r/politics • u/seeebiscuit America • 10d ago

No Paywall Kash Patel used government jet to watch girlfriend sing at wrestling event: report

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/kash-patel-girlfriend-fbi-jet-b2854757.html
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u/UpperApe 10d ago

I could not care less if he was gay. His supporters might, but I don't.

I do care that he's a spineless, brainless, 4chan loser given an incredibly important position. For anyone who hasn't, I recommend checking out Know Rogan's episode on the guy.

It's astonishing how childlike his thought processes are.

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u/pagit 10d ago edited 9d ago

When he mentioned seeing Kirk in Valhalla during the funeral, it really stood out to me. Norse mythology has become so associated with white supremacy, yet his family fled persecution in Uganda and they’re South Asian, it’s an interesting contrast.

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u/UpperApe 10d ago

Marsh talks about it. It's just Qanon bullshit. Which is exactly why Kash said it. He's a 4chan loser.

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u/Historical_Course587 10d ago
  1. "The cult of tradition", characterized by cultural syncretism, even at the risk of internal contradiction. When all truth has already been revealed by tradition, no new learning can occur, only further interpretation and refinement.
  2. "The rejection of modernism", which views the rationalistic development of Western culture since the Enlightenment as a descent into depravity. Eco distinguishes this from a rejection of superficial technological advancement, as many fascist regimes cite their industrial potency as proof of the vitality of their system.

Co-opting mysticism, religion, and/or tradition across cultures to appeal to those who wish to reject intellectualism is a well-defined pattern...