Intro
In this episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” Ben discusses the leaked manifesto of the Nashville shooter, the media’s narrative around the shooting, and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. He also covers Joe Biden’s approval ratings and the potential impact of Trump’s legal troubles on the upcoming election.
Main Takeaways
Nashville School Shooting
- Nashville, Tennessee, experienced a school shooting in March 2023, where six people, mostly children, were killed by a 28-year-old woman who believed she was a man.
- The shooter had a manifesto, which was not immediately released, and the media spun narratives about gun control and racism against black Americans instead of focusing on the shooter’s motives.
- Crowder’s investigative team obtained three pages of the manifesto, which included radical left-wing slogans about white privilege and a desire to shoot white kids.
- The shooter came out as a transgender man on Facebook in 2022 and attended the Christian school as a 10-year-old.
- The shooter’s manifesto had not been officially released seven months after the shooting, despite the National Police Department releasing a list of items belonging to the shooter, including a suicide note, three folders, and 19 journals.
Left-Wing Narrative and Trans Violence
- The media conversation would have been different if the shooter was a Christian targeting children of color.
- It’s not okay to talk about trans violence in the United States.
- The left-wing narrative is always about the victimhood of trans-Americans.
- Whiteness is considered a disease to curse in left-wing narratives.
Oppressor-Oppressed Matrix and International Politics
- The left-wing narrative in America and the West divides people into oppressors and oppressed, with members of oppressed groups never being able to be oppressors and vice versa.
- This narrative justifies and excuses violent actions taken by oppressed groups against supposed oppressors, even if the oppressors have provided them with jobs and livelihoods.
- This logic can be applied to international politics, such as the situation between the Palestinians and Israel, where anything that happens to the oppressor group (Jews in Israel) is justified, while anything that happens to the oppressed group (Hamas) is unjustified.
Anti-Semitism and Israel-Palestinian Conflict
- Violence against the Jewish community has no place in civilized society.
- Violence against the Jewish community is on the rise in the US, with many incidents being violent.
- Claims of Israel using white phosphorus during the conflict are unfounded.
- Some Democrats are concerned about President Biden’s support for Israel and its impact on his standing among key parts of his party’s base.
- Polls show that registered voters in battleground states trust Trump over Biden in managing the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Trump’s Legal Troubles and 2024 Election
- The 2024 election could be the closest in a generation, with both parties neck and neck for control of all three branches of government.
- Trump is politically surviving criminal charges against him before voting in the G.O.P. primary.
- Trump leads Biden by between four and 10 percentage points in five of the six battleground states surveyed.
- If Trump is convicted and sentenced, 6% of voters across Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin say they would switch their votes to Biden.
- The more media coverage any Republican candidate receives, the less well they do against Biden.
Summary
Nashville School Shooting and Media Narrative
In March 2023, Nashville experienced a tragic school shooting where six people, mostly children, were killed. The shooter’s manifesto, which contained radical left-wing slogans, was not immediately released, and the media focused on gun control and racism instead of the shooter’s motives. This highlights the media’s tendency to spin narratives rather than addressing the core issues.
Left-Wing Narrative and Trans Violence
The left-wing narrative often portrays trans-Americans as victims, making it difficult to have open discussions about trans violence in the United States. Additionally, whiteness is often demonized in left-wing narratives, which can perpetuate division and animosity among different racial groups.
Oppressor-Oppressed Matrix and International Politics
The oppressor-oppressed matrix is a flawed framework that divides people into oppressors and oppressed. This narrative justifies violent actions taken by oppressed groups against supposed oppressors, even if the oppressors have provided them with jobs and livelihoods. This logic can also be applied to international conflicts, such as the Israel-Palestinian conflict, where actions against the oppressor group (Israel) are often justified, while actions against the oppressed group (Hamas) are deemed unjustified.
Anti-Semitism and Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Violence against the Jewish community is on the rise in the US, with several incidents being violent. Claims of Israel using white phosphorus during the conflict are unfounded. Some Democrats are concerned about President Biden’s support for Israel and its impact on his standing among key parts of his party’s base. Polls show that registered voters in battleground states trust Trump over Biden in managing the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Trump’s Legal Troubles and 2024 Election
The 2024 election is expected to be highly competitive, with both parties vying for control of all three branches of government. Trump’s legal troubles, including criminal charges, could impact his candidacy. Polls show that Trump leads Biden in several battleground states, but his media coverage may hinder his chances. The outcome of Trump’s legal battles and his ability to navigate them politically will be crucial in shaping the upcoming election.
Conclusion
This episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show” delves into the Nashville school shooting, the media’s narrative, the oppressor-oppressed matrix, the Israel-Palestinian conflict, and Trump’s legal troubles. It highlights the importance of unbiased reporting, open dialogue, and the need to address violence against marginalized communities. Additionally, it sheds light on the potential impact of these issues on future elections and the need for strong leadership in times of crisis.
