BREAKING: Candace Owens OUT At DailyWire After Israel Spat

Breaking Points
22 Mar 202407:16

Summary

TLDRThe media story revolves around the termination of Candace Owens' relationship with the Daily Wire, following her vocal criticism of the war in Ukraine and the conflict between Israel and Gaza. The situation escalated after Ben Shapiro, another conservative commentator, publicly disagreed with her stance, leading to a public dispute. Owens' departure was almost immediate after the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) accused her of anti-Semitism, citing praise from a known white supremacist. This event has sparked debates on free speech, cancel culture, and the boundaries of acceptable discourse within conservative circles.

Takeaways

  • πŸ“’ Candace Owens and the Daily Wire have ended their relationship, following internal disagreements and public conflicts.
  • πŸ”₯ The friction between Candace Owens and Ben Shapiro became public, particularly after Shapiro criticized Owens' comments on Israel as 'disgraceful'.
  • 🚨 Owens' anti-war stance on Ukraine and Israel-Gaza conflict, and her criticism of civilian casualties in Gaza, sparked controversy.
  • πŸ”΄ The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) accused Owens of 'vitriolic anti-Semitism', which intensified the backlash against her.
  • πŸ’¬ Owens denies knowing Nick Fuentes, a figure praised by the ADL, and criticizes the ADL for associating her with him.
  • πŸ“ The breakup with the Daily Wire seems to have been influenced by Owens' positions on Israel, highlighting tensions within conservative media.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Owens' departure raises questions about free speech and cancel culture within conservative circles.
  • πŸ’Š The incident with Owens and the Daily Wire reflects broader debates over what constitutes anti-Semitism.
  • πŸ“° Owens claims to have been unaware that her last appearance on the Daily Wire would indeed be her final one.
  • πŸ’β€β™‚οΈ The situation illustrates the complexities of political discourse and the fine line between criticism and controversy.

Q & A

  • What was the reason behind Candace Owens' departure from The Daily Wire?

    -Candace Owens' departure from The Daily Wire was reportedly due to internal conflicts and public disagreements, particularly with Ben Shapiro, over her anti-war stance on Ukraine and her outspoken views on the Israel-Gaza conflict, including criticisms of civilian casualties in Gaza and opposition to US weapons being sent to Israel.

  • What did Ben Shapiro publicly say about Candace Owens' comments on Israel?

    -Ben Shapiro publicly called Candace Owens' comments about Israel 'disgraceful,' leading to a public spat between the two.

  • How did the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) involve itself in the situation with Candace Owens?

    -The ADL released an article stating that white supremacist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes praised Candace Owens' 'vitriolic anti-Semitism,' contributing to the controversy surrounding her.

  • What was Candace Owens' response to the ADL's article about her?

    -Candace Owens responded by denying knowing Nick Fuentes and criticizing the ADL for what she perceived as a smear campaign against her, asserting that her 'crime' was standing up for herself against their network of smears.

  • What major criticisms have been directed at Candace Owens since October 7th?

    -Since October 7th, Candace Owens has faced major criticism from conservative organizations and groups like the ADL, AIPAC, and the Republican Jewish Coalition for her statements, particularly regarding her stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict and her discussions on anti-Semitism.

  • Did Candace Owens anticipate her last appearance on The Daily Wire to be her final one?

    -No, Candace Owens did not anticipate her last appearance on The Daily Wire to be her final one. In her last episode, she indicated her plans to return, hinting at no prior knowledge of her imminent departure.

  • How has Candace Owens' departure from The Daily Wire been perceived in terms of the organization's stance on free speech?

    -Candace Owens' departure has led to discussions about The Daily Wire's commitment to free speech, with some viewing the situation as contradictory to the organization's foundational principles, especially given their stance on cancel culture and the right to express controversial opinions.

  • What broader discussions has Candace Owens' situation sparked within the conservative community?

    -Candace Owens' situation has sparked broader discussions within the conservative community about the limits of acceptable discourse, particularly regarding criticism of Israel, and has highlighted tensions around the topics of free speech and cancel culture.

