The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1347 - Biden Doesn’t Give Two Damns About Norms
Oct 5, 2021
The podcast dives into President Biden's controversial reaction to protesters confronting a senator in a bathroom, sparking a debate on political norms. It also addresses the fallout from Facebook's substantial outage and the media's aggressive scrutiny of the platform for alleged censorship of conservative voices. Internal conflicts within the Democratic Party over a massive spending bill highlight leadership challenges, while discussions about the implications of social media censorship on new media raise alarming questions about free speech.
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Democrat Dilemma
- Democrats face a dilemma: pass an unpopular spending bill and hamper economic recovery, or appear ineffective by not passing it.
- Their "Democrats deliver" slogan might backfire as they control the government and own the outcomes of their policies.
Bathroom Confrontation
- Protesters followed Senator Kyrsten Sinema into a bathroom, demanding support for the Build Back Better plan.
- President Biden called the tactics inappropriate but claimed it's "part of the process."
Norm Violation
- The acceptance of norm-breaking behavior by some Democrats raises concerns about the future of American politics.
- The justification of extreme measures to achieve political goals is a dangerous trend.