Eric Swalwell GRILLS Ben Shapiro...And He Brought Receipts

Rep. Eric Swalwell grills Ben Shapiro at House Judiciary committee hearing in epic fashion. Swalwell destroys Shapiro for his views on same-sex marriage, Project 2025, the 2024 presidential election, immigration, the lgbtq+ community and so much more. Swalwell brings the heat and the receipts to crucify Shapiro.
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[@randycny]

Why are we listening to Ben Shapiro? He is not elected or really educated on anything he is talking about. He is just opinionated.

[@urtriggered2]

Dave Chappelle said it best "Who gives a f**k what Ja Rule thinks".

[@Spiritof_76]

WTF he is doing at this hearing is beyond me. The GOP put this together since he is a darling of hateful, right wing know-nothings.

[@nascarnut18]

@@randycny He's a Harvard law grad. That alone kills your entire comment. Do you guys even do 5 seconds of research into the people that Cenk tells you to hate?

[@nascarnut18]

@@randycny You guys trotted out George Clooney. 😂

[@stonehengemaca]

He's not opinionated. He can't think outside of his religious text.

[@Progressive_Canadian]

Ben Shapiro believes that if he speaks fast, people will think he's intelligent.

[@JoAnnaDale]

It makes him sound like he's avoiding or running away from something. Not credible. Delivery is immature.

[@vinijohnson1046]

…..so does Jim Jordan

[@oryxfirstnavigator4795]

It's the same syndrome, speak fast or speak loud

[@biggpappa8144]

@@vinijohnson1046 they're "bump fuzzys" buddys. 🤣😂👍🏻👍🏿🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Drualeaf]

That’s actually one of his tactics.

[@melindakelley3190]

I'm Ben Shapiro I talk quickly, sanppily, stupidly, very demandingly, therefore I am right.

[@kummer45]

Shapiro is a clown.

[@ericpierce3660]

I nominate Ben Shapiro for most annoying person on the planet.

[@clqudy4750]

He is a sniveling snot of a wuss of a man.

[@stoopidhoomons]

biggest douche in the galaxy.

[@kennixox262]

He has a defective personality. I would never hire someone like that.

[@williamhennings8579]

@@ericpierce3660 He is a swarmy mealy-mouthed, smart ass intellectual of the right. His strict interpretation of issues leaves little room for compassion, least of all empathy for those not on his wavelength. I get no sense of humanity from his tone of delivery. A punk.

[@judith153]

He's like that way too old dude who hung out and tried to impress the middle schoolers. But he's 40, so it's extra sad.

[@TarsaMom-2]

Shapiro 's voice is incredibly annoying!!

[@blackpirateinc145]

@@TarsaMom-2 So incredibly annoying, as is he!! How any woman would date him is a true mystery!!

[@alexsteiner3385]

In Nazi Germany, they would have said to Ben, "It's cute that you agree with us, but off to the camp with you!"

[@rickb7933]

What an inane comment. It's also incorrect. Ben was saying he is fine with anyone having any sexual orientation they desire. That's a far cry what what the Nazis believed.

[@imotch93]

Tbh what a waste of tax money to listen to Ben Shapiro 🥱

[@Point_Particle]

WTF is Ben Shapiro doing getting a microphone in front of Congress???????????????????????? Who cares what Ben Shapiro has to say about anything?

[@Gunther-mt2bk]

@@Point_Particle because he and those like him. Are just the propagandist they want and use. And yes democrats also.

[@Liberal_From_Prairies689]

@@Point_Particle exactly. The way we as a society keep giving these fools a platform is why they gain popularity among other fools who get caught in their echo chambers of propaganda.

[@lizabryant9431]

@Point_Particle congress can't legislate so they investigate. What a joke these rubes are.

[@user-dg7mk8ie4h]

@@Point_Particle they need to shut him down he's a Despicable little person

[@J.M.-nb4gw]

Exactly 💯 my first thought 🤔 who the hell cares what this ignorant fascist little troll has to say? 🙄 The fact that Republicans would hold this little weasel in to "testify" about anything just shows what a-holes they are 🤬

[@elmersglue6259]

Ben says he has no idea what's in project 2025 and yet can quote what's in project 2025.

[@Muskogee]

Remember, he couldn't do the work at a junior college.

[@mleon1958]

Who the f**k is Ben Shapiro, and WHY is he even here????