  • How did Candace Owens describe her relationship with her Jewish supporters in her last Daily Wire appearance?

    -In her last Daily Wire appearance, Candace Owens thanked her Jewish supporters who had been commenting in support of her, acknowledging the difficulty they might face due to the smears and controversies.

  • What does the situation reveal about the institutional right's boundaries on discourse, according to the script?

    -The situation reveals that within the institutional right, there are boundaries on discourse, particularly regarding criticism of Israel. Candace Owens' departure underscores the challenges and limitations faced by commentators in navigating these boundaries while expressing their views.

Outlines

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πŸ’₯ Candace Owens' Departure from Daily Wire

This paragraph discusses the media story surrounding Candace Owens' departure from Daily Wire following her public disagreements with Ben Shapiro and the company's stance on her anti-war and pro-Palestinian views. It highlights the public spat between Owens and Shapiro, her criticism of Israel's war strategy, and the subsequent backlash from conservative organizations like the ADL and the Republican Jewish Coalition. The narrative also touches on the irony of Owens, a conservative commentator, being at odds with an organization founded on free speech principles.

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πŸ€” The Impact of Candace Owens' Split with Daily Wire

The second paragraph delves into the implications of Candace Owens' split with Daily Wire, questioning the organization's commitment to free speech and the inconsistencies in their stance on cancel culture. It reflects on the organization's potential difficulty in recovering from this public fallout and the broader revelation about the limits of discourse within institutional conservatism. The summary also acknowledges the support from premium subscribers, emphasizing their role in maintaining independent commentary free from corporate and organizational influence.

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Keywords

πŸ’‘Cancel Culture

Cancel culture refers to the practice of publicly calling out and boycotting individuals or entities that are deemed to have done something offensive or harmful. In the context of the video, it is discussed as part of the broader discourse around public shaming and the consequences of expressing controversial opinions, particularly those related to war and international politics.

πŸ’‘Candace Owens

Candace Owens is a conservative commentator who has been involved in a public dispute with other conservative figures and organizations. In the video, her departure from Daily Wire is a central event that triggers a discussion on free speech, cancel culture, and the boundaries of acceptable discourse within conservative media.

πŸ’‘Ben Shapiro

Ben Shapiro is a conservative political commentator and co-founder of the Daily Wire. In the video, he is mentioned in relation to his public disagreement with Candace Owens over her comments on Israel, which contributed to the internal conflict that eventually led to her departure from the company.

πŸ’‘Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism refers to prejudice, discrimination, or hostility against Jewish people. In the video, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) accuses Candace Owens of promoting anti-Semitic views, which becomes a significant point of contention and is used as a basis for criticism against her.

πŸ’‘Daily Wire

Daily Wire is a conservative news and opinion website that is mentioned in the video as the company Candace Owens was associated with before her departure. The video discusses the internal dynamics and the public fallout between Owens and the company, highlighting issues of free speech and the company's stance on certain political issues.

πŸ’‘ADL (Anti-Defamation League)

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is an organization that fights against anti-Semitism and other forms of hate. In the video, the ADL is mentioned for its criticism of Candace Owens, accusing her of promoting anti-Semitic views, which contributes to the narrative around free speech and the consequences of expressing controversial opinions.

πŸ’‘Free Speech

Free speech is the principle that individuals should be able to express their opinions without fear of government retaliation or societal sanctions. In the video, the concept of free speech is discussed in the context of Candace Owens' departure from Daily Wire and the limitations of this principle within conservative media.

πŸ’‘Conservative Media

Conservative media refers to news outlets and commentators that align with or promote conservative political views. In the video, the response of conservative media and organizations to Candace Owens' comments is a central theme, highlighting the tensions and disagreements within this sphere.

πŸ’‘War in Gaza

The war in Gaza refers to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that controls the Gaza Strip. In the video, Candace Owens' criticism of the civilian casualties in Gaza and her opposition to U.S. military aid to Israel are significant factors in the narrative around her departure from Daily Wire and the ensuing debate.

