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A compelling comparison is made to oppressive regimes in the Middle East, such as Iran and Palestine, where protests are severely suppressed. The speaker contends that, unlike in authoritarian states, the U.S. allows massive protests without consequence—an indicator of a system that, despite claims of tyranny, functions under democratic principles.
The Underlying Impact of the Protests
Ultimately, the speaker argues that the protests are failing to serve their purported purpose. The movement against ICE, the summer riots, and recent demonstrations have yielded no tangible policy changes. Instead, they seem designed to exacerbate division and fuel opposition.