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[[File:DestinyLex.jpg|thumb|Steven '''Destiny''' Bonnell II<br/ >
{{Infobox Person
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| person_name        = Steven 'Destiny' Bonnell II
| caption            = Starcraft II Semi-Pro
| image              = DestinyLex.jpg
| person_age          = {{age|1988|12|12}}
| occupations          = Live streamer, Podcaster, Former semi-professional Starcraft II player
| political_alignment = [[Omniliberal]]
| country            = USA
| website            = [https://www.destiny.gg/ destiny.gg]
| twitter            = TheOmniLiberal
| bsky = destiny.gg
| instagram          = destiny
| youtube            = @Destiny
| stock              = [https://manifold.markets/memestiny/destiny-stock-permanent Destiny Stock]
| dggusername        = Destiny
}}


'''Steven Kenneth Bonnell II''', also known as '''Destiny''', is an Omahanian internet personality, kick streamer, anti-redpill debater, and political commentator. In 2011, he became one of the first people to live stream video games full-time ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPOHFBVAzrk he paved it on his own]) and received attention as a pioneer of the industry. 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. In recent years, he has gained even more notoriety for debating in the online redpill space.
'''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||.}}
 
He was the host of the [[Bridges Podcast]] and former co-host of the [[Anything Else?]] podcast with [[Dan]].


== Disambiguation ==
== Disambiguation ==
Commonly asked questions when talking about Steven Kenneth Bonnell II include: "The [[Destiny (Game)|game?]]", "Isn't that a girl's name?", and "Isn't that the person who lets other guys f*** his wife?". Two of these statements are true, but when discussing Destiny (at least on this wiki), no one is talking about the Bungie game.
Commonly asked questions when talking about Steven Kenneth Bonnell II include:  
 
* "The {{wiki|Destiny (video game)|game|?"}}
== History ==
* "Isn't that a girl's name?"
On September 19th 2023, Destiny started using a new keyboard, necessary because he spilled [[COOMER|"something"]] on it<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-yDgU6pn5o Just chillin']. YouTube VOD. Retrieved 2023 Sep 19.</ref>.
* "Isn't that the person who lets other guys f*** his [[Melina|wife]]?"
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 ==
== Controversial Opinions ==
A list of contrarian takes Steven Kenneth Bonnell II has crafted purely to make his chat mad:
A list of contrarian takes Steven Kenneth Bonnell II has crafted purely to make his chat mad:
{| class="wikitable"
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! Topic !! Opinion
! Topic !! Opinion
|-
|-
| Movies || Oppenheimer is a 3/10 movie<ref> Destiny. ''[https://rustlesearch.dev/surrounds?channel=Destinygg&date=2023-08-14T21%3A27%3A32.685Z&username=destiny Chat Logs]''. Rustlesearch.</ref>.
| [[Destiny's movie takes|Movies]] || Oppenheimer is a 3/10 movie.<ref> Destiny. ''[https://rustlesearch.dev/surrounds?channel=Destinygg&date=2023-08-14T21%3A27%3A32.685Z&username=destiny Chat Logs]''. Rustlesearch.</ref>
|-   
|-   
| Movies || Dune is a dogshit movie<ref> Nebraska Steve. ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EpZgHgikuI Destiny starts Ranting about the movie "Dune" after rewatching it]''. 2022 Nov 25. Video. Retrieved 2023 Aug 25. </ref>. This take was later disproven by [[Dan]]<ref> DalibanHQ Highlights. ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKyV3zd1Ogg Destiny Movie Review w/ Dan (Dune, vs Top Gun, DGG Civil War)]''. 2022 Nov 27. Video. Retrieved 2023 Aug 25. </ref>.
| [[Destiny's movie takes|Movies]] || Dune is a dogshit movie.<ref> Nebraska Steve. ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EpZgHgikuI Destiny starts Ranting about the movie "Dune" after rewatching it]''. 2022 Nov 25. Video. Retrieved 2023 Aug 25. </ref> This take was later disproven by [[Dan]].<ref> DalibanHQ Highlights. ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKyV3zd1Ogg Destiny Movie Review w/ Dan (Dune, vs Top Gun, DGG Civil War)]''. 2022 Nov 27. Video. Retrieved 2023 Aug 25. </ref>
|-
|-
| Movies || Jurassic Park is a dogshit movie<ref>[https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxxEusWJo3AesGz8iG0WbGnv6Pf4VtSV2J?si=iZlZ9ef0wH1jsKhI chillin' and recovering from DISEASE]. YouTube Clip.</ref>.
| [[Destiny's movie takes|Movies]] || Jurassic Park is a dogshit movie.<ref>[https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxxEusWJo3AesGz8iG0WbGnv6Pf4VtSV2J?si=iZlZ9ef0wH1jsKhI chillin' and recovering from DISEASE]. YouTube Clip.</ref>
|-
|-
| Music || The Marshall Mathers LP is the best rap album of all time<ref> Destiny. ''[https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx4nFdAk4D5IyXij8-om6I2DCyMnCM7b6S?si=CeQoB7uSF1mlYURq DGG Wiki Launch today!]''. 2023 Aug 24. Stream. Retrieved 2023 Aug 25.</ref>.
| [[Destiny's music takes|Music]] || The Marshall Mathers LP is the best rap album of all time.<ref> Destiny. ''[https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx4nFdAk4D5IyXij8-om6I2DCyMnCM7b6S?si=CeQoB7uSF1mlYURq DGG Wiki Launch today!]''. 2023 Aug 24. Stream. Retrieved 2023 Aug 25.</ref>
|-
|-
| [[Destiny's food takes|Food]] || Cake cones are the best ice cream cone <ref> Gorgeous Diva. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZfcT7ErcZ0 "Destiny Reviews: Ice cream and cone"]</ref>.
| [[Destiny's food takes|Food]] || Cake cones are the best ice cream cone.<ref> Gorgeous Diva. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZfcT7ErcZ0 "Destiny Reviews: Ice cream and cone"]</ref>
|-
|-
| Food || Seafood sucks<ref>[https://twitter.com/TheOmniLiberal/status/1695477628474441878 Seafood sucks. Twitter post.]</ref>.
| [[Destiny's food takes|Food]] || Seafood sucks.<ref>[https://twitter.com/TheOmniLiberal/status/1695477628474441878 Seafood sucks. Twitter post.]</ref>
|-
|-
| 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.<ref>https://twitter.com/TheOmniLiberal/status/1695517045805264993</ref>
| [[Destiny's food takes|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.<ref>https://twitter.com/TheOmniLiberal/status/1695517045805264993</ref>
|-
| Outdoor Recreation
| 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.
|}
|}


