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'''Steven Kenneth Bonnell II''', also known as '''Destiny''', is an Omahanian internet personality, known for his prolific political commentary and debates. Destiny is one of the first people to become a full-time [[live streamer]], originally streaming | '''Steven Kenneth Bonnell II''', also known as '''Destiny''', is an {{wiki|Omaha,Nebraska|Omahanian}} internet personality, known for his prolific political commentary and debates. Destiny is one of the first people to become a full-time [[live streamer]], originally streaming ''{{wiki|StarCraft II}}'' on [[Twitch|Justin.Tv]] around 2011. Even at the start of his journey, Destiny's penchant for debating and vibrant personality would become the highlight of his stream, allowing him to be seen as a personality instead of a player. | ||
Since 2016 he has garnered further attention for live streaming political debates with other online personalities, in which he advocates for progressive and liberal politics, sometimes referred to as [[Omniliberal]]ism. The way in his worldview has combatted others' has evolved overtime, represented in the common [[DGG|community]] [[meme]] of story [[arc]]s. Prominent examples of this include his early debates with the online right, primarily combatting figures like [[Nick Fuentes]], [[Brittany Venti]], [[Sargon of Akkad]] and others. Recently, Destiny has pivoted towards conversations involving the Israeli-Palestine conflict, culminating in debates with renowned figures in the space such as [[Benny Morris]] and [[Norman Finkelstein]], eventually tapering off after the {{wiki|2024 United States elections||.}} | Since 2016 he has garnered further attention for live streaming political debates with other online personalities, in which he advocates for progressive and liberal politics, sometimes referred to as [[Omniliberal]]ism. The way in his worldview has combatted others' has evolved overtime, represented in the common [[DGG|community]] [[meme]] of story [[arc]]s. Prominent examples of this include his early debates with the online right, primarily combatting figures like [[Nick Fuentes]], [[Brittany Venti]], [[Sargon of Akkad]] and others. Recently, Destiny has pivoted towards conversations involving the Israeli-Palestine conflict, culminating in debates with renowned figures in the space such as [[Benny Morris]] and [[Norman Finkelstein]], eventually tapering off after the {{wiki|2024 United States elections||.}} | ||
He | He was the host of the [[Bridges Podcast]] and former co-host of the [[Anything Else?]] podcast with [[Dan]]. | ||
== Political Positions WIP== | |||
=== Israel/Palestine === | |||
https://wiki.destiny.gg/view/Destiny%27s_Position_on_Israel_and_Palestine | |||
=== Ukraine/Russia === | |||
https://wiki.destiny.gg/view/Destiny%27s_Position_on_the_Russian_Invasion_of_Ukraine | |||
== Awards == | |||
=== 43rd Brigade Certificate of Appreciation === | |||
On June 2, 2026, Ukrainian volunteer and frequent on-stream guest [[Ukrainian Ana|Anastasiya Paraskevova (aka Ukrainian Ana)]] presented Destiny and the [[DGG]] community with a thank-you video, a medal, and an official Certificate of Appreciation from the 43rd Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.<ref>{{cite | |||
|source-name = Anastasiya Paraskevova (@UkrainianAna) | |||
|year = 2026 | |||
|month = June | |||
|day = 2 | |||
|title = A bit of a surprise for @TheOmniLiberal and DGG community | |||
|retrieved-date = June 22, 2026 | |||
|source = https://x.com/UkrainianAna/status/2061916709745721393 | |||
|archive-url = https://archive.ph/l3pbr | |||
|archive-date = June 3, 2026 | |||
}}</ref> The medal was awarded in honor of several [[Ukrainian_Ana_Fundraisers|fundraisers]] Ana had conducted with the assistance of DGG. | |||
== Disambiguation == | == Disambiguation == | ||
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| Outdoor Recreation | | Outdoor Recreation | ||
| Destiny states that outdoor fireplaces are "exceedingly rare" and "trashy." Approximately 62% of North American DGG Chatters have a fireplace, and 74% know someone who owns a firepit.<ref>https://mitchdev.net/dgg/?poll=2658</ref> <ref>https://mitchdev.net/dgg/?poll=2659</ref> Additionally, fireplaces we're the 4th most planned purchase for outdoor spaces behind chairs, tables, lighting, and with umbrellas.<ref>https://www.icfanet.org/news/2017-home-furnishings-survey-more-americans-are-inspired-outdoor-living/</ref><br>'''BONUS FOOD TAKE:''' A chatter asks Destiny if he never had s'mores as a kid, and Destiny states he did, but made them in the oven. | | Destiny states that outdoor fireplaces are "exceedingly rare" and "trashy."<ref>https://youtu.be/7MbZ90lxu4M?si=IJay52DgGfp4DM5o&t=27</ref> Approximately 62% of North American DGG Chatters have a fireplace, and 74% know someone who owns a firepit.<ref>https://mitchdev.net/dgg/?poll=2658</ref><ref>https://mitchdev.net/dgg/?poll=2659</ref> Additionally, fireplaces we're the 4th most planned purchase for outdoor spaces behind chairs, tables, lighting, and with umbrellas.<ref>https://www.icfanet.org/news/2017-home-furnishings-survey-more-americans-are-inspired-outdoor-living/</ref><br>'''BONUS FOOD TAKE:''' A chatter asks Destiny if he never had s'mores as a kid, and Destiny states he did, but made them in the oven. | ||
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== Dungeons and Dragons == | == Dungeons and Dragons == | ||
Destiny has played a few Dungeons and Dragons campaigns with [[Koibu]] as the Dungeon Master. <ref>[https://regalgoblins.fandom.com/wiki/Destiny]</ref> | Destiny has played a few Dungeons and Dragons campaigns with [[Koibu]] as the Dungeon Master.<ref>[https://regalgoblins.fandom.com/wiki/Destiny]</ref> | ||
*Tyrael McGary in [[Tombs of Scoria]] | *Tyrael McGary in [[Tombs of Scoria]] | ||
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Steven Kenneth Bonnell II, also known as Destiny, is an Omahanian 
internet personality, known for his prolific political commentary and debates. Destiny is one of the first people to become a full-time live streamer, originally streaming StarCraft II on Justin.Tv around 2011. Even at the start of his journey, Destiny's penchant for debating and vibrant personality would become the highlight of his stream, allowing him to be seen as a personality instead of a player.
