The Joe Rogan Experience #1599 - Tulsi Gabbard
Jan 21, 2021
Tulsi Gabbard, a former U.S. Representative and presidential candidate, shares her insights on political division and the influence of social media algorithms on public discourse. She discusses the delicate balance between free speech and safety, as well as the perils of censorship and misinformation online. Gabbard emphasizes the importance of accountability for political leaders and encourages informed citizen participation. With a touch of humor, she also navigates through the challenges of personal growth in adulthood, advocating for meaningful communication to bridge divides.
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Immediate Attacks on Candidacy
- Tulsi Gabbard recounts facing immediate attacks and smears, particularly the "Russian asset" accusation, upon announcing her presidential candidacy.
- This tactic aimed to sow doubt and distract from substantive policy discussions, hindering voters' ability to make informed decisions.
Reasons for Attacks
- Tulsi Gabbard suggests the attacks stemmed from her refusal to play the political game and be controlled by party leadership or corporate interests.
- Her commitment to ending regime change wars and the new Cold War threatened the established power structure.
Pressure to Vote Along Party Lines
- Tulsi Gabbard describes being urged by Democratic Party leaders to vote along party lines, even when she wasn't sure, for purely political reasons.
- This disheartened her, revealing the prioritization of political strategy over the well-being of the American people.
