Ben Shapiro on the Global 'Deep State' Interfering with Democracy

Global 'Deep State' Interference

• 🌍 The "deep state" is described as an elitist entity intervening globally to thwart the will of the people and prevent "far-right" parties from gaining power.
• 🎯 Examples cited include actions against Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel, Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil, and Marine Le Pen in France.
• ⚖️ In Brazil, Lula da Silva was freed by the judiciary to run, while Bolsonaro was later targeted by the legal system.

Undermining Democratic Processes

• 🇫🇷 In France, Marine Le Pen's party was poised to win an election, but a suspended jail sentence was imposed, potentially barring her candidacy.
• 🇷🇴 In Romania, election results were overturned by a court citing violations and alleged Russian interference, despite a candidate winning the first round.
• 🇺🇸 President Trump's claims of the "deep state" intervening in American politics are echoed as a global phenomenon.

The Role of the Judiciary

• 🏛️ The "center" political parties are noted for allying with the hard left rather than the right, as seen in France with Macron's support shifting.
• 💡 The judiciary is identified as a key institution being weaponized, leading to a loss of public trust.
• 💥 When the judiciary is perceived as biased, it can lead to people defying it and turning against the institution itself.

Consequences of Interference

• 📉 The attempt to stop certain candidates or parties is seen as undermining democracy and potentially leading to populist revolutions.
• ⚠️ If candidates are banned and people are prevented from voting for their chosen leaders, it can destabilize society.
• ⛓️ Ultimately, the weaponization of institutions like the judiciary to control democratic choices can lead to increased tyranny.