πŸ’‘Israel-Palestine Conflict

The Israel-Palestine conflict is a long-standing political and territorial dispute between Israelis and Palestinians. In the video, the conflict is a central topic as it relates to Candace Owens' controversial views and the public backlash she faced from conservative media and organizations.

πŸ’‘Political Discourse

Political discourse refers to the formal exchange of ideas, arguments, and opinions on public policy and political issues. In the video, the term is used to describe the discussions and debates surrounding Candace Owens' political positions, particularly her stance on the war in Gaza and her criticism of Israel.

Highlights

The Daily Wire CEO Jeremy Boreing announces the end of the company's relationship with Candace Owens.

Candace Owens and Ben Shapiro had a public disagreement, with Shapiro suggesting Owens could quit if she disagreed with the company's stance.

Owens has been vocal against the war in Ukraine and the conflict between Israel and Gaza, particularly criticizing civilian casualties in Gaza.

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) accuses Candace Owens of anti-Semitism, citing praise from white supremacist Nick Fuentes.

Owens responds to the ADL, denying knowledge of Fuentes and accusing the organization of a smear campaign.

Candace Owens has faced relentless attacks from conservative media and organizations like the ADL, APAC, and the Republican Jewish Coalition since October 7th.

Owens' last appearance on the Daily Wire ended with her expressing gratitude to her supporters and hinting at ongoing issues.

The departure of Owens from the Daily Wire is seen as a significant event, highlighting tensions around free speech and the criticism of Israel's war strategy.

The incident raises questions about the limits of free speech within conservative organizations and the consequences of criticizing Israel.

The speaker suggests that the Daily Wire may struggle to recover from this incident due to the perceived contradiction between its advocacy for free speech and its actions.

The situation is described as a revealing episode in the discourse around cancel culture and the boundaries of acceptable speech within the institutional right.

The speaker expresses relief at not being part of an organization with such restrictions on speech and emphasizes the importance of speaking one's mind freely.

The breaking news segment aims to provide a summary of the speaker's thoughts on the recent developments involving Candace Owens and the Daily Wire.

The speaker thanks premium subscribers for their support, which allows for independence from the influence of CEOs and organizations like the ADL.

Transcripts

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this one is a media story not

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necessarily a serious but certainly does

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tell us a little bit about the world

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that we live in about the discourse

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around cancel culture and all of that so

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let's go a and put this up there on the

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screen uh news breaks this morning from

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the daily wire CEO Jeremy booring he

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tweets quote daily wire and Candace

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Owens have ended their relationship so

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this comes after a lot of internal

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consternation between Candace Owens and

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Ben Shapiro that has exploded in the

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open after October the 7th Candace has

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been quite vocal in an anti-war stance

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both on Ukraine and has carried over a

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lot of that consistency to the war

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between Israel and Gaza she's been

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particularly outspoken about civilian

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casualties in Gaza and has also been

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against sending us weapons to Israel now

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obviously this all broke out into the

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open you'll recall a few months ago when

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Ben Shapiro was asked on camera and

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called her comments about Israel quote

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dis graceful uh this led to a public

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spat between the two in which Ben

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replied to her and said Candace you are

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welcome to quit at any time uh there was

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some speculation that that might have

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been to involve having to pay her out of

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her contract the circumstances obviously

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of her departure are not 100% clear what

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we do know though is that it came almost

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immediately after a major frus I guess

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you could say with the ADL let's go and

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put this up there on the screen just

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yesterday the ADL the so-called

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Anti-Defamation lead league and one of

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the most censorious organizations and

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pro-israel groups in the US they put out

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an article stating quote white

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supremacist and Holocaust denier Nick

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Fuentes is praising Candace Owen's quote

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vitriolic anti-Semitism it is hardly

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surprising but it does set off alarm

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Bells when bigoted people come together

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to push an anti-semitic agenda it adds

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fuel to the fire uh so Candace replied

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to this she says quote I do not know M

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Nick quentes you already know that what

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I do know is that everyone can see what

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you guys are doing to me your pattern is

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well established and the world is waking

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up against it my crime is having stood

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up for myself against your network of

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smears now Candace has particularly come

