Ben Affleck Made Me Leave the Left w/ Dave Rubin

This video was taken from Pints with Aquinas episode #219: • Free Speech & "Cancel ...
Matt asks Dave Rubin why he dedicated his book "Don't Burn This Book" to Ben Affleck. Dave describes a now-famous moment on Bill Maher's show when Ben Affleck blew up on the host and started shouting "Racist." Rubin says it opened his eyes to how the Left explodes whenever you try to talk about topics they don't agree with. Watch the full clip to find out more.
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[@marianneginalski7564]

People like ben Affleck do not want to discuss complex issues because they are not equipped intellectually to do so.

[@gxqx797]

I don't he lacks the intellectual capacity, probably just not motivated enough to study it deeply but has still formed opinions on said topic(s) ... dont we all do that, though? Nobody here is an expert in every field

[@dannygillmusic]

Lol just so true 😂

[@keoghanwhimsically2268]

Gx Qx It’s the emotional tirade that’s the giveaway. That’s not the response of a rational person. Instead, it’s the response of the person whose faith is questioned and who doesn’t understand and doesn’t question the bases or limits of that faith. It’s a reflection of willful ignorance, not the naive ignorance that anyone may share on one subject or another.

[@mwdiers]

Remember the part of the movie 2020, The Year We Make Contact, where they discovered that the computer HAL 9000 was ordered to lie, and this led to its irrational activity? I think this is what is often going on with people like Affleck. It is not that they lack the intellectual capacity, but there is a mental block in the form of progressive ideology that prevents them from using the cognitive abilities that they have. They repeatedly experience cognitive dissonance, and this makes them angry. I find it helpful to remember this when I am talking to a progressive. Their anger is not really at me, but at their own dissociative confusion.

[@allen764]

No....they just have too much to lose

[@kellywalker8407]

I wish these Hollywood stars would keep their mouths shut on politics. My list of "Will not watch this actor" grows ever longer.

[@eagle4179sg]

kelly walker . If you place “Hollywood, as a whole”, on your list, and others do the same, maybe things could change. I’m not holding my breath on that statement though. Research the actors, who have been ostracized, by Hollywood and you start to see a pattern. In almost every case, they are free thinking, center-to-right, leaning actors who have disagreed with “THE ESTABLISHMENT “ and wreaked by the MSM, for their political views. It’s, Silver or Lead, as the saying goes. They eat their own!

[@sergioesamayoa]

Mine too...

[@rrn3263]

kelly walker They actually think 🤔 Everyone Agrees with them. They are your most self -righteous group. Their acting & money has rattled their existence in the norm.

[@cavlizzy]

My list grows ever longer as well. It's been a LONG time since I paid to see a movie!

[@mohanadbakain282]

Thats why i enjoy animation more

[@johndoe-ln4oi]

Ben Affleck, like his soul mate Matt Damon, exhibits the intellectual maturity and confidence of a 19 year-old college sophomore. The problem is that these boys are 50 years old.

[@anthtan]

@Jay Slate Really? What happened?

[@OMAR-vq3yb]

Like you're any different.

[@missbee9140]

There problem are their mothers.

[@IgnacioGlezCllo]

Damon is a hell of a lot more stable than Affleck

[@michaelwills1926]

What they are exhibiting is the wishes of their masters, and as initiates they are compelled to propel the agenda.

[@deckert618]

We pay Affleck millions of dollars to be anyone but Affleck.

[@tamborambo2957]

Ouch lol 😆

[@armentumhominum9931]

lmao

[@williamsmith8790]

And, yet, he does a poor job at that. We need to stop paying him.

[@jewlzd5086]

And we should listen to him when he is a proclaimed cheater n how many times in rehab messing his life

[@MicahMicahel]

This is a classic comment

[@te22a]

BEN AFFLECK: Mocking someone's religion is gross and racist. ALSO BEN AFFLECK: I think I'll star in Dogma - a film solely created to mock religion.

[@danishdude6750]

Not all religions, only the Catholic Church

[@umiluv]

It wasn’t mocking religion. It was criticizing dogmatism in religion. It was also criticizing society for giving up its values. Have you even seen the film? It actually says religion and belief in God is a great thing as long as you don’t believe in it as an ideology because you can shape your relationship with God and faith instead of following what MAN tells you to do about your relationship with God. How is that bad? The Bible even talks about this. To avoid bad shepherds who actually turn you away from God. Don’t criticize a movie until you’ve watched it yourself.

[@danishdude6750]

@@umiluv Yes, I did. Was Islam mentioned in the movie? Or Buddhism? I think not. What do you think about Identity politics dogma?

