Read about TikTok Influencers and Osama bin Laden’s Letter
While promoting bin Laden’s infamous letter, several TikTok influencers openly state that they now believe bin Laden “was right.”
TikTok has become a platform where massive influencers are garnering millions of views for openly praising the writings of Osama bin Laden. Some TikTokkers are urging their followers to read bin Laden’s “Letter to America,” expressing shock and claiming to go through an “existential crisis.”
Questionable Endorsements: TikTokkers Affirming Bin Laden’s Views
While promoting bin Laden’s infamous letter, several TikTok influencers openly state that they now believe bin Laden “was right.” This disturbing trend raises concerns about the uncritical accseptance of deeply antisemitic and conspiratorial ideas presented in the letter.
Unveiling Bin Laden’s Justifications: Antisemitism and Conspiracies
Bin Laden’s letter attempts to justify the 9/11 attacks by citing various reasons, including the U.S. government’s Middle East policy. However, the letter also contains antisemitic and conspiratorial elements, blaming America for its tolerance of homosexuality, separation of church and state, and sexual liberation for women.
Woke Progressives and Ideological Inconsistencies: A Bizarre Stance
The article points out the paradox of so-called “woke” progressives endorsing bin Laden’s views despite his condemnation of values often associated with progressive ideologies. It questions the lack of critical thinking and analysis in these TikTok videos, emphasizing the danger of impressionable individuals adopting morally bankrupt perspectives.
Influence on the Next Generation: TikTok’s Impact Beyond 9/11
The author contends that the trend on TikTok reflects a broader issue, suggesting that leftist ideologies dominating college campuses and digital-media platforms share similarities with the collectivist worldview expressed by bin Laden. This includes assigning collective guilt and responsibility to individuals based on their identity or nationality.
Challenging the Ideological Shift: A Call for Intervention
The article concludes by highlighting the urgency of addressing this ideological shift among young people. It advocates for reaching out to youth, encouraging critical thinking, and helping them understand the flaws in the ideologies they may be adopting. The author underscores the potential consequences for the future of America if this trend continues unaddressed.
Brad Polumbo, an independent journalist, YouTuber, and co-founder of BASEDPolitics, contributes this analysis.