Tucker Carlson DEFENDS Muslims In Stunning Speech

Condemnation of Anti-Muslim Attacks [00:00]

• Carlson denounces attacks on Muslim Americans by Republicans, calling it "disgusting" and an effort to divide the country.
• He states that people should not be attacked based on their religious affiliation.
• He criticizes the promotion of "fake race wars" as a distraction for financial looting.

"And you're seeing it from Republic. What the hell ARE YOU DOING? WHAT you're doing is trying to divide the country."

Praise for Carlson's Defense of Muslims [00:51]

• One commentator expresses strong admiration for Carlson's defense of Muslims, stating it's better than anything seen from mainstream media.
• They emphasize Carlson's repeated assertion that individuals should not be judged based on groups.
• The commentator argues against conveniently disbelieving Carlson when he says things aligned with liberal beliefs while accepting his criticisms.

"And guys, if you haven't noticed, Tucker Carlson has changed on some things. He keeps emphasizing that we're all individuals and no one should ever be judged based on a group."

Carlson's Past Statements on Muslims [02:00]

• Carlson's previous statements, including an interview with Piers Morgan, are recalled, where he suggested the "Muslim problem" was overstated.
• He states, "I hate the Muslims. No, I I we know where that's coming from. I don't like it. I hate it." (This appears to be a misinterpretation or ironic statement from the speaker, as he previously stated he doesn't hate Muslims.)
• He previously defended Trump's Muslim ban, arguing it didn't target Muslims specifically.

"I do think again that the overamplification of the Islam problem as people put it or the, you know, the Muslim problem has been massively overstated."

Condemnation of Using Religion for Violence [02:38]

• Carlson condemned Christians for using religious texts to justify the killing of innocent people, including Palestinians.
• He stated that "God is not on any country's side."
• He highlighted prohibitions in the New Testament against killing the innocent, questioning the justification for such acts, even in places like Gaza.

"And I would also call your attention to the very obvious prohibitions in the New Testament against killing the innocent. We are not as Christians allowed to kill the innocent. Period."

Accusations of Xenophobia and Bigotry [03:50]

• Critics question if Carlson himself is Islamophobic or xenophobic, citing a recent video titled "Tucker Carlson on the Somali invasion and a self-loathing ideology destroying America."
• He described Somalis as "clannish and poor" and suggested importing them was an effort to "destroy the country."
• Past comments are brought up, including calling Iraqis "semi literate primitive monkeys" and expressing zero sympathy for their culture.

"Why would you decide to import primitive Somali tribes and encourage them not to assimilate? The only possible explanation is that you're trying to destroy the country."

Shifting Stances and Inconsistency [06:22]

• One commentator disagrees with Carlson's talk against Somali immigrants but argues it doesn't necessitate "canceling" him.
• They point to Carlson's repeated explicit statements telling millions of followers not to hate Muslims.
• Older clips of Carlson calling Iraqis "monkeys" are acknowledged as terrible but contrasted with his current, more positive statements on Muslims.

"So, uh breaks down in a couple different categories. So, first of all, uh I I don't agree with him on that Somali talk. I uh so very much against it. The talk against immigrants, very much against it."

The Double Standard of Outrage [11:42]

• The video discusses a perceived double standard where any perceived infraction by pro-Israel or Jewish individuals leads to widespread outrage, congressional hearings, and cancellation.
• In contrast, when "a million people saying the worst things in the world about Muslims," no one seems to care.
• The commentator argues that mainstream media figures like Jake Tapper or Anderson Cooper are morally inferior to Carlson until they offer similar defenses of Muslims.

"Whenever there's the slightest infraction about whether it's a pro-Israel person or let's be honest a Jewish person. Okay, the whole country erupts CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS. LAWS ARE PASSED. THEY'RE CANCELLED."

Carlson's Recent Comments as Positive Developments [09:35]

• Despite past controversies, Carlson's recent acknowledgment of anti-Muslim propaganda and his defense of Muslims and Palestinians are seen as significant and positive developments.
• The commentator is not going to reject these developments but welcomes them.

"So the fact that he realizes that that propaganda operation is happening and got Piers Morgan to agree that it's happening, those are amazing developments. I'm not going to reject those. I'm going to welcome those with open arms."

Opportunity or Genuine Change? [10:02]

• One perspective is that Carlson is an opportunist, saying different things to different audiences, with his "true self" appearing on his own show.
• This view suggests he is not sincere and does not mean the positive statements he makes to other audiences.
• The description of Somalis as "primitive" and mass migration dividing the country is seen as consistent with his past rhetoric.

"What I see is an opportunist saying something different at a at a new venue because on his show he's relaxed. You see his true self."