[@umiluv]

Danish Dude - I think identity politics is a racist and sexist ideology. That’s why ideologies ARE BAD. You can’t convince these identitarian cultists any more than you can any ideological religious zealot. That’s the whole point of the film.

[@umiluv]

Danish Dude - also Buddhism and Islam were not included in the film because it was a movie about Kevin Smith’s journey with his faith. You sound as bad as the identity politics bigots. “They didn’t EQUALLY criticize the religions! Boohoo!” Edit: grammar

[@colemcleod941]

Batman; ”I don't want to be played by Ben Affleck anymore."

[@davidstone7556]

That deserves more than 42 likes and zero comments

[@billynbass7021]

I agree

[@dsartain3404]

@@davidstone7556 Wish I'd thought of that comment.

[@kaylapopelka6920]

Lmao

[@johnsmith4811]

Underrated comment

[@ppumpkin3282]

Ben Affleck was on a show called "Finding Your Roots". They found his ancestors were slave owners. He freaked out and tried to cover it up and withdraw from the show.

[@anthonymorris5084]

Then he's not very bright. Every single person alive today has an ancestor who was a slave, and an ancestor who was a slave owner. It just depends on how far back you want to go.

[@romererunamerika9437]

Anthony Morris not me partner my family tree goes back to 1300 with no slavery in it. However I would have considered a harem in my prime? Ah those days are gone? Or are they?

[@anthonymorris5084]

@@romererunamerika9437 Harem sounds great but I hate to tell you slavery didn't start (or end) with the North American slave trade. I can assure you somewhere long ago you have an ancestor who was a slave and and ancestor who owned slaves. Slavery goes back to the beginnings of human kind.

[@tonya--7704]

Hahahahaha! That's seriously funny!

[@scottcoleman7304]

@@anthonymorris5084 Demonstrably false. Slave owners were wealthy farmers for the most part. Some smaller households had one slave but if you were poor and in the lower class, you did NOT own slaves.

[@liamspeaks9887]

“Don’t burn the store this book is in.” 😂 I love Rubin.

[@lizbrown7232]

Me too.

[@DjRenect]

The times are what they are :(

[@rudysassoff3037]

@@hiraeth2044 haha..👍

[@theresag1969]

Rubin does interview intraracial haters on his show giving them a platform to look legitimate.

[@dookiehoser3051]

You realize Dave Rubin is one of the dumbest people to ever have a platform on the right? This man is utterly useless

[@dallasarnold8615]

I would never classify Ben Affleck as an " A " list actor.

[@dallasarnold8615]

@Sheila Keenan You got that right !

[@angrykermit3192]

More like an "A-hole" actor.

[@Whatsup-1234]

Exactly what I thought when Dave said it.

[@justadummy8076]

Regardless of your opinion of Ben Affleck, he’s most definitely an “A” list actor, it has to do with the level of film you’re in, not the quality of actor you are. For example there are plenty of “B” list actors who are phenomenal, but they star in B list films, that’s it

[@dallasarnold8615]

@@justadummy8076 I can not think of any Ben Affleck movie that I would call an "A" list movie. Some well produced ones, but just crap stories.

[@OneManParade]

Ben tried to block his family's history of owning slaves from a PBS program.

[@fifacraft49]

Didn’t they actually go through with it though deleting his family history?

[@OneManParade]

@@fifacraft49 I'm not sure. But I would throw it in his face repeatedly.

[@amygentry4351]

Damn. I didn't know that.

[@rowdyrx6109]

PBS blocked that portion

[@GH5050-SO]

PBS has become extreme propoganda. I wouldn't be surprised if they did block it.

[@jacbox3889]

I'm a dental hygienist and I laughed alone with a new patient about "let's go Brandon". He didn't tell me that I a fended him. He called my boss and told him. And I no longer work at that office. Heart breaking! I miss my patients who I have worked for 25+ years some of them. And my coworkers! I don't get their thinking!

[@troycarpenter3675]

Sorry to hear that. I hope the best for you keep your chin up. These people are literally out of their mind. Not your fault they are crazy

[@candybartholomew8058]

Ouch! It's ok, you will find something amazing.

[@laurab1565]

I'm sorry that happened to you. Not trying to minimize that experience but I think you are better off. It sounds like your boss/employer showed you zero loyalty. That patient is a huge coward not saying anything to your face and then going after your livelihood.

[@rosenunez4328]

Hygienist are in demand! I am sure u are already working LGB!

