The Most Disturbing Poll In Recent Memory

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Added: Dec 19, 2023

In the podcast, Ben Shapiro discusses the disturbing results of a recent Harvard Harris poll, which reveals the alarming beliefs of young Americans regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The poll shows that a majority of 18 to 24-year-olds believe that genocidal terror attacks by Hamas can be justified by the grievances of Palestinians. Additionally, a significant portion of young people support the idea of Israel being destroyed and handed over to Hamas and the Palestinians.

Indoctrination of Young People

Shapiro attributes these troubling beliefs to the indoctrination of young people with the ideology of intersectionality, which posits that white people are oppressors and non-white people are victims. He argues that this ideology has led to the demonization of Israel and the Jewish people, as young people view Jews as part of the oppressor class. Shapiro criticizes the educational system for promoting this ideology and blames parents for failing to teach their children critical thinking and principles of tolerance and diversity.

Radicalization of Young People

Shapiro points out that the radical left has been successful in promoting the idea that all thoughts are equally valid and that dissent is the essence of a good society. This has led to the radicalization of young people, who have been taught to view the world through the lens of oppressor versus oppressed. He highlights the case of a family where the children have turned against Israel and their Jewish heritage due to their parents' progressive and anti-Israel beliefs.

Israel's Response and US Involvement

Shapiro discusses Israel's military operations in response to Hamas attacks, including the deployment of troops and the destruction of a Hamas terror tunnel. He criticizes the United States for pressuring Israel to scale back its military campaign, arguing that Israel is justified in defending itself against Hamas aggression. He also highlights the Biden Administration's mixed signals in its approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urging Israel to transition to a more focused phase in its war against Hamas.

Humanitarian Crisis and Civilian Casualties

Shapiro addresses the issue of civilian casualties in the conflict, pointing out that Israel has made efforts to protect both its soldiers and civilians, while facing the challenge of Hamas using human shields. He criticizes politicians for focusing on civilian casualties without offering practical solutions to avoid them. He also discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the challenges of delivering aid in the midst of the conflict.

Houthi Militia in Yemen

Shapiro also touches on the situation in Yemen, where the Houthi militia poses a significant threat to global shipping. He discusses the Biden Administration's contemplation of using military force in response to the attacks on commercial shipping by the Houthis, highlighting the need for a global coalition to address the threat.

Senate Negotiations and Border Security Provisions

Shapiro continues by discussing the ongoing negotiations in the Senate over a $15 billion spending package. He highlights the Democrats' reluctance to pass a bill that includes border security provisions, which he attributes to their desire to keep the border issue alive as a political strategy. Shapiro suggests that Democrats are intentionally stalling negotiations in order to polarize the American population around the border issue and paint Republicans as racist.

Donald Trump's Comments on Immigration

Shapiro then addresses comments made by former President Donald Trump at a rally in New Hampshire. Trump's remarks about immigration and border security have been criticized by the media and Democratic politicians, who have accused him of using racist and inflammatory rhetoric. Shapiro argues that Trump's comments are being deliberately misread, as he believes that Trump is referring to Democrats, not immigrants, when he talks about "poisoning the blood of our country."

Media Misrepresentation and Political Strategy

Shapiro points out that the media and Democratic politicians are using Trump's comments to further their narrative that he is a racist and a divisive figure. He suggests that their goal is to paint Trump and the Republican Party as intolerant and discriminatory in order to rally support from certain demographics. Shapiro also criticizes the Democrats for prioritizing their political strategy over the needs of the country, as they are unwilling to pass a bill that includes border security provisions.

Hunter Biden and Democratic Campaign

Shapiro also discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding Hunter Biden and his business dealings, which continue to be a source of criticism for the Biden administration. He highlights the potential impact of Hunter Biden's actions on the Biden campaign and the Democratic Party as a whole, suggesting that it could be a liability for them in future elections.

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