DarkHorse Podcast Tragic Pharma Magic in the Confirmation of RFK Jr.
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Feb 1, 2025 
Walter Kirn, Editor-at-large of County Highway, shares his insights from attending RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearings. He discusses the unprecedented public enthusiasm and emotional intensity surrounding the event. Kirn contrasts political performances to magic shows, revealing systemic corruption and the illusions built around power. He also examines how societal dynamics, like Stockholm Syndrome, affect public perceptions of authority. The conversation dives into the complexities of vaccines and personal integrity amidst the pandemic's challenges, urging a critical re-evaluation of accepted narratives.
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Inverse Anamorphic Confirmation
- Weinstein describes confirmation hearings as inverse anamorphic art, fooling all but the nominee.
- RFK Jr. understands the deception but must play along, creating frustration.
Stockholm Syndrome and Government
- Stockholm Syndrome, an evolved response to captivity, involves sympathizing with captors.
- The public often has a similar relationship with a corrupt government.
Voluntary Hypnosis and Social Hierarchy
- Kirn believes mass formation psychosis has a voluntary aspect, similar to hypnosis.
- Hypnosis is a contract of submission, influenced by social hierarchy.
