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Stephen Miller's 2003 Video Defending Torture Resurfaces

The Damage ReportJuly 18, 20255 min172,410 views
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Stephen Miller's Teenage Views on Torture

  • πŸ’‘ A resurfaced video from 2003 shows a 17-year-old Stephen Miller discussing military conflict and advocating for torture.
  • πŸ“Œ Miller suggested cutting off fingers of Saddam Hussein and his henchmen, stating that torture is the way to go because "torture people can live."
  • 🎯 He framed torture as a "celebration of life and human dignity" and hoped his peers would appreciate the respect it shows towards other cultures.

Continuity of Beliefs

  • 🧠 The video highlights that Miller's views from age 17 appear consistent with his current positions, suggesting a lifelong adherence to his beliefs.
  • ⚠️ The argument is made that Miller's "baked in desire for fascism and hatred for diversity" has led to people dying.
  • πŸš€ Unlike a typical "gotcha" moment, the discussion emphasizes that Miller's core beliefs have not changed over time.

The "Bit" and Sociopathy

  • 🎭 The 17-year-old Miller's advocacy for torture is analyzed as potentially a "bit" or a comedic premise, attempting to justify torture in a funny way.
  • 🧐 However, the presenters argue that this makes his current actions worse, as it implies he knew how terrible his statements were even at age 17.
  • ⚑ The conclusion is drawn that Miller is either an evil guy or an evil sociopath, fully aware of the implications of his words and actions.

Journalist Fired Over Miller Criticism

  • πŸ“° Journalist Terry Moran was reportedly fired for tweeting that Stephen Miller is a "world-class hater."
  • βœ… The hosts agree with Moran's assessment, noting that Miller has seemingly been a "world-class hater his entire life."
  • πŸ’¬ Moran defended his tweet, stating, "I wrote it because it's true."
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