The fiery debate between Douglas Murray and Dave Smith on Joe Rogan’s podcast exposed deep splits on the Right over Israel and free speech. Murray, a staunch defender of Israel, clashed with Smith, a libertarian comic who called Israel’s actions “genocide.” Rogan later slammed Murray for acting like experts are always right, even though Murray himself isn’t one. This fight isn’t just about Gaza—it’s about who gets to speak truth in a world where elites keep failing us.
Murray stood strong for Israel, calling out Hamas’ brutal attacks and the danger of letting terrorists rewrite history. He warned that downplaying evil helps our enemies. Smith, meanwhile, played the “anti-war” card, ignoring how Israel’s survival depends on stopping jihadists. It’s easy to preach peace from a comedy club, but real patriots know defense isn’t optional.
Rogan dropped a truth bomb days later, blasting Murray’s “expert” argument as elitist nonsense. He mocked Murray’s English degree, asking why some credentials matter more than others. Rogan’s right—ordinary Americans see through phony experts who got us into endless wars and COVID chaos. Trusting degrees over common sense is how we lost our way.
Smith’s betrayal as a Jew siding with Hamas apologists shocked many. Using “genocide” to smear Israel isn’t just wrong—it’s spitting on the memory of Holocaust victims. Real conservatives know Israel fights the same evil our troops face: islamist terror. Turning on your own people to sound “woke” is the lowest form of cowardice.
Murray hit back hard, saying experts have failed us but experience still matters. Walking through Israeli bomb craters or refugee camps teaches truths no textbook can. Armchair critics like Smith rant about “oppression” but wouldn’t last a day under Hamas rule. Freedom isn’t free, and neither is truth.
This clash shows the Right’s civil war: globalist intellectuals vs. grassroots patriots. Elites like Murray lecture us about nuance while open borders and woke schools burn our country. Rogan’s blue-collar wisdom—question everyone, trust your gut—is the antidote to their arrogance.
Real leadership means defending allies, not attacking them. Israel shares our values of freedom and courage. Abandoning them to please anti-American mobs is surrender. Smith’s “both sides” act helps nobody but terrorists. Patriots stand firm, even when it’s hard.
The takeaway? Don’t let coastal elites or comedians dictate right from wrong. Trust the God-given morals that built this nation. Whether it’s Hamas at our borders or woke lies in our schools, real Americans fight back—no degree required.
