Hi everyone. Chris, Jairaj, and I wanted to let you know that we’ve heard and have been listening to all the views being expressed about how Substack should think about the presence of fringe voices on the platform (and particularly, in this case, Nazi views).
I just want to make it clear tha...
The day just isn't complete without a tiresome retread of freeze peach rhetorical tropes. Oh, it's "important to engage with and understand" white supremacy. That's why we need to boost the voices of white supremacists! And give them money!
I think it’s important to engage with and understand a range of views even if—especially if—you disagree with them. Hanania is an influential voice for some in U.S. politics—his recent book, for instance, was published by HarperCollins—and there is value in knowing his arguments.
"Wait wait hold on guys, this abhorrent fascist genocidal white supremacist transphobic sexist holocaust denying Nazi was published by Harper Collins. Harper. Collins. That means there is value in hearing his perspective on my podcast!"
Other books published by super elite publishing company Harper Collins (if you have a book with them it kinda makes you a big deal politically I guess!):
The Dolly Parton Activity Book: An Unofficial Lovefest
Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Bubble Blast
The Wild Uknown Tarot Deck and Guidebook
Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern & Central North America