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Our Take: on Image@BackBrexitBen: Ben Habib and Ayaan Hirsi Ali warned that Islamist

Ben Habib and Ayaan Hirsi Ali Warn of Democracy’s Fragility Amid Rise of Islamist IdeologiesšŸ”„89

11/3/2025•Politics > Debate

  • •They warned that Islamist movements might use elections to gain power, then restrict democracy.
  • •The discussion focused on the risk of Sharia law replacing secular governance.
  • •Both emphasized that the issue concerns political Islam, not individual Muslims.
  • •Historical cases like Algeria, Egypt, and Turkey were cited as examples.
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Our Take: on Image@EricLDaugh: In the NJ governor’s debate, Jack Ciattarelli accu

Ciattarelli Attacks Sherrill Over Stock Trades as Poll Shows Tight New Jersey Governor’s RacešŸ”„82

9/22/2025•Politics > Debate

  • •Ciattarelli highlighted Sherrill’s stock trades in defense companies while serving on the House Armed Services Committee.
  • •Sherrill faced fines for violations of federal stock trading and disclosure laws.
  • •She defended her record, citing her military service and legislative work for veterans, infrastructure, and public safety.
  • •Ciattarelli argued politicians must be held to higher standards of accountability.
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Our Take: on Image@VernonForGA: A September 14 inquiry questioning whether the ā€œli

Debate Erupts Over Media’s Role in Fueling Division and ViolencešŸ”„79

9/15/2025•Politics > Debate

  • •The question was paired with a photo of prominent news personalities.
  • •Responses highlighted historical cases of media influencing conflict, such as the Civil War and Vietnam.
  • •Critics argued biased reporting escalates polarization and mistrust.
  • •Supporters emphasized press freedom and the media’s watchdog role in exposing corruption and abuse.
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Our Take: on Image@KathleenWinche3: A viral video shows a man blasting Don Lemon for q

Video Criticizing Don Lemon Over Charlie Kirk Funeral Sparks Debate on Heroism and State HonorsšŸ”„92

9/15/2025•Politics > Debate

  • •The man praises Kirk as a ā€œsoldier for this country.ā€
  • •He dismisses George Floyd as a ā€œnobodyā€ and criticizes protests after Floyd’s death.
  • •The video sparked heated debate on social media.
  • •Supporters say state honors for Kirk are justified given his activism.
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Our Take: on Image@realDailyWire: Debate over Gaza escalates as some scholars label

Debate Intensifies Over Whether Gaza Conflict Meets Definition of GenocidešŸ”„75

9/8/2025•Politics > Debate

  • •Genocide under international law requires intent to destroy a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group.
  • •Some scholar associations claim the Gaza conflict constitutes genocide.
  • •Critics argue these associations lack legal authority and that membership varies in expertise.
  • •Israel rejects the genocide label, emphasizing military objectives against Hamas.
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Our Take: on Image@realDailyWire: Ben Shapiro argues America is ā€œbetter than ever,ā€

Ben Shapiro Argues America Is Stronger Than Ever, Highlights Progress for Black Americans and Economic OpportunityšŸ”„78

9/4/2025•Politics > Debate

  • •He challenged critics to name a time in history that was better for Black Americans, noting civil rights and opportunities have vastly improved.
  • •Shapiro contrasted the hardships of 1950s–60s factory jobs with modern work environments and technological convenience.
  • •He highlighted life expectancy rising from the 30s to the 80s in Western nations as evidence of progress.
  • •He credited Enlightenment ideals, private property, and free markets for driving global advances in prosperity and health.
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Our Take: on Image@realDailyWire: Ben Shapiro told Stephen A. Smith that Western civ

Ben Shapiro Champions Western Civilization as Fusion of Faith and Reason in Dialogue with Stephen A. SmithšŸ”„73

9/4/2025•Politics > Debate

  • •Shapiro strongly defended Western civilization, saying it must be ā€œupheld and strengthenedā€
  • •Defined Western civilization as the fusion of Judeo-Christian values (ā€œJerusalemā€) and Greek reason (ā€œAthensā€)
  • •Credited this blend for achievements such as democracy, the Enlightenment, free speech, private property, and free markets
  • •Acknowledged Western civilization’s ā€œdark placesā€ and complex history but emphasized its role in promoting freedom and prosperity
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Our Take: on Image@realDailyWire: Chicago’s crime crisis took center stage in a TV p

Panel Sparks Clash Over Chicago Crime Policies as Shapiro Warns Against Downplaying CrisisšŸ”„86

9/3/2025•Politics > Debate

  • •Ben Shapiro highlighted 574 murders recorded in the city last year.
  • •He warned that downplaying crime undermines reality and public trust.
  • •Shapiro acknowledged legal/policy concerns over National Guard use.
  • •Host Abby Phillip stressed reliance on actual data instead of rhetoric.
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Our Take: on Image@realDailyWire: A heated TV debate reignited the national debt bat

Clash Over Debt Drivers: Military Spending vs. Social Security at Center of Heated DebatešŸ”„60

9/2/2025•Politics > Debate

  • •One commentator argued military spending, including \$8 trillion on post-9/11 wars and foreign aid, is the larger factor.
  • •Opposing panelists countered that Social Security dwarfs defense costs, with \$1.3 trillion in 2024 spending.
  • •Social Security makes up 21% of federal spending, serving over 67 million Americans.
  • •Defense spending remains the world’s largest, reaching \$886 billion in 2024.
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Our Take: on Image@realDailyWire: A viral video of a heated debate over patriotism h

Fiery Debate on Patriotism Sparks Viral Clash Over Political AllegiancesšŸ”„20

8/21/2025•Politics > Debate

  • •One speaker accuses certain political supporters of being ā€œthe most unpatriotic people.ā€
  • •He contrasts them with what he calls ā€œreal patriots.ā€
  • •The video quickly spread across social media platforms, prompting widespread reaction.
  • •Viewers compared the exchange to overhearing uninformed people debate complex issues.