Supreme Court's Trump Decision Officially BROKE the Left | Guest: Jonathan Turley | 7/2/24
Jul 2, 2024
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Attorney Jonathan Turley discusses the Left's attempted takedown of free speech. Biden's anti-free-speech stance compared to John Adams. SCOTUS decision, Woodrow Wilson's presidency, RFK Jr. controversy.
President Biden is seen as one of the most anti-free speech presidents since John Adams, promoting censorship programs and targeting dissenting voices.
Early court rulings in the United States shifted from viewing free speech as a natural right to emphasizing its societal benefits, leading to a decline in free speech rights.
Academia is experiencing a crisis in intellectual diversity, with conservatives facing repercussions for expressing alternative views and self-censoring to avoid backlash.
Protecting free speech is vital for democracy and societal progress, enabling diverse viewpoints and fostering civic discourse essential for human nature.
Deep dives
The Threat to Free Speech in Higher Education
Academia is facing a crisis in intellectual diversity, with a significant purge of conservatives, libertarians, and Republicans from faculty ranks, creating a politically imbalanced environment. Professors face repercussions for expressing alternative viewpoints, leading many to self-censor out of fear of losing their jobs or reputations.
Joe Biden's Anti-Free Speech Agenda
President Joe Biden is portrayed as one of the most anti-free speech presidents since John Adams, with his administration actively promoting censorship programs and targeting individuals with opposing views. His actions, including insidious schemes to control online speech, have stirred significant concerns over the suppression of free expression.
Historical Context of Free Speech as a Natural Right
The concept of free speech as a natural right bestowed by God was fundamental to the American Revolution. However, early court rulings in the United States shifted towards a utilitarian perspective, emphasizing the societal benefits of free speech over its intrinsic value as a human right. This departure from the principles of natural law and individual liberties has led to a dangerous erosion of free speech rights.
The Critical Role of Free Speech in Upholding Democracy
The erosion of free speech rights poses a significant threat to democracy and the values on which the nation was founded. Protecting free speech is pivotal not only for allowing dissent and diverse viewpoints, but also for preserving the essence of human nature itself, as individuals require an open platform for expression to engage fully in civic discourse and societal progress.
Biden Defends School Closure and SCOTUS Misinterpretation
President Biden defends keeping schools closed due to media, government, and corporate influence. Misinterpretation of SCOTUS rulings discussed, debunking claims of Supreme Court setting up a Nazi regime and making the president a king.
Challenges in the Justice System and Media Integrity
Discussion on the justice system's division of presidential immunity into core functions, presumptive immunity, and unofficial conduct. Concerns raised over political influence and dangerous rhetoric fueling extreme reactions.
Calls for Reformation in Education and Media Practices
Advocacy for restoring diversity of thought in higher education by imposing restrictions on federal funding for censoring opposing views. Recommendations for new media approaches and emphasizing core values like free speech for societal reunification.
Glenn and Stu react to the Democrats and President Biden’s fearmongering over the SCOTUS presidential immunity decision. Pat Gray joins Glenn and Stu to discuss how the Left’s overreach and weaponization of the criminal justice system led to the SCOTUS decision they despise. Attorney Jonathan Turley joins to discuss the Left’s attempted systemic takedown of free speech. Jonathan also explains how Biden is the most anti-free-speech president since John Adams. Glenn and Jonathan Turley also discuss the recent SCOTUS decision and the Left’s overreaction to it. Glenn tells the story of Woodrow Wilson and how his wife, Edith, essentially took over the presidency. Is that currently happening with Biden and Jill? Glenn and Stu discuss the weird RFK Jr. controversy after a photo leaked of him about to eat a barbecued dog.