Grateful that you've featured Jamaal Bowman in this episode. I phonebanked for him. A number of people in Westchester screamed at me, calling me an anti-Semite, shame on me, etc and went on and on. A bit traumatizing. And I'm Jewish.
Sunday I'm phonebanking for Mamdani and steeling myself.
Kyle needs a vacation from the world of news and the internet. He’s so hair on fire and worked up you can tell he needs a break. Also, when he comes back, he needs to freshen up his shtick by having some ppl on who disagree and have some adult conversations about stuff instead of laughing and snickering like a 12 year old the way him and Krystal do.
Regarding the American Eagle issue, people dug deeper. They found that she is allegedly a registered Republican, which adds some context as to why I don't think it reads as comedy. A lot of people speculated about it, but after this and how she played it so monotoned was just gross IMO, and I'm not sure how many jeans they'll actually sell vs stock inflation, there arent that many fascis with disposable income sucks to see dunkin go in this direction, it was my last big coffee shop I'd treat myself with on occasion, I'm looking at it half glass full seeing all these places out themselves reminds me to consume less, save my money, and commit further to local spots and secondhand.
This is where we are…Trump’s cronies and MAGA are drinking the koolaid…
Theorize Benefits of Defunding DVE — From Trump’s Perspective
1. Weaponization of Extremism for Political Gain
Benefit: A leader can indirectly use domestic extremists to intimidate opposition or shift the political climate without taking direct responsibility.
* Extremist groups may act as unofficial enforcers of the regime’s ideology, creating a climate of fear among dissenters.
* By defunding DVE, the leader removes constraints on these groups while maintaining plausible deniability.
2. Silencing Political Dissent Under the Guise of Neutrality
Benefit: By refusing to define or confront DVE, a leader can avoid scrutiny of ideologically aligned groups, even when they become violent.
* If the extremists share the leader’s nationalist, religious, or political ideology, defunding DVE shields them from legal consequences.
* The leader can frame anti-government protesters as threats, while ignoring or excusing violence from their own base.
3. Consolidation of Power Through Chaos
Benefit: Extremist violence and social instability can justify expanded executive power, emergency measures, or military interventions.
* The leader can allow unrest to grow unchecked, then respond with authoritarian solutions that bypass democratic processes (e.g., suspending elections, increasing surveillance).
* In this way, extremism becomes a strategic pretext for eroding checks and balances.
4. Appeasement of a Political Base
Benefit: A leader may defund DVE to appease extremist-leaning factions within their political base.
* This can boost voter loyalty or secure support from influential ideological groups.
* In highly polarized societies, the leader benefits by keeping their base energized while avoiding backlash for cracking down on “their own.”
5. Control of the Narrative
Benefit: By eliminating institutional tracking of DVE, a leader controls the public perception of what is or isn’t a threat.
* Without state-backed research or investigations, extremist violence can be downplayed, dismissed, or reframed as isolated incidents.
* This allows the leader to redirect national attention toward more politically convenient enemies (e.g., foreign threats, immigrants, or opposition parties).
6. Undermining Democratic Institutions
Benefit: Weakening the state’s response to extremism can destabilize faith in democratic governance, paving the way for autocratic reforms.
* As institutions fail to protect citizens from internal threats, people may become disillusioned with democracy itself, making them more open to authoritarian alternatives.
* The leader can then redefine law and order on their own terms.
7. Budgetary or Political Distraction
Benefit: Cutting DVE programs can be used to rally support for austerity or populist agendas, while distracting from corruption or mismanagement.
* The leader can frame defunding as cutting “wasteful” or “politically biased” programs, appealing to anti-government or anti-intellectual sentiment.
* It shifts blame away from the state and onto abstract enemies—“the elites,” “the media,” or “deep state actors.”
Conclusion: The Dangerous Utility of Inaction
While morally and ethically indefensible in a democracy, defunding the fight against DVE can serve a leader’s authoritarian or self-serving goals. It enables them to:
* Leverage chaos for control,
* Shield ideological allies,
* Suppress opposition,
* And reshape national identity through fear and division.
This kind of strategy reflects a broader playbook used by leaders seeking not to serve a nation, but to dominate it.
WOW Michael Wolfe Drops Cheeto Bombshell On Epstein Story
Over at MTN(Meidas Touch Network) Ben Meisalas does an interview with Michael Wolfe about his upcoming book Seige where he outlines how Cheeto fingered him twice first in 2006 and then again in 2019 to essentially "take him out"
Kyle has a verbal tick which has him adding "ya know what I'm saying" at the end of almost every sentence. It is quite annoying & he should work on getting rid of that.
