The Last Line of Defense By Bari Weiss

[@wderiso3]

I am not Jewish. I am not a woman. I am not a liberal. I am not gay or lesbian. According to the leftist academics, I would not align with Bari in any way. But this is the failure of their views. I share her commitment to freedom. I share Bari’s ideas and ideals. And I share her love for consistency in the application of those freedoms and ideas. While I think it’s ironic, that a gay married lesbian liberal mother is the one making these points, in my heart none of that matters. It’s about the words not the identity of the person who says them. I pray that she will continue to have the strength to lead this movement.

[@brianwoodbridge88]

I’m a 35 year old conservative man but I’ll side with her and anyone else who will boldly speak the truth

[@bsmithhammer]

Very well said.

[@brandom1953]

Beautifully said. Not all gay, jewish, liberal mothers subscribe to the lies of the left.

[@jamesgrasso5624]

Same here. I am trump supporting Republican who follows and respects Bari for her views. I subscribe to her podcast and find her to always be fair and respectful in her opinions even if I don’t always agree.

[@wade2bosh]

she called herself center right recently even tho i think shes a centrist

[@christrites4251]

This is one of the best speeches I have heard in the last twenty years. This woman is one of the real journalists who brings the truth to her readers. She has courage and people like her give me hope for the future.

[@bidhrohi12]

Leaves out that Israel orchestrated a long standing game of funding Hamas and putting them in power, to use their violence as cover to commit this genocide against Palestinians. They never thought Hamas would bite them back this badly.

[@dsmj7389]

Agreed. Every point she made is spot-on. Society is racing towards radical authoritarianism and people need to wake up.

[@pn5721]

She also has founded a new college/univ. She says her time at the wall street journal taught her not just to write but first to think

[@jamesdrake142]

Getting run out of the NYT is the best thing that ever happened to her. Now she’s her own media empire and she’s actually doing good in the world, unlike the chicken sh!t NYT. She’s got guts, talent, fortitude, and she works her butt off. That’s as American as it gets.

[@retiredby3570]

She is not a journalist

[@hankochai]

I’m a conservative, and I’m heartened to see centrists like Bari gain prominence. We need more sanity and thoughtfulness in public discourse.

[@chrisocony]

She's not a centrist.

[@TheKingdom2570]

@@chrisoconyMatter of perspective at this point. Most progressives are far worse.

[@reegs2162]

just hope she and others like her vote red this time even if it is Trump(or whatever other republican wins the primary though it will likely be Trump), only way to resolve this issue

[@kreed4]

She’s speaking at a Federalist Society event. She’s not a centrist.

[@JHimminy]

She follows the money

[@davidsteffen3860]

Wish we had a president that could speak with moral clarity like this. Thank you Bari for all you do and for being a beacon of light in a dark time.

[@DanFreemanThee]

We elected one in 2020 but he was taken out by Obama’s deep state coup.

[@ATMyles]

To speak with moral clarity, one needs strong morals, which those who hold the office of the President generally lack.

[@Torric25]

half of what she says is BS.

[@saltchuckwest]

​@@Torric25which is 50% more than any politician

[@sergeysandomirsky4556]

We already had this president, Trump. He not just talk, he delivered.

[@minaghaemi6112]

I am a moslem woman and agree and respect all your words .. What is happening in universities is despicable.. God Bless you

[@annlouise8909]

❤

[@angela67890]

Hahahaha if u were truly a MUSLIM you wouldn’t say “MOSLEM” cuz that’s a derogatory word. Nice try though 😅

[@laylah150]

"I'm a Moslem woman" ok bro 😂😂

[@robinj6831]

This speech! ❤ Everyone needs to watch this, read this, see this. Please send it to your children and friends.

[@markrivera2522]

its based on lies - i have grand kids and deception continues ,. this here is same we need a public press not corporate owned press please help me to create a free press

[@LawrenceJordan1776]

Here's the header I wrote in a mass-forwarding of Bari's Free Press email about this speech (linking to it): If you never read an email that I’ve sent or never have in the past watched or listened to anything I’ve recommended, make an exception. Please. This one is 38 minutes of your life, and worth every precious second. Pay attention. Bari Weiss has something important for you, and every American.

[@digitalnomad9985]

I'm here from an Ayaan Hirsi Ali retweet. It's getting out.

[@nader5873]

I am not sending a zionist speech to my children

[@galbadvoice]

No

[@npgrand]

Tears are rolling down my cheeks, because Bari said each and every thing that I have been feeling sad and alarmed about and wishing someone would voice loudly and unapologetically. She said a lot more than that, all the words that I needed to hear. I am not Jewish. I am an American and she said what I believe about America. I am HUMAN and I stand for humanity and resist barbarism.

