Caiden Cowger - Conservative Radio Host

Postby SolidSnickerdoodle » Fri Mar 04, 2016 3:24 pm

This post may not be too controversial, but it does involve politics, so why not?

So, I recently stumbled upon this kid's YouTube channel, and I must say the level of ignorance at work here is simply astounding.
https://www.youtube.com/user/CaidenCowgerShow

Now, I will say that I admire this kid's passion. He obviously cares about social issues and politics, and has gone to great lengths to spread his thoughts on these matters. At age 13, he began his YouTube channel, complete with rudimentary sound equipment, and has since provided regular commentary on various political matters. He has also launched his own website. Coming from somebody who can't be bothered to clean his cat's litter box (which I really should be doing right now), I find that pretty impressive, and I admire his commitment to spreading his message.

That being said, I think his message is absolute bullshit. I could sit here and rattle off examples of some of the crazy shit that he's said, but I think it's better if you just watch some of his videos for yourself. I will say that some of them are so ridiculous, that I actually thought the video titles were a form of click bait. Come to find out, he really does, genuinely believe everything he is saying.

The reason why this particular instance of ignorance both saddens and frustrates me is because of how young this kid is. It's one thing to watch Bill O'Reilly make a fool out of himself, or any older person making an ill-founded claim for that matter, because you can attribute it to their upbringing and society's recent change in social views. But, when you have a 13 year old kid (17 now) claiming that Obama is making people gay, it just strikes a nerve with me.

Most of the kids in my high school are relatively moderate to liberal, disagreeing on certain issues, but never making the claims that this kid does. Maybe that's also why I have such a hard time with it. I understand that not every kid in America is this new-age, tolerant, open-minded individual. There are kids out there like this. I just haven't been exposed to many of them until now.

Sorry for the long rant, but after seeing some of his content I just had to vent somewhere.
There is only one God, and his name is Death. And there is only one thing we say to Death: Not today.

Re: Caiden Cowger - Conservative Radio Host

Postby truly_trussed » Fri Mar 04, 2016 6:07 pm

This clip is about 4 years old. It's from the popular US HBO cable show "Real Time With Bill Maher". Runs just under 5 min. Coarse language. :lol:

https://youtu.be/7kAVaIXosvw

Re: Caiden Cowger - Conservative Radio Host

Postby Jason Toddman » Fri Mar 04, 2016 6:48 pm

If you'd like a sane and rational (if occasionally excitable) point of view, here is a much better YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCldfgb ... 4dmDt4Cd6A
Dare to be different... and make a difference.
To boldly go where no one in their right mind has gone before...

Re: Caiden Cowger - Conservative Radio Host

Postby SolidSnickerdoodle » Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:41 pm

Jason Toddman wrote:If you'd like a sane and rational (if occasionally excitable) point of view, here is a much better YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCldfgb ... 4dmDt4Cd6A

Ah, yes. Good ol' Secular Talk. I really like their channel. :)
There is only one God, and his name is Death. And there is only one thing we say to Death: Not today.

Re: Caiden Cowger - Conservative Radio Host

Postby Jason Toddman » Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:52 pm

Here's another one I've enjoyed watching lately.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3XTzV ... 0rQbuvCtTQ
Dare to be different... and make a difference.
To boldly go where no one in their right mind has gone before...

Re: Caiden Cowger - Conservative Radio Host

Postby misterg792000 » Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:16 pm

"Let me tell you all about how the world really works" - A 17 year old white kid with a webcam

Re: Caiden Cowger - Conservative Radio Host

Postby SolidSnickerdoodle » Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:31 pm

Jason Toddman wrote:Here's another one I've enjoyed watching lately.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3XTzV ... 0rQbuvCtTQ

Dude, I don't want to you to be alarmed, but I think we might be the same person. I love lastweektonight. Do you ever watch Vsauce, Crash Course, or SmarterEveryDay? Those are some of my favorites. They don't talk about politics, but they're highly educational.
There is only one God, and his name is Death. And there is only one thing we say to Death: Not today.

Re: Caiden Cowger - Conservative Radio Host

Postby Jason Toddman » Fri Mar 04, 2016 10:06 pm

SolidSnickerdoodle wrote:
Jason Toddman wrote:Here's another one I've enjoyed watching lately.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3XTzV ... 0rQbuvCtTQ

Dude, I don't want to you to be alarmed, but I think we might be the same person. I love lastweektonight. Do you ever watch Vsauce, Crash Course, or SmarterEveryDay? Those are some of my favorites. They don't talk about politics, but they're highly educational.

I am familiar with VSauce but don't think I have ever heard of the other two. I will have to look them up sometime this weekend and let you know.
Dare to be different... and make a difference.
To boldly go where no one in their right mind has gone before...