Grateful that you've featured Jamaal Bowman in this episode. I phonebanked for him. A number of people in Westchester screamed at me, calling me an anti-Semite, shame on me, etc and went on and on. A bit traumatizing. And I'm Jewish.
Sunday I'm phonebanking for Mamdani and steeling myself.
Kyle needs a vacation from the world of news and the internet. He’s so hair on fire and worked up you can tell he needs a break. Also, when he comes back, he needs to freshen up his shtick by having some ppl on who disagree and have some adult conversations about stuff instead of laughing and snickering like a 12 year old the way him and Krystal do.
No
Regarding the American Eagle issue, people dug deeper. They found that she is allegedly a registered Republican, which adds some context as to why I don't think it reads as comedy. A lot of people speculated about it, but after this and how she played it so monotoned was just gross IMO, and I'm not sure how many jeans they'll actually sell vs stock inflation, there arent that many fascis with disposable income sucks to see dunkin go in this direction, it was my last big coffee shop I'd treat myself with on occasion, I'm looking at it half glass full seeing all these places out themselves reminds me to consume less, save my money, and commit further to local spots and secondhand.
FYI the audio clips of BN and Trump don’t play - also, never got the YouTube video. Love the show! Thanks for what you do!
We need representives like Jamaal in congress more than ever today, to fight against the fascist take over of the U.S.A.
This is where we are…Trump’s cronies and MAGA are drinking the koolaid…
Theorize Benefits of Defunding DVE — From Trump’s Perspective
1. Weaponization of Extremism for Political Gain
Benefit: A leader can indirectly use domestic extremists to intimidate opposition or shift the political climate without taking direct responsibility.
* Extremist groups may act as unofficial enforcers of the regime’s ideology, creating a climate of fear among dissenters.
* By defunding DVE, the leader removes constraints on these groups while maintaining plausible deniability.
2. Silencing Political Dissent Under the Guise of Neutrality
Benefit: By refusing to define or confront DVE, a leader can avoid scrutiny of ideologically aligned groups, even when they become violent.
* If the extremists share the leader’s nationalist, religious, or political ideology, defunding DVE shields them from legal consequences.
* The leader can frame anti-government protesters as threats, while ignoring or excusing violence from their own base.
3. Consolidation of Power Through Chaos
Benefit: Extremist violence and social instability can justify expanded executive power, emergency measures, or military interventions.
* The leader can allow unrest to grow unchecked, then respond with authoritarian solutions that bypass democratic processes (e.g., suspending elections, increasing surveillance).
* In this way, extremism becomes a strategic pretext for eroding checks and balances.
4. Appeasement of a Political Base
Benefit: A leader may defund DVE to appease extremist-leaning factions within their political base.
* This can boost voter loyalty or secure support from influential ideological groups.
* In highly polarized societies, the leader benefits by keeping their base energized while avoiding backlash for cracking down on “their own.”
5. Control of the Narrative
Benefit: By eliminating institutional tracking of DVE, a leader controls the public perception of what is or isn’t a threat.
* Without state-backed research or investigations, extremist violence can be downplayed, dismissed, or reframed as isolated incidents.
* This allows the leader to redirect national attention toward more politically convenient enemies (e.g., foreign threats, immigrants, or opposition parties).
6. Undermining Democratic Institutions
Benefit: Weakening the state’s response to extremism can destabilize faith in democratic governance, paving the way for autocratic reforms.
* As institutions fail to protect citizens from internal threats, people may become disillusioned with democracy itself, making them more open to authoritarian alternatives.
* The leader can then redefine law and order on their own terms.
7. Budgetary or Political Distraction
Benefit: Cutting DVE programs can be used to rally support for austerity or populist agendas, while distracting from corruption or mismanagement.
* The leader can frame defunding as cutting “wasteful” or “politically biased” programs, appealing to anti-government or anti-intellectual sentiment.
* It shifts blame away from the state and onto abstract enemies—“the elites,” “the media,” or “deep state actors.”
Conclusion: The Dangerous Utility of Inaction
While morally and ethically indefensible in a democracy, defunding the fight against DVE can serve a leader’s authoritarian or self-serving goals. It enables them to:
* Leverage chaos for control,
* Shield ideological allies,
* Suppress opposition,
* And reshape national identity through fear and division.
This kind of strategy reflects a broader playbook used by leaders seeking not to serve a nation, but to dominate it.
WOW Michael Wolfe Drops Cheeto Bombshell On Epstein Story
Over at MTN(Meidas Touch Network) Ben Meisalas does an interview with Michael Wolfe about his upcoming book Seige where he outlines how Cheeto fingered him twice first in 2006 and then again in 2019 to essentially "take him out"
Kyle has a verbal tick which has him adding "ya know what I'm saying" at the end of almost every sentence. It is quite annoying & he should work on getting rid of that.
No