed, but (unless they’re standing for hate or calling for violence) banning someone’s podcast is too much like burning a book to me. Joe Rogan should talk on his podcast about whatever he damn well pleases.
I'm triple vaxxed, but (unless they're standing for hate or calling for violence) banning someone's podcast is too much like burning a book to me. Joe Rogan should talk on his podcast about whatever he damn well pleases.
— Marianne Williamson (@marwilliamson) January 31, 2022
Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson also expressed support for Rogan after the podcaster issued a statement in a video posted on Instagram. Johnson posted: “Great stuff here brother. Perfectly articulated. Look forward to coming on one day and breaking out the tequila with you.”
Former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard also chimed in, suggesting the left is using Rogan’s interviews with controversial figures with differing opinions on COVID-19 as an excuse to silence him for not being woke enough. She tweeted:
I get the feeling some people are using @joerogan’s COVID interview as a pretext to silence his voice because he’s not woke. Zealots of wokeism try to censor voices who don’t agree with theirs, because they fear the absurdity and weakness of their positions will be exposed.
I get the feeling some people are using @joerogan's COVID interview as a pretext to silence his voice because he's not woke. Zealots of wokeism try to censor voices who don't agree with theirs, because they fear the absurdity and weakness of their positions will be exposed.
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) February 1, 2022
Even Politico published an op-ed blasting those attempting to censor Rogan. Author Jack Shafer wrote:
You don’t have to be a fan of Rogan’s 12-year-old show (I’m not) or a Fox viewer (I mainly watch out of professional duty) to view the calls for boycott or de-platforming as attempts to suppress controversy and dissent in favor of samethink. By trying to mute Rogan, Young and his ilk seem to be saying that some ideas — even the stupid ones about vaccines and Covid that Rogan has endorsed — are so powerful that they will displace “good” public health ideas and that Rogan is guilty of inspiring Covid deaths.
Every single attempt to cancel Joe Rogan has crashed and burned. In fact, by going so hard to silence the comedian, they have only made him more popular – powerful. They must see this by now, but they just can’t help themselves.
But the bottom line is that the reason the left seeks to censor Rogan is not that they are concerned people will be misinformed in a way that impacts their health. If this were the case, they would simply refute the arguments put forth on his show. They would publish reports and op-eds proving them wrong. Instead of defeating the ideas, they seek to shut them down completely.
Perhaps it is because no matter how much they dismiss these views, they seem to have too much truth to them. In other words, they prefer to cancel Rogan because they cannot compete with the arguments expressed on his show. This isn’t only true of COVID-related conversations – it includes any discussion that goes against the tenets of wokeism. Unfortunately for them, Rogan is here to stay.
[[some ideas — even the stupid ones about vaccines and Covid that Rogan has endorsed ]]
Or “Even the stupid ones, like vaccines will keep you from getting covid, such as the CDC puts out- or that kids need to be vaccinated, or that masks are effective”
Gee Mr Shafer- Are you suggesting that the CDC and ilk are better than people that Joe has on? And pssst Mr Shafer- Japan just came out with a report that backs up what Joe has said on his podcasts- what say you about that sir? How does your crow taste?
Joe was smart to get his $100m UP FRONT.
He can take the money and go do his podcast and Spotify can either make money from it or watch another company do so.
Funny watching the “Free Speech Movement” 60s type become censoring old toads one after another.
Lol. These geriatric artists havent donecanything worthwhile in decades. Im totally burned on hearing their stuff again and againband again. Good riddance.
Before everyone gets too dippy over Rogan he voted for Bernie.
https://www.dailydot.com/debug/joe-rogan-voting-for-bernie-sanders/
Yeah, Rogan does not think the election was stolen. He thinks those claims are all conspiracy theory etc. Total leftist position.
Time as shown they only meant free speech for themselves all along.
Rogan wouldn’t endorse Trump.
Rogan wouldn’t endorse Trump.
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In Rogan’s case, I’m think that’s wise. He’s positioning himself as non-partisan and that’s the position where he can do the most good.
Rogan is at the pivot point for MAGA-fying America. And I applaud him. Spotify has shown brilliant leadership in this controversy by holding firmly behind Rogan — and having the wisdom to sign up (beforehand) Boobamba, the Lenin from Kenya.
It’s actually brilliant marketing. The controversy and publicity over his has catapulted Spotify into the realm of digital powerhouses. Look for this company to experience wonderful growth.
Just yesterday I had an email exchange with my woke brothers and sisters on Canadian truckers, Dr. John Malone/Rogan, Covid lies, etc. and I came out ahead — meaning I had the last word and wasn’t called some profane curse word.
“In Rogan’s case, I’m think that’s wise. He’s positioning himself as non-partisan and that’s the position where he can do the most good.”
Nice fantasy.
He endorsed Sanders.
True, he has said a lot of stupid things. And part of that was a campaign to acquire an audience.
But today is a different story. From now on I suspect Rogan won’t officially endorse any political candidate.
Consider this: Rogan took a risk going with Spotify. Why didn’t he hold out to have his podcast program bought out by Google/Youtube, Facebook, Netflix, Disney, or Microsoft — all of whom could easily have plunked down $1 billion?
Rogan owns some gonads. And he’s paving the way for a new kind of non-partisan media.
And even more to the point, Joe Rogan would currently, right now encourage his listeners to vote for Bernie or any other socialist on the Democrat ticket.
Rogan isn’t red-pilling anyone, if his end goal is to install communism in this country.
And what does that have to do with crazy old, jaded have been leftists trying to cancel him?
You are spewing in the wrong direction.
So what?
He did NOT vote for Dementia Joe like you did.
And just how would you know that?
Rogan is currently totally anti Dementia Joe and his lockdown and vaccine/mask mandates.
That's what counts.
Rogan isn't red-pilling anyone, if his end goal is to install communism in this country.
Rogan is going to install communism in America is he?
Don't make me laugh troll! Chuckle.
Why do you keep denying that Rogan is and always has been a hardcore Bernie Bro? It’s not some big secret! So he’s against Joe Biden’s covid policy is he? So what! That doesn’t portend anything right leaning, especially since he recently said he’d vote for Big Mike over Trump. You’re Rogan love is absolutely delusional.
“Funny watching the “Free Speech Movement” 60s type become censoring old toads one after another.”
Lenin put it best when asked why he used to support free speech, but no longer did after taking control. He said: “That was when I was in the opposition”.
Yes, Rogan is a leftist. But that makes him more credible on the issues which benefit our side presently.
That does not mean I doubt his sincerity. He is the rarest of rarities, a leftist who appears to be interested in the truth of a thing, and willing to keep and open mind.
Presently, Rogan is very influential on the issue of free speech, an issue which our side endorses 100%, and is critical in opposing our oppressors.
Be good enough to tell me exactly when/where I ever said that will you?
You can't seem to be able to read or understand English.
So he's against Joe Biden's covid policy is he?
Obviously.
Why do you think far left crazies like you have been after him?
That doesn't portend anything right leaning,
Of course it does. Fighting covid vaccine/lockdown mandates is a fundamental right for conservatives, constitutionalists and freedom lovers.
You're Rogan love is absolutely delusional.
Joe is a heck of a lot less delusional than the army of paid Soros trolls like you who have invaded FR and spend your days spreading disinformation.
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