[@dontarguewithidiots7459]

My family is from India. My dad fought and BLED so we could have the life that we do. You're DAMN RIGHT i wanna save this country from these woke morons.

[@VictoriaVelanis-zm2tv]

I can picture Barbara Olson's beautifully speak thank you Bari.

[@rmcvyp8633]

I am a conservative Canadian and share your sentiments thoroughly. The embrace of Islam by radical alt-left progressives in western societies is dumbfounding. The tide is turning on the Liberals. Voters can only ignore the obvious for so long.

[@universome511]

You sound Jewish

[@gregj831]

Weiss's speech is best I've ever heard.

[@bencolonomos]

Bari Weiss I’m so proud of you! Your courage to speak the truth is inspiring. Thanks you!

[@marwar819]

True? Whose true?

[@wderiso3]

Listen to her speech again. This time turn the volume up

[@malcolmainspan5036]

The truth. Which belongs to everyone. Some can't handle it. Bari Weiss can.@@marwar819

[@cohenshcohen]

@@marwar819 Perhaps also turn your brain on...

[@fractal618]

Bari is just terrific! They NYTs probably cannot event fathom what they lost when they lost you.

[@joanr3189]

The NYT rides on the coattails of some mythical notion of excellence in journalism that careful reading fails to support.

[@JK-ki1zs]

The NYT threw her out because of her moral and intellectual clarity. The decolonizer mob there harassed her to exit. The NYT is filled with woke mind destructive cancer.

[@doctorsuarez]

@@joanr3189oooh nice. Very underrated comment. Well said.

[@briarrose7016]

The sad part is how they still don't think they lost her.

[@JimC]

@@joanr3189 "Mythical" You can say that again. Who told us journalists were so great? JOURNALISTS! And we believed them!

[@moondoggie32]

It's odd how sometimes when something bad happens and it rebounds to a better result. The world is blessed to have Bari Weiss independent from the New York Times. Her light shines brilliantly.

[@andrewb8235]

It's "redounds", not "rebounds." Please correct this.

[@moondoggie32]

@@andrewb8235 Nope. I meant bounces back.

[@sacremende]

Her "light shines" over the corpses of the Palestinians she's helped get murdered.

[@35planotx]

I grew up in rural Colorado, presumably very little in upbringing or background. I first started following Bari when she stood up to the New York Times - have not stopped. She's smart, strong and independent. I learn from her not because of those things however, but because she is honorable. Amazing woman. Thank you Bari.

[@mattschrader5047]

She's an American citizen standing up for what she believes in. One of the few these days who says what she means and means what she says without first consulting to see what the academic left's position is. How these geniuses that everyone turns to for wisdom fail to recognize the Jewish people as oppressed in the middle east completely destroys any credibility they might have. Same goes for the climate change crisis. They are lying to push for the institution of totalitarian government rule. It's that simple and that obvious.

[@ArtU4All]

“She is honorable” - so all-encompassing Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@kermitfrog593]

Chris Hedges stood up to the New York Times long before she did. He was against the Iraq war back when it was unpopular (and which Weiss supported), and lost his job over it. If you like brave journalists who stand up to the Times, you might want to start with him.

[@dwightyen8754]

We need more independent voices like Ms. Weiss. Support her and her team, The Free Press.

[@Noland55]

Well said. I am an old man ,72, . I will spend the rest of my limited days fighting for the America i love.

[@rustshoo5068]

C’mon now. You’re much younger than that old fart Mick Jagger of the Rolling Bones or whatever the name of his band is.

[@kermitfrog593]

By... posting comments on KZbin?

[@MrChuckwagon55]

Good on your sir, because it’s coming.

[@BrandonLisi]

One of the greatest speeches I have ever had the privilege to hear. Bari Weiss is a hero.

[@whitepanties2751]

Heroine?

[@gregj831]

Fully agree! Weiss hit a grand slam with that one.

[@MrChuckwagon55]

The real heroes are the ones fighting and risking & sacrificing their lives fighting for this country who get paid shit.

[@jackboyne300]

Bari Weiss is the right person at the right time who can inspire all of us who believe in the fundamental goodness of America. Our freedom is a precious thing worth saving, no matter one's politics, race, gender or religion. Thank you, Bari, for reminding us that our work as citizens of this great country is never done.

[@JohnnyFukcup]

Jesus christ, I think Bari Weiss bought AI comments...

[@hanidekel15]

​@@JohnnyFukcup Turn up the volume! She fights evil.

[@TeaParty1776]

> no matter one's politics We need individual rights, not subjectivism.

