The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1208 - Why The Left Is So Enraged At Reopening
Mar 4, 2021
Chaos ensues as Texas and Mississippi reopen, igniting outrage from Democrats and the media, claimed to stem from jealousy. The conversation shifts to the future of COVID-19 as it might become endemic, requiring a focus on personal risk assessments. Debates on mask mandates highlight the tension between personal freedom and government authority. Allegations against Governor Cuomo reveal political hypocrisy, while frustrations over government overreach call for a revival of personal liberties.
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Centralized Government Rationale
- The left's anger over reopenings is rooted in the belief that centralized government knows best.
- They believe individuals are incapable of handling their own lives, requiring government intervention.
Mask Mandate Effectiveness
- Fifteen states lack mask mandates, contrary to claims about their necessity.
- Shapiro lists these states and their COVID-19 death rates to challenge the narrative.
Beto's "Cult of Death"
- Beto O'Rourke claims ending mask mandates is a "cult of death."
- Shapiro criticizes this view, highlighting O'Rourke's own privilege and hypocrisy regarding "human sacrifice."