Todd Talk: When Empathy Becomes a Weapon Against Western Civilization

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Written By Todd Huff

A 60-second conservative commentary with humor and heart.

My friends, Elon Musk recently posted on X that empathy has been weaponized to destroy Western civilization.

Empathy, at its core, means putting yourself in someone else’s shoes — trying to understand how they feel. There is nothing wrong with that.

However, empathy should never require us to shut off our brains. It should not replace logic, reason, or even self-interest. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what’s happening today.

Everything is about feelings. Feeling guilty for being American. Feeling guilty for success. Feeling guilty for the blessings and privileges we may have.

Yes, we should be grateful. We should be mindful. We should be empathetic toward people who struggle or live under difficult circumstances.

But empathy that blinds us — that demands we ignore reality or sacrifice our own civilization — isn’t virtue.

It’s self-destruction dressed up as compassion.


Todd Huff

Todd Huff is a popular talk show host and podcaster known for his intelligent and entertaining conservative discussions on The Todd Huff Show, which attracts 200,000 weekly listeners. He covers a variety of topics, including politics and culture, with a focus on authentic and meaningful dialogue. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with his family, spending time outdoors, and coaching his kids' soccer team.

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