[@jcice131949]

Does anyone really care what Ben Shapiro has to say? I think the guy is a total jerk. And I am not being anti-Semitic because I am Jewish As well.

[@radarlockeify]

Why did they bring a brain damaged 12 year old into a hearing? That's pretty cruel.

[@RTSR0D]

Lmao

[@Down_the_Wind]

@@radarlockeify “bring your invalid to work” day?

[@JohnCarterRocks]

Shapiro spreads far right propaganda to other brain dead 12 year olds via his show.

[@user-dg7mk8ie4h]

@@radarlockeify you got a brain damaged adult convicted of 34 felonies now that's a joke that's hilarious

[@marcmarc59]

@@radarlockeify HILARIOUS!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@maydella1978]

For a guy admitting he knows nothing about 2025... he is spouting the same talking points of project 2025... 😅😅

[@tomc3010]

@@maydella1978 Is that related to the 1619 Project?

[@JaTjr32]

Ben Shapiro's head is so big, I'm amazed he made it in the door.

[@douglasmatthew4884]

What authority or distinction does Ben Shapiro hold other than a radio show and his own snarky beliefs? Who cares what Ben Shapiro thinks?

[@yuforic]

What authority? He's a MOSSAD agent, so.....

[@Shel1021]

Right

[@eh3477]

Exactly. Can't believe the House Judiciary Committee is wasting space on Ben Shapiro

[@MacHeath699]

Ben Shapiro before congress? Gosh, I didn't realize it was bring-a-lying-weasel-to-work day.

[@diegojines-us9pc]

hey lets get some pro dem social media people up there too,

[@isaacweeman5317]

You are so funny. I’m laughing so hard.

[@diegojines-us9pc]

@@isaacweeman5317 they are calling another tv host tomorrow to testify.

[@DarksideGmss0513]

@@MacHeath699 he's the representative for the daily wire. It was a meeting about advertisers supposedly being biased towards the daily wire because they don't want to work with them but they'll work for their competitors.

[@MacHeath699]

@@DarksideGmss0513 So the Republicans on this committee are upset by the idea of private companies exercising their right to choose where and where not to put their advertising dollars? Gotta love these free-market, small-government conservatives.

[@theminoritiesreportpodcast4997]

Ben Shapiro the man who speaks a lot of words but says absolutely nothing

[@skywalk3x]

Wow you sir are correct

[@don-vito-coreleone]

For someone who says nothing...alot of incels are butthurt by his words...

[@hopenavajo1391]

@@theminoritiesreportpodcast4997 he ain't no politician,just a wannabe.

[@theminoritiesreportpodcast4997]

@@don-vito-coreleone 🤣🤣incels are his core audience. Try again simp.

[@theminoritiesreportpodcast4997]

@@don-vito-coreleone fyi Marlon Brando was a Liberal. You gomba wannabe.

[@Tha_Pencil]

When talking fast doesn't make you right nor smart

[@beckydavis1820]

Seems that the rethuglican party all do that. 🤣

[@JPSportman]

Smart people don’t date Chinese spies

[@neilintherapy4865]

Shapiro really is a master at talking fast without actually saying anything.

[@Buddha-of8fk]

Why is Ben Shapiro in DC? He is a nothing.

[@tankeo]

I ask that of most political pundits.

[@gooberpicker3863]

Yet you're here commenting on him and he's in front of Congress. So he's a bit more than a nothing.

[@oxman5571]

@@gooberpicker3863 He's a turd that won't flush.

[@stonehengemaca]

@@gooberpicker3863 How is that logic? So because you've commented on @Buddha-of8fk, that has now transcended him/her to a higher status?!

[@DarksideGmss0513]

@@Buddha-of8fk he's the representative for the daily wire. It was a meeting about advertisers supposedly being biased towards the daily wire because they don't want to work with them but they'll work for their competitors.

[@dale333]

Tell me again why we care what Ben Shapiro thinks.

[@brad28480]

Ben Shapiro thinks very much about what Ben Shapiro thinks. Beyond that are people not informed enough to know he's a raging ass clown.

[@sunset_doom7804]

Ben is stuck in defense mode at all times. He needs a lot of words to say nothing.

[@AaronOkeanos]

He needs to. If he reduces the words/min or the number of words his bs becomes apparent.

[@liberalinoklahoma1888]

Ben Shapiro, like Lindsey Graham, is at least a closeted gay man.