Since 2016 he has garnered further attention for live streaming political debates with other online personalities, in which he advocates for progressive and liberal politics, sometimes referred to as Omniliberalism. The way in his worldview has combatted others' has evolved overtime, represented in the common community meme of story arcs. Prominent examples of this include his early debates with the online right, primarily combatting figures like Nick Fuentes, Brittany Venti, Sargon of Akkad and others. Recently, Destiny has pivoted towards conversations involving the Israeli-Palestine conflict, culminating in debates with renowned figures in the space such as Benny Morris and Norman Finkelstein, eventually tapering off after the 2024 United States elections.
He was the host of the Bridges Podcast and former co-host of the Anything Else? podcast with Dan.
Political Positions WIP
Israel/Palestine
https://wiki.destiny.gg/view/Destiny%27s_Position_on_Israel_and_Palestine
Ukraine/Russia
https://wiki.destiny.gg/view/Destiny%27s_Position_on_the_Russian_Invasion_of_Ukraine
Awards
43rd Brigade Certificate of Appreciation
On June 2, 2026, Ukrainian volunteer and frequent on-stream guest Anastasiya Paraskevova (aka Ukrainian Ana) presented Destiny and the DGG community with a thank-you video, a medal, and an official Certificate of Appreciation from the 43rd Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.[1] The medal was awarded in honor of several fundraisers Ana had conducted with the assistance of DGG.
Disambiguation
Commonly asked questions when talking about Steven Kenneth Bonnell II include:
Two of these statements are true, but when discussing Destiny (at least on this wiki), no one is talking about the Bungie game.
Controversial Opinions
A list of contrarian takes Steven Kenneth Bonnell II has crafted purely to make his chat mad:
| Topic | Opinion |
|---|---|
| Movies | Oppenheimer is a 3/10 movie.[2] |
| Movies | Dune is a dogshit movie.[3] This take was later disproven by Dan.[4] |
| Movies | Jurassic Park is a dogshit movie.[5] |
| Music | The Marshall Mathers LP is the best rap album of all time.[6] |
| Food | Cake cones are the best ice cream cone.[7] |
| Food | Seafood sucks.[8] |
| Food | Europeans aren't ready to hear that literally any cuisine you can find on their continent is easily defeated by the main course menu at the @Outback Steakhouse.[9] |
| Outdoor Recreation | Destiny states that outdoor fireplaces are "exceedingly rare" and "trashy."[10] Approximately 62% of North American DGG Chatters have a fireplace, and 74% know someone who owns a firepit.[11][12] Additionally, fireplaces we're the 4th most planned purchase for outdoor spaces behind chairs, tables, lighting, and with umbrellas.[13] BONUS FOOD TAKE: A chatter asks Destiny if he never had s'mores as a kid, and Destiny states he did, but made them in the oven. |
Dungeons and Dragons
Destiny has played a few Dungeons and Dragons campaigns with Koibu as the Dungeon Master.[14]
- Tyrael McGary in Tombs of Scoria
- Vahn & Korrin in Empires of Arcadia
- Nevets in Of Dice and Men
- Locke and Kumo in Gnomes, Tomes and Catacombs
- Wander and Drak'ven in Heroes' Graveyard
Obsidian Notes
| Main article: Obsidian Notes |
Sometime around Oct 6, 2023, Destiny began using Obsidian to compile and publish his notes on different subjects.
External Links
References
- ↑ Anastasiya Paraskevova (@UkrainianAna) (June 2, 2026). "A bit of a surprise for @TheOmniLiberal and DGG community". Archived from the original on June 3, 2026. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
- ↑ Destiny. Chat Logs. Rustlesearch.
- ↑ Nebraska Steve. Destiny starts Ranting about the movie "Dune" after rewatching it. 2022 Nov 25. Video. Retrieved 2023 Aug 25.
- ↑ DalibanHQ Highlights. Destiny Movie Review w/ Dan (Dune, vs Top Gun, DGG Civil War). 2022 Nov 27. Video. Retrieved 2023 Aug 25.
- ↑ chillin' and recovering from DISEASE. YouTube Clip.
- ↑ Destiny. DGG Wiki Launch today!. 2023 Aug 24. Stream. Retrieved 2023 Aug 25.
- ↑ Gorgeous Diva. "Destiny Reviews: Ice cream and cone"
- ↑ Seafood sucks. Twitter post.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/TheOmniLiberal/status/1695517045805264993
- ↑ https://youtu.be/7MbZ90lxu4M?si=IJay52DgGfp4DM5o&t=27
- ↑ https://mitchdev.net/dgg/?poll=2658
- ↑ https://mitchdev.net/dgg/?poll=2659
- ↑ https://www.icfanet.org/news/2017-home-furnishings-survey-more-americans-are-inspired-outdoor-living/
- ↑ [1]