[@jjc8987]

But remember they're the tolerant ones

[@Mark-hc8ek]

My breaking point with the Left came 25 years ago when Bill Clinton, a man whose victory I celebrated at his first inauguration, became the most secretive, war-mongering president in US history.

[@fernandoguevara8258]

@Sheila Keenan Imagine if Trump AND Melania abused women the way that Bill and his " wife" did.

[@Attmay]

Mine, too. Actually being old enough to vote and saying every one of the promises he broke in eight years made me realize that this is not the party for me or for anybody else who wants a free country or even elected officials who can be trusted to tell the truth.

[@Attmay]

@Sheila Keenan Clinton was at least as fat if not fatter when he was president. He takes credit for economic growth that would not have happened if it had not been for the Republicans in Congress to keep him in line.

[@wdd3141]

The way people fawned over Bill Clinton you'd think he was a cross between Camelot Kennedy and the Second Coming of Christ. Do you know who he really reminds me of? Eddie Haskell on "Leave It To Beaver."

[@erikcasella4826]

And one of the best😘😘

[@larrydugan1441]

Special thanks to Afleck. Dave has been a great addition to intelligent thought. Afleck is as bright as a two watt bulb.

[@angelicearthling]

the same thing happened to me. It was 2 main incidents...Ben Affleck and the episode of Bill Maher that Dave talked about. Also, Jordan Peterson and all the craziness on his university campus where students were insisting that he use the 'correct pronouns'.

[@randyweaver9528]

They do love to tell others what to do.

[@gtkona1608]

I can recommend Douglas Murray's "Madness of Crowds" . Hs description of the episode on Evedrgreen campus in Washington state was a precursor to the riots of today.

[@mickyvionsellinas6743]

As far as I can tell , the normal rules of grammer are still very much in effect , and NO AMOUNT of 4 year old's pouting will change thatt . Like all maoist/communist ppol/correct dictats , it really doesn't fit with ormal usage . H , she , they are STILL overwhelming used , corectly.The new language police are just bullying fraudsters ... as per ;D

[@valeriesmith938]

Poor Jordan Peterson I think he gets burnt out debating with leftist Looneys.

[@mickyvionsellinas6743]

Yup , theres just no arguing with stupid , as he seems to find out daily , dealing with these ideologically posessed lunatics ...

[@kirkmaberry799]

The funny thing about Affleck is he behaves exactly the way leftist nonsense is described immediately prior. He can’t even see it😂

[@ErroneousMonk1]

Well done, Ben. Only thing you’ve done of value to society.

[@ckl5590]

Ben was probably drunk during that rage incident. Wouldn’t be surprised if Bobby DeNiro winds up in rehab as well.

[@whitegoose2017]

Nah, just pumped up on steroids for his coming batman role.

[@spike3505]

Yeah, drunk on the sound of his own voice, my opinion of him totally changed after seeing just how insufferable he was on that recording.

[@ronaldmorgan7632]

Nah, De Niro's too far gone. "What, you think I need rehab? YOU need rehab, you $#^%$&^%*&)%$# !!!"

[@SJM6791]

CommandoVault- That’s so true!

[@wolfgangkranek376]

John Cleese put it brilliantly when he said "People who can’t control their emotions want to control your behaviour".

[@mojofriday5365]

I saw that spot with Ben Affleck. I thought he seemed really unstable. I thought he was likely on drugs. But YES, it makes perfect sense that, as a liberal, he is led around by his emotions.

[@ericholdsworth6611]

He was drunk, didn't he "check-in to a small vacation" after that segment.

[@Magoo277]

This is a great interview. Way to let dave talk. This feels like an actual interview. Love your content. Always prayin for ya, stay strong! Keep up the great work.

[@leggyblonde11]

Thanks for having Dave on! Love how open he is to all kinds of conversations and let's people speak

[@Frst2nxt]

You're truly a great interviewer who sets up great guest lists.

[@suej3959]

Ben Affleck’s weak acting ability didn’t make me want to see his films anyway, but after that woke tirade he went straight onto my boycott list. It’s interesting that Dave Ruben found it to be a turning point in how he felt about the left.

[@suej3959]

Know Nothing don’t be silly, it was the straw that broke the camel’s back. Clearly there were many other worrying signs.

[@suej3959]

Know Nothing The something ‘already in his heart’ were the other worrying signs before Affleck’s weird and hysterical stance on Islam finally confirmed things for him, ie, that he could no longer relate to the liberal descent into radical ideology. Sometimes you just have to recognise that a cause you were once loyal to has gone down a path you’re no longer happy to follow. As for Sam Harris - he has his own road to travel.

[@nancyjohnson5483]

my thoughts on Ben-he looks like a spoiled baby, how do grown women find him attractive???

