The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 815 - Of Freshness and Faceness
Jul 11, 2019
Tensions flare as Nancy Pelosi and AOC clash within the Democratic Party, highlighting struggles with identity politics. A failed launch by a Senate hopeful reveals cracks in the political landscape. In the midst of scandals, Trump’s Labor Secretary faces scrutiny over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about privilege in the justice system. The podcast also dives into the complex relationship between secularism and foundational beliefs, reflecting on how political ideologies are reshaping modern spirituality.
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Pelosi and AOC's Public Feud
- Nancy Pelosi and AOC are publicly feuding, even though they don't have major policy differences.
- Pelosi's strategy of promoting AOC while also criticizing her backfired.
Pelosi's Strategic Advantage
- The difference between Pelosi and AOC is that Pelosi is more clever and strategic.
- AOC's perceived leadership challenge to Pelosi is a media-promoted fiction.
The Backfire of Identity Politics
- Pelosi's attempt to harness the energy of identity politics backfired.
- Similar to how Republicans tried to use Trump's energy in 2016.