[@thetruth1]

It seems pretty likely. It also seems that in order to fight their own feeling guilt and their own desires, some people resort to this tactic of working mightily to appear that they are not what they actually are. As an example, Shapiro's statement, "I may have a desire to sleep with many women, but I do not." Uh huh, that seems like overcompensating, and I don't believe the reason he's not sleeping with many women is because he's controlling that desire.

[@liberalinoklahoma1888]

@@thetruth1 Good response.

[@thetruth1]

@@liberalinoklahoma1888 Thank you.

[@5928N]

Shapiro has the most annoying voice of any pundit.

[@kevint.8553]

Don't give Ben Shapiro a platform.

[@Down_the_Wind]

@@kevint.8553 even if that platform has a high chair for him to sit in.

[@charlesfaris-c5x]

Why is Ben Shapiro testifying in Congress about anything?

[@67johnnyjoe]

Shapiro is so smug and miserable.

[@friend2y0u]

Next to Mike Lindell, Ben Shapiro is the biggest shyster on the face of the planet.

[@oxman5571]

I would like to suggest Alex Jones as No. 1 on this list.

[@780baby]

Ben Shapiro's voice makes me cringe 😖

[@darkur13]

Shapiro is such a disrespectful fool.

[@Goku_Just_Sayin]

Notice how Ben dodges every question, and talks fast to muddy the waters 🫠

[@laurenr9659]

This is what he always does. Ben isn't exactly intelligent. He just talks fast, uses long sentences, and "big" words, so he appears intelligent, but he's not really saying anything. He's just as self serving as any other republican in a position of power.

[@primetimeseal8616]

Your boy got DESTROYED 😂😂😂

[@TheBlueTideIsNow]

@@primetimeseal8616Prove it.

[@rickb7933]

You must have watched a different video. Ben answered every question directly.

[@sethfroman7044]

Shapiro’s voice is like nails on a chalk board.

[@curtmichael7589]

Why do so many straight people reduce gay people down to just sex? Like we don’t fall in love, have careers, build homes together, make families etc. If the first thing that comes to your mind is sex when you think about gays that says a lot about you.

[@nagashtheforsaken]

I hate Shapiro. He's like a talkative squirrel. A lot of words but no substance. But there wasn't much "grilling" going on.

[@b.valentine5283]

Ben Shapiros voice is annoying as his opinions

[@FloridaCracker-et5mw]

Try listening to AOC aka Airhead occuping Congress or Hank I need a life Jacket Johnson

[@JewishJeff839]

@@FloridaCracker-et5mw Isn't ALL of Florida racist now?

[@kpadalldotablet1009]

Shapiro, who cares about your religious opinions? We're not a theocracy. We're a country based in science, not bigoted religious opinions.

[@ob1095]

I hate his voice and his smug attitude

[@nunyabusiness979]

Ben Shapiro: If I talk fast enough, no one will see how full of shit I am.

[@Andy-gp4zv]

What is the benefit to the people of asking Ben Shapiro anything?

[@dawgbarklay255]

Seriously. Who is he, but some idiot with a podcast (most reflunkagains these days). Can’t understand most of what he says cuz lunatic sounds like an auctioneer.

[@andyroo9381]

Ben Shapiro is a bore.

[@Bat_Boy]

I'm a liberal, but here's my take on him. He makes a few good points, based on very little supporting evidence. At first glance, he talks fast, and seems smart, however, after awhile, a person starts to truly seem it's just smoke and mirrors with him. Stalwell does a great job here, remaining focused. I would vote for him as president at this point.

[@stonehengemaca]

He's just a religious mouth piece. *Yawn

[@bens461]

Why would law makers waste their time questioning a podcaster about his opinions

[@danielwillens5876]

The GQP wants to give their only Jewish supporter some air time.

[@timcarr1980]

That was incredible. He got Ben talking and Ben was happy to do it. He was the big man and everyone was finally listening to him. Then, at the very end Swalwell calls the whole thing theater, to his face. He was like a cat just playing with a mouse. Swalwell wasn't trying to win anything, he was just putting on a show because the fact that he had to even entertain Shapiro is a joke.That was brilliant.

[@noronahahaha]

This is “grilling”? He just gave Ben a platform to state his beliefs without any challenge.

[@user-dx6tx3ih2h]

So, that little punk wants the age for retirement up to 70. Ben, do my job, and see how long you will last. Which he couldn't last an hour.

