Philosophy and Politics
By Gunthrek
Philosophy and PoliticsAug 28, 2023
Rich Men North of Richmond | Eh....
This song is getting a lot of attention, and it has a great message, but it has one glaring issue that I just can't get over. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Trump MUGSHOT... | Can We Get REAL Already?
So Trump was booked in Georgia and the mugshot is out, but is this REALLY what we care about? Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Remote Work Is for "Lazy Girls"?
Tim Pool did a video talking an article that said that remote work was for "lazy girls who just want to stay home". Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Once a Marine, ALWAYS a Marine | Are Your Best Days BEHIND You?
I was a Staff Sergeant of Marines, an acting Drum Major of two Marine Bands, and many other things in my 20's, but all that is in the past. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
CEO/Business Owner's Are NOT Automatically Good Leaders...
There's a common misconception that positions of authority imply the person is a good leader. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Club Random was PAINFUL | Bill Mahar and Vivek Ramaswamy | CONVERSATION Much?
This episode was so painful to watch I just couldn't finish it. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Remote Work is NOT the Problem | The APATHY of Managers and Business Owners
Businesses want to point the finger at remote workers as lazy and uncaring, but what are they actually doing to lead employees anymore? Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Trump Indictments are IRRELEVANT | We Just DON'T CARE Anymore
I think a lot of us are just sick of politics these days, and if you're not a zealot you just want them all to shut up already. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Hurricane Hilary | Channel May Be DOWN for a Bit
The eye of Hurricane Hilary is expected to go straight overhead of us here, so we just wanted to let you know what's going on. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Texas Bushman is UNIVERSAL! | We're NOT as Divided as We're TOLD
We're told that people who think a little differently than we do are existential threats, but people like the Texas Bushman show us that we aren't nearly as different as we're propagandized to think. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Is Linus (Linus Tech Tips) a BAD Person? | It doesn't MATTER
I was watching a video from TheQuartering and he said he didn't think Linus from Linus Tech Tips is a bad person...but does that matter? Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Work from...WORK? | You Can Keep Your FAST PACED Office
I just saw a stupid video trying to make fun of "work from home" or hybrid work by saying "we work from...work". I was annoyed, but mostly fine up until I hard the phrase "fast paced office". Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Keeping Your PERSPECTIVE | Stats DO Lie!
Sometimes we get negative feedback and wonder what went wrong, but what if there are facts behind the facts? Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Respect is EARNED and Not GIVEN? | Yes, BUT...
It's a great saying, but like most things there are caveats. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Andrew Tate Supporters RESPOND | You ADVOCATE Lying? Really?
Got some hate on my Andrew Tate video, and they're free to disagree, but it says something about the person they're following when they say "You have to lie to get somewhere". Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Practicing What You Preach | Rejecting Temptation
I posted a video today that's doing extremely well compared to my other content, and the natural reaction is to try to do more of that...but is that a good idea? Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Andrew Tate is a MORON | Respecting Women is NOT Weakness
There's a difference between being a MAN and being a scummy pimp, and he needs to learn the difference. Let's talk about it... Aba and Preach Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrYv70KMxLs Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Linus Media Group is Getting WORSE! | The SCUMMY Behavior of a Highly Successful Channel
I used to be a fan of Linus Tech Tips, but after they announced their gaming channel I started seeing them for what they are. Let's talk about it... Gamers Nexus Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGW3TPytTjc Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Sneako Needs PERSPECTIVE! | The Lack of MENTORSHIP is Killing Us...
Unfortunately, if you have a loud enough voice and what you say resonates with angry people like Sneako seems to, you're far more likely to become successful in social media...but perhaps we need to have the ability to look at things from multiple angles. Let's talk about it... Sneako v. Aba 1/2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qezGZZJSlA Sneako v. Aba 2/2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht_ZNrWTiRQ&t=1s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
CEO Knows What's "BEST" for You | The Remote Work LIE They're Pushing
People always want to be in control, and they'll tell you whatever lie they have to in order to get you to do what they want. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Content Creator EXPLOITS Teen for Views | Stop Listening to FRAUDS!
Look, I get that everyone has to get out there and have a hustle on these platforms, but we HAVE to stop putting them on pedestals. They don't deserve it, and we only end up hurting ourselves. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
The Friendly ALLIGATOR | The DANGER of Normalizing PREDATORS
I get that compassionate people want to be as inclusive as possible, but the truth is that there is REAL danger in the world and we need to be careful. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
The REAL Reason Why Employers Hate Remote Work | Hint: It's Not Laziness...
So employers are making a big stink about wanting employees to come back to the office, and they've come up with a lot of "reasons" why they think this is necessary. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Sensationalism in Media and Other Platforms | Tim Pool and Other "Reasonable" Influencers
The sad reality is that fear sells, and it's hard for the ultra popular influencers to keep their heads out of the clouds when trying to put their shows together. Maybe they mean well, but perhaps it's better to take a step back and think about what they're putting out there. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Keep It Real | Donovan Sharp and the Red Pill Movement
So there's a lot of dudes out there in this "Red Pill Movement", and I have no issue with that, but some of these influencers need to take a look in the mirror and learn how to be real. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Motivation for Work vs. Fun Stuff | The Subtle Depth of Memes
I came across a meme joking about how people get up early and with excitement for fun activities, but struggle to get out of bed later in the morning to go to work. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
How Americans Got So Stupid | Did We Really?
