Russell Brand, Ana Kasparian & Getting Liberalism Wrong | Carl Benjamin | POLITICS | Rubin Report
Oct 8, 2023
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Carl Benjamin, known as Sargon of Akkad, discusses his awakening to flaws in liberalism, YouTube videos critiquing feminism in video games, challenges of changing beliefs, pressure on tech companies, and a global network aiming to control society's aspects.
Left-wing ideals have become radical and extended beyond the bounds of liberalism, resulting in the degradation of values such as family, personal responsibility, and societal norms.
Individuals are awakening to the flaws and consequences of left-wing ideology, realizing the importance of conservative values such as family, community, and personal accountability.
There are increasing threats to personal freedom and individual rights, with prominent figures facing censorship and consequences for expressing their views.
Deep dives
The Influence of Left-wing Morality
The podcast episode discusses the influence of left-wing morality and its impact on society. The speaker explains how left-wing ideals have become radical and extended beyond the bounds of liberalism. He highlights how principles like freedom and equality have been taken to extreme levels, resulting in the degradation of values such as family, personal responsibility, and societal norms. The speaker argues that the left's ultimate goal is to achieve complete control and dominance over society, exerting authority over individuals' lives and decisions.
The Rise of Conservative Values
The episode touches on the awakening of individuals to the flaws and consequences of left-wing ideology. The speaker narrates his personal journey from being a liberal person to realizing the importance of conservative values such as family, community, and personal accountability. He emphasizes the significance of goodwill, decency, and moral courage, which he finds to be more prevalent among conservatives. The speaker also points out the importance of parallel societies and platforms where like-minded individuals can freely express themselves and engage in society.
The Threats to Personal Freedom
The podcast episode discusses the increasing threats to personal freedom and individual rights. The speaker highlights instances where prominent figures, such as Russell Brand and Nigel Farage, have faced censorship and consequences for expressing their views. He criticizes the actions of institutions like banks and social media platforms that have been involved in de-platforming individuals based on their political beliefs. The speaker argues for the need to stand against such encroachments on personal freedom and urges individuals to assert their rights to free speech and engagement in society.
Trump and DeSantis in the Political Arena
There is a desire for Trump to make a comeback and defeat the left, as he is seen as the only one who can resolve America's spiritual crisis. Although there are criticisms of Trump, his base feels that he is the only one who can truly take on the left. DeSantis, on the other hand, is seen as a great governor who has effectively legislated against left-wing ideology. However, there is conflict between Trump and DeSantis, which is causing division within the conservative movement.
The State of America's Politics
America is seen as being in a state of constant conflict, with pressure and high stakes felt by its citizens. The power struggles between left and right, along with an elite class that is perceived as hating the average American, are contributing to the turmoil. There is a belief that the Democratic party is willing to do whatever it takes to maintain control, even if it means ruining the lives of those who disagree with their ideology. The country is experiencing a spiritual crisis, and there is a desire for a leader who can restore righteousness and decency.
Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Carl Benjamin (also known as Sargon of Akkad) about his political awakening and the flaws built into liberalism; why he started making YouTube videos in response to feminist critiques of the video game industry; why liberalism, while valuable in recognizing state oppression, lacks a normative doctrine for daily life; the challenge of ideological awakening and changing one's beliefs; TYT’s Ana Kasparian’s recent waking up to the flaws in leftist ideology; why it’s so hard for people deeply embedded in left-wing ideology to break free from it; the escalating challenges to free expression online; his experience of being removed from Patreon; the government's involvement in pressuring tech companies to attack Russell Brand; how a global network of power with left-wing ideologies is attempting to control various aspects of society; if platforms like Rumble can succeed in preserving free expression on the internet; and much more.
