Will The Kraken Be Released? | Ep. 1143

Political Narratives

The COVID-19 pandemic has become a battleground for political narratives, with both parties using it to their advantage. Ben Shapiro highlights how media outlets have sensationalized stories to fit political agendas, such as the viral tweet by a South Dakota nurse claiming patients denied the virus's existence even on their deathbeds 1. This narrative, according to Ben, is used to paint non-Democrats as dismissive of the virus's severity.

The media have been attempting to create a political narrative around COVID for quite a while.

--- Ben Shapiro

He argues that such stories are often unverified but gain traction because they align with preconceived biases 2.

   

Government Responses

Government responses to COVID-19 have varied widely, often reflecting political biases rather than scientific evidence. Ben criticizes the shutdown of schools and outdoor dining in places like New York and Los Angeles, despite low positivity rates and minimal transmission risk outdoors 3. He points out the inconsistency in labeling certain industries as essential, such as the entertainment sector, while restricting others like churches 4.

You can take rational measures to protect yourself and protect your family without having to have these government dunderheads picking a standard that they themselves will not abide by.

--- Ben Shapiro

These decisions, he argues, often lead to public frustration and protests, as seen in Huntington Beach against California's curfew orders.