Carl Benjamin, widely known by his online pseudonym Sargon of Akkad, is a British YouTuber, political commentator, and former politician. Born in September 1979 in Swindon, England, he gained prominence through his YouTube channel, where he discusses political and social issues, often from a controversial and provocative perspective.
Career and Online Presence
Benjamin began his YouTube career in 2013, naming his channel after the ancient Mesopotamian ruler Sargon of Akkad. His content initially focused on criticizing feminism and identity politics, particularly during the Gamergate controversy in 2014. Over time, his channel expanded to include critiques of political correctness, Islam, and left-wing ideologies. He describes himself as a "classical liberal" and a skeptic, though he has been labeled as right-wing or far-right by various media outlets.
His YouTube channels, including Sargon of Akkad, The Thinkery, and Akkad Daily, have collectively garnered hundreds of thousands of subscribers and millions of views. However, his content has also led to significant backlash, including bans from platforms like Patreon and temporary suspensions from YouTube and Twitter.
Political Involvement
In 2018, Benjamin joined the UK Independence Party (UKIP) alongside other controversial figures, marking a shift in the party's direction under Gerard Batten's leadership. He ran unsuccessfully as a UKIP candidate for the South West England constituency in the 2019 European Parliament elections. His campaign was marred by controversy, including past comments about Labour MP Jess Phillips, which drew widespread criticism.
Controversies
Benjamin has faced accusations of promoting misogyny, racism, and conspiracy theories. His involvement in the Gamergate harassment campaign and his comments about feminism and identity politics have been particularly contentious. He has also been criticized for remarks about the Holocaust and other sensitive topics, which he claims were taken out of context.
Personal Life
Carl Benjamin is married with two children and resides in Swindon, England. He graduated with a degree in philosophy from the University of London in 2023. Despite the controversies surrounding him, he continues to produce content and engage in political commentary through his podcast platform, Lotus Eaters, launched in 2020.
The lotus eaters is worth watching if you like conservative Brit’s cheering trump and exposing globalist/woke stuff in Europe. A fun watch and very educated blokes
He started the lotus eaters, was huge in gamer gate, and his perhaps most famous line was "I would not even rape you", said about an mp in England, jess Phillips, who immediately called it a rape threat. He's got kids and a loving fam too
Been watching him since before Brexit was a thing. He's a good egg, but he's not a q follower at all. Can't wait for his take when the cannibal cult of the Cabal is exposed.
who is this guy?
Carl Benjamin, widely known by his online pseudonym Sargon of Akkad, is a British YouTuber, political commentator, and former politician. Born in September 1979 in Swindon, England, he gained prominence through his YouTube channel, where he discusses political and social issues, often from a controversial and provocative perspective.
Career and Online Presence
Benjamin began his YouTube career in 2013, naming his channel after the ancient Mesopotamian ruler Sargon of Akkad. His content initially focused on criticizing feminism and identity politics, particularly during the Gamergate controversy in 2014. Over time, his channel expanded to include critiques of political correctness, Islam, and left-wing ideologies. He describes himself as a "classical liberal" and a skeptic, though he has been labeled as right-wing or far-right by various media outlets.
His YouTube channels, including Sargon of Akkad, The Thinkery, and Akkad Daily, have collectively garnered hundreds of thousands of subscribers and millions of views. However, his content has also led to significant backlash, including bans from platforms like Patreon and temporary suspensions from YouTube and Twitter.
Political Involvement
In 2018, Benjamin joined the UK Independence Party (UKIP) alongside other controversial figures, marking a shift in the party's direction under Gerard Batten's leadership. He ran unsuccessfully as a UKIP candidate for the South West England constituency in the 2019 European Parliament elections. His campaign was marred by controversy, including past comments about Labour MP Jess Phillips, which drew widespread criticism.
Controversies
Benjamin has faced accusations of promoting misogyny, racism, and conspiracy theories. His involvement in the Gamergate harassment campaign and his comments about feminism and identity politics have been particularly contentious. He has also been criticized for remarks about the Holocaust and other sensitive topics, which he claims were taken out of context.
Personal Life
Carl Benjamin is married with two children and resides in Swindon, England. He graduated with a degree in philosophy from the University of London in 2023. Despite the controversies surrounding him, he continues to produce content and engage in political commentary through his podcast platform, Lotus Eaters, launched in 2020.
The lotus eaters is worth watching if you like conservative Brit’s cheering trump and exposing globalist/woke stuff in Europe. A fun watch and very educated blokes
Yeah, he’s on rumble. https://rumble.com/v6nln2o-how-would-you-like-it-if-this-happened-to-you.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp
He started the lotus eaters, was huge in gamer gate, and his perhaps most famous line was "I would not even rape you", said about an mp in England, jess Phillips, who immediately called it a rape threat. He's got kids and a loving fam too
Been watching him since before Brexit was a thing. He's a good egg, but he's not a q follower at all. Can't wait for his take when the cannibal cult of the Cabal is exposed.