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Hunter Biden Pardon SLAMMED By Jon Stewart, Lab origin most likely cause of Covid, Pete Hegseth: 'Abuser of women' or witch hunt?, And More: 12.3.24

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Dec 3, 2024
Kash Patel envisions a radical reformation of the FBI. Jon Stewart slams the Hunter Biden pardon, igniting a debate about accountability. Pete Hegseth’s past raises questions in a contentious nomination discussion. The court case of Daniel Penny sparks a conversation about self-defense and heroism. A report implicates lab origins in the COVID-19 outbreak, emphasizing the need for transparency. J.K. Rowling confronts violent threats as tensions rise over gender activism.
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ANECDOTE

Trump Appoints Kash Patel

  • Trump chose Kash Patel, a former national intelligence advisor, to become FBI director.
  • Patel allegedly wrote a memo exposing the FBI's unjust surveillance of Carter Page.
INSIGHT

Differing Views on Patel

  • John Bolton called Patel's potential appointment "Stalin-esque", but some believe the FBI already operates that way.
  • Soave is open-minded about Patel, finding his proposed FBI reforms libertarian.
ADVICE

Qualities of an FBI Director

  • An FBI director should not be an uncompromising loyalist.
  • Civil liberties matter most when protecting those you disagree with.
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