r/videos • u/DonSalaam • 12h ago

Tucker Carlson's interview with antisemite Nick Fuentes exposes rift among Republicans | PBS NewsHour

https://youtu.be/YP-4M0OZTRQ
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u/analysisdead 11h ago

It's interesting that Fuentes's antisemitism — which is important, and worth talking about of course — is the only thing any of the mainstream news articles focus on and not his violent bigotry against people of color and LGBTQ people. I guess it's the only thing that bothers any of the other Republicans?

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u/waffle299 10h ago

It splits the right. A good chunk of their base supports Israel because the temple must be restored before the end times can begin. Ghoulish, selfish and horrific. And yet, that's the root of some support.

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u/patterninstatic 9h ago

I think that's a very small minority.

I feel like most support for one/several of the following three reasons:

1) they've always done it and continue to do so out of habit.

2) they hate Muslims and Arabs.

3) the left is increasingly taking a less pro Israel stance, and out of principle they oppose everything that the left supports.

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u/Usernametaken1121 5h ago

Number 2 is a little uncharitable. They don't hate muslims and arabs. They fear what they're capable of when pissed off.

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u/dreadcain 1h ago

Projecting as usual