The Ben Shapiro Show

Ep. 1567 - Joe Biden Gives The Most Dangerous Presidential Speech In Modern History

Sep 2, 2022
In this revealing discussion, President Joe Biden dives into the consequences of his recent polarizing speech. He highlights how rhetoric can be weaponized, depicting dissenters as threats to democracy while claiming to seek unity. The conversation critiques the dangerous implications of using military imagery and aggressive language, urging a reevaluation of American ideals like liberty and republicanism. Biden's contrasting messages raise key concerns about the state of national cohesion and the threats of political violence, questioning the very essence of democracy.
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INSIGHT

Biden's Demagoguery

  • Biden's speech was deeply demagogic, going beyond Trump's January 6th address.
  • Biden labeled half the country as enemies, unlike Trump's focus on the "political elite".
INSIGHT

Disturbing Visuals

  • The imagery of Biden's speech, with blood-red lighting and shadowed Marines, was strikingly negative.
  • This evokes comparisons to villains like General Hux and Scar, creating a disturbing visual.
ANECDOTE

Dark Brandon Backfires

  • Biden's team, influenced by the "Dark Brandon" meme, aimed for a powerful image.
  • This attempt backfired, resulting in unintentionally fascistic optics.
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