Tucker Reacts to Trump vs. Biden Debate During Sydney, Australia Speech

Summary

The speaker critiques the media's portrayal of Joe Biden's cognitive abilities, suggesting a disconnect between public perception and media narratives. They argue that the media, acting as gatekeepers, may be dishonest or ignorant about Biden's condition, which they believe is widely known. The speaker also challenges the democratic process, questioning the legitimacy of replacing an elected leader due to unpopularity or potential electoral loss, emphasizing the importance of following the will of the majority in a true democracy.

Takeaways

• 📺 The speaker watched a US presidential debate on CNN and found the reaction of the panelists to Joe Biden's performance to be surprising.
• 🗣️ There is a claim that Joe Biden's family was reportedly concerned about his dementia as early as 2019, which was publicly mentioned and dismissed as racism at the time.
• 🕊️ The speaker suggests that the media in the United States is not just reporting but actively shaping the narrative, with a particular political bias.
• 🏠 The speaker criticizes the media for allegedly hiding the obvious about Biden's cognitive state and implies dishonesty or incompetence.
• 🌐 The speaker points out that outside the US, people are often polite about other countries' leaders, but the media in the US seems to ignore Biden's condition.
• 🎭 The media is described as gatekeepers to reality, controlling the flow of information and shaping public perception.
• 🤔 The speaker questions the sudden realization of Biden's condition by the media, suggesting it's either due to extreme naivety or a deliberate attempt to mislead.
• 🗳️ Democracy is defined by the speaker as the people being the owners of their country, with elected officials as their representatives.
• 🚫 The speaker argues that ignoring the majority's will is anti-democratic and equates it to an oligarchy, where the few rule without regard for the many.
• 🤝 The speaker expresses a belief in individual autonomy and the right to hold one's own opinions, even about foreign leaders.
• 🎉 The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of following the will of the majority in a democracy, rather than the desires of a select few.

Q & A

What was the main topic discussed in the CNN presidential debate mentioned in the script?

The main topic discussed was the apparent dementia of Joe Biden, the current US president, and the reaction of the panel of Democratic operatives posing as journalists to this revelation.

What year did the speaker claim to have first heard about Joe Biden's dementia from a friend of his sister Val?

The speaker claimed to have heard about Joe Biden's dementia in 2019.

What was the reaction of the speaker when he first mentioned Biden's dementia on TV?

The speaker was denounced as a racist, which he described as an all-purpose term used to silence people in the United States.

What personal tragedy involving Joe Biden's family is mentioned in the script?

The personal tragedy mentioned is the passing away of Joe Biden's son due to cancer.

Why did the speaker believe the Democratic party chose Joe Biden as their nominee?

The speaker believes the Democratic party chose Joe Biden because Pete Buttigieg, who was initially favored, was deemed incompetent, and they had no other viable options.

What does the speaker suggest about the media's role in shaping public perception of reality?

The speaker suggests that the media are not just observers or describers of reality but are gatekeepers who control the flow of information and shape the public's perception of reality.

According to the speaker, what is the self-described mission of the media in the United States?

The speaker states that the media's self-described mission is to save democracy, which they believe is in grave peril.

What does the speaker argue is the fundamental principle of democracy?

The speaker argues that the fundamental principle of democracy is that the people are the owners of their country, and they hire representatives to act on their behalf.

How does the speaker describe the attitude of ignoring the majority's will in a democracy?

The speaker describes this attitude as the most anti-democratic, comparing it to an oligarchy where the people are treated as tenants or renters rather than owners.

What does the speaker suggest about the media's reaction to Joe Biden's unpopularity and potential inability to win an election?

The speaker suggests that the media, who are supposed to be defenders of democracy, are willing to replace Biden against the will of the electorate because they believe it's necessary to save democracy.

What does the speaker imply about the media's honesty and intentions in their coverage of Joe Biden's condition?

The speaker implies that the media are either extremely ignorant or deliberately dishonest, hiding the obvious fact about Biden's condition from the public.

