Even More News: I Wish He Wasn't Such A F**king Demon
Apr 19, 2024
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Prop, a talented guest, talks about jury selection in Trump's trial, Supreme Court rulings, USC valedictorian's address cancellation, and the drama around The Big 3. The podcast also covers Elon's virtual virtue signaling and Drake vs. Everybody rivalry.
The Supreme Court's decision on protest liability has implications for organizers, potentially stifling activism.
Tom Cotton's tweet endorsing forceful action against protesters raises concerns about inciting violence.
The trend of limiting protest rights and safety highlights a troubling pattern of dissent suppression.
Deep dives
Supreme Court Leaves Lower Court Ruling on Protest Liability in Place
The Supreme Court declined to hear the case McKesson v. Doe, leaving a lower court ruling intact. The ruling held a protest organizer liable for an act of violence at a protest. In this case, Dorey McKesson organized a Black Lives Matter protest where a rock-like object was thrown, injuring a police officer. The decision potentially has a chilling effect on organizing protests, as organizers could be held liable for actions of individuals at the protest.
Tom Cotton Encourages Aggressive Response to Pro-Palestine Protesters
Senator Tom Cotton tweeted encouraging people to take action against Pro-Hamas protesters blocking traffic. The tweet prompted individuals to 'take matters into your own hands.' Subsequently, Cotton added a qualifier to 'get them out of the way,' which implies a forceful removal. The tweet could incite aggressive behavior and poses a concern for promoting violent responses to protests.
Implications of Supreme Court and Civic Response to Protests
The incidents involving the Supreme Court's decision on protest liability and Tom Cotton's tweet exemplify a broader issue with how protests are perceived and responded to. The legal repercussions faced by protest organizers and the potentially incendiary statements made by public officials highlight a trend towards limiting the rights and safety of protesters. These instances point to a concerning pattern of suppressing dissent and activism, raising questions about freedom of assembly and the right to protest.
Elon Musk's National Signature Campaign for Free Speech
Elon Musk announces funding for a national signature campaign to support the First Amendment, citing attacks on free speech. The campaign aims to advocate for a law that already exists, raising questions about the purpose of such an initiative.
Prop's Website and Long Beach Show
Prop directs listeners to his website, prophiphop.com, for all updates and social media links. He promotes an upcoming full band show in Long Beach featuring Anderson .Paak's band, promising a night of live funk, soul, and hip-hop music with a generous presence of marijuana for attendees.
Hi. Prop is back on the show to discuss the jury selection process in Donald Trump's first trial, some recent Supreme Court bleakness, and USC canceling its valedictorian's commencement address. Plus, Prop clues us in as to the drama surrounding The Big 3.
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