Intro
In this episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” Ben discusses Joe Biden’s lack of empathy in his response to the Hawaii wildfires. He criticizes Biden’s history of prioritizing himself and his family over others and questions the media’s portrayal of him as charming and empathetic.
Main Takeaways
Joe Biden’s Lack of Empathy
- Joe Biden criticized for lack of empathy in response to Hawaii wildfires
- President Biden on vacation during the disaster, faced criticism for not being present
- Mayor of Maui unsure of exact number of children who died in the wildfires
- Biden’s empathy questioned, history of prioritizing himself and his family over others
- Media’s portrayal of Biden as charming and empathetic is a façade
- Joe Biden breaks the first rule of visiting a house of mourning by talking about his personal experiences instead of offering sympathy
- Biden tells a false story about his house burning down, when in reality it was just a small kitchen fire caused by lightning
- Biden constantly trots out this story in the middle of talking about fires, even when it’s not relevant
- Biden’s empathy means pretending to care about others while talking about himself
- Media’s portrayal of Biden as charming and empathetic is a façade
- Joe Biden’s empathy is a façade and he only cares about himself and his family
- The media portrays him as empathetic despite evidence to the contrary
- Joe Biden has a history of using personal power to enrich his family
- Joe Biden appears to be ailing and struggling during speeches
Blaming Climate Change for Wildfires
- Democrats and media are blaming the Hawaii wildfire on climate change instead of local officials’ incompetence
- Public officials play a crucial role in mitigating or exacerbating natural disasters
- Buildings and regulations matter in preventing casualties during natural disasters
- Emergency sirens were not sounded during the wildfire in Hawaii due to the emergency management chief’s decision
- Hawaii Governor Josh Green and Senator Brian Shatz blame climate change for the wildfire and expect more severe weather events in the future
- Wildfires are becoming the new normal for Hawaii and the whole planet due to a combination of factors
- Climate change is not the only cause of wildfires, according to experts and even the Washington Post
- Increased humidity caused by climate change in Hawaii has also led to more rain
Economic Concerns and Political Debates
- President of the United States presiding over a struggling economy, with rising Treasury yields and declining pay for new hires
- Car prices expected to decrease as current prices demand 42 weeks of income for the average American
- Joe Biden’s vulnerability as an incumbent due to his unempathetic and corrupt persona, and presiding over a struggling economy
- Innovation Refunds helps small businesses get a business payroll tax refund through the employee retention credit (ERC)
- ERC is a tax refund for businesses that kept employees on payroll for parts of 2020 and 2021
Republican Primary and Trump’s Influence
- 73% of Americans in the Republican party would like to see Trump join the debate, while 27% agreed with Trump that he should sit it out
- Democrats are hoping for casualties on the stage and see Republican White House hopefuls as avatars for a party in thrall to its extreme elements
- Polls show Governor Ron DeSantis is trailing Trump by a lot, but there is some evidence that there’s life left into Santa’s
- The findings indicate the race is closer than it may seem because in the Iowa caucuses, a voter’s second place choice matters
- Kevin Madden and David Axelrod believe Vivek Ramaswamy has the greatest potential for the debate, despite the fact that he is not going to be president of the United States this election cycle
- Vivek Ramaswamy is being praised by both Democrats and Republicans for his interesting ideas and effective culture warrior tactics
- Ramaswamy has positioned himself as an outsider in the Republican primary, but has been criticized for flip-flopping on various issues
- He has expressed openness to evaluating pardons for members of the Biden family, and has also expressed support for decriminalization of hard drugs in the long run
- Ramaswamy has also changed his stance on military financial support to Israel, and has flirted with some interesting theories, such as questioning the number of police and federal agents on the planes that hit the Twin Towers on 9/11
- Despite his inconsistencies, Ramaswamy is considered a super smart guy and is willing to speak to unfriendly media spaces
- Questions about the January 6th commission: who was armed and who was federal law enforcement?
- Ramaswamy’s inconsistencies are not being covered by the media due to their stake in a competitive primary that does not include Trump
- Surrogates for Trump will not be allowed to attend the first Republican debate, but they still plan to attend the event
Legal Issues and Media Treatment
- Donald Trump plans to turn himself in and be processed at the Fulton County jail on Thursday following his agreement to a $200,000 bond and other release conditions in the Georgia racketeering case
- The release conditions outlined in Trump’s bond order are more extensive than those laid out in the others approved earlier Monday in the case
- Trump’s team is arguing that the bond order’s interpretation of intimidation of witness is a violation of free speech
- Donald Trump made a humorous statement regarding the bond order and flight risk in court
- Trump’s appearance in court will overshadow the Republican debate
- Trump continues to lead in the polls by significant margins
- Trump is attacking other Republicans, including Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia
- Multiple indictments of Trump highlight the media’s treatment of Joe Biden and his involvement in Hunter’s business
- Hunter Biden’s legal team is targeting the IRS whistleblowers who exposed his sweetheart deal
- Joe Biden’s favorite super PAC has a $12 million gap in its financial disclosures, prompting calls for investigations
- Future Forward, the super PAC supporting Biden’s reelection bid, has quietly raised nearly $400 million in the past five years to run ads supporting Democrats in battleground states
- A gold star mom who met President Biden on Memorial Day following her son’s death from the terrorist attack at Kabul airport said Biden responded by suggesting she take a photo with him when she wept during their meeting
- Joe Biden’s unsympathetic behavior towards a grieving mother highlights his lack of empathy
Cultural Commentary and Music
- North of Richmond debuts at number one on the Billboard charts
- Song is critical of the governmental left and has sparked controversy
- Song is seen as an authentic expression of working-class struggle by conservative commentators
- Rich Men is the first artist to debut at number one on the Hot 100 without any prior chart history
- The left’s reaction to the song highlights a lack of understanding and empathy towards working-class values and beliefs
- The song “Tax the Rich” has been a major hit, highlighting the idea that too much money is being taken away from the rich
- The left’s reaction to the song highlights a lack of understanding and empathy towards working-class values and beliefs
- Annette Benning is a proud mother and progressive activist who supports the LGBTQ+ community, particularly her daughter who identifies as a boy
- The increase in trans-identifying youth in Hollywood is strange and suggests a mental and emotional confusion issue in America
- George Taked likens the ban on trans medical care to Japanese internment and calls for change and voting Democrat
- Transgender people are being denied medical care, including hormone therapy and surgeries
- The denial of medical care is a form of discrimination and is harmful to the mental and physical health of transgender individuals
- George Takei compares the ban on trans medical care to the Japanese internment during World War II
- Takei calls for change and encourages people to vote for Democrats who support transgender rights
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Summary
Joe Biden’s Lack of Empathy
Joe Biden’s response to the Hawaii wildfires has been criticized for lacking empathy. Despite being on vacation during the disaster, Biden faced criticism for not being present and showing support. The mayor of Maui was unsure of the exact number of children who died in the wildfires, further highlighting the lack of empathy displayed by Biden. This lack of empathy is not new, as Biden has a history of prioritizing himself and his family over others. The media’s portrayal of Biden as charming and empathetic is a façade, as he often breaks the first rule of visiting a house of mourning by talking about his personal experiences instead of offering sympathy. Biden even tells a false story about his house burning down, exaggerating the situation for sympathy. Overall, Biden’s empathy seems to be a pretense, with his focus primarily on himself and his family.