Outlines

00:00

😱 Media's Selective Outrage on Dementia Allegations

The speaker criticizes the reaction of a CNN panel to the suggestion that Joe Biden may have dementia. They recount a story from 2019 where Biden's family was reportedly upset about his condition and his decision to run for president. The speaker also mocks the media for their hypocrisy, suggesting they are gatekeepers of reality, and accuses them of either being willfully ignorant or dishonest for not acknowledging Biden's condition. The speaker reflects on the politeness of foreigners when discussing other countries' leaders and contrasts it with the media's portrayal of Biden's presidency.

05:01

🗳️ Democracy's True Meaning and the Media's Role

In this paragraph, the speaker discusses the concept of democracy, emphasizing that it is the people who own the country and have the right to be represented. They argue that the media, which they describe as political actors for the Democratic party, have a mission to save democracy but are acting against the will of the majority by suggesting Biden should be replaced due to his unpopularity and potential cognitive decline. The speaker challenges the media's portrayal of democracy and questions their motives, suggesting that they are more interested in winning elections than adhering to democratic principles. They conclude by urging the audience to subscribe to their YouTube channel for more content.

Keywords

💡Dementia

Dementia refers to a group of symptoms associated with a decline in cognitive abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. In the video, the speaker suggests that Joe Biden, the U.S. President, is showing signs of dementia, as evidenced by his behavior during the presidential debate and other public appearances. The term is used to criticize the media's alleged late realization of Biden's condition and to question the integrity of the democratic process.

💡Media Disinformation

Media disinformation implies the deliberate spreading of false or misleading information by media outlets. The script accuses the media of creating a 'fake world' by not reporting on Biden's alleged dementia, thus acting as gatekeepers who control the narrative and reality for the public. This concept is central to the video's theme of questioning the role and trustworthiness of the media in a democratic society.

💡Democratic Operatives

Democratic operatives are individuals who work to support the Democratic Party and its candidates, often in strategic or organizational roles. The video script uses this term to describe a panel of journalists who are accused of being shocked by Biden's dementia, suggesting a bias and a lack of objectivity in their reporting, which ties into the broader critique of media partisanship.

💡Racism Accusation

The term 'racism accusation' in the script refers to the speaker's claim that he was labeled a racist for expressing his views on Biden's health during the 2019 presidential campaign. This accusation is used to illustrate the perceived overuse and misuse of the term 'racist' to silence dissenting opinions in the United States.

💡Political Gatekeepers

Political gatekeepers are individuals or groups that control the flow of information and shape public opinion on political matters. In the context of the video, the media is portrayed as gatekeepers who filter and potentially distort reality for the public, thereby influencing the democratic process and undermining the will of the people.

💡Pete Buttigieg

Pete Buttigieg, referred to in the script as 'Pete Buddha judge,' is a former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. The video uses his name to highlight the perceived incompetence of certain candidates and the media's role in promoting them, which is part of the broader critique on the selection and promotion of political candidates.

💡Emperor's New Clothes

The Emperor's New Clothes is a metaphor from a fairy tale about a situation where people pretend not to notice a stark reality to avoid embarrassment or conflict. The video uses this metaphor to describe the alleged denial of Biden's dementia by the media and the public, suggesting a collective pretense that undermines the truth.

💡Democracy

Democracy, as discussed in the video, is defined as a system where the people have the power to direct their government, implying that the government is accountable to the will of the majority. The script challenges the notion of democracy by suggesting that the media and political elites are ignoring the will of the people, particularly in the context of Biden's presidency.

💡Moral Mandate

A moral mandate is the perceived authority to act based on the support of the majority, as demonstrated through an election. The video argues that Biden has such a mandate due to his landslide victory in the 2020 election, and that any attempt to replace him would undermine this mandate and, by extension, the democratic process.

💡Citizenship

Citizenship in the video is portrayed as the concept of being a shareholder in a nation, where citizens have rights and responsibilities in the governance of their country. The script uses this term to emphasize the importance of the people's role in a democracy and to criticize the media's alleged disregard for the will of the citizens.

💡Oligarchy

An oligarchy is a form of government where power is held by a small group of people. In the context of the video, the term is used to criticize the actions of the media and political elites who, according to the speaker, are acting in their own interests rather than representing the will of the majority, thus undermining the principles of democracy.

