Comedian Bam YSF on Pierce Morgan

In this section, the transcript discusses the appearance of comedian Bam YSF on Pierce Morgan's show.

Bam YSF's Background

• Bam YSF is a British comedian of Egyptian descent who currently resides in LA.

• His wife is Palestinian.

• He has been compared to Jon Stewart and was inspired by "The Daily Show" at the beginning of his career.

Appearance on Piers Morgan's Show

• The relevance of Piers Morgan as a talk show host is questioned.

• Bam YSF appears on the show to discuss the conflict in Gaza.

Reaction to October 7th Incident

This section focuses on Bam YSF's reaction to the events that occurred on October 7th.

• The incident is described as terrible, but since they receive news secondhand, they are not fully aware of all the details.

• Communication with family members living in Gaza has been lost due to bombings.

• There is a sense of resignation and familiarity with being bombed for Palestinians, but it is also acknowledged that it is a difficult situation.

Dark Humor and Seriousness

This section explores the use of dark humor by Bam YSF and transitions into a serious discussion about Ben Shapiro's views.

• Dark humor is used to cope with difficult situations, such as attempting (jokingly) to kill his wife but failing because she uses their kids as human shields.

• The conversation shifts towards discussing Ben Shapiro's views on the conflict.

Ben Shapiro's Views

This section delves into Ben Shapiro's perspective on the conflict and how Bam YSF responds to it.

• Ben Shapiro is praised as one of the smartest people by Bam YSF, and his views are believed and followed.

• Ben Shapiro's solution involves Israel annexing Gaza and killing as many terrorists as possible, with anyone calling for a ceasefire being labeled a terrorist sympathizer.

• Bam YSF questions how many more lives need to be lost in this conflict.

Clarifying Ben Shapiro's Statements

This section clarifies the statements made by Ben Shapiro during his interview with Piers Morgan.

• The interviewer interrupts to clarify that Bam YSF is conflating different interviews with Ben Shapiro.

• A clip is played where Ben Shapiro discusses his belief in a disproportionate response to terrorism but not specifically using the phrase "sons of" as mentioned by Bam YSF.

Proportionate Response and Exchange Rate

This section focuses on the concept of proportionate response and the exchange rate of casualties between Israelis and Palestinians.

• The question arises about what constitutes a proportionate response in this conflict, considering the fluctuating numbers of casualties over the years.

• A graph is mentioned showing the death toll of Israelis and Palestinians, leading to questioning the current exchange rate for human lives.

• The aim is to understand what would satisfy both sides in terms of casualties.

Personal Perspective

In this final section, Bam YSF shares his personal perspective on the conflict.

• Bam YSF clarifies that when he refers to "you guys," he means people on the other side of the conflict, not including Piers Morgan.

• He emphasizes that he does not take sides but uses these arguments to highlight certain perspectives.

Exchange Rate for Human Life

The speaker discusses the difficulty of immersing oneself in a conflict where they are not directly involved. They express their thoughts on the scale of violence perpetrated by Hamas and question the proportionate response.

Thoughts on the Conflict

• The speaker acknowledges that there has been bad behavior from both sides historically, but believes that the actions of Hamas on October 7th were on a different level.

• They argue that Hamas deliberately provoked the conflict and engaged in savagery, including killing innocent people and kidnapping.

• The question of proportionate response is raised, with the speaker admitting uncertainty about what would be appropriate.

Condemning Hamas and Imagining a World Without Them

The speaker condemns Hamas as the source of all evil and imagines a world without them. They highlight the difference in violence between areas controlled by Hamas and those without their influence.

Condemnation of Hamas

• The speaker strongly condemns Hamas for their atrocities.

• They emphasize that removing Hamas from the picture would lead to a significant decrease in violence.

• Comparing areas under control of Hamas (Gaza) to those without their influence (West Bank), they point out the stark contrast in casualties.

Historical Context and Empowerment

The speaker provides historical context regarding Israel's role in nurturing Hamas as a means to undermine other Palestinian factions. They discuss current protests against Abbas and speculate about potential changes if Hamas loses power.

Historical Context

• The speaker mentions that Israel played a role in nurturing Hamas as a way to undercut other Palestinian factions like PLO.

• They highlight ongoing protests against Abbas in the West Bank, suggesting that if Hamas loses power, another internal faction may rise but doubts its impact due to lack of infrastructure.

Desire for Debate

The speaker expresses a desire to debate Ben Shapiro on the topic and welcomes the opportunity to engage in a discussion.

Desire for Debate

• The speaker mentions that they would be happy to debate Ben Shapiro on the issue.

• They express enthusiasm about the possibility of engaging in a debate with Shapiro or anyone else interested in discussing the topic.

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