== 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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*Locke and Kumo in Gnomes, Tomes and Catacombs
*Locke and Kumo in Gnomes, Tomes and Catacombs
*Wander and Drak'ven in Heroes' Graveyard
*Wander and Drak'ven in Heroes' Graveyard
== Obsidian Notes ==
{{disambiguation|Main article: [[Obsidian Notes]]}}
Sometime around Oct 6, 2023, Destiny began using Obsidian to compile and publish his notes on different subjects.


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
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*[https://www.instagram.com/destiny/ Instagram]
*[https://www.instagram.com/destiny/ Instagram]
*[https://regalgoblins.fandom.com/wiki/Destiny Arcadia Wiki Article]
*[https://regalgoblins.fandom.com/wiki/Destiny Arcadia Wiki Article]


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 20:36, 8 April 2026

Steven 'Destiny' Bonnell II
Starcraft II Semi-Pro
Personal Information
Political AlignmentOmniliberal
Age37
Country of OriginUSA
Online Information
Websitedestiny.gg
Blueskydestiny.gg
XTheOmniLiberal
Instagramdestiny
YouTube@Destiny
DGG Links
RustleSearchDestiny
Manifold MarketsDestiny Stock

Steven Kenneth Bonnell II, also known as Destiny, is an Omahanian Wikipedia 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 Wikipedia 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. Wikipedia

He was the host of the Bridges Podcast and former co-host of the Anything Else? podcast with Dan.

Disambiguation

Commonly asked questions when talking about Steven Kenneth Bonnell II include:

  • "The game?" Wikipedia
  • "Isn't that a girl's name?"
  • "Isn't that the person who lets other guys f*** his wife?"

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.[1]
Movies Dune is a dogshit movie.[2] This take was later disproven by Dan.[3]
Movies Jurassic Park is a dogshit movie.[4]
Music The Marshall Mathers LP is the best rap album of all time.[5]
Food Cake cones are the best ice cream cone.[6]
Food Seafood sucks.[7]
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.[8]
Outdoor Recreation Destiny states that outdoor fireplaces are "exceedingly rare" and "trashy."[9] Approximately 62% of North American DGG Chatters have a fireplace, and 74% know someone who owns a firepit.[10][11] Additionally, fireplaces we're the 4th most planned purchase for outdoor spaces behind chairs, tables, lighting, and with umbrellas.[12]
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.[13]

  • 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

Sometime around Oct 6, 2023, Destiny began using Obsidian to compile and publish his notes on different subjects.

External Links

References