The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1299 - The Left Targets Social Media -- And The Daily Wire -- For Destruction
Jul 19, 2021
The discussion tackles President Biden's sharp remarks about Facebook's role in free speech. It dives into NPR's controversial targeting of a conservative outlet and the growing partnership between mainstream media and the government. Concerns about the left's influence over social media emerge, alongside critiques of evolving censorship narratives. The conversation also highlights risks to free speech, urging the defense of conservative voices and the necessity of truthful reporting in an environment rife with misinformation.
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Information Control
- The government, aided by establishment media, aims to control information access.
- They exploit social media's dominance to restrict unwanted information.
Narrative Shift
- Democrats shifted the narrative from "disinformation" to "misinformation" after 2016.
- "Misinformation" became anything they disliked, enabling them to control the narrative.
Suppression Tactic
- The Democrats use the "killing people" narrative to justify cracking down on freedoms.
- This tactic pressures social media companies to restrict information flow.