[@JohnnyFukcup]

@@richardshortall5987 You're just a toady

[@MrChuckwagon55]

It’s too late for that because of the 25,000,000 illegals who flooded in here in addition to many other things. Just enjoy the time you have left and love your family.

[@emotionalideas]

Bari, you are absolutely the best of America. God bless you, your wife, your daughter, and your entire family.

[@Idmoment]

Speaking truth to power. Thank you Bari for your courage. We CANNOT sit silent at times of EVIL

[@TheGeemann666]

More like preaching to the choir.

[@digitalnomad9985]

@@TheGeemann666 If the choir is backsliding, why not?

[@franwise1010]

Beautiful job, Bari! I am so very proud of you! Franciscan University in Ohio is also offering expedited transfers for all Jewish students who are under attack. They can finish their degrees in peace and safety with their religion being respected and honored

[@oceantree5000]

Bari Weiss is a national treasure, close to the platonic ideal of excellence and honesty in journalism. We’re so lucky to have her.

[@TeaParty1776]

>platonic ideal of excellence Unfocused mind hearing voices in his head. We need Ayn Rand's ideal of excellence.

[@JT-bo6uy]

It is people like Bari with the clarity of vision and gift of communication that the U.S. is so very lucky to have. This was a brilliant speech and should be seen by every American. The nation's founders would be proud to see that their spirit is still alive.

[@mayevor8588]

Bari - you are my hero. Love and support from a fellow mother in Israel 🇮🇱❤️🇺🇸

[@jacquelinelabovitz4613]

I am on the verge of tears. This speech was beyond powerful, beautiful and simply inspiring. Bari- on behalf of all Israeli-American Jews, thank you

[@lifewithrev6939]

And all Jews globally who cherish Israel ☝️🙏

[@ilanyehros9199]

My God - what a glorious sermon. Bless you Bari. Don't stop.

[@katiegallus6876]

One of the best speeches I heard. What a brilliant mind . Thank you Bari for lifting and strengthening our spirit at such devastating time . נילי

[@MrChuckwagon55]

Better late than never. She used to preach the opposite because she thought all humans were equal and were all Gods little children, until your best friends head explodes from an RPG and his brain splatter all over your face. Most of these intellectual speakers view their beliefs through a political lense than physically experiencing the world and what’s it’s really like. Facts don’t care about your feelings.

[@katiegallus6876]

@@MrChuckwagon55 really ?? It was my take that Berry like the old democrats understood that israel is fighting against Islamic terrorism that can’t accept a Jewish state in the Middle East

[@lesliholtguerrero3054]

Tears....Thank you Bari and God Bless Barbara Olson's memory for all eternity.

[@RonWickenden]

The whole speech should be listened to. Excellent!-

[@GinnyShilliday]

Thank you, Bari. Beautiful. From your lips to all our ears.

[@sennsita01]

This speech is truly outstanding. One that i will listen to over and over I'm sure, to remind myself what's at stake.

[@louiselarocca3962]

You’re amazing! I share all your podcasts with all my non-Jewish friends and I like to think that through you I have educated and opened their eyes. Thank you ❤️

[@brainee8998]

These words are exactly what have been churning inside me for weeks, but could not say them eloquently. Thank you, Bari, for speaking the truth out loud for all to hear. 👏👏👏

[@samirdhindhwal8701]

Powerful. And profound. Every American needs to hear this. Unless there is a sea change, we may be in for a hell of a ride

[@roni1384]

This is the most aspirational speech I have heard in a long time. Perfection. ❤

[@tetelestaijohn1930]

Amen to all of that! I love Bari Weiss because she is such an inspiration!

[@dsag127]

Genius and so motivational. I wish we had a charismatic leader who could convey this critical message

[@dontarguewithidiots7459]

She nailed it. And she's 100 percent right.

[@MrChuckwagon55]

True, but this is all afterwards. She should have seen this coming and not being such an idealistic bleeding heart liberal who doesn’t understand how evil man is. That’s why combat veterans view life totally differently than civilians with easy lives who live in a bubble. The rest of the world is a very different place than living in the United States. The horrors and evil of war will totally change you as a person, which isn’t always a bad thing.

[@romeomateo3905]

Bari Weiss is just incredible.

[@lesliepage3886]

She is an amazing writer. I love reading her work.

[@josephsorrentino9530]

Excellent speech Should be heard by everyone

[@AdamZiegler-c6c]

Thank you, Bari, for the education and speaking truth.

[@domin1ca]

A courageous moral and spiritual call to action to fearlessly fight for and find our common humanity. Thank you Bari Weiss!