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under major fire since October 7 from a

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lot of these major conservative Media or

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or a lot of these conservatives

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organizations or organizations like the

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ADL like APAC like the Republican Jewish

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Coalition and others if attacked her

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relentlessly she has not uh given in in

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fact has only escalated some of the

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things that she's talking about this has

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led to some major debates on her channel

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for example with rabbis leading to some

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frankly wild discussions around what

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exactly constitutes anti-Semitism and

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doesn't uh but most importantly I think

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for our purposes it does seem that she

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had no idea that that yesterday would be

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her last day we actually have a clip

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here that we can play from her very last

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daily wire appearance she says at the

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end I'll see you tomorrow and she hints

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at the fact that some of the uh concer

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that she's kind of bubbling to the

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surface let's take a listen thank

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everybody who has been on this journey

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with me people that have supported me I

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especially want to thank all of the

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Jewish people that have been in the

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comments saying how outraged they are

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and I know that it is especially

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difficult for you guys right now because

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you are being smeared you know I mean

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I'm I'm not going to go away I'm going

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to use my god-given voice to talk about

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the things are important for me I'm just

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asking to be left alone or at least just

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report the truth ladies and gentlemen

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unfortunately that is all the time that

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we have for today but don't worry

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because we will see you tomorrow for a

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brand new episode so as you can see I

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mean this has been a major source of

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tension inside the daily wire now for

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months and months and months uh and I

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think look what what can we learn about

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this I mean first and foremost it's a

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little bit hilarious right that this is

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what led to the uh this is what led to

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the departure over at the daily wire

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like Candace look whether you like her

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or not she said a lot of things she said

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a lot of controversial she actually just

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did a whole segment about brid Mone

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perhaps being a male uh I haven't

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watched it I haven't looked into it just

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to be clear so I don't know the merits

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or whatever that but my point is that

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all of that that was fine and that never

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kicked up a hornet nest it was only when

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she started critiquing Israel war

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strategy in Gaza and talking about

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civilian casualties did all of this come

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to the surface and frankly saying what I

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think are principled and more or at the

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very least principal principled within

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her framework of looking at War at

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Ukraine and at Israel adopting an

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America for strategy it was only that

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clinging to that which led to B

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basically the breakup between her and

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this major company uh and I think that

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we can learn quite a bit from that I

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mean there's so much to say right first

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of all the ADL I mean bench Pi himself

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has gone after the ADL I've seen

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innumerable daily wire segments about

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the ADL sorious and all that and yet

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there you know parting ways with her the

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immediately after the ADL incorrectly by

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the way guilt by association smearer

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says so and so is praising so and so so

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you can't control that if you want to

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attack somebody then attack what they

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specifically said they're using guil by

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association now we don't know again what

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the exact thing that led to the breakage

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between them but prior to this there had

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been not one single con ounce of

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consternation from daily wire leadership

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from Candace own she previously talking

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about she had a good relationship inside

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of the company and I look we all know

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it's because of Israel and and what

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that's crazy it's crazy that Candace

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Owens who is a conservative commentator

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who is working for an organization which

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was supposedly founded on the Bedrock of

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free speech speaking your mind you know

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saying facts are facts what is it the

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facts are your feelings something like

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that and by sticking to what she

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believes in she is effectively out of a

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job and this is an organization the

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daily wire which honestly I don't think

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they can come back from this I'm not

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saying that they won't be successful and

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all that listen I I don't doubt from a

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business perspective can't help but

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respect it but from a principal

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perspective I think a lot of people are

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going to remember this um a lot of

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people are going to see kind of the

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double talk around cancel culture and

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free speech and what are real red lines

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and what aren't red lines this has been

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a very very revealing episode episode in

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the last SE six seven months or whatever

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since it's been since October 7th and

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this is just the latest casualty here in

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America but I think the rift actually

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does tell you a lot about when you're in

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the institutional right what you're

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allowed to talk about what you're

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allowed not to never been happier not to

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be a part of any organization like that

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just say whatever the hell that I want

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um so anyways thought I would give you

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download of some of my thoughts in this

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