Stay Tuned with Preet Foreign & Domestic Wars (with David Frum)
Apr 7, 2022
Join David Frum, a seasoned conservative commentator for The Atlantic, as he delves into the political ramifications of the Ukraine war on U.S. policy and the rