The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 842 - Was America Founded On Racism?
Aug 19, 2019
The discussion dives into how the Democratic Party’s narrative has evolved as the 2020 elections approach, contrasting it with past campaigns. Key themes include the controversial idea that America was founded on racism, while also examining the 1619 Project and its portrayal of history. The narrative surrounding media portrayals of race issues is critiqued, highlighting the complexities of American democracy and the legacies of slavery. The conversation challenges simplistic views linking historical racism to modern political constructs.
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Shifting Democratic Narratives
- Democrats struggled to use a racial narrative in 2016 with Hillary Clinton.
- In 2008, Obama focused on unity and hope, not racial division.
2020 Democratic Strategy
- Democrats face a choice: emulate Obama's 2008 unity or 2012 identity politics.
- They seem to prefer the latter, focusing on Trump as a racist.
The New Democratic Narrative
- The Democratic narrative has shifted from Trump as a Russian asset to Trump as a racist.
- This narrative links Trump to historical figures like John C. Calhoun, portraying him as a symbol of America's racist past.