The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 732 - Jeremy Corbyn's Democratic Party
Mar 7, 2019
The podcast dives into the troubling rise of anti-Semitism within the Democratic Party and its parallels with the UK's Labor Party under Jeremy Corbyn. It highlights the complex interplay of anti-Israel sentiment and anti-Semitism, critiquing selective condemnations by political figures. Additionally, the conversation touches on the urgent need to address these issues within leftist communities and the impact of political rhetoric on Jewish communities. Personal stories about health struggles add an emotional layer to the discourse.
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Democrats and Anti-Semitism
- The Democratic Party is accused of embracing anti-Semitism.
- They allegedly obfuscate it by broadening criticisms to include all forms of hate.
Ilhan Omar's Comments
- Ilhan Omar's comments about Israel "hypnotizing the world" and American support being "all about the Benjamins" are cited as examples of anti-Semitism.
- These comments are not criticisms of Israeli policy but rather of Jews.
Selective Outrage
- Ben Shapiro claims Democrats only care about hate that unifies their base.
- He points to the New York Times ignoring anti-Semitic hate crimes because they weren't committed by white supremacists.