Again, even when completely removing Shapiro from the equation, the resulting discussion is still relevant. The conversation I was having was never about Ben Shapiro. Which means youāre arguing a nonstarter that I doubt Shapiro himself would care about. So, how I feel about the man is, once again, irrelevant. Either stay on topic or go kick rocks.
If you go back and reread my comments, carefully, youāll see my position that this is, in fact, a common argument regardless of the quoteās authenticity. The ātheyā was general.
I want you to find me one quote from a politician or media personality that has said something along the lines of "if you're a poor American. You should be deported" then I'll admit you have some grounds.
The āallegedā quote never mentioned deportations, that was just someone elseās interpretation. And who said the statement had to come from someone famous for it to be worthy of discussion, especially when there is evidence that this is the general attitude of a political movement.
But Iād be surprised is you havenāt heard āif you donāt like it leaveā in response to numerous complaints about the USA. Applying the statement to complaints about the economy is not a huge leap.
Telling someone to leave freely because it seems to serve in their best interest, is obviously far different than forcing someone to leave when they are simply poor. It's like not even close..
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u/WyattHMB 12h ago
Again, even when completely removing Shapiro from the equation, the resulting discussion is still relevant. The conversation I was having was never about Ben Shapiro. Which means youāre arguing a nonstarter that I doubt Shapiro himself would care about. So, how I feel about the man is, once again, irrelevant. Either stay on topic or go kick rocks.