The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1346 - Is A New Civil War Coming?
Oct 4, 2021
A recent poll reveals a striking divide among Americans, with people increasingly viewing each other as threats. Anthony Fauci’s calls for continued panic raise questions about public health communications. The ongoing debates around vaccine mandates highlight tensions between individual rights and government authority. There’s a critical examination of political polarization’s impact on democracy, calling into question the respect for democratic norms. The discussion also dives into the pitfalls of trust in authority and the necessity for individual freedoms in governance.
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Cultural Divide Fuels Polarization
- Current political polarization is at a modern high, resembling the 1960s or even the Civil War.
- This intense division stems more from cultural disagreements than policy differences.
Polarization Not the Root Cause
- A new study suggests that decreasing partisan hostility wouldn't solve the core issue.
- The underlying problem is many Americans' willingness to weaponize government against others.
Founding Fathers' Wisdom on Human Nature
- The Founding Fathers designed the US government with a specific view of human nature: inherently limited and prone to self-serving ambition.
- They emphasized checks and balances to prevent the abuse of power, regardless of who held it.
