Summary:
Ben Shapiro's column argues that the enduring fascination with the JFK assassination conspiracy theories, despite evidence pointing to Lee Harvey Oswald as a lone gunman, reflects a broader decline in trust in the American government since the 1960s. Here's a summary of his key points:
- Prevalence of Conspiracy Theories:
- Shapiro highlights the widespread belief that others were involved in JFK's assassination, citing a Gallup poll showing that a majority of Americans reject the "lone gunman" theory.
- He contrasts this with historical examples of presidential assassinations committed by lone individuals.
- Declining Trust in Government:
- He links the rise in conspiracy theories to a significant decrease in public trust in the government since the 1960s.
- He emphasizes that while distrust of government can be healthy, the current distrust is different, focusing on the belief that "uniquely bad men" are in control.
- Scope of Government vs. "Bad Men":
- Shapiro argues that the founders' distrust stemmed from concerns about the inherent ambition of those in power, whereas modern distrust often attributes governmental problems to specific individuals or groups.
- He believes that focusing on conspiracies distracts from the real issue, which is the over expansion of governmental power.
- The Danger of Unsubstantiated Conspiracies:
- He warns that a society prone to believing in conspiracies without evidence is vulnerable to demagoguery.
- He states that conspiracies exist, but they require evidence to be valid.
The 26 Republicans:
Barrasso (WY)
Boozman (AR)
Capito (WV)
Cassidy (LA)
Collins (ME)
Cramer (ND)
Crapo (ID)
Fischer (NE)
Graham (SC)
Grassley (IA)
Hoeven (ND)
Hyde-Smith (MS)
Lankford (OK)
McConnell (KY)
McCormick (PA)
Moran (KS)
Mullin (OK)
Murkowski (AK)
Ricketts (NE)
Rounds (SD)
Scott (SC)
Sullivan (AK)
Thune (SD)
Tillis (NC)
Wicker (MS)
Young (IN)
Maybe it's because the UK needs a Trump-type to clean house, and they don't have one. So, try to get the actual Trump. Of course, there would need to be a big upside for us. Otherwise, there's no point.
I'm sure she has that in cash at home. It's a black thing. Her father taught her that.
I love this test!
Good job, Daily Wire!
She looks like the skirt of a fake Christmas tree.
Here's the archive.is version (no paywall): https://archive.is/pqukw
Canadians agree with Trump on border, lack confidence in Trudeau on tariffs
The lack of confidence was prevalent across the country, in rural and urban areas, in every age group, and among both men and women
Antoine Trépanier Published Dec 05, 2024 • Last updated 38 minutes ago • 2 minute read
OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau may have had a positive meeting with the U.S. president-elect last week in Mar-a-Lago, but Canadians’ confidence in his ability to handle Donald Trump is low. A majority of Canadians also agreed with the president-elect that “Canada should take significant measures to increase border security,” according to a new Léger poll.
Just, 29 per cent of the poll’s respondents believe Trump’s concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking from Canada to the U.S. are unwarranted,
“They’ve got work to do. The border issue does present somewhat of an opportunity for the government to take some real deliberate action,” said Leger vice-president Andrew Enns.
Trump threatened last month to impose punitive 25-per-cent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico when he takes office in January if the countries did not tighten up their borders to prevent drug smuggling and illegal migration to the U.S.
Leger found that less than a third of Canadians polled (31 per cent) said they are very or somewhat confident in the federal government’s ability to successfully handle the new U.S. president and his tariff proposals. The lack of confidence was prevalent across the country, in rural and urban areas, in every age group, and among both men and women.
Only Liberal voters (67 per cent) said they have confidence in the federal government’s ability to succeed. That number drops sharply among Conservative voters (19 per cent).
“Canadians are deeply dissatisfied with the government. The popularity of the prime minister and his party is suffering, and I think that… they’re just not feeling confident about how the prime minister is going to measure up against the incoming president,” said Enns.
But voters are very worried about the impact of Trump’s tariffs, the poll found. Eight in 10 Canadians (79 per cent) said they’re concerned they will lead to higher inflation in Canada. A similar number (78 per cent) said they think the tariffs will increase the likelihood of a recession.
Since then, Prime Minister Trudeau’s government has tried to reassure Canadians not to panic. Last week he attended an unannounced dinner with Donald Trump at his private Palm Beach estate, Mar-a-Lago. Also there wasDominic LeBlanc, the minister in charge of border security, and several of Trump’s cabinet picks, including his candidate for “border czar,” Tom Homan.
The polling was done between Nov. 29 and Dec. 1 with a sample of 1,532 Canadians via an online panel. While margins of error can’t be applied to online panels, a probability sample of this size would be plus or minus 2.50 per cent, 19 times out of 20.
The same should apply to Pharma.
This explains the true source of funds for the "800% donation match" texts they were sending out.
He doesn't need to resign. Just move his desk to the basement and take away his stapler.
They can keep Stelter and Tapper as long as Musk adds a live community notes to their chyron.
I saw that! She refused to give a direct answer (or any answer) to how she voted on Prop 36.
I have been thinking this as well.
I don't want to know how he/she earned those medals.
How? It says how in the title: "LGBT Experiences in the Forward Deployed Navy".
I'd like to recommend the No Agenda Show. latest ep: https://www.noagendashow.net/listen/1652
Thank you! That was brilliant!
Does this affect T-Mobile's Section 230 protections?
I wouldn't go back. Some of his top guys have quit in protest. He should just start a new company that is aligned with his goals instead of this board. I'm sure Greg and he will find no shortage of backing.
If you come for the king, you best not miss. Looks like they fell short.
I think they should get as many vaccines as they can. Two if Joe says.
For Democrats, rigging is Standard Operating Procedure. They know no other way. Otherwise, they will never win.
This is the correct response.
Definitely voter registration and driver licenses.