Breaking Down Douglas Murray VS Dave Smith | 4/14/25
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Apr 14, 2025
A fiery debate between journalist Douglas Murray and comedian Dave Smith centers on the ethics of wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Murray's ironic stance on expertise raises eyebrows, as he dismisses non-expert opinions despite his past critiques of expert consensus. The discussion digs into the disconnect between military actions and civilian understanding, revealing flaws in political narratives and the implications of misinformation. Additionally, it questions the value of traditional qualifications in shaping credible political discourse.
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Green Beret Doubts
Dave Smith recounts conversations with Green Berets during the Afghanistan war.
They contradicted official reports, claiming the Afghan army would collapse without US support.
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Libertarian Anti-War Stance
Auron MacIntyre agrees with the libertarian stance against perpetual war.
He acknowledges their correctness on the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, emphasizing the US government's misuse of war.
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Dangers of Wartime Lies
Lying about wars erodes public trust and leads to questioning past conflicts.
The focus should be on government accountability, not silencing historical inquiry.
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In 'The Strange Death of Europe,' Douglas Murray argues that European civilization is under threat due to two primary factors: the mass migration of new peoples into Europe and the continent's low birth rates, combined with a loss of faith in its beliefs, traditions, and legitimacy. Murray contends that Europe's exhaustion from its historical burdens, its post-Christian and post-modern identity crisis, and its inability to defend its values are leading to a cultural and demographic transformation that may result in the end of Europe as it has historically existed. The book is characterized by its polarizing reception, with some praising its insightful reporting and others criticizing its perceived xenophobic and paranoid tone[1][3][5].
Go Woke, Go Broke
Charles Gasparino
Journalist Douglas Murray and comedian Dave Smith recently appeared on an episode of Joe Rogan's podcast that set the internet ablaze. The two men debated their positions on the wars in Gaza and in Ukraine, but what was really striking was the position Murray took on expertise. Murray has spent the last decade arguing against the expert consensus on immigration in his country, but in the debate, he disqualified any opinion that he did not accept as expert. We'll be reviewing clips from the debate and getting to the core problem of expert consensus in the modern world.
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