An interview with Ruel Domi: Populism, Socialism, European Politics
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American Thinker editor Andrea Widburg sits down with writer Ruel Domi, an Albanian-born graduate student who brings a distinctly European perspective to American politics. They discuss Europe’s economic and political troubles, immigration and assimilation, what “right” and “left” mean on opposite sides of the Atlantic, and why socialism has become so attractive to younger Americans. Along the way, they find plenty to agree about—and a few things worth arguing over.
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Even At Their Worst, Republicans Are Better Than Democrats
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The only thing that will help Republicans win this fall is if the hardcore political types—the types who read political sites all year long, not just in the lead-up to presidential elections—vote. In other words, this is a vote for the base. However, too often, Republicans are so caught up in the need for political perfection that they take their marbles and go home rather than vote. This podcast concedes that those of you unhappy about Republicans, whether regarding the economy, foreign policy, immigration, or anything else, are absolutely right. Trump and the Republicans, I admit, solely...
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Are The TV News Media As Powerful As They Think They Are?
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Last Friday, Trump kicked CNN, POLITICO, and MS-NOW out of the White House press briefing for their long history of erroneous reporting. Today, the four major network news outlets—CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX News—announced that they are boycotting the White House until the outcasts are returned to their seats. The White House and the media are now in a standoff, so the question is, which matters more to the American people: The White House, which can reach them directly through alternative outlets, or the media, which few Americans even watch anymore?
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We’re Living The Good Life
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Contrary to the doom-and-gloom feeling that pervades America, the economy is roaring and, on average, Americans are doing very well. Moreover, when compared to prior times in America—and again, I look back at the 1950s, a time of both atomic threats and boundless optimism about the future—we’re getting more bang for the buck than ever. I wouldn’t say anything as facile as “don’t worry; be happy,” but I would say that happiness is a reasonable choice now. The only caveat is that we must fight to preserve that happiness by voting. No matter how much you dislike Trump and the...
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Regarding AI, This Is A Time For Optimism, Not Despair
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One thing that characterized the 1950s was its optimism. Despite the era’s troubles (and there were many), people believed in the future. Moreover, we live in the glorious future they imagined. AI has the potential to create an even more glorious future, provided we don’t let leftists and other naysayers stampede us into a blind panic that gives China a strong advantage. SOURCES Disney’s “.” of a short clip for editorial purposes. (1951). Public domain from the National Film Preservation Foundation. (1953). Public domain. by Willis Eschenbach.
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How Did We End Up With Such Immoral Young People?
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Although I’m creating this on 9/11, it’s not about 9/11. Our volunteer writers have expressed themselves with passion and moral clarity, so I don’t feel the need to add anything. Instead, I want to discuss how America is a place in which high school and college students—including those in Red States—feel comfortable celebrating and mocking Charlie Kirk’s death.
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The Slo-Mo Redefinition Of The Constitution
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A young man I know asked a very important question: If we stop people from voting for socialism or Islam, aren’t we violating the entire principle of our Constitution, which is representative democracy? I thought about that a bit and have some ideas
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Resist The Demoralization Campaign
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One of the most powerful tactics Democrats have in the upcoming Midterm election is their demoralization campaign. By downplaying or ignoring news about Trump’s success entirely and by skewing polls (see ), they make Republicans, who should be happy warriors, inert blobs. Inert blobs do not vote, which allows angry leftists to win. To resist this, Republicans must focus on Trump’s successes and be there to cheer him on. And one of the main ways you cheer on a politician is to vote for him, for his policies, and for those down-ticket candidates who support those policies. Now is not the...
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Resist The Demoralization Campaign
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One of the most powerful tactics Democrats have in the upcoming Midterm election is their demoralization campaign. By downplaying or ignoring news about Trump’s success entirely and by skewing polls (see ), they make Republicans, who should be happy warriors, inert blobs. Inert blobs do not vote, which allows angry leftists to win. To resist this, Republicans must focus on Trump’s successes and be there to cheer him on. And one of the main ways you cheer on a politician is to vote for him, for his policies, and for those down-ticket candidates who support those policies. Now is not the...
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Craig DeRoche On Men In Women’s Sports And Growing Conservative Culture
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When I had the opportunity to interview Craig DeRoche, the president and CEO of Family Policy Alliance (“FPA”), a Christian-based political and cultural advocacy organization, I jumped at it. That’s because Craig is someone who, for decades, has been working to keep America a constitutional and moral nation in a very broken time. Craig started in public life serving in the Michigan House of Representatives, eventually becoming Speaker of the House at 34. After leaving elected office and following a battle with substance abuse and a period of incarceration, Craig found God, turned his...
info_outlineI'm baaaaack! This time, I take on God's role as a speed trap, homework (yes or no?), Sen. Tim Scott, slavery, and women's (or is it men's?) lingerie.
Because my work schedule and the demands on my free time mean that, at least for now, I'll be unable to do a current events podcast, I'm trying to focus on subjects that draw on my personal knowledge and insights rather than essentially echoing other commentators. Most of these are ideas that come to me in the car (I don't know why), so it's up to you whether they're worth your time.