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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]He’s not a Bernie bro acc to chat

Here’s a summary of what Joe Rogan has said (and seems to believe) over roughly the past year or so — including his political views, attitudes toward governance and society, and how he thinks about current US politics.

🔎 What Rogan Says He Believes — His Self-Description & Core Views
	•	He says he is not a Democrat or a Republican. He described himself recently as simply “an American.”  
	•	He rejects strict party loyalty: he considers ideas on both sides (Democratic and Republican) and says it doesn’t make sense to ignore something good just because “it’s coming from the wrong team.”  
	•	At the same time, he’s not ideologically pure: he’s expressed support for some what might be seen as “socialist-leaning” or progressive ideas — such as a strong social safety net, universal healthcare, free/affordable education, and broadly ensuring that basic needs (food, housing, education) are covered.  
	•	He supports legalizing or decriminalizing things like cannabis and is generally in favor of personal freedom (e.g. drug use, free speech, civil liberties) rather than heavy-handed government regulation.

So — Rogan’s political identity is fluid: a mix of libertarian-leaning views on personal freedom, populist or community-oriented support for social safety nets, and skepticism toward rigid partisan labels.

⚠️ His Criticisms — What He Takes Issue With
	•	He is very critical of the two-party system in the U.S., calling it a “ruse.” He argues both major parties are heavily influenced (or “funded”) by big corporations — which he sees as corrupting democracy.  
	•	He often warns against political tribalism — the tendency for people to blindly back “their side,” even when ideas from “the other side” might make sense. He thinks much of the media and political polarization is driven by incentives to divide.  
	•	He has expressed distrust of mainstream media and the political/media elite — seeing a lot of behavior as performative, manipulative, or built around “us-vs-them” narratives rather than genuine solutions.

🎯 His Recent Actions — Endorsements & Where He Stands Today (as of 2025)
	•	On November 4, 2024 — right before the US presidential election — Rogan publicly endorsed Donald Trump. He said this endorsement was influenced strongly by Elon Musk, who he said made “the most compelling case for Trump.”  
	•	Despite endorsing Trump, Rogan has not been blindly loyal. He has criticized certain Trump-era decisions — especially when they involve policies he sees as overreach or misuse of power (for example, deportation policies, aggressive enforcement that might affect immigrants or asylum-seekers).  
	•	He has also recently defended free speech and criticized attempts to punish or “cancel” public figures for jokes or statements (for example, his reaction to what happened to Jimmy Kimmel in 2025). Rogan argued that censorship of comedians or public voices is dangerous because “this will be used on you” eventually.  
	•	At the same time, he has emphasized the need for a social safety net — especially in light of what he views as structural changes to society (like job losses from automation, AI, etc.). He’s argued that if society fails to provide basic care (housing, education, welfare), the consequences will be severe.

🧭 Overall Character — How to Understand Rogan’s Approach
	•	He is a politically independent thinker (or at least claims to be), not locked into the traditional left/right binary.
	•	He combines libertarian social views (freedoms, civil liberties, skepticism of government overreach) with populist-style support for communal welfare and safety nets.
	•	He seems to prioritize individual judgment over party loyalty — meaning he might support a policy that comes from a party he doesn’t “subscribe” to, if it makes sense to him.
	•	He is deeply skeptical of political institutions: the two-party system, corporate influence, media narratives, and partisan culture.

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The only questionable (deplorable) thing on this list is his support for Trump in 2024.

The rest of the list seems fairly normal and unproblematic.

And I say that as a lifelong Dem who has never (and will never) vote R.

As someone whose day job for decades has included policy analysis and advocacy for left-leaning issues, I encourage everyone to avoid summarily dismissing Rogan’s popularity and power to sway public opinion. I am not a fan or regular listener, but I acknowledge the power he wields and what his appeal is to millions of Americans.

He’s right about political tribalism and the dangerous role money plays in elections. He’s incorrect about the two party system imho since the reality is we could have a million parties and the one bankrolled by the most powerful will still win.

If you listen to him, your takeaway would likely be that he’s a decent conversationalist who can talk to anyone without getting into a fight. He keeps it pretty light and civil. It’s not Stern, but it’s not Meet the Press either. It’s just a normal American guy talking to folks…and I wish the Dems would study his success and try to leverage it for our side. [/quote]

He enabled the worst of society to spread lies by providing weirdos and kooks with a platform.

Jesus, why would you give time to flat Earthers?[/quote]

Sigh.

Your hysterical reaction seems wildly inappropriate given the pp.

PP said they aren’t a fan or regular listener and the bulk of the comments focus on why we Dems are missing the boat by dismissing his appeal and power…and your reaction is to ask why they should give time to flat earthers.

Sigh.

You missed the point. [/quote]

Your lack of understating of the word “hysterical” aside, the previous two posters are normalizing him.  [/quote]

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