Highlights

The speaker watched a US presidential debate on CNN and found the reaction to Joe Biden's performance, particularly his cognitive state, to be shockingly uninformed.

There was an early awareness in 2019 within Biden's family about his dementia, which was publicly dismissed as racism when initially mentioned.

The speaker humorously criticizes the media for acting surprised at Biden's cognitive decline, suggesting they are either ignorant or dishonest.

The speaker recounts the family's decision to let Biden run for president as a way to get it 'out of his system', despite their concerns about his health.

The speaker reflects on the public's awareness of Biden's condition, contrasting it with the media's portrayal, and the potential implications for democracy.

The media is described as gatekeepers to reality, shaping the narrative and potentially hiding the truth about Biden's cognitive state from the public.

The speaker challenges the media's role in democracy, suggesting they work for the Democratic party and have a mission to save democracy, which may conflict with the will of the people.

The concept of democracy is discussed, with the speaker arguing that it should reflect the will of the majority, not just the desires of a few or the media.

The speaker criticizes the idea of replacing Biden due to his unpopularity and potential inability to win an election, suggesting it undermines the democratic process.

The speaker sarcastically remarks on Biden's landslide victory in 2020, questioning the legitimacy of any attempt to remove him from office.

The speaker ends with a reflection on the differing definitions of democracy, suggesting that some may view it as doing whatever a select few want, rather than the will of the majority.

The speaker invites viewers to subscribe to their YouTube channel and turn on notifications for new content.

Transcripts

but I watched CNN today and they had the

presidential debate the US presidential

debate and maybe some of you saw it and

if you did well it was amazing it was

amazing on every level but what was

especially amazing was afterward they

went to the panel of assembled

Democratic operatives posing as

journalists and all of them were like

shocked to discover that Joe Biden has

dementia like they couldn't believe it

what oh my gosh he's n-compass Menace no

way are you serious

and I'm thinking to myself what year is

it

2024 is middle-aged people identify with

that okay 2024 people are saying it was

2019 that I heard from a friend of mine

who was friends with his sister Val um

that the family was very upset because

Joe has dementia and he's running for

president and well I said this on TV by

the way at the time and was denounced as

a racist or something I mean everything

in the United States like that's just

like the allpurpose term for shut up um

racist he like I think he's white shut

up racist okay anyway

[Laughter]

