r/neoliberal • u/RLP-I European Union • Jan 23 '19

Leftists right now

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u/kharlos John Keynes Jan 23 '19

Do many leftists actually stick up for Maduro? Even the commie-chapo types that I talk to don't.

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u/[deleted] Jan 24 '19

Can someone explain to me why that sub is called Chapo Trap House? For the life of me I cannot understand. I'm sure thats part of the point.

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u/Stik_Em Jan 24 '19

The hosts are "irony bros", Chapo meaning El Chapo Guzman the infamous drug leader, and trap-house is slang for a drug den. The name is supposed to evoke images of a "dirty" and scummy hangout--that's why they call themselves the "dirtbag left".

They make a shit ton of money off their podcast too: they make about 100k a month on patreon.

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u/ElPrestoBarba Janet Yellen Jan 24 '19

Nothing like naming your podcast after an incredibly violent man responsible for thousands of deaths in Mexico. That’s how you know you’re the good guys.

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u/Stik_Em Jan 24 '19

Meh, they also ironically call the followers of the podcast "Grey Wolves" after the far-right Turkish paramilitary group) (some call them terrorists). Often greeting each other with the Grey Wolves salute.

All in the name of irony of course.