‘MAKE IT STOP’: Asmongold SHATTERS The Dipshit-Meter | The Kyle Kulinski Show

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Video Summary

The video criticizes individuals with large platforms for spreading misinformation and offering uninformed political opinions. It specifically targets figures like Joe Rogan and Asmongold for their perceived lack of knowledge and biased commentary. The speaker argues that the right-wing actively avoids criticizing their own side, citing examples of Elon Musk's actions and Donald Trump's behavior, and contrasts this with the left's willingness to hold their own accountable. The video contends that the left has been "radicalized" by the extreme actions and rhetoric of the right, forcing a reciprocal, less civil approach to political discourse to maintain balance, rather than being the instigators of radicalization.

A striking claim is that listening to Asmongold's political opinions is worse than being completely ignorant of politics, as it leads to a more distorted understanding of the political landscape. The video highlights extreme statements from figures like Nick Fuentes to illustrate the perceived dangerous ideology on the right.

Short Highlights

Large-audience individuals are criticized for spreading false political notions without expertise.
Joe Rogan and Asmongold are cited as examples of those with large platforms giving uninformed political takes.
The right is accused of never criticizing their own side, even when actions are harmful, unlike the left which holds itself accountable.
Examples include Elon Musk cutting pediatric cancer research funding and Donald Trump's actions, with no Republican criticism.
The speaker argues that the left's "radicalization" is a response to the extreme actions of the right, not the other way around.

Key Details

Uninformed Political Takes from Influencers [0:00]

Large audiences are a disservice when individuals with them spread false political notions.
Joe Rogan is presented as an example of someone with large influence who gives softball interviews to political figures and hosts billionaires, while claiming to be a centrist.
Asmongold is another figure criticized for becoming increasingly political despite a lack of knowledge, presenting arguments that Democrats are radicalized and Republicans are simply reacting.

"You have this giant audience of people who follow you and if you're out there spreading false notions of politics, um that's unacceptable."

The "Least True Thing" About Republican Criticism [01:55]

Asmongold's assertion that Republicans criticize each other when one of them does something bad is deemed "the least true thing" and "most false" by the speaker.
The speaker argues that no single Republican criticized Elon Musk for cutting funding to pediatric cancer research, the National Weather Service (leading to deaths), Meals on Wheels, or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Similarly, no Republicans criticized Musk for firing 83,000 veterans or 250,000 government workers, or for cutting off malaria and HIV medication.
Donald Trump's actions, such as bombing fishing boats with innocent people, also went without criticism from the right, who instead falsely labeled the victims as narcotics traffickers.

"The problem is that Democrats look to try to, you know, like, 'Oh, it's not that big of a deal. It doesn't matter that much. Who cares?'"

The Flipping of Truth in Political Discourse [03:57]

The speaker argues that the notion of Democrats being radicalized by Republicans is a flip of reality; it's the opposite.
Examples of Republican actions include shattering filibuster records and rejecting their own ideas when proposed by Obama, such as a healthcare plan from the Heritage Foundation.
Trump's actions, including attempting a coup, using fake elector slates, and his behavior on January 6th, are highlighted as evidence of radicalization.
In contrast, Democrats are shown to be quick to hold their own accountable, citing Al Franken's resignation over a photograph as an example.

"And then what happened? The Republicans decided to shatter the filibuster record under Obama."

"Responding in Kind" to Political Tactics [07:07]

The speaker argues that civility and decorum can only exist if both sides agree to it; when one side acts aggressively, the other must respond in kind.
The example of gerrymandering is used: Republicans in Texas gerrymandered to steal seats, prompting Democrats in California to counter-gerrymander.
The video claims Democrats and liberals responded in kind, not initiated these tactics.
The core message is that when the other side starts "cheating" or acting "insanely," one must do the same to maintain fairness and prevent the other side from winning everything.

"So he has it exactly wrong. He has it exactly backwards."

The Extremes of Right-Wing Rhetoric and Ideology [12:34]

Nick Fuentes is presented as a commentator on the right who has expressed admiration for Hitler, indifference to the genocide in Gaza, and stated that women shouldn't have the right to vote, and boys and girls should marry as teens.
Fuentes also advocated for banning birth control, contraceptives, women in the workplace, and pornography, and called for Catholic Taliban rule, expressing a desire to "go back to the Middle Ages" and stating, "Democracy is wrong."
The speaker contrasts this with core left-wing beliefs of equality, fairness, universal healthcare, free college, a living wage, ending wars, and supporting unions.
The speaker also recounts Fuentes's comment about not feeling bad for dead people in Gaza and referring to them as an "inferior people" and an "inferior culture."