11/9/23: Krystal And Saagar REACT To Wildest Republican Debate Moments, Biden Endorses Gaza Occupation, Combat Footage Emerges, Republicans Cope Over Lost Elections, Tucker Shocked By Right Wing Censorship
Krystal and Saagar discuss winners and losers from the 3rd GOP Debate, Biden's endorsement of Gaza occupation, combat footage from Gaza, Republicans coping with lost elections, and Tucker shocked by right-wing censorship.
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The 3rd GOP Debate focused on topics such as Trump vs. DeSantis, Israel's occupation of Gaza, and campus anti-Semitism.
RFK is gaining support as a third-party candidate among young voters dissatisfied with Biden and Trump.
Tucker Carlson and Glenn Greenwald highlight the conservative movement's shift towards endorsing censorship and abandoning defense of free speech.
Criticism of US and Israeli government policies should be distinguished from anti-Semitism or support for extremism to protect free speech.
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Republican Debate Highlights
During a recent Republican debate, candidates focused on various topics including the differences between Trump and DeSantis, Israel's occupation of Gaza, and the issue of campus anti-Semitism. The candidates were also evaluated on their speaking time and the number of attacks they faced, with Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis receiving the most attacks.
The Growing Support for a Third-Party Candidate
There is increasing support for a third-party candidate named RFK, who is gaining traction among young voters in swing states. His support stems from dissatisfaction with both Joe Biden and Donald Trump, with many supporters seeing RFK's candidacy as a way to reject the current two-party system. While his support could impact the outcome of the general election, questions remain about the sustainability of his support and its impact on the final race.
The Importance of Defending Free Speech
Tucker Carlson and Glenn Greenwald discuss the crucial role of free speech, highlighting the inconsistency among conservatives who have abandoned their defense of the First Amendment in recent times. They emphasize the significance of protecting the right of American citizens to express their opinions, regardless of any other events or international affiliations.
The Split in the Conservative Movement
This conversation between Tucker Carlson and Glenn Greenwald exposes a major divide in the conservative movement, with some conservatives adopting the language of safetyism and endorsing censorship. They stress the importance of upholding the First Amendment and protecting the right to express even the most objectionable views, setting a precedent that safeguards free speech for all.
The Dangerous Conflation of Criticism
The discussion also highlights the potential dangers of conflating criticism of US and Israeli government policies with anti-Semitism or support for extremist groups. They emphasize the need to differentiate between critiques of policy and hateful ideologies, calling out the Biden administration for condemning calls for a ceasefire and likening pro-Palestinian protesters to neo-Nazis. They caution against providing the state with excessive power to censor and surveil, drawing on examples from the war on terror.
Krystal and Saagar discuss the 3rd GOP Debate's Winners and Losers, Biden endorses Gaza occupation, Insane Combat footage from Gaza, Republicans cope over lost elections, and Tucker is shocked by the right wing hypocrisy over free speech with Palestine.