[@xtop23]

If the age of retirement isn’t increased he is absolutely correct in stating that draconian measures will be mandatory for it to remain solvent.

[@robertavila8165]

Who gives a crap about Shapiro's opinion?

[@JewishJeff839]

Find out WHY he was there??

[@stonehengemaca]

They aren't even opinions. He's a mouth piece for his religious text.

[@JewishJeff839]

@@stonehengemaca It's NOT a crime to be religious. It IS a crime to rape children, and call it "religion"? Assuming everyone is a Christard is just a brainwashing cult lie...

[@LAHowell]

Ben holds that belief about marriage because of his religious beliefs. He wants law based on his religious beliefs. Many right-wingers do. We do not live in a theocracy. Cry about it.

[@lugcastillo]

No way Ben is a straight man with that voice and attitude😂

[@Alexavian]

Don't lump him with us. That creature can stay with yall

[@hmahdavi]

Ben Shapiro does not sound human. His beliefs are not human. What is he doing in our Congress testifying?

[@user-xd3pr3xk6i]

He’s lying. He knows everything about project 2025

[@thiawroane]

Sniveling Ben is annoying.

[@johnnieangel99]

Shapiro trieds so hard to speak so fast. Yet he has so little to contribure

[@vulcanraven5491]

Interesting on how all Republicans are clueless on Project 2025 all of a sudden.

[@justmatt7931]

Because it isnt theres dumbass

[@eamonnkingsbury3137]

@@justmatt7931haha yeah, it is. And they all go say the same things that are in it on their podcasts too.

[@AngelaShawWestoven]

Why would Ben Shapiro even be at a congregational hearing? No one gives AF about his stance on anything.

[@thomasstengel7356]

Ben Shapiro being a "credible" voice for any group of people is somewhere between incredibly sad and incredibly hilarious.

[@f.n.246]

Ben Shapiro is so smug. He genuinely thinks he is the smartest person in the room.

[@janetrose3929]

When he adds more words than are necessary, he's bullshitting us.

[@terryjames548]

You can never get a straight answer out of these MAGA creeps.

[@illegalamishmen]

Why is Ben Shapiro in front of congress? What purpose does giving fascists a voice do?

[@dariobrum]

I was thinking the same. Stop giving this idiot, attention. He´s a scumbag.

[@rickb7933]

Do you realize the contradiction in your statement? Isn't it fascist to not allow someone to speak even if you disagree with what they're saying?

[@illegalamishmen]

@@rickb7933 I never said he shouldn’t be allowed, I said giving an audience to fascists isn’t great. He can say what he wants, but why give him a mic? How’s that contradictory?

[@rickb7933]

@@illegalamishmen If you don't allow people a voice you push them underground which is much more dangerous. If his ideas are fascist them get them out in the open and point it out. Something I didn't hear Swalwell do. Maybe you can describe what was it Shapiro said that was fascist.

[@illegalamishmen]

@@rickb7933 as I very clearly explained, he’s allowed a voice. I’m not sure why this is so difficult to understand. Are you not familiar with Ben Shapiro?

[@Dont_insult_people]

Not even close. Shapiro is a grade schooler compared to Swalwell.

[@rloomis3]

Every sentence that comes out of Ben Shapiro's mouth has a subtext of, "Wow, I'm really smart! Everyone should pay attention to me because I'm smarter than they are."

[@izens5257]

Exactly he tries so hard to sound smart but doesn’t actually say anything or have any depth of knowledge about what he is saying. He can retain and regurgitate stuff he’s read but when he tries to elaborate it’s complete nonsense or he diverts to something else like it’s a gotcha moment. The right has really mastered the art of verbal diarrhea.

[@jonah4588]

I dislike Ben not because of his political opinions. I don't care. I dislike him because he single-handedly ruined debating for me. Steamrolling, straw-manning, and especially whataboutism are now more common than ever. It's rare to ever see a good-faith conversation. It's all about making the other side look stupid. I might get hate for this but I don't believe Ben is smart simply because he doesn't know when to shut up while 5-year-olds know how.

[@bingleblorp993]

Ben said "deflect deflect deflect" with the occasional "yeah I'm a fascist ✌️😚"

[@remiplourde1867]

I don’t know this shapiro guy, but i know i wouldn’t buy a used car from him.

[@BBQAndButter]

I wouldn't buy a new car from him. Hell, I wouldn't buy a new toaster - with a warranty - from him.

