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Assassination Culture
Episode 337
ChatGPT 5 says: “This episode of Randuimb Thoughts asks a blunt question: have we moved past cancel culture into something darker, where outrage escalates into dehumanization and open calls for harm, and Darren O’Neill maps how that shift happens in real time. Opening episode 337 under the weather after a migraine aura, he still delivers a tight, unscripted breakdown of moral consistency, whataboutism traps, and the shrinking line between speech and violence. He digs into the incentives behind viral pile‑ons and why celebrating someone’s downfall corrodes community standards. Expect sharp takes, gallows humor, and a needed reality check on how platforms amplify the worst instincts.
This episode dives into cancel culture vs assassination culture, social media outrage cycles, whataboutism, free speech vs consequences, and accountability done right—wrapped in punchy, plain‑spoken commentary from the Randumb Thoughts host. If headlines feel unhinged and timelines are tuned for rage, this listen offers context, clarity, and a little sanity—plus the candid vibe only Darren brings. Perfect for anyone curious about media narratives, online mob dynamics, and the cultural costs of turning opponents into enemies.”
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