After watching a video about how Americans today are less informed than the rest of the world or have preferences that are American centric, I thought it was important to make a couple of points. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Get Off the Podcast! | Should You Follow Your Dreams?
With so many of us trying to get noticed on various platforms, some are telling us we need to give up. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Got to Get Paid! | Providing Value to Society
It's getting harder and harder to find ways to provide real value in a society that is moving more and more away from mid-skilled labor. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
It's All About Me! | Main Character Syndrome
Be real...we all do it. It's hard not to make everything about us, but the reality is that with 7+ billion people in the world it rarely is. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Vaccine Nonsense! | Sam Harris is Just Ridiculous...
So now we get to hear some stupid theory about how people who are hesitant about vaccines are ridiculous if we get an airborne strain of something like Ebola. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Stop Listening to YouTube "Experts" | Relationship Guru Get's Divorced for Cheating...
There's always someone out there trying to tell you how to live, but then you find out they're doing the same crap they told you not to do. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Baldur's Gate 3 | Entitled Developers Don't Want to "Raise the Bar" |
So Baldur's Gate 3 dropped and all the other major developers are terrified that gamers are going to wake up to their scam tactics and yearn for a return to the gold old days when gaming was all about making a great experience rather than BILLIONS of dollars. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Girl Murder's Her Own Father to Be with Boyfriend... | WTF?!?!?
Is this really the world we live in now? As much as I hate it...let's talk about it...
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF0o6R6Y5ss&t=4s
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Kai Cenat | NYC Riots | What Are We Doing?
The riots in NYC over a PS5 giveaway showcase the continued degradation of society as we fail to push back against the ideas that promote chaos over the peaceful interactions of citizens with each other. Let's talk about it... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gunthrek
Gratitude
There have been people in my life who have helped me in many ways, and I have a lot of gratitude about it. Let's talk about it...
Who Do You Think You Are? 4 Day Work Week
So some people think we shouldn't have a 4 day work week because it gives us too much free time? I'm sure you know what I think about that, but let's talk about it... Joshua Fluke Videi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMvyd_TMQk8
What Happened to Movies?
All flash and no substance is the feeling I get, but maybe it requires a bit more of a look. Let's talk about it...
The Case for "Boring" YouTube Videos
We live in a world of highly edited, flashy videos that are designed to grab your attention and keep a hold of it...but is that REALLY what we want? Let's talk about it...
Alternative Lifestyles
Why have alternative lifestyles become such a hot button issue in the last few years? Shouldn't we all be working on getting along? Let's talk about it...
Defending Property During Theft (Stickman Situation)
The men who defended their store's property in Stockton, CA are being charged with a crime after beating the would be robbers with a stick. Let's talk about it... #selfdefense #crime #justice
Why Does Asking for Money Suck?
It can be hard for a lot of people to ask for money, but why? Let's talk about it... #money #compensation #support
Expert vs. Jack of All Trades: Both Lose
In this world of specialization we live in, being a jack of all trades is almost always a worse bet, but are there reasons to be wary of being highly specialized? Let's talk about it... #career #work #expert
Remote Workers Are Selfish? Uh, Look in the Mirror Mr. Employer
We keep hearing about how remote workers are just entitled and need to come back to the office, but perhaps there's some things we need to consider before taking them seriously. Let's talk about it... #remotework #career #business
Are Monopolies Bad?
With companies like Black Rock involved with nearly every aspect of the financial sector, should we be doing something about the power that they've accumulated? Let's talk about it...
Family Atmosphere? Don't Make Me Laugh...
Few things make me more amused than money centric people trying to convince us that they truly care. If you're not skeptical about every business related person you deal with, you're not doing it right. Let's talk about it... #career #family #business
CEO's Just Don't Get It
Not everyone thinks like a business owner or CEO. What works for them doesn't work for everyone, but their personal preference convinces them that it's somehow right and the rest of us are just entitled. Let's talk about it...
Is Racism Still Prevalent?
There's a lot of angst in the country today regarding how racism is this huge problem that needs to be addressed, but let's take a few moments to turn down the emotional burner and talk about it...
Scammers Gonna Scam...
It's always when you're at your most vulnerable that these jerks come out of the woodwork trying to take something from you. Employment scams are one of the worst forms of scummy behavior, preying on the desperation of people who just want to find gainful employment in order to make a few bucks. Be sure to protect yourself from these people by being EXTREMELY skeptical of any job offers that have ANY sort of suspicious elements. #career #scam #jobsearch
Working Multiple Jobs is Theft? Seriously?
I've been hearing a lot about employers who seem to think that working multiple jobs at the same time is somehow stealing from them. Yeah, let's talk about this... #career #hardwork #remotework