[@Isaiah42069]

oh its jewish alex jones.

[@Kpictures_NYC]

Ben is a fast talking bullshitter.

[@Ellieempress]

That’s all he is .

[@joedlf3618]

He is good at bullshitting fast… I’ll give him that

[@MiMi-og4wx]

NEVER TRUST A FAST TALKER

[@vinijohnson1046]

….including Jim Jordan

[@danli3659]

Reminds you of used cars salesman,or an auctioneer

[@J_A_M_]

Makes sense you'd vote for b b biden then

[@onionbubs386]

​@@J_A_M_ deflection, typical brain dead conservative response

[@ThatColin]

@@J_A_M_dumbass response

[@coreyledin-bristol7068]

If God has a problem with my marriage then let him show up and tell me so. God doesn't need your help little man

[@ThatColin]

Yes!

[@petersulewski]

Ben Shapiro oftens confuses talking fast with having facts or having a substantive argument

[@KurtCusanovich]

Oh he is so worried about illegals not paying taxes but loves it when the rich don't have to pay the taxes! Make it make sense!

[@terrormorphsus8278]

Yeah and hes worth like 50 million 🙄 hard to believe hes calling out undocumented workers who could be getting paid less than minimum wage for not paying taxes.

[@infinitewatersss]

Ben says he knows little about Project 2025. Why the willful ignorance, Ben. The Heritage foundation is the source of much Republican policy. What an obsfucator.

[@Mike25z]

Ben has the desire to sleep with many women but he does not because they have to desire to sleep with him

[@jackburton2680]

Who cares what Shapiro thinks or says??? What kind of waste of time is this? Are there no actual issues and problems in society for the govt to be concerning itself with

[@davidwarner3326]

@@jackburton2680, lots of people do.

[@Gsv-w2q]

Why is he allowing his religion to judge how he thinks the American government should decide who gets rights? This isn’t a theocracy, last I checked.

[@J_A_M_]

He literally made the distinction between his religious beliefs and government intervention. Are you dense?

[@marlenebailie7456]

@@Gsv-w2q You could say the same about American Christians

[@hamishfenton8633]

This guys voice is annoying

[@isocarboxazid]

Everything about Ben Shapiro is annoying. That's why his wife is as dry as the Sahara, Benny said so himself. 🏜️🥵

[@makeit-takeit6707]

This dude's voice sounds like he's been body-snatched by a chipmunk. I swear.😅

[@raidadave7840]

A chipmunk with a stump up his ass.

[@CarnyChic]

I call him kazoo voice.

[@sandramorgan1787]

Oh gawd does Shapiro's voice annoy the hell out of me!

[@Opinionsrnotfacts574]

Ben, how about adultery? Is that a sin? Is Trump a habitual sinner?

[@jefferyfite7122]

Joe Biden had an affair with Jill when she was married to another man. That's adultery also. It's not a crime, but if it is in your code of conduct then you shouldn't vote for Biden either.

[@ericasare2663]

This Shapiro guy voice is annoying af.

[@Psych0Daddy]

Why are we wasting any energy on Swishy Ben Shapiro.

[@roberormonde]

Lucas talking the abortion party killing babies

[@joannaszpejewska8887]

Shapiro thinks that if he’s speaking fast he sounds smarter

[@walnoemispoyt5604]

No Ben is just precise with his words.

[@theworldismad88]

​@@walnoemispoyt5604 Precisley talks about nothing and gets defensive whenever challenged on his BS. Thats why he primarily debates college kids

[@walnoemispoyt5604]

@@theworldismad88 He is not debating college kids he is teaching college kids facts.

[@theworldismad88]

@@walnoemispoyt5604 And leaving out the ones not convenient to him.

[@theworldismad88]

@@walnoemispoyt5604 You know things like who actually raises the deficit, or WHY social security could go bankrupt. Look at how tense he is...bro only people who know they're full of it are that tense. Cause they cant afford to get caught in their BS. With Shapiro it's literal. The moment right wing chowder heads realize how much of a clown he is his career is over. Salwell owned them all at the end calling out the complete waste time have a tool like Ben in congressional hearing is.

[@blancherobinson7437]

Swallwell allowed Ben to speak and not interrupt him so that the people can see just how much he does know about and support 2025. Ben is a squeaky dog and he hollered 😂😂😂😂

[@bj8701]

Yep. Anyone who believes he doesn't know what Project 2025 is all about is deliuding themselves.

