The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2065 - This Worldview Is TOTALLY EVIL…And It’s Now Mainstream
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Oct 11, 2024 Explore Ta-Nehisi Coates' controversial ideology and its influence on political discourse. Delve into the complexities of victimhood in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, scrutinizing how narratives shape perceptions. Unpack the challenges facing Kamala Harris in connecting with voters and the implications for upcoming elections. Question the impact of identity politics on allegiance, and analyze economic policies in relation to recent political storms. It's a fascinating dive into the current state of American politics.
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Victimhood Justifies Violence
- Ta-Nehisi Coates, a celebrated author, believes victimhood justifies violence.
- This worldview, now mainstream in the Democratic Party, equates victimhood with a right to act out.
Coates Justifies Hamas Attacks
- Coates justifies Hamas's attacks, citing Palestinian oppression.
- He suggests their actions, including rape and murder, might be understandable given their circumstances.
Coates's Racial Awakening
- Coates's inciting incident for his racial views was a woman telling his son to hurry on an elevator.
- He interprets this as a racist act, projecting America's racial history onto a mundane encounter.