[@Keet619]

Thank you for this. It is a beautiful thing to witness truth and brilliance come together.

[@peterc1019]

Great speech, everyone should hear it. My girlfriend heard me playing it and said she enjoyed it, David French played this whole speech as an episode of his podcast! I'm gonna be cringe and send it to my friends/family, we need stuff like this.

[@healyburnham393]

It is an honor to hear & see your lecture. I'm 75. I remember when Nikita Khruschev assured America that we'd do it to ourselves. That was 1960.

[@jasonvance4801]

Look at the destruction of morality in America and you can see that perhaps, not as Khrushchev envisioned, but it has happened. Also it is quite telling that this speech imploring us to defend our most cherished values is delivered by a woman who created a child, with an intentional plan to deny that child a father. Great speech, nonetheless. We are all flawed.

[@jrizzy626]

There has rarely been a more clear example of right and wrong, good and evil. The people supporting evil are showing us exactly who they are and we should all take note.

[@freedomlife3623]

How about MAGAs?

[@jaimealalu8533]

Nothing can hit all of us as more clear as Bari Weiss' words.So truthful and for sure a wake up call for any American who has a moral compass and is for good and justice. Thank you,Bari.

[@lizbiedinger9065]

What an extraordinarily important talk. Blessings be on this lovely young woman from Canada.

[@irinapresent]

Thanks a lot for your brave speech!!!

[@vals2498]

Thank you so much Bari, we need you so much.

[@aleks5463]

I have listened twice. I have printed the text of the speech so I can follow along. I will listen at least two more times. You have brilliantly articulated what has lately been hovering unformed in my mind. Douglas Murray has helped me also. Thank you Bari.

[@jong3404]

Bari, you have been such a voice of moral clarity during this time; thank you.

[@aliceshull9228]

I spoke with my 84 year old mom in law about this today....she wept, at the rise of antisemitism, and asked...."have we learned NOTHING, from the great wars that were fought???" Her sadness was heartbreaking.

[@donolson8004]

Obviously your mom has not a clue about the purpose of human life on this planet, or any planet, for that matter.

[@jimmock1155]

@@donolson8004Obviously, you fancy yourself much wiser than is warranted.

[@gadgetroyster]

Yes, you obviously don't have a clue either. Or you are the most cynical jerk alive since Abel. @@jimmock1155

[@kermitfrog593]

I wonder how she feels about genocide against people in an open air prison.

[@digitalnomad9985]

@@kermitfrog593 I would suppose she was against the jailors, Hamas. All of Hamas and all the Palestinian refugee camps outside Israel's borders have been in Israel's power for decades. If Israel's intent was genocidal, all the Palestinians would be dead. Pull your head out of your ass.

[@is5488]

I'm in tears with how powerful this is!

[@mikesimmrin]

Beautiful speech from my absolute favorite journalist

[@davidfield6397]

Thank you Bari for such clear articulation of the real battle that is coming.

[@shireinishmati]

Bari, you are my absolute hero and the definition of Or LaGoyim. Thank you for being a light in these dark times

[@drernestkatz901]

A person of great moral clarity, calling on all Americans to Stand up for our Country and our Civilization.

[@jfladell]

Wow & thank you... Your words are amazing and powerful. May humanity win this fight against evil...

[@patpozzuto4809]

What a phenomenal speech! I applaud 👏👏 her for stating with who she is and what she is and then give the mind bowing, inspirational speech that she did, well done!

[@StephLin6897]

Brilliant! Thanks Bari, for being such an inspiration. May God bless you 🙏.

[@VictoriaVelanis-zm2tv]

EVERYONE SHOULD LISTEN TO BARI's Speech. INCREDIBLE

[@stevenussear7874]

This is one of the most powerful speeches I have ever heard or listened to. It is a call to action for good over evil, right over wrong. Thank you Bari. Everyone should listen to her!!!

[@middleagedjewishladylifeha9539]

Thank you Bari Weiss! I have been reading your work since the beginning of the Hamas War, and am grateful for your voice!

[@DrProgNerd]

"There is no second America for us to run to - if this one fails" Love this.

[@cgoins1127]

One of the most poignant, profound and important speeches I've heard in a long time. I'm so thankful for Bari's courage and willingness to speak to these important topics.

[@thomasspainhour1112]

Thanks Bari, NC USA 🇺🇸

[@darmaw22]

Bari's resignation from the NYT was the final confirmation for me personally to have clarity about what was wrong on the left.

[@mikemagidsohn735]

Powerful and impactful. Wonderfully written and spoken.

[@draytonbailey3588]

Thank you some much Ms. Weiss. You're such an important voice in the free world. Thank you for your courage to speak out. God bless you!

