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The Rubesletter, written by comedian/writer Matt Ruby, offers frank, humorous insights on various subjects including social issues, culture, technology, and personal behavior. Ruby critically examines modern societal norms, comedy, geopolitics, masculinity, and the impact of technology, often challenging mainstream perspectives and encouraging thoughtful discourse.

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We are all vegans at a BBQ joint

427 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election President Immigration Policy Political strategy
  1. The upcoming election highlights the dilemma of feeling like a vegan at a BBQ joint, with both sides having their quirks and pitfalls.
  2. The focus on Biden's age isn't just media-driven, but a genuine concern due to public observations.
  3. Having a boring President might be good because politics should be functional and uneventful, unlike the chaos of previous administrations.
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[Best of] Top 5 Rubesletters (non-comedy) of the year

0 implied HN points • 07 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Comedy Arts Media Society Entertainment
  1. When trying to get votes, calling men toxic too often doesn't work well. It's better to engage with them positively.
  2. Understanding what makes a protest anti-Semitic is crucial to having respectful discussions on sensitive topics.
  3. Music and cultural debates, like those between different bands or genres, can spark interesting conversations and different opinions.