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The Victor Davis Hanson Show

Our Corrupt Bureaucrats and Representatives

Sep 26, 2023
Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss recent events and controversy with Professor Kendi, corruption in bureaucracy and the immigration conundrum, the current immigration situation in the US, John Brennan's role in the Biden administration, government officials' dishonesty and lack of consequences, and concerns about air travel.
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  • The landmark ruling on the government's pressure campaign against social media censorship highlights the importance of free speech and protecting the right to express different viewpoints.
  • The prevalence of lying and corruption in government and elite institutions erodes trust and perpetuates an empire of lies, emphasizing the need for accountability and adherence to moral and ethical standards.

Deep dives

Federal court rules censorship of COVID-19 skeptics violated First Amendment

A three-judge federal court panel ruled that the White House, Surgeon General, CDC, and FBI likely violated the First Amendment by pressuring social media companies to censor COVID-19 skeptics, including Stanford University epidemiologist Jay Bhattacharya. This landmark ruling highlights the importance of the democracy of ideas and the right to express different perspectives in the public square.

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