Ep. 1449 - How The FBI Is Willing To Risk Your Safety To Get Kamala Elected
Sep 24, 2024
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Democrats claim crime rates are dropping, but hidden data tells a different story. The latest FBI report reveals alarming trends like rising car thefts and unreported crimes. The discussion also critiques education reform and the proposal to close the Department of Education, anticipating media backlash. Plus, moral decay is linked to security issues, while the reception of the provocative film 'Am I Racist?' sparks debate. A humorous take on absurd film criticism rounds off the commentary on cultural divides in art.
The podcast challenges the narrative that recent drops in crime rates reflect the success of Biden-Harris policies, highlighting misleading crime data exclusions.
It critiques the reliance on FBI crime statistics due to incomplete reporting by major cities, raising doubts about their accuracy in portraying national crime trends.
The discussion emphasizes the alarming trend of underreporting crimes, as victims often distrust law enforcement's effectiveness, revealing a deeper societal issue.
Deep dives
Crime Rates and Political Narratives
The podcast discusses the contrasting narratives surrounding crime rates in America, particularly focusing on the claims made by Democrats that recent decreases in crime indicate the success of the Biden-Harris administration's policies. However, it points out that these claims are misleading, as significant data from the FBI did not include some of the largest cities, such as New York and Los Angeles, which are vital in assessing national crime trends. The speaker emphasizes that even though reports suggest an overall reduction in violent crime, serious issues like car theft have surged, and the statistics do not tell the complete story. This disconnect illustrates the political motivations behind how crime data is presented and interpreted.
The Limitations of FBI Data
A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the limitations of FBI crime data, particularly emphasizing that many large police departments failed to report their statistics properly. The podcast notes that the annual crime report may present a false sense of security, as it only represents data from agencies that report to the FBI, which can exclude critical information about crime in major urban areas. Furthermore, it highlights that many crimes, especially non-fatal ones, go unreported due to a lack of confidence in law enforcement's ability to address them effectively. This lack of comprehensive data raises questions about the reliability of crime statistics in shaping public perceptions and policies.
Changing Nature of Crime Reporting
The podcast critiques the current societal attitude towards reporting crimes, citing that only a fraction of violent and property crimes are reported to authorities. The DOJ's National Crime Victimization Survey reveals that many victims choose not to report incidents due to fears of inaction or personal reasons. This underreporting hints at a larger cultural issue where victims feel disillusioned about law enforcement's efficacy. Moreover, it stresses that without accounting for unreported crimes, any analysis of crime trends remains incomplete and potentially misleading.
Education System Failures
The speaker brings attention to Donald Trump's recent promise to abolish the Department of Education, arguing that it reflects long-standing conservative criticism of the federal education system's inefficacy. Comparisons are drawn between the educational achievements of past generations and those of today, suggesting that despite increased spending, outcomes have significantly declined. The discussion points toward the need for localized education, as bureaucratic approaches are depicted as failures that do not meet individual students' needs. This call to dismantle the Department of Education is supported by an assertion that the current system has created a generation that struggles with basic educational concepts.
Retail Response to Crime Spikes
The podcast addresses the increasing trend of stores, specifically Rite Aid locations, locking up products as a direct response to rising shoplifting incidents. This phenomenon illustrates how escalating crime has forced retailers to prioritize security measures, which inadvertently complicates shopping experiences for law-abiding customers. The speaker notes that this reflects a broader societal issue where crime has become so rampant that businesses must adapt to mitigate losses. Such actions are seen as indicative of deeper failures within societal and law enforcement structures to address theft and maintain public safety.
Today on the Matt Walsh Show, Democrats are celebrating an alleged drop in the crime rate. This is supposed to be proof that the Biden-Harris strategy of not fighting or prosecuting crime has somehow succeeded in creating less crime. But the actual statistics tell a very different story. Also, Donald Trump promises to kill the Department of Education. Let's hope he does. And the Washington Post shocks the world by publishing an op-ed -- a mostly positive op-ed -- about my new film, "Am I Racist?"
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