[@michaelandrews6786]

Shapiro says he wants less government regulation, but project 2025 is exactly that. What he should say is that the government should regulate everything I agree with.

[@valerieadams6317]

If churches, corporations, and the very wealthy would start paying fair taxes; social security would be secure.

[@Flamberge1999]

Ben peppinie is very wealthy. Therefore, he wants to privatize it rather than pay taxes

[@MrFezco]

It’s not a sexual arrangement. Marriage is much more than that.

[@gregking7926]

Yo Mr Shapiro, They DO pay taxes and I will bet they pay more than you do.

[@jenns2074]

Ben's voice is so annoying!!

[@cherief926]

I thought it was just me 😂

[@ritawerthmann9289]

Totally agree.

[@KenGalan]

in referring to abortion rights Shapiro says "State by State issue on a personal level", Let that sink in for just a minute. Does it make any sense? That's the republican line and it makes no sense at all. Is it a personal right or a State right? Why does "the state" get to decide over the person if its personal?

[@stephenschaffenberger6765]

Yep, more buzzword salad. Just throw in a bunch of buzzwords that make it seem like your statement is in line with the Republican stance on any issue but also throw in some other words that exonerate you from supporting authoritarianism. Ben Shapiro is a hack who's entire platform has been compromised by audience capture.

[@vincentmagallon]

Migrant farm workers do pay taxes....

[@robnorwood3591]

So they want to ban the IRS, but the IRS should investigate every immigrant to see if they pay taxes?

[@rickybennett8216]

😂

[@danli3659]

A joke

[@matthewsaxe6383]

Dear Ben, the government has always attached benefits to specific relationships. It picked heterosexual relationships but could have picked gay only. That is called prejudice.

[@stephencowie696]

that was my first thought... guy doesnt understand his own words.

[@jefferyfite7122]

The Supreme Court has already spoken on this issue. Why we still waste our time on this subject as well as abortion is beyond me.

[@jackwalter5970]

Fast-talking Shapiro is no match for Swalwell.

[@nicolejohnson1888]

Who sleeps with him with a voice like that? His voice is annoying 😂😂😂😂

[@lorrie2878]

I think he's proclaimed virgin. Or maybe I have the wrong idiot.

[@Pamela-oj3mb]

Ben Shapiro is so creepy.

[@MsZeitgeist85]

Jim Jordan being the ad PR man for Ben Shapiro was even worse than this.

[@confucius2616]

Why waste your time on Shapiro? He’s a nobody

[@dineshanpillay5944]

There's a reason ben chooses to debate students 😂😂😂

[@rocketamerica2450]

@dineshanpillay5944 For sure, same with Charlie Kirk and Candice Owen's. She's crazier than a shit house rat.

[@misscritique8863]

Ben Shapiro always sounds like he inhaled helium.

[@senikau78]

😂😂😂

[@CanadianSmoke]

Marriage is between two people who love each other.

[@SylvesterDageone]

marriage is a LEGAL state of being...back in the day (like way back in the day) a marriage was nothing but a pact between a man and a woman and the state/country had NOTHING to do with it...BUT...then in 1913 it became something else...

[@briendoyle3823]

​@@SylvesterDageone: Close but no. In 1913 it became a Federal recognition but individual States before that had their own laws in regards to marriage. Massachusetts was the first State to require a marriage license since the 17th century.

[@SylvesterDageone]

@@briendoyle3823 well have fun with your gay marriage

[@briendoyle3823]

@@SylvesterDageone : Interesting, just because i pointed out how you were misinformed about the history of the States and Marriage your response is to post a nonsensical comment. If you're against 2 people who love each other getting married like any other couple based solely on their sexuality then that says more about you than it does them.

[@isaacweeman5317]

No. Marriage is a religious concept created by God between a man and a woman.

[@CorporalGrievous93]

Shapiro might have the worst speaking voice I’ve ever heard.

[@rickb7933]

So you'll criticize his voice which is something he can't change but offer no opinion on what he said. How weak.

[@alan_davis]

​@@rickb7933here's an opinion on what he said: complete horseshit.

[@rickb7933]

@@alan_davis You're comment is as weak as the original posters. I thought liberals were supposed to be intellectual. Calling something horseshit isn't a valid argument. List just one thing you disagree with. Shouldn't be too difficult for someone of your vast knowledge.