[@Jackaljkljkl]

Affleck was OK in indie slacker movies, but has no gravitas.

[@ignis1511]

I've been following Matt Fradd for almost a decade now (since 2011), and it's just incredible to see how he has become one of the most credible voices in the american Catholic Church, and more impressive how he can engage dicussions and debates with reknowned atheists and leftists, and do so with so much respect and inspire the same respect from those people.

[@servantprince]

Catholic rotfl enuff said

[@joetowers4804]

Does he denounce pederast priests?

[@servantprince]

Why has the catholic church removed the 2nd commandment in their cathechisms ?

[@joeshawcroft7121]

I love Dave Rubin. He is an open minded individual and when he was with the left he wasn't afraid to have right wing guests on his show to talk about real issues. You can see common sense prevails when you have an open mind willing to listen to both sides without pre-judgement.

[@Maxmaxmax63]

No he isn’t, and if you truly believe that you need to have your head examined!

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

You "love" him?

[@horsesense6173]

Islam is not a religion. It is a political movement whose goal is world domination. In Muslim countries, every aspect is controlled by religious leaders. To Muslims, the people of the world are divided into three persons - Muslim, apostate and infidel. Islam is incompatible with every other belief system in the world and therefore, peaceful co-existence is impossible.

[@michaelmancini5773]

No you're wrong , Islam is a religion, the problem is it's been hijacked by maniacs who are using it as a movement to further their ideology ( for lack of a better term), by blowing innocent people up, that ain't religion, thats xenophobic hatred

[@nicolast.davinci1561]

@@michaelmancini5773you are both correct. Islam is a religion, but it was founded by a political leader who was also a warlord. That is why Islam has so much influence over politics. Muhammad conquered many people by use of the 'sword'. There are many peaceful loving Muslims, but because Islam is fairly young in comparison to Christianity or Judaism, the level of fanaticism is much higher in both ideology and number of participants.

[@nithyapalanisamy633]

Islam is a religion in the sense that all true religions will help one to achieve the highest goal which is end of suffering and attainment of bliss. And no religion holds monopoly of the truth. All religions are being hijacked, and covered by superstition and dogma. Only a true seeker will look beyond the fog. Islam sadly is a peaceful religion at its core, now it has been tainted by rascals who are giving it a bad name.

[@michaelmancini5773]

@@nicolast.davinci1561 I think, Nicolas, I'm the correct one in asserting that islam is a religion, you're comments are all accurate, and I would also agree that the tenants of the Koran do call for violence against infidels, but most Muslims around the world do not take this literally, just as in the Bible ( old testament), it says if you're hand causes you to sin, cut it off, I don't think too many Christians are doing that. What I don't understand is why peace loving Muslims don't speak out against the murderers who have hijacked their faith?

[@joycejam9198]

You said it..!

[@recoveringknowitall1534]

When you have no argument based on evidence and reason, pull the emotion card, pull the race and bigot card. Insanity based in insecurity.

[@Eskolol]

You know it's gonna be one of those "Oh boy here, we go." moments. When you see an actor on a panel discussing politics and issues that he isn't educated or level-headed enough to even discuss.

[@PeterCombs]

Affleck is one of those actors who should stick to acting and let the adults with rationale thoughts talk about real issues.

[@just_another32]

yes cos he is putting me off my 90s/00s movies now

[@danielgteaching1377]

Rational*

[@kpz1234]

You have to put "acting" in quotes.

[@grahamparr3933]

Peter Combs he’s an actor?

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@JamesWilliams-eu5mn]

We never know how God is going to choose to speak to us.

[@HandlesAreStupid2024]

It's called The Bible. Check it out.

[@CharlieAndAngel]

He works in mysterious ways.

[@yark618]

So god is a conservative? Lol

[@JamesWilliams-eu5mn]

@@yark618 well he doesn't wear a seamless garment

[@brodmontgomery]

Ben Affleck is an A List Actor ?? Sheesh ... Standards have dropped in Hollywood

[@finalfantasy1201]

Exactly what i was thinking

[@innoc3ntbystndr]

He is an A List Director and writer but not really as an actor.

[@RichardRennes]

He was referring to Affleck from many years ago, when he was an A`ish list actor. Batman, Argo, The Accountant, etc... He definitely wasn`t a top tier A list actor, but fairly up there.

[@humantacos9800]

His acting has made me leave a movie theater, so yeah; it's possible.

[@TickleMeElmo55]

Affleck is too emotional and unreasonable when he talks about political matters.

