Ep. 1848 – Pro-Hamas Protesters Want To Intimidate You | The Ben Shapiro Show

Intro

In this episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” Ben discusses the pro-Hamas protests and their true intention of intimidation. He also highlights the rise in hate crimes against Jews, the biased actions of media outlets, and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Additionally, Ben explores the potential impact of Joe Manchin’s retirement on the Senate and the possibility of a unity presidential ticket from the no labels group.

Main Takeaways

Pro-Hamas Protests and Intimidation

• Pro-Hamas protests aim to intimidate rather than support Palestinians.
• These protests often turn violent, with assaults on police officers and Jews.
• Hate crimes against Jews have increased significantly in New York City.
• Jewish students face threats and harassment on campuses across the nation.
• Anti-Semitic messages make Jewish students in the UK afraid to attend class.

Media Bias and Controversies

• The Washington Post removed a cartoon by Michael Ramirez based on false accusations of racism.
• The Post defended Hitler supporters who hate Israel but removed cartoons labeling Hamas as terrorists.
• The New York Times defended stringers who participated in Hamas terrorist attacks.
• Rioters invaded the New York Times building to intimidate the publication.

Israel-Hamas Conflict

• Israel faces targeted attacks in urban areas, using civilians as shields by Hamas.
• A Harvard Caps Harris poll shows that 84% of Americans support Israel over Hamas.
• Joe Biden’s Israel position is widely popular.
• The conflict intensifies as protests aim to pressure Biden to push Israel off the mark.
• Trump is considered the most pro-Israel president in American history.

Senate and Joe Manchin’s Retirement

• Joe Manchin’s retirement poses a potential threat to Joe Biden.
• Republicans have an opportunity to gain seats in the Senate.
• Several Democrat senators face re-election in states won by Trump.
• A unity presidential ticket from the no labels group is being discussed.

Summary

Pro-Hamas Protests and Intimidation

The pro-Hamas protests that claim to support Palestinians are primarily focused on intimidation rather than genuine advocacy. These protests often escalate into violence, with assaults targeting police officers and Jews. The rise in hate crimes against Jews, both in New York City and on college campuses across the nation, is a concerning trend. Jewish students in the UK are now fearful of attending class due to the prevalence of anti-Semitic messages. It is crucial to recognize the true intentions behind these protests and address the growing intimidation.

Media Bias and Controversies

The actions of media outlets like The Washington Post and The New York Times raise questions about their biases. The removal of a cartoon by Michael Ramirez, based on false accusations of racism, highlights the influence of radical pro-Hamas staff members. While these outlets defend Hitler supporters who hate Israel, they remove cartoons that accurately label Hamas as terrorists. The invasion of the New York Times building by rioters seeking to intimidate the publication further emphasizes the need to question media narratives and agendas.

Israel-Hamas Conflict

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has garnered significant attention. Hamas employs a strategy of hiding behind civilians to intimidate and preserve its position of power. Despite biased media coverage, a Harvard Caps Harris poll reveals that the majority of Americans support Israel over Hamas. Joe Biden’s Israel position aligns with popular sentiment. However, protests continue to grow in size and intensity, pressuring Biden to take a stance against Israel. The previous administration, led by Trump, is widely regarded as the most pro-Israel in American history.

Senate and Joe Manchin’s Retirement

Joe Manchin’s retirement from the Senate has potential implications for Joe Biden’s administration. Republicans have an opportunity to gain seats in the Senate, with several Democrat senators facing re-election in states won by Trump. The possibility of a unity presidential ticket from the no labels group, which aims to offer an alternative to Biden and Trump, is being discussed. It remains uncertain what Manchin’s next move will be, but his retirement has sparked conversations about potential political shifts and the desire for a more moderate, party-crossing approach.

Conclusion

The pro-Hamas protests, media biases, Israel-Hamas conflict, and Joe Manchin’s retirement all contribute to the current political landscape. It is essential to discern the true motives behind protests and question media narratives. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas requires a nuanced understanding of the situation, and support for Israel remains strong among Americans. Joe Manchin’s retirement opens up possibilities for political shifts in the Senate and the potential emergence of a unity presidential ticket. These developments highlight the need for engaged and informed citizens to shape the future of our nation.