The Jeremy Boreing Show Tucker Carlson Is Selling You Victimhood | Ep. 21
May 12, 2026
A critique of victimhood narratives and why agency matters for personal and national flourishing. Discussion of research linking choice and relationships to better lives. Examination of political scapegoating, rising antisemitism, and how demagogues exploit anger. A call to rebuild through small acts, community, faith, and responsibility rather than blaming forces beyond your control.
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Antisemitism Is A Symptom Of Societal Despair
- Rising antisemitism follows Girard's pattern: societies in stress pick a visible minority as scapegoat.
- Alana Newhouse: anti‑Semitism is a symptom of societal demoralization, not a new Jewish action.
Victim Narratives Often Lead To Mass Violence
- Historical revolutions that scapegoated enemies led to mass murder and tyranny when given power.
- Examples: Nazi Germany, Soviet purges, Khmer Rouge illustrating where victim narratives end.
Small Daily Work Is The Path To Flourishing
- Flourishing arises from ordinary people believing they can build things and doing slow, unglamorous work.
- Institution building, persuasion, and showing up produce long-term results, not finding enemies.