[@scarletsletter4466]

Really good speech. Watching Bari’s growth over the last few years has been inspiring. I respect her so much for being willing to take all the negativity she gets on social media, because I don’t think I could do it.

[@גקליןיפה]

❤❤one. Jew. To. Another. One. Israeli. Grandmother.. I. Salute. You. :eshar. Koach. ❤❤❤

[@kahaurigashvili8880]

Thank you Bari, this is one of the best speech about war against western civilization.

[@bb4726-h5e]

Say it Bari, say it. You’re an inspiration to so many of us.

[@Twinkly-em6ie]

Absolutely hits the nail on the head, the connections with social justice, colleges, weaponization of speech and rules, well well done!

[@johnlee3508]

Bari Weiss- You are inspiring!

[@leighlampley1178]

Amazing speech - you give me hope for the future!

[@immensus]

This is the battle cry. Bari for such a time as this...thank you for your courage and faithfulness to stand. I'm afraid, but you give me inspiration.

[@heybeerdan1820]

A standing ovation richly deserved.

[@judy39]

Amen, Bari. I thank you for your boldness. I am tired of the two-sidedness bull...I too have lost friends over the October 7th event

[@figueredohector]

My God Bari, I am so amazed at your way with words and ideas. God bless and expand and deepen your talent for being a journalist that raises the bar high for all to see. ❤

[@BrownBurnett]

Free Press is the only thing I read every day. It offers a regular dose of common sense. Everyone needs to subscribe.

[@lizjorgensen1533]

I love Bari Weiss, this speech brought me to tears. Well done.

[@ninagohlsson6053]

Thank you Bari! Both heartbreaking and inspirational!

[@Corriverse]

Wonderful lecture!

[@michaelryan4531]

Epic speech. We need people to come together and fight this horror in the world.

[@karencrowe-rt5rg]

This speech has made me have hope for America 🇺🇸 🙏

[@robinblick9375]

Need more like her. The sane centre is our only hope.

[@ribka1973]

Thank you for bringing this up to people! Clear and sharp lecture.

[@deltamaverick]

Brilliant speech I want my university age kids to see and understand what is at stake. And the fact that she like Matt Taibi is/ was more left leaning, gives it added weight because she realises that the centre keeps both left and right in check but things are badly squewed towards far left and the very society we live in is in dire peril because of it. A truly mesmerising oration.

[@henriettashenderey7096]

Amazing speech! Truth. Scary but Truth! I teared up as I was inspired! Thank you!

[@amyvitner9943]

Wow. Thanks Bari for your moral clarity as always!

[@MotoMouthMoshe]

Excellent. Bari is a national treasure.

[@MegaStella4]

Bari and the Federalist Society are doing exactly what needs to be done. Have open and honest dialogue even when the politics of the day don’t align. We have become too siloed, and this is exactly how we come back together as a nation, as a society, and as human beings. We have to be willing to listen to each other, and find common ground. Brava Brava!! ❤

[@anthonydavid5121]

I fully agree but we are no where near coming together and finding common ground I fear, especailly now as profound anti-semitism spreads like cancer. Anti-semitim, as Bari eluded to, is a sympotom of a country in crisis. Something is wrong, broken and sick in America. Being Jewish I've always known this intellectually, but never in my many years on earth did I ever think I would witness it the way I have in these United States in 2023. I am literally gobsmacked but not in the least surprised to see the racist hate and vitriol comes form the mouths of the very people who have long professed to be anti-racist, anti-fascist, anti-violence and por-women. The duplicity is shocking. I wish President Biden would do something, say anything to address what is going on for what it actually is, and provide assurances to the Jews of this country in some specialize address to the nation.

[@daveabood]

Bari you are making a difference in a time when a difference must be made. Thank you and please keep going.

[@nancycrabtree6312]

Thank you, Bari. Eloquently and thoughtfully expressed.

[@NaProbablyNot]

Bari is spot on! 👏👏

[@kansasscout4322]

Bravo brave woman! Inspiring speech.

[@chasm]

A great speech, to the point on the issues of the west. I stand with you all the way to end!

[@abuluftmensch7624]

Bari's work since the massacre have been the voice I needed to hear

[@ayseatauzphaneuf1674]

Thank you for this! So very well said it's staggering. Bari Weiss is an amazing researcher, journalist, writer and speaker. The crystal clarity of her vision and ethical stance is something to be admired

[@frevillefarm9090]

Amazing Bari! ❤ 🙏

[@lorenadrago8238]

Inspirational and brilliant 👏🏻

[@richardfishman7086]

Absolutely 💯 % perfect speech. Bari touches my heart! ❤