[@wetdroidedition2549]

Also he was on steroids at the time

[@TickleMeElmo55]

@@wetdroidedition2549 Really?

[@wetdroidedition2549]

LandInbetween he said he gain weight for the Batman role just by some diet and the help of a coach but if he took roids of course he would not say it 😉

[@NunYurbis]

@@TickleMeElmo55 Of course he did, all of the actors who gain massive amounts of muscle mass in a year or less take steroids. Many times they put on muscle mass faster than even professional athletes and body builders.

[@cosettapessa6417]

@@NunYurbis true

[@thegregoriangardener0325]

Just finished Dave Ruben's book. Great read. Obviously, as a Catholic I don't agree with all of his arguments, but the premise of the book is still solid, and the book worth reading!

[@rebrock67]

As a Southern Baptist, I don't agree with everything either, BUT I feel like he is at least willing to listen to my side of why I believe the way I do and not yell, scream, and throw things at me for my beliefs. Emotion over reason is good for no one, especially when you are trying to talk to someone you care about and love...like family. Some friends and I have just decided our friendship is to important to talk politics and I am okay with that.

[@Sultan88888]

Finally Ben Affleck “acted” in such a way that someone would change the same views as him, to a better way on account of his hatefulness. Good job ben.

[@quagmire6714]

I think he was on growth hormone and testosterone for Batman that accounts for his pissiness I mean he had no reason to get all upset but being on those supplements probably didn't help by any means

[@markoz673bajen8]

All he needs are taco kisses.

[@laurakane2252]

I remember when Matt Damon mocked Sarah Palin for daring to think she could be the VP when she was just a woman, a soccer mom and not intelligent enough for the job, was the first time I realized the left were not what they claimed and some of them were pretty big aholes. Affleck is a just something else altogether. He is tolerant for all the wrong reasons. He's the guy that says but its their culture to beat women, so it alright. They don't mind.... I can't stand him. Its not tolerance its cowardice and a willingness to allow anything as long as you're getting what you want.

[@mfinn5146]

Dave touched on it when he talked about Ben being jacked up for Batman. It was the steroids talking.

[@JD-hs7ib]

No it was his TRUE self ----- which like every liberal is a 12 YO entitled girl.

[@Gu1tar1st]

Muslim isn’t a race, so how is talking about religion a racist issue?

[@edwardharley9]

I have seen Muslims complain about racism directed to Muslims...they do NOT even know they are NOT a race.....

[@ameliatah4107]

you can still be islamaphobic its biggotry, a kind of sibling of racism, you pea brains

[@honolulublues5548]

@@ameliatah4107 it isn't a sibling of racism you dolt. Islam has followers of all colors... including white. In addition, those that criticize Christianity - are they Christianphobic? Is that a sibling of racism?

[@ameliatah4107]

@@honolulublues5548 yes obviously that would also be bigotry

[@ameliatah4107]

@@honolulublues5548 its really like your brain is broken, your American I'm assuming of course, based on my own bigotry, how did your people become so unintelligent. Oh thats right you live in an oligarchy that only provides decent education to the wealthy

[@ourwayne]

Affleck gets agitated and hyper emotional because he realizes he really isn't particularly intelligent. He's angry knowing he's inadequate to think on the same level as those with whom he disagrees. As a side note, I think Bill Maher is beginning to open his mind more and may be able to grasp and change his thinking about cultural issues. At least one hope so.

[@JohnR.T.B.]

When Ben Affleck changes your life journey or your political views, I think you should meditate for a moment.

[@ZiggyStardust49]

It really his shows lack of seriousness as a person

[@Keydet1992]

Yohanes R.T.B I think he did meditate, and achieved clarity. Then he left the democrat party and never looked back. Good for him.

[@13c11a]

We can learn from anyone.

[@Attmay]

It was not just him, he was just the straw that broke the camel’s back.

[@saathvikanand8817]

God bless Ben, he drove Dave away from the left

[@tarun1982]

And drove most sane people away from the left as well

[@glenbrisebois8239]

"Don't burn the store this book is in." Oh my gosh, that is hilarious.

[@5speedMax]

When Affleck did that, I was done with him and that angry, hysterical crap.

[@donecaan]

Not wanting to talk about things you disagree with is a Leftist trait. The bottom line is this, Conservative/Right = Facts>Feelings, Democratic/Left=Feelings>Facts.

[@thomasarnoldcoe6527]

Dave has almost Had the same change as me. I saw similar things going on that Dave Rubin did and changed my mind about a lot of the attitudes I was expected to have.

[@am6502]

Matt please cover the priest in NYC making his congregation denounce their “white privledge”!

