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Dave Chappelle Criticizes Free Speech in America at Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival
(www.hollywoodreporter.com)
this post was submitted on 03 Oct 2025
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"The comedian was one of more than 50 performers participating in the event, which has come under fire for being held in a country which has been accused of human rights violations and an oppressive regime."
My brother in christ, this is USA. America is currently committing human rights violations and is the definition of an oppressive regime. USA is not the world police anymore and they need to stop pretending like they are.