Social Leftism

Insights on Social Leftism

Here's a collection of expert discussions on social leftism:

1. The Ben Shapiro Show
   Ben Shapiro criticizes platforms like Twitter for prioritizing social leftism over free speech, citing the banning of feminists who dispute transgender identities as an example. He argues that these platforms have a confirmation bias that leads to inconsistent standards 1.

2. The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
   Jordan Peterson discusses left-wing authoritarianism, highlighting several studies that reveal a significant correlation between dark tetrad personality traits (Machiavellianism, psychopathy, narcissism, sadism) and left-wing authoritarianism. He claims this form of authoritarianism is distinguished by its deceptive guise of compassion, unlike its right-wing counterpart 2 3.

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     Twitter's Free Speech Dilemma

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     Left Wing Authoritarianism

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     Authoritarianism and Manipulation

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     Rise of Socialism

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     Democratic Socialism Explained

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3. Dan Bongino Show
   Russell Brand notes a shift towards populism, stating that traditional left values no longer represent ordinary people’s interests. He critiques current globalist governments for upholding corporatist and authoritarian principles under the guise of leftism 4.

4. The Ben Shapiro Show Ben Shapiro discusses the rise of socialism among young Democrats, driven by a desire to counteract systemic issues attributed to President Trump. He notes that the agenda of these socialists includes nationalized health care and guaranteed government jobs, which he argues would bankrupt the country 5.

5. PBD Podcast
   Adam Sosnick and others provide a brief exploration of democratic socialism, balancing individual freedoms and collective welfare. This prompts a reevaluation of traditional capitalist frameworks and the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a system 6.

Overall, the discussions cover critiques of social leftist policies, comparisons to authoritarianism, and the rise of socialism within younger demographics.