[@johnjayandabackpack644]

What’s the preachers name?

[@johanna6050]

Fr. Kenneth Boller, SJ, pastor of St. Francis Xavier Parish in New York City

[@chriswhittington294]

I would have stood up and walked right out of that church. Then I would find a real priest who teaches the gospel.

[@magyarmainer4692]

Chris Whittington absolutely! The loving gospel of Jesus Christ !

[@karenc2844]

Of course it was a Jesuit... listen... bad people in all facets of life... being s priest doesn't guarantee sinless perfection, and many Jesuits.are out of control preaching heresy and leading God's sheep over a cliff.. everyone should denounce that NYC so called priest and walk out of that Church.... and walk in to a Church pastored by a holy and faithful priest true to the teaching and traditions of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church founded by Jesus ....and if you don't, you are part of the lies being perpetrated...grab your family and run!!

[@Agben35]

Just finished his book yesterday. It was great!

[@ourwayne]

Affleck fancies himself an intellectual, but it's really in his own simple mind. When confronted with the uncomfortable truth he lashes out and only makes himself look more ridiculous and silly.

[@mnhorsewoman]

Thanks to the YT algorithm for the recommendation! I'll definitely be watching more on this channel!

[@Numenorean921]

I hope Matt never allows Rubin on his show again

[@ericnorthman9410]

You had me laughing immediately when I saw Affleck - THANK YOU VERY MUCH . Love having you Dave ..

[@NEILANIL1]

Haven't really seen Affleck in movies lately. 😏

[@ChuckBerrington]

There's a psychological pathology regarding getting an emotional reaction towards an verbal argument. The violent reaction is really the attempt to silence a conversation, Ben just got to a point where he couldn't handle the conversation and conclusions it was leading to. But that provides more insight into his own reality and world view. Ben Affleck felt so distressed, to threaten to his own intellectual (pseudo-intellectual) opinions that he had to end the debate that has taken place. It really just comes from a position of weakness, because he couldn't determine any other argument than to violently silence the discussion and move to an ad-hominem attack. The issue is that Ben Affleck is the best possible reaction your going to get from an indoctrinated person. That worst? Well you're seeing that right now on the streets trying to burn the world around them...

[@gtkona1608]

Thank you!

[@absolutelydisgusted3319]

Has Ben Affleck ever been in a film that didn’t require a Boston accent? Lol. Since I have one myself, I know it’s a tough accent for actors if you aren’t actually from here. My theory is, they hire him when they need that accent- because God knows it’s not for his acting ability.

[@WhatsCookingTime]

I know what you mean I have a Boston accent as well. Probably so. What bothers me about him is he plays decent people from Massachusetts. Completely different than who we he is apparently. Funny you don't see all the other famous Boston guys acting like this...

[@WhatsCookingTime]

@Homelander what am I talking about? No more like what do you interpreting or what do you want to put in for your own person it's to shift the position to your own point of view. The f*** is wrong with you. I'm talking specifically about Ben Affleck. Where did I say everybody from Boston was cool. Now you going into Marty Baker who isn't some sort of Hollywood guy. though I agree keep yourself in check before you ask other people in question what they're talking about. You're from around here you know better than to talk that BS.b

[@WhatsCookingTime]

@Homelander as a pro Trump American who happens to live in Boston area myself. The complaining about liberals when you should be calling them lefties. You sound like one of the woke sjw clowns spouting off about orange man bad. Yout not some West coast soy boy.. coming at me all full of assumptions as if I'm I'm some crazy Lefty. We know better than to behave that way do we not. We're the party of the rational. Not the crazy woke Lefty.

[@WhatsCookingTime]

@Homelander and by the way I agree with you about Baker and Walsh. my business is f****** suffering horribly cuz of those assholes and ridiculous unconstitutional shutdown. I agree with you on that but stick to the different stories would you

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@ForeverTributesNL]

I was a leftist until I learned to think for myself, at the ripe old age of 25 or so.

[@izawaniek2568]

This is what the left is all about. Drama, trauma and chaos are a great pathway to get control over others, and the best driving force is fear in all of its variations! Thank you Gentlemen.

[@fernandoguevara8258]

Here here!

[@asapatheist]

the lav mic and the backgrounds in focus, conservative lighting vs the boom of the sm7b with the out of focus background, lighting used for a picture in picture on twitch, shows how Dave Rubin used production to set himself apart from the rest.

[@valeriesmith938]

Iam a Trump supporter ever since I saw Oprah on her show trying to talk him into running for President. And after watching how good he treated everyone on his TV Show the Apprentice. But all the Black Celebrities that loved him then turned on him and Demonized him I just couldn't understand that. But the Trump Haters don't want people to tell them the good things he did and the good things he wanted to do. They just want to talk over me and then yell about his Taxes.

