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Ep. 779: Why Do We Recite the Pledge Before Everything?
Fireworks in Congress over reciting the pledge before a committee meeting. Why do we do this, and why do conservatives fall for this trap?
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3 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 778: Did the Declaration and Constitution Enshrine Slavery?
Senator Tim Kaine's wife has argued that both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution "enshrined" slavery. This is beyond stupid.
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3 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 777: Did Lincoln Free the Slaves?
Conservatives are upset a Disney kids show argues that Lincoln did not free the slaves. This is the one thing that show DID get correct.
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3 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 776: Biden's Predictably Bad SOU
Everyone knew Biden's SOU would be terrible, but I think it highlights a major shift in American politics.
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3 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 775: Three Cheers for Pat Buchanan
Pat Buchanan has retired. This is truly a blow for American conservatism. But if you want to emulate any American editorial writer, follow Pat.
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3 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 774: The Original Constitution vs. the 14th Amendment
If "conservatives" listened to Randy Barnett--and by default the Straussians as well--there would be nothing left of the original United States to co…
3 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 773: Were the Founding Fathers Proslavery?
If you listen to Nikole Hannah-Jones, yes. If you listen to the 1776 Commission and Randy Barnett, no. It isn't this simple.
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3 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 772: Should We Abandon the Original Constitution?
Professor Randy Barnett thinks we should abandon the original Constitution. This wouldn't be noteworthy if Barnett was considered a progressive lefti…
3 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 771: Is This the Best Argument Against the 1619 Project?
A young academic at FEE argues that he has the best argument against the 1619 Project. While there are some things to like about this piece, he falls…
3 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 770: Did the Declaration Create the Anti-Slavery Movement?
Modern conservatives like Ron DeSantis claim that the Declaration created the anti-slavery movement in America. Is this true?
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3 years, 9 months ago