um but uh but she his sister had told a

friend of mine like an actual friend of

mine one of my neighbors um that the

family was upset and that his son sadly

had passed away by the way not in a rock

fighting a war for freedom but of cancer

um I don't think he's aware of that uh

but sad and that that the family was

convinced he needed to kind of get it

out of his system by running for

president but of course no one's going

to like make Joe Biden the nominee

because we had Pete Buddha judge for

that um who's now it's a joke but at the

time they were like people are going to

love Pete Buddha judge he's incompetent

but he's gay

great and then people are like what no

so they had to uh go to Joe Biden and he

actually became the nominee and then

somehow became the president and but it

was obvious the whole time that he had

no idea where he was and that it was

cruel and that his grasping horrible

wife who like poses as a doctor was

pushing this so she could go to state

dinners and everyone knew this like

there's not one person who didn't know

this and when you travel outside our

borders you know people are always so

nice about other people's countries like

they don't attack you to your face and

obviously I'm the most American person

who's ever lived and I love my country

and I'm going to die there and would die

for it without even thinking that's how

much and I mean that so everyone wants

to be polite to you about your country

and when like if I ever went to New

Zealand I wouldn't mention Jacinda adern

or you know what I mean that would be

rude I wouldn't say like oh that

girl with the teeth is she here

you know I wouldn't that would

be no I

wouldn't

because that's not something a guest

says right you're in someone else's you

know you're having dinner at someone's

house like the food is appalling it's so

good you know what I mean but even given

the high standards of politeness offered

to foreigners in foreign lands

everywhere I've traveled around the

world for the past four years and there

been a lot of countries people are like

um so Joe Biden um how is

he like well I think he has dementia he

certainly

does like everybody knows everybody

knows because they have I can't remember

the

internet and it has video on it and it

takes about 15 seconds to determine the

leader of the most powerful country in

the world with this Mass nuclear Arsenal

involved in two simult anous Wars

doesn't know what day it is and that's

really scary but if you come to the

United States and you're in the media

envelope this like fake worlds created

by this disinformation Specialists who

run our media that's never mentioned at

all it's like everyone pretend be it

would literally be like everyone

pretending jinda adern is like a

legitimate

person which they may have done in New

Zealand I wasn't

there you know what I mean when people

say oh that's the Prime Minister what

it's ridiculous ous

actually but everyone sort of plays

along like it's not happening and this

isn't this the whole emperor's new close

story is based on this phenomenon which

a very human phenomenon but for the

media today to be like wow we just got

the diagnosis this is shocking he can't

run for

president kind of either they're really

stupid like too stupid to breathe uned

or they're Liars they're truly dishonest

they're hiding the obvious from

you and I'm betting on the latter but

even more amazing was the response to

that so remember that our media are not

just observers of reality or describers

of reality people who bring you the

story first on the scene no they're

they're the gate Gatekeepers to reality

you don't know what the world looks like

except through them like they are the

pipeline through which all information

flows

and in the United States they're

political actors they work for a

political party in effect if not

officially like they all work for the

Democratic party and the Democratic

party and I think this is probably true

here has one Mission this season which

is to save democracy which is Gravely in

Peril you may have heard by Vladimir

Putin who was ending our democracy

somehow

and don't

laugh what are you you you Putin

lovers anyway yeah okay that's fine I

don't care it's not my president you can

love anyone you want as far as I'm

concerned because I believe in uh you

know the autonomy of man you can have

your own opinions but the point is in my

country and probably here the

self-described mission of everyone in

the media is to save democracy and

democracy simply defined is the pro the

idea that the people own their country

you know it's their country and they

hire people people to represent them but

fundamentally they are shareholders in

this Enterprise they're owners they're

not surfs they're not renting it this

isn't a rental car it's your car you

change the oil in it because it belongs

to you right and that's what citizenship

is and so in a democracy you know you

don't have to do everything the majority

wants every moment but over time if what

you're doing Bears no relationship to

what the majority wants then you know

for a fact it's not

democracy and you know you can try to

convince people of things you can say

well you know you want this but I think

you should want that and here's why but

you can't ignore them or else it's not a

democracy it's an oligarchy and you see

yourself as the owner and they're the

the tenants the Surfs the

renters and you can just do whatever you

want it doesn't matter what they think

so that's the most anti-democratic

attitude possible right that attitude is

the enemy of democracy and all of a

sudden today these Defenders of

democracy are like well I mean obviously

Joe Biden's got Alzheimer

and he's super unpopular he can't win

therefore we need to replace

him and it's like wait a second he was

already

elected in the biggest Landslide ever I

don't know if you knew that like he got

over a billion votes you know in our

country he got more votes than Black

Jesus and because he's just so

unbelievably popular people just love

Joe Biden it was a landslide literally a

landslide in 20120 and that gives him

the authority to do whatever he wants

whether you like it or not because so

many of your neighbors voted for him you

don't know their names but it happened

okay it happened it's sort of like covid

deaths you never actually met anybody

who died of it but Millions did

die everybody voted for Joe Biden except

you so shut up so he has this mandate

this moral mandate to do literally

whatever he wants import 30 million

people illegally and you're not allowed

to say anything about it

racist and yet at the same time and then

Democratic primary voters just just like

the other day in our system the members

of the party vote for their nominee he's

elected by his own party people actually

went to the polls cast a ballot for him

but all of a sudden because he might not

win against the orange man we need to

take his job away from him by force and

let the donors put someone in there who

can beat the orange man cuz that's

democracy and that made me start to

think for the first time maybe we're

defining the word democracy a little

differently maybe you've got a different

understanding of what that means maybe

you think democracy is when we do

exactly what you and eight of your

friends

want that's what you think it is whereas

I think democracy is when you do the

will of the majority over

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