Blaming Climate Change for Wildfires
The Democrats and media are quick to blame climate change for the Hawaii wildfire instead of acknowledging the incompetence of local officials. While climate change may play a role in the increasing frequency of wildfires, it is not the sole cause. Public officials have a crucial role in mitigating or exacerbating natural disasters, and their decisions can have a significant impact on the outcome. Building regulations and emergency management protocols are essential in preventing casualties during natural disasters. In the case of the Hawaii wildfire, emergency sirens were not sounded due to the decision of the emergency management chief. Hawaii Governor Josh Green and Senator Brian Shatz blame climate change for the wildfire and expect more severe weather events in the future. However, experts and even the Washington Post acknowledge that climate change is not the only cause of wildfires. Increased humidity caused by climate change in Hawaii has also led to more rain, which can contribute to the growth of vegetation and increase the risk of wildfires.
Economic Concerns and Political Debates
President Joe Biden is presiding over a struggling economy, with rising Treasury yields and declining pay for new hires. The high prices of cars, demanding 42 weeks of income for the average American, are expected to decrease in the future. These economic concerns, coupled with Biden’s unempathetic and corrupt persona, make him vulnerable as an incumbent. In the Republican primary, there is a debate about whether former President Donald Trump should join the debate or sit it out. Polls show that a majority of Republicans would like to see Trump participate, while others see the Republican White House hopefuls as avatars for a party influenced by its extreme elements. Governor Ron DeSantis is trailing Trump in the polls, but there is evidence that the race is closer than it seems, especially considering the importance of second-place choices in the Iowa caucuses. Vivek Ramaswamy is seen as a potential standout in the debate, praised by both Democrats and Republicans for his interesting ideas and effective culture warrior tactics. However, he has faced criticism for his inconsistencies on various issues.
Legal Issues and Media Treatment
Donald Trump’s legal issues, including the Georgia racketeering case, have overshadowed the Republican debate. Trump plans to turn himself in and be processed at the Fulton County jail, and his team is arguing that the bond order’s interpretation of intimidation of witness is a violation of free speech. Trump’s appearance in court and his ongoing legal battles continue to make headlines, highlighting the media’s treatment of him compared to Joe Biden. Hunter Biden’s legal team is targeting the IRS whistleblowers who exposed his sweetheart deal, raising questions about the Biden family’s involvement. Additionally, Joe Biden’s favorite super PAC, Future Forward, has a significant gap in its financial disclosures, leading to calls for investigations. The media’s treatment of Biden and his family’s controversies is contrasted with their focus on Trump’s indictments and legal battles. These discrepancies raise concerns about media bias and the handling of political scandals.
Cultural Commentary and Music
The song “North of Richmond” debuts at number one on the Billboard charts, with its critical lyrics targeting the governmental left and sparking controversy. Conservative commentators see the song as an authentic expression of working-class struggle. Rich Men, the artist behind the song, becomes the first artist to debut at number one on the Hot 100 without any prior chart history. The left’s reaction to the song highlights a lack of understanding and empathy towards working-class values and beliefs. Another song, “Tax the Rich,” becomes a major hit, emphasizing the idea that too much money is being taken away from the rich. In the realm of cultural commentary, Annette Benning, a proud mother and progressive activist, supports the LGBTQ+ community, particularly her transgender son. The increase in trans-identifying youth in Hollywood raises questions about mental and emotional confusion in America. George Takei likens the ban on trans medical care to the Japanese internment during World War II, calling for change and encouraging people to vote for Democrats who support transgender rights.
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Conclusion
Joe Biden’s lack of empathy in his response to the Hawaii wildfires raises concerns about his true priorities and the media’s portrayal of him as charming and empathetic. Blaming climate change for the wildfires overlooks the role of local officials in preventing and mitigating natural disasters. Economic concerns and political debates add to Biden’s vulnerability as an incumbent, while legal issues and media treatment highlight discrepancies in coverage. Cultural commentary and music shed light on the lack of understanding and empathy towards working-class values and beliefs. As the episode concludes, listeners are reminded of the advertisements and opportunities available to them.
