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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
They do random stops all the time at airports. In my own experience I've had to open my bags and go through them with security and there's other times where I didn't even have to walk through a body scanner. It's completely f****** random and they can use that excuse. Hassan took that away from them
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
If Hassan becomes hostile in that interrogation and refuses to answer questions the right-wing media will paint him as some extremist freaking out over nothing. Now he has proof the incident was politically motivated and he gets to control the narrative. This is political theater. It's what he does.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
No, there has to be an actual story with meat to it. Hassan doesn't have a story to tell if they don't ask him politically motivated questions. I'm sure that moving forward he'll just immediately ask for a lawyer and say nothing because he already has the story and media attention.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
You really think he cares about being arrested. His risk tolerance is much higher than ours. Do you think that judge is going to serve 6 years???? She isn't. And you know it. And Hasan knows that the worst case scenario FOR HIM is a prolonged court battle that he can turn into content.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
I completely understand this point and sympathize. I AM NOT A WEALTHY CELEBRITY But if we have wealthy celebrities willing to do the dirty work that we can't do, that's a good thing. We may not like Hasan's tactics but at least he is trying.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Martha got a slap on the wrist for not snitching. She did 5 whole months in a low security prison. Since then she has gotten more fame, more money, and more influence. Explain to me how those consequences are bad.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Explain what risk Hasan is taking? Why should he be scared? He can walk around middle fingers in the air and if they arrest him he has the money to fight them in court and will most likely win. Do you think Dugan is actually going to serve 6 years when this is settled? apnews.com/article/duga...
apnews.com
Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan is indicted on accusations she helped a man evade immigration agents
A federal grand jury has indicted a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
No, I just think that when you have money and clout like he does your risk/reward ratio changes. I would STFU if I was in that situation. Rich celebrities with connections have more liberty to take chances. He has access to lawyers and plenty of money. We don't. He's playing a different game
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
He isn't going to rot in jail. He will be out on bail tomorrow and he'll literally make a show about his court proceedings.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Read the article a few times just to make sure I was getting it. It doesn't answer that question. Did it ever cross your mind that he doesn't care to fuck around a bit? There isn't anything they can arrest for that he couldn't get out of. He has the money and lawyers to challenge a frivolous charge.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Incriminated himself to what??? They can make up any charge they want. It's still a made up charge. He is a US citizen. If they disappear him without due process it's National news tomorrow. He wants to go to court against the Trump administration. He pokes the bear on purpose all the time.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Using your privileged status to make an example of a corrupt regime is a good thing, no? It's political theater. He is playing his part.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
It's political theater and marketing. He doesn't think that they could charge him with anything his lawyers wouldn't be able to fight. The risk is worth it to him.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
No, I just understand marketing and political theater. I'm not saying I would play word games with the police. I'm also not a celebrity activist with access to the best lawyers.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
I get that you are concerned with self preservation. Me too. I'm not rich. But when you are an activist celebrity like Piker, you have to be willing to pull stunts like this. It's literally what he does. Poking the bear of authority is his career.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
He is pretty popular. Millions and millions across multiple platforms.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
I do think people from wealthy families usually get easier sentences.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Never? No. Sometimes rich people do enough of a stupid thing to get convicted regardless of their lawyers ability. Hasan isn't in that category. He isn't actually a criminal.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
It's a massive political risk for the Trump administration to go after Piker right now. They would have to gin up some serious charges to keep the public at bay. And unless Piker actually has ties to Hamas, he should be poking the bear.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
If I had his money and access and family ties, I might throw those dice.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
If they have to twist his words to fit some "crime" he has the lawyers and clout to fight it. Unless you think they are actually going to disappear him to Venezuela, the consequences aren't really all that bad for him. He is making a calculated risk to get a story. Looks like he called their bluff
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Also, Martha did actually commit a crime. Hasan hasn't.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
It does but they can afford to deal with the system through money and clout. How do you think the ones actually committing crimes survive long enough to become President?
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
He is making a political statement from an admitted position of privilege You and I can't take that kind of chance but he can. Arresting him only makes his megaphone bigger.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Would be doing better if they could afford a lawyer like the ones Piker can afford.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Then what is the charge? Unless you think he actually has some kind of tie to Hamas,I don't know what they could charge him with that would actually put him in jail.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
For 5 whole months and post jail she only got more rich and famous.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Also, if you aren't willing to go to prison to defend your right to criticize the President, just go find your rock to hide under now.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
How is Martha doing?
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
yes, but those arne't people with access to lawyers like him or with the connections he has or with the celebrity status.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
I don't think this administration has enough public backing to disappear popular media figures who ARE US CITIZENS without due process. You might disagree. Hasan is willing to test them b/c he has the money, lawyers, status, and connections that you or I don't.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
he is making the bet that his lawyers, name, and the lack of any actual case against him would prevent that situation. If they do arrest him for something, it only raises his profile.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Its 100% because of that. She stood her ground, didn't snitch, stood up to the old boys club trying to bring her down. Did you watch her documentary?
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
5 months in prison really doesn't seem like a big risk for defending your constitutional right to speak against the president. He is an outspoken political activist. I have to think thats the math going on in his head as he indulges those agents.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
I do have a sincere question that may help me understand your position What do you honestly think they could charge him with? Do you honestly think they can make up a false charge about him being in Hamas and send him to Venezuela tomorrow? I think he doesn't care about being arrested on BS charges.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
If Hasan goes to jail for a whole 5 months like Martha, he still wins. That will only be a boost to his media presence and add to his clout. He will cast himself as a martyr and build an even bigger megaphone than he already has.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
My point exactly. She is more popular, more influential, and richer AFTER going to jail.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
You actually think that Hasan made that snide of a comment?
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Yeah, but rich people with good lawyers can post bail and fight off any dumb charges. Hasan is a rich dude with good lawyers This amounts to a publicity stunt for him even if he gets arrested.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Yeah very true. I am a white dude from Appalachia. However, Hasan is a very rich and well connected celebrity.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
I'm seriously asking what the consequences are going to be for Hasan? Are we genuinely worried they put him on a plane to Venezuela tomorrow morning?
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
You don't think it would be national news if he were to actually be arrested? Especially if the charges were technicalities and b*******?
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
The thing I don't understand is this. Why are we so afraid of the law and persecution when we see criminals get away with terrible things every day? Apparently all you have to do is pay a good lawyer to work out the technicalities. Hasan has the ability to get a good lawyer and committed no crime.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
He literally has millions of subscribers on YouTube and Twitch. He is world famous. Gives speeches at Cambridge. Has been a guest on Pod Save America multiple times. One of the biggest left wing media personalities there is. He is being labeled as the left wing Joe Rogan. He matters.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Hasan IS a US citizen born in the US.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
He wanted to be able to prove to everyone that he is being politically prosecuted. He accomplished that goal. He isn't associated with any terrorist orgs. He has the constitutional right to his opinion of Trump. He has the money and lawyers to fight if they arrest him on a technicality.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Unless you're totally OK with making a spectacle of going to jail.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
I've repeatedly said throughout this discussion that I personally would not indulge the cops. I am not a millionaire worldwide famous podcaster looking to have a fight with the government.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Ehhh. I think making a spectacle of being politically prosecuted has a lot of benefits. He has a huge platform and he wants to use it to call out civil rights abuses. This story is making the mainstream news. That's a good thing.
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trailmannate.bsky.social @trailmannate.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Yeah we all have to stand up and fight in our own ways. I personally don't have the resources to play games with police so I don't. Hasan does though, and he has a history of playing these games and making political spectacles. I don't understand why people are so surprised by Hasan doing this.
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