In this thorough takedown, Alabama Liberal talks about the void for modern men’s role models and what’s driving millennial male anxiety, and how Jordan Peterson dusted off some very dated ideas to fill it. In this wide ranging video, AL explains how the anti-hero media culture and prosperity preaching gave rise to Trump; why (most)…
Category: Thursday
Noble Peace Prizes Aren’t Presidential Participation Trophies
Trump wants a Noble Peace Prize merely because Obama got one, but AL explains why an egomaniac who constantly threatens nuclear war, drone war, trade war, Civil War, media war, or bringing back torture is the least likely candidate for “Noble” or “Peace” or deserving of yet another participation trophy.
Alabama Political Ads vs. California Political Ads
Ad for Kay Ivey (“Tough as Nail” is ad title) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-RkV… [And I could not find an ad for Gavin Newsom on YouTube, but his TV ads emphasize gun control and his record of fighting for LGBT/immigrant rights.] After watching the campaign videos, watch AL explain how two front-runners for Governor in two states he’s…
Edward Snowden is a Fame Whore
On the 5th anniversary of the Snowdean leak, AL explains why Snowden is a weird symbol for privacy, wonders if whistle blowers should have a documentary film their leaks, and why most people don’t care about Snowden’s revelations: our fear is not that people are listening, but that no one is listening. In 2016, we’re…
Samantha Bee (and Most Liberals) Went After Ivanka Trump for the Wrong Reason
The worst thing about Samantha Bee calling Ivanka Trump a “cunt” isn’t the word itself—unlike our British cousins (who say it as much as “shit” or “damn”), Americans have always been rather churlish about an insult that, really, is much less offensive than “bitch” if you really think about it. The worst thing is why she was…
Listing the Worst Traits of All Past Presidents, and How Trump Has ALL of Them
If you went into a mad scientist’s lab and tried to concoct a worse President than Donald J. Trump, I’m not sure you could do it with 50 Igors and several decades to experiment. Although Trump displays little in common with most former Presidents (especially the good ones), if they do have a flaw, you…
What “The Terror” Taught Me About Leadership: Franklin (Bush), Hickey (Trump), Little (Paul Ryan), and Crozier (Gore/Clinton)
For an in-depth review/recap of the finale, check out the article immediately below this one, but if you’re interested in learning how to apply the lessons of “The Terror” to your own life, this is the right place. Because while the show may seem entirely foreign to your everyday life, including your workplace–arctic setting, period setting, British…
Introducing: “Ask Me Anything” Feature
Alabama Liberal wants you to ask him a question about literally anything…
What Country Will Trump Declare War on to Save Himself?
AL takes a deep look at the top candidates for the inevitable war Trump will start as a last-ditch effort for a second term: Syria, North Korea, Iran, and a dark-horse pick of Venezuela…
Why Do People Even Want Star Politicians?
In one of the best videos I’ve made, I question people’s need for star politicians and figure out why stars think they’d make good Presidents. Then, offer myself as an alternative…
Does the Media Really Want Trump Gone?
A great big question as I wonder if late night talk shows and cable news channels (both experiencing record ratings) actually want Trump gone, and how the “brain hacking” techniques of social media are also being used by traditional media.
I Got Shamed at “A Quiet Place” for Eating Loudly
Alabama Liberal re-enacts his “Quiet Place” experience: a great movie but hell for loud chewers like him.
I No Longer Believe Trump Won the Electoral College
AL makes the case that there’s simply no way Russia can hack nuclear power plants, the stock market, tech companies, the California power grid, water treatment facilities, deep sea cables, etc. and not be able to hack voter machines in Bumblefuck, Pennsylvania.