[@pistolpeds]

The term "bloke" comes from Australian and New zealand sheep shearers, referring to a blow fly. It was the "ringer's" job to to tar the nicks or clipper wounds of the sheep to keep the blow flies from laying eggs in the wound. Use ; "These bloke's up up to no good". "He's a great bloke"

[@abw48]

I personally have lost most of my old friends from the 1970s when I suggested that Trump will do really great things for America, and now Im known as a racist, fascist, nazi, islamophobe. Go figure... Trump 2020. I am a guy that has gone on the exact same route as Dave Rubin but without the Gay bit, not that theres anything wrong with that...

[@nicholasnunhofer8501]

You took the honourable path with truth attached

[@Attmay]

I became a conservative because I am Gay and because I’m also Jewish and I could see an uncomfortable amount of tolerance for antisemitism disguised as anti-Zionism and eugenics disguised as support for the tr-ns cult. Not to mention all the wars the GOP gets accused of starting when it’s the other side that historically has a track record of starting wars.

[@abw48]

@@Attmay : Both sides of the Aisle have engaged in anti semitism and anti gay, depends on who is in power, both Obama and Mrs Clinton were against Gay Marriage.

[@davidprice9792]

I think Dave Rubin has always been conservative, he just didn't know it. Glad to have you on our side Dave.

[@SJM6791]

I think Ben Affleck did that for a lot of people on the left after the Bill Maher video. Affleck proved that he’s literally one of the most disingenuous people on the planet.

[@jasonroberts9357]

Don't allow Dave Rubin to burn the traditional family!!!

[@gaokede7041]

When will you have E Michael Jones on the show Matt? Help a fellow Catholic (who could use your viewership boost) out

[@ruththomas1652]

I liked your book, too! I will be recommending it to everyone I know who still read.

[@boarhog1979]

I haven't watched any of his movies since. Now the Rock is on the list along with many others. Can't they see how this affects many when they get involved with such things and have no clue what it is like to make a car payment for example?

[@RJTrezise1983]

I've got "the list" as well. I did the same thing with Affleck, and recently the Rock. Seth Rogan and Steve Carell just sent in the list after I found out about them supporting BLM monetarily.

[@Jsteiner1974]

I remember watching that episode of Bill Maher. For me, that was the day I realized the difference between a liberal and a leftist, and I knew which one I was.

[@mrmcg9288]

First time I have ever liked something Ben Affleck has done!! LOL I really can't believe he brought us Dave Rubin!! Truly the BEST thing Affleck has EVER been involved with!

[@walrustrent2001]

Anger is the reaction you have when you are confronted to something you do not understand. Conclude what you want.

[@olive4naito]

Let's face it, this isn't about being emotional. It's about being illogical. You can be logical and emotional at the same time. People are protesting covid mandates and are emotional but they're also being logical about the fact that their freedoms are being threatened.

[@SvenBlumer]

Shot for having Dave. Mr. Rubin is a champion ;)

[@chrisreardon2154]

No wonder Affleck struggles with addiction. His inner demons continue to torture him and seem to manifest themselves with his emotional reaction to differing opinions and perspectives.

[@jarjar3143]

Anger is a secondary emotion that stems from fear . Usually fear of not getting something you want or losing something you have . That poses a question . What are they afraid of ?

[@darrenoetinger7876]

Not to excuse Affleck's ignorance but it was most likely a roid rage moment

[@yimmeistaryimmeistar7239]

HEM- roid rage! Aflek is a TURD!

[@AbbyRowe-rf3uv]

Funny thing is, that was the exact same moment for me.

[@cclarke9301]

Dave Rubin, Ben said he wouldn’t want to work with a conservative or Republican and that it would make him physically ill. That was a Bill Maher episode. I haven’t watched Ben since. I don’t watch Maher either but I was channel surfing and seeing Ben flip out was very entertaining. What a douche.

[@Attmay]

And conservatives don’t believe in white privilege? White privilege is the only reason white liberals get any airtime at all anymore.

[@just_another32]

trouble is, how do I now enjoy my 90s and early 00s movies?

[@magaranita]

I really enjoy Dave Rubin's logic process.

[@julzgulz1992]

It’s been an urban elite rule that one shouldn’t discuss religion or politics. Here we are now, people have grown up not knowing how to have a debate or conversation about beliefs and values without being emotionally overcome, offended, or hurt. It’s not a good thing for society to have generations of people who don’t know how to have a conversation, because when words fail, violence is the only recourse.

