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Thoughts on Dave Smith?

Posted on 1/4/25 at 12:10 pm
Posted by Grassy1
Member since Oct 2009
7330 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 12:10 pm
Libertarian, comedian, talk show host, Jew.

If you haven't listened to him, give him a few minutes before you let your tribe tell you what to think of him. His podcast is called Part of the Problem.. He typically does about three/four 1 hour shows a week.

Family man, small staff, lives in NY.

He's one the most common sense people that I listen to on a regular basis, and has fair critique to both sides of the aisle. FWIW, he says he voted for Trump, and is friends with Vivek, Rogan, Tucker Carlson and friendly towards Elon, RFK.

Rogan certainly gives him his time on his show, as he had on the day after the election.

If you don't agree with him, in general, or on an issue, it'd be nice to share a thoughtful response discussing his ideas rather than just name calling.

Posted by Bunk Moreland
Member since Dec 2010
66986 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 12:13 pm to
I've seen him on Greenwald and PBD. I think he's a bright guy, a good spokesperson for the libertarian movement. He's great at attacking neocon foreign policy. I think he's critical of Israel, which is typical of a lot of alt media, but probably loses some points with people on here for that.
Posted by Robin Masters
Birmingham
Member since Jul 2010
35423 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 12:18 pm to
I’m a fan.

I listen to all his shows typically the day they come out. Both he and his co host are pretty funny as well as reasonable on the issues (ie not pundits)

I think he takes too hard a line against Israel and Trump but I see where he’s coming from.

And also he just seems like a quality dude.
This post was edited on 1/4/25 at 12:19 pm
Posted by Monahans
Member since Sep 2019
2181 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 12:25 pm to
His stuff is great but I don’t trust him.
Posted by FLTech
Member since Sep 2017
25637 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 12:27 pm to
He's ok but he pissed me off during the election

This election was clearly about two (well actually three people) - TRUMP, Biden, Kamala

And he kept bashing Trump over the most pettiest bullshite
Posted by Robin Masters
Birmingham
Member since Jul 2010
35423 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 12:30 pm to
quote:

And he kept bashing Trump over the most pettiest bullshite


He definitely was looking at Trump in a vacuum and I agree it didn’t seem nuanced. I guess he felt like he had to in order to keep his libertarian bonafides. He did ultimately support Trump though which was helpful.
Posted by St Augustine
The Pauper of the Surf
Member since Mar 2006
71383 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 12:33 pm to
He was very happy Trump won but he still discusses what he doesn’t like about his platform and what he disagrees with. That’s fine with me and welcomed even if I don’t angree with Smith on anll of it. Trump isn’t a king.
Posted by Thicker_Poster
Fort Worth, TX
Member since Jul 2024
135 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 12:41 pm to
I don't agree with all of his takes but I do agree with most of them.

His smackdown on Chris Cuomo was epic.
Posted by thermal9221
Youngsville
Member since Feb 2005
14801 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 12:50 pm to
Love Dave.
There’s nobody I agree with on everything.
I agree with most of his takes though.
Posted by SlowFlowPro
With populists, expect populism
Member since Jan 2004
468248 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 12:52 pm to
quote:

Thoughts on Dave Smith?


Biggest gripe with him is his constant muh CIA bullshite. When people over-rely on that I tend to devalue them and tune them out.
Posted by POTUS2024
Member since Nov 2022
20943 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 1:04 pm to
He would have been the Libertarian nominee but told them he wasn't interested. Dave is very smart. He routinely thrashes people like Cuomo, the Israel-first lobby, war mongers, the IC / MIC, and the endless spending of our govt.
Posted by POTUS2024
Member since Nov 2022
20943 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 1:04 pm to
quote:

Biggest gripe with him is his constant muh CIA bullshite. When people over-rely on that I tend to devalue them and tune them out.

Some things deserve that much attention.
Posted by SDVTiger
Cabo San Lucas
Member since Nov 2011
94502 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 1:05 pm to
He says some good stuff but hes way to much of a nerd and thinks way to much about himself

Crushing Cuomo.was nice
Posted by SlowFlowPro
With populists, expect populism
Member since Jan 2004
468248 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 1:08 pm to
quote:

Some things deserve that much attention.


But those "things" have to actually exist. That's the issue.

Posted by Bobby OG Johnson
Member since Apr 2015
32440 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 1:13 pm to
You ever have those people that you don't necessarily disagree with, dislike them or hate them but maybe just not interested in anything they say or do?

That is how I take Dave

Posted by BamaCoaster
God's Gulf
Member since Apr 2016
6727 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 1:20 pm to
I’m a fan.
He’s intelligent and witty.
He’s who libertarians need more of, not the wacky people(s) currently in charge.
Posted by MyRockstarComplex
The airport
Member since Nov 2009
4929 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 1:22 pm to
Love Dave. Seems like he’s posturing for office one day, so I’m really curious how he’s going to get past years of Legion of Skanks.
Posted by AlterDWI
Pattern Noticing, Alabama
Member since Nov 2012
6045 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 1:43 pm to
He's about as likeable & agreeable as an autistic libertarian can be.
Posted by KillerNut9
Pearl Jam
Member since Dec 2007
34878 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 1:44 pm to
He’s very smart and pretty common sense on almost everything. He criticizes both sides pretty fairly but it’s hilarious how much more liberals lose their minds when he calls out their bullshite.
Posted by OMLandshark
Member since Apr 2009
119977 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 1:46 pm to
Big fan. Him raking Chris Cuomo over the coals might be my single favorite podcast ever made. Just inject this into my veins. I wish Dave or say Jimmy Dore or Joe Rogan could get one of the hardcore Covid criminals on their podcast, but this is about the best I’m going to get assuming the High Command isn’t arrested by Trump or preliminarily pardoned by Biden:

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