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Douglas Murray faced off against comedian Dave Smith in a fiery Joe Rogan debate about Israel and expertise. The clash exposed deep rifts on the Right over who gets to speak on complex issues. Murray, a staunch Israel defender, called out Rogan for letting unqualified guests spread conspiracy theories. Smith shot back that everyday Americans deserve a voice too.
Rogan later blasted Murray’s “expert” arguments as elitist. He mocked Murray’s English degree, asking why credentials matter if even experts get things wrong. Murray clarified he never demanded Oxford degrees – he just wants honesty from pundits discussing wars they’ve actually visited. Experience beats internet research, he argued.
The heart of the fight? Israel’s right to defend itself. Murray laid out Hamas’ atrocities and Iran’s terror funding. Smith parroted “genocide” claims against Israel, drawing cheers from anti-war crowds. Critics note it’s especially shameful coming from a Jewish voice undermining his own people’s survival.
Rogan’s platform gives equal weight to facts and fringe views. This “both sides” approach frustrates conservatives who see moral clarity in conflicts like Gaza. Letting comics debate seasoned journalists blurs truth and opinion. When lives are at stake, expertise shouldn’t be optional.
Murray warned that dismissing experts fuels distrust in institutions – a dangerous path. But Rogan’s fans see this as swamp talk from globalist elites. Regular folks are tired of being told they’re too dumb to understand borders or bio-labs. The people’s voice matters, even when messy.
Smith’s stance plays well with libertarians who hate foreign wars. They ask why American blood and treasure should protect Israel. Murray counters that abandoning allies emboldens jihadists worldwide. This isn’t just about Gaza – it’s about whether the West still fights for its values.
The debate reveals a conservative civil war. Intellectuals like Murray want principled leadership. Populists like Smith rage against endless wars and shadowy experts. Rogan’s middle ground pleases nobody – but his megaphone keeps shaping the conversation.
In the end, truth loses when every opinion gets equal airtime. Hamas butchers babies – that’s fact, not debate. Israel defends itself – that’s justice, not genocide. Real experts like Murray who’ve walked bombed-out streets deserve more respect than armchair activists rewriting history.
