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Ben Shapiro on Blaming Political Rhetoric for Acts of Violence
25:28 - 36:11 (10:43)
Ben Shapiro argues that blaming broad scale political rhetoric for acts of violence removes agency from individuals and inhibits free speech. He maintains that he never blames people’s politics for other people committing acts of violence unless they are actively advocating violence.
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The arguments about whether political beliefs can be linked to violent actions are often fueled by opponents of the accused's ideas, which makes it difficult to pin down a clear motive.
25:28 - 30:12 (04:43)
Summary
The arguments about whether political beliefs can be linked to violent actions are often fueled by opponents of the accused's ideas, which makes it difficult to pin down a clear motive. Shapiro applies the same rule across the board, without blaming a person's politics for others' acts of violence unless they actively encourage it.
ChapterBen Shapiro on Blaming Political Rhetoric for Acts of Violence
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The host argues that blaming political rhetoric for every act of violence may result in the loss of free speech, and that connecting with others and promoting prosperity may help those who are misguided.
30:12 - 32:54 (02:42)
Summary
The host argues that blaming political rhetoric for every act of violence may result in the loss of free speech, and that connecting with others and promoting prosperity may help those who are misguided.
ChapterBen Shapiro on Blaming Political Rhetoric for Acts of Violence
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Ben Shapiro talks about the dumb and insensitive things he said when he was young and how he feels terrible for people living under oppressive regimes such as Hamas and Palestinian Authority.
32:56 - 36:11 (03:15)
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Ben Shapiro talks about the dumb and insensitive things he said when he was young and how he feels terrible for people living under oppressive regimes such as Hamas and Palestinian Authority. He also criticizes Ilhan Omar for promoting false claims about Israel.