[@dreamweaver1603]

Maybe people never could have that debate or conversation, hence the suggestion to not talk religion or politics in mixed company.

[@danielc1136]

He left, then he proceeded to pay for a surrogate mother.

[@soroushfetkovich5084]

Hod bless you both!

[@marinagallant1847]

Honestly, who cares about Ben Affleck?? He is irrelevant and a sad person with serious issues.

[@hellokitty8552]

He’s broken by too many Jennifer’s

[@erinlikesacornishpasty4703]

Honestly it wasn't really him. It was the extreme way he responded to Sam Harris. I think it showed the pervasive wokeness of Hollywood and how a famous person with so many funds to donate to whatever political agenda he wants could be so crazy. Harris said perfectly reasonable things about Islam, especially when you remember that he's trying to convince people that atheism is better than dogmatic adherence to an irrational faith.

[@brogcooper25]

I saw that interview and had the same reaction. I wouldn't say it was THE moment, but it is one that sticks out to me too.

[@pectoralcollege6199]

Isn’t Dave Rubin a homosexual and jewish? Why listen to him. He and his “husband” have acquired twins (yet to be born) this is sickening.

[@bsqwahlE]

I guess he likes to associate with people who think he is disgusting.

[@trlyons761]

MATT FRADD!!! I've just recently seen a couple KZbin videos but thought you sounded familiar! You're from Pints With Aquinas! I'm a relatively new podcast listener (I'm on episode 158) and am trying to catch up with extra episodes in my weekly listening regiment. I'm sorry though that I didn't recognize your name. Most pod casts I listen to I've found by trying to look up topics (Catholic, Byzantine, Orthodox, philosophy, history, etc.) and find good programs that way. That's how I discovered Pints with Aquinas. 😁

[@winebarimunsi4732]

So I pray someone can get Rubin from homosexuality too not just away from the left...he is living a lie

[@yetiswotstream2539]

I’m the guy under the rock who never saw the Affleck meltdown. I really tuned out after the 2016 election as social media had been too opposite to a happy life. But I’m definitely going to look now

[@kathleenkoransky272]

His book is AWESOME! Just like him! #daverubin

[@maryhuichan7154]

YAYYYY GOOD TO HEAR

[@alc8366]

I am really sorry you had such disappointment with Affleck Dave, but I mean, we’re you really expecting common sense from the same tool that married Jennifer Lopez?

[@aspiringartist3949]

Always a pleasure to watch your content!

[@David-ei1fs]

Maybe if Ben and Matt had gotten married, he would be happier.

[@MrTarrentaal]

Brilliant!! Time for change!

[@bababuyiekaban7942]

Affleck has never been relevant, he’s really a nobody but a very mediocre actor. His movies are lame.

[@Wolfsheim23]

Thats BS and what he and Matt Damon did with Good Will Hunting was really outstanding. Also The Accountant is awesome. He's still an emotional wreck but his writing, producing skills are quite good.

[@maddyg3208]

"Pearl Harbor" was the biggest wasted opportunity ever

[@Attmay]

@@maddyg3208 they tried to make the Disney version of *Titanic* and failed miserably. It was so bad that there’s a song about how bad it was in *Team America: World Police.*

[@calebvaughan587]

People on the right don’t have to get angry because we know our positions are based in logic and truth so we don’t need to rage to compensate for logical fallacy

[@Nate-dv5dp]

The only logical arguments I've heard from the right have been criticism of the extreme left such as gender policies. But I've heard plenty of left-wing people do the same. Everything else from the right has been regressive criticism, very often of indisputable scientific facts and massive endorsement of pseudoscience.

[@EdmundKempersDartboard]

Batman smash puny science man!

[@douglasgrave2600]

Subscribed because you had a great guest Dave Ruben!

[@Badabinger]

I share that with Rubin. Had just been introduced very briefly to Sam Harris and found his factual and reasoned criticisms of Islam very sound. Lead me to the Real Time "interview" and I was seriously baffled by Affleck's unprovoked and hysterical meltdown. I mean ZERO actual arguments just feeeelings. That lead to some of the college Halloween and microagression cases. Took a while to REALLY grasp that the "tolerant" left had become THAT insane.

[@tball5677]

Ben Affleck has always been an emotionally stunted, smooth brain, intellectual toddler.

[@davidalvidrez9452]

And he always come out as calm and composed in movies.

[@OlavRH]

"You write how you speak" Nice backhanded compliment :) And also true Also, like how your whole compliment of the book was "it's energetic". Just say it's trash, no need to beat around the bush