Episode 2287 Scott Adams: CWSA 11/09/23, Who Won The GOP Debate? TikTok Stuff, Fun News & Coffee
Nov 9, 2023
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Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, Governor DeSantis, and Scott Adams discuss topics such as the potential of a robot dog for home defense, the GOP debate, the influence of TikTok on elections, the power of persuasion, conflicting interests in politics, and Republican donors' views. They also touch upon mental health and politics, media manipulation, and book promotion.
TikTok has the potential to be a dangerous source of influence, altering people's preferences and motivating them to engage in behaviors they would not typically consider.
A significant portion of US voters advocate for separate voting on aid to different countries, as omnibus bills limit choice and transparency.
The GOP may prioritize performative opposition over actual success, as Republican donors exhibit greater acceptance of extreme views on abortion compared to candidates opposed to forever wars.
Deep dives
The Power of Persuasion on TikTok
TikTok has the ability to change people's preferences and make them want to do things they wouldn't normally do, making it a potentially dangerous source of influence.
The Issue with Omnibus Bills
A significant percentage of US voters believe that aid to different countries should be voted on separately rather than part of one package, as omnibus bills limit choice and transparency.
Republican Strategy and Abortion
David Sacks suggests that Republican donors are more accepting of extreme views on abortion than candidates opposed to forever wars, indicating that the GOP may prioritize performative opposition over actual success.
Vivek won the debate
In the podcast episode, the speaker discusses a recent debate where Vivek emerged as the clear winner. Vivek made strong points and displayed a commander-in-chief voice, contrasting with Ron DeSantis' weaker and pleading tone. Tim Scott's inspirational personal story, while important, overshadowed policy thinking and didn't make much impact. Nikki Haley did well, likely due to her strong support from female Republicans. Vivek's standout moment came when he criticized Ronna McDaniel, the chairwoman of the RNC, for the party's recent losses and challenged the Republican establishment. Overall, Vivek's performance was widely regarded as the best, with his strong rhetoric and memorable lines.
Discussion on Iran and Gaza conflict
The speaker explores the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, as well as the role of Iran in the region. There is speculation about Iran staying on the sidelines despite their support for Hamas. The speaker discusses the possibility of the US wiping out all proxies and the potential for working with Iran. Additionally, the speaker raises questions about the Iranian public's stance on Hamas and Israel, suggesting that the Iranian population may be more pro-Western and pro-Israel than pro-Hamas. The speaker also mentions the need for caution and careful consideration in dealing with Iran.
Politics, LAPD Robot Dog, Steven Crowder, Nashville Manifesto, GOP Debate, Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, Governor DeSantis, Scott Adams
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