Rogan defender cries "censorship," then undermines entire argument
Rogan defender cries "censorship," then undermines entire argument
Rob in Seattle also seems not to have to noticed Republicans are banning books
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Rob in Seattle called into my SiriusXM show with the predictable argument that the left is “canceling” Joe Rogan. This, even as I explained that Rogan hasn’t been thrown off Spotify but in fact musicians have made a choice to remove their own music.
That, he still said, was a call to “censorship,” even though the musicians are engaging in their own free speech in the free market, and deny Spotify the right to their music.
Rob then seemed oblivious to the fact that the GOP are banning books in several states and subjects in classrooms, including teaching the history of racism or talking about sexual orientation.
But back to Rogan, when I asked him if everyone should be saying the N-word on TV, say, on CNN or other channels — as Rogan did on his podcast — he said, “No — it is free speech but there are consequences, repercussions” for free speech.
Well, isn’t that what Rogan is experiencing in the free market? Rob didn’t have too much to say to that, as he basically undermined his whole argument.
Listen in and let me know your thoughts.
Rogan defender cries "censorship," then undermines entire argument
It’s funny how their arguments are so one-sided. I wonder if they call up other shows the same way they call this show? Their whole party is a bunch of bobble heads saying the same thing, “the left, the left, the left”…broaden your horizons, damn! LOL
*SIGH!*The entire "free speech" discussion is pretty innane on the political right. What Rogan and his ilk are demanding is to be free from consequences for bigoted speech. Uhm, while the US and governments might not throw them in jail, there SHOULD be consequences for promoting HATE on the public airwaves (and I include the internet, since the US taxpayers initially paid for that one). So, I have no problem with economic and social boycotts of bigots. Hate should exact a financial cost by its proponents. By contrast, the right wants to BAN books in public school libraries (and in curricular materials), because their tiny fee-fees are hurt that books might discuss US racism, the life of Queer people, etc.. Curricular materials are selected to appeal to many students, all who have diverse backgrounds, including from their own parents--at times. So, thank you for taking on these fools. You are a better soul than I.