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Dave Chappelle criticized the status of free speech in the United States while on stage at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia.
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.
Right now in America, they say that if you talk about Charlie Kirk, that youll get canceled, Chappelle told an audience of 6,000, according to The New York Times. I dont know if thats true, but Im gonna find out. He then added, Its easier to talk here than it is in America.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/dave-chappelle-free-speech-riyadh-saudi-comedy-festival-1236391872/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=68debdd004d79e00019ee0cb

AZJonnie
(1,713 posts)Maybe there's more to his comments, which might back up the headline, but I don't care enough about Chappell to check.
J_William_Ryan
(3,039 posts)ignorance of free speech is the greatest threat to free speech.
Chappelle being one such example.
delisen
(7,143 posts)At least he is letting us know who he is.
MaineBlueBear
(312 posts)and find out, Dave.
I wonder where you'll be- headed to next.
SocialDemocrat61
(5,833 posts)believe them. And Chappelle has been telling the world who he is for years now. F*ck him.
Buckeyeblue
(6,040 posts)You may not agree with him. But it's certainly up to him what he says. At the end of the day, he's just an entertainer. He does stand up comedy. He doesn't set policy. He does create laws.
I think some people hold him to a higher standard than our elected representatives.
HAB911
(9,887 posts)
Johnny2X2X
(23,463 posts)To people who don't want to read it, he was talking about Charlie Kirk being off limits as a topic in America right now.
Ursus Rex
(441 posts)... you know, just as a test case, but I'd bet he'd need several additional bags for the flight home.
Beaverhausen
(24,665 posts)Wasn't it a bonesaw that was used to murder Kashogghi? What the fuck?
eShirl
(19,715 posts)in that part of the world