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Ben Shapiro on why every Jew he knows is getting a gun
Oct 30, 2023
Ben Shapiro discusses the rise of support for Hamas in the Western world and the sense of danger American Jews feel, leading them to buy guns. They explore the degradation of society, the impact of hate in certain communities, and the weakening response of Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau. They also discuss the violence and oppression of Palestinians, the rise of antisemitism, and the narratives surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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- The support for Hamas among certain communities in the Western world stems from the weaponization of terms like decolonization to attack Western culture and justify violence against powerful groups.
- The rise of support for Hamas can be attributed to the adoption of Frantz Fanon's ideology, which calls for the destruction of all powerful institutions as a means of opposing Western values.
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Western support for Hamas
There is a surprising amount of support for Hamas in the Western world, with professors, students, and activists openly endorsing the terrorist group. This support comes from a coalition of radical Islamists and fellow travelers who seek to destroy Western institutions and values. The use of terms like decolonization and settler colonialism has been weaponized to attack Western culture and justify violence against powerful groups. The notion of powerful versus powerless is at the root of this support, disregarding the actual harm caused by groups like Hamas.
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