Bill Burr's Response to Jimmy Kimmel's Trump-Hating Is Perfect
Dec 12, 2023
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Bill Burr, comedian and podcaster, joins Dave Rubin to discuss the backlash against Jimmy Kimmel's Trump criticism, the plagiarism accusation against Harvard's president, the pro-Palestine protest at Columbia University, and Jordan Peterson's insights on extremists normalizing their beliefs.
The lack of clear answers and scientific consensus regarding the genetic differences between transgender individuals and cisgender women creates confusion and uncertainty on the topic.
The accusations of plagiarism against Harvard University's president, Claudine Gay, in her PhD thesis raise concerns about the institution's integrity and credibility and highlight the need for accountability and adherence to academic integrity policies.
Deep dives
Lack of Clarity on Transgender Genetics
During a discussion at Oxford University, Kevin McCarthy, the former leader of the Republican Party, was unable to provide a clear answer regarding the genetic differences between transgender individuals and cisgender women. This highlights the confusion and lack of scientific consensus on the topic.
Plagiarism Scandal at Harvard University
Claudine Gay, the president of Harvard University, is facing accusations of plagiarism in her PhD thesis. Evidence suggests that she violated Harvard's policies on academic integrity by directly copying passages without proper citation. This revelation raises further concerns about the integrity and credibility of the institution.
Woke Double Down in Institutions
The woke ideology continues to dominate various institutions, despite mounting criticism and evidence of its flaws. The trend of doubling down on woke ideas, refusing to acknowledge the negative consequences, has become more prevalent in recent times. This stubborn persistence is leading to the decline and erosion of institutions that have been infiltrated by these flawed beliefs.
Protests and Controversies Surrounding Identity Politics
The rise of identity politics has resulted in various protests and controversies, such as the recent closure of the Manhattan Bridge by a group called 'Queers for Palestine.' It highlights the divisive nature of identity politics and the potential for conflict as different groups advocate for their specific causes. The clash between individual rights and group identities continues to be a contentious issue in society.
Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about Bill Burr calling Jimmy Kimmel and other liberals idiots for how they handled Donald Trump and made him more popular; Harvard University president Claudine Gay is now being accused of plagiarism as the board pledges to stand by her; how Harvard’s Middle East studies department may have some very dubious funding sources; Columbia University students at a pro-Palestine protest not realizing that their chants are calling for suicide bombings; the National Women's Law Center’s Fatima Goss Graves not being able to answer the question “what is a woman?”; employees at Oakland coffee shop Farley’s East caught on tape not allowing a Jewish customer to document the anti-Semitic graffiti in the store's bathroom; Jordan Peterson telling a shocked Joe Rogan how extremists are actually able to normalize their beliefs; and much more.
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