Propaganda works best when those who are being manipulated are confident they are acting on their own free will.
Gov. Shapiro's Spectacular Spin
Picture this: Governor Shapiro, our very own literary liberator, in an endorsement speech for Kamala Harris, valiantly spoke out against the book-banning Republicans. According to Shapiro, Trump and his merry band of "sycophants" are plotting to snatch away our beloved books and leave our kids with nothing but a stack of old "See Spot Run" primers. Cue the dramatic music.
But wait, there’s more! Shapiro, with the enthusiasm of a kid in a candy store, likens the GOP’s stance to a nightmarish echo of Nazi Germany. Because, you know, banning "Fifty Shades of Grey" from elementary schools is exactly what Goebbels had in mind. Who knew the path from opposing pornography to creating a totalitarian regime was so short?
Shapiro’s grand tale would have us believe that if we don't stop those villainous Republicans, we'll all be living in a dystopian nightmare where Kamala Harris is our only hope, and communism is the new black. But hold on a second—are Trump and the Republicans really advocating for censorship and the death of free speech?
Enter the Real Story: The Great Porn Purge
The truth is far less thrilling than Shapiro’s sci-fi horror flick. What Trump and his conservative crew are really advocating for is the removal of explicit pornography from school libraries. Yes, you read that right—just the porn. It turns out, they’re not too keen on little Timmy stumbling across "All Boys Aren't Blue" and learning more about lube and kneeling positions than about algebra.
In fact, let’s take a quick trip to a congressional hearing where Senator John Kennedy gave us a glimpse of what’s currently available on school shelves. Brace yourselves (adults only)!
Excerpt from "All Boys Aren't Blue":
"I put some lube and got him on his knees and I began to slide into him from behind. I pulled out of him and kissed him while he m*sturbated..."
Excerpt from "Genderqueer":
"I got a new strap-on harness today, I can't wait to put it on you. It will fit my favorite d*ldo perfectly, you're going to look so hot. I can't wait to have your c*ck in my mouth..."
Now, in the spirit of fairness and freedom, should these literary gems be available to kids who are still figuring out their multiplication tables? Is it censorship to keep such content out of reach of minors? Or is it common sense?
Shapiro’s Shady Showmanship
Governor Shapiro, who should know a thing or two about historical context, seems to have conveniently forgotten that propaganda thrives on repetition. Joseph Goebbels, the master of deceit, famously said, "If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it." By drawing parallels between the GOP’s anti-porn stance and Nazi censorship, Shapiro is borrowing a page right out of Goebbels' playbook.
And let’s not ignore the media’s Oscar-worthy performance in this saga. With headlines screaming about book bans and attacks on free speech, it’s no wonder people are confused. If this were a movie, we’d call it "The Great Book Ban Dilemma," starring Shapiro as the misunderstood hero and Trump as the mustache-twirling villain.
The Analogy Angle: What if?
Let’s play a game of “What If?” Imagine if the content in question wasn't about explicit sexual encounters but about advocating for black slavery or the end of Israel's existence. Would Shapiro and his supporters still defend its place in school libraries under the banner of free speech? Or would they rush to banish it faster than you can say "contradiction"?
The Takeaway: Truth Over Tantrums
In reality, the Republicans are not staging a coup against classic literature or silencing free speech. They’re pushing back against the inclusion of graphic sexual content in schools, something most parents would probably agree with if given the full story.
In the end, Shapiro and his comrades aren’t just lying; they’re lying with the fervor of a kid caught with his hand in the cookie jar, insisting the crumbs on his face are just a coincidence. If you repeat a lie often enough, people will believe it—and Shapiro and the rest of the democratic party are betting the farm on this strategy.
So, the next time you hear a Democrat preaching about the evils of Republican book bans, just remember: it’s not about censorship, it’s about common sense, and the rhetoric is not about protecting freedom - but instead about pulling the wool over our eyes.
I know this sounds like fake news, but sadly it isn't: Click the following for some receipts https://thehill.com/homenews/education/4200011-book-ban-defenders-use-sex-scenes-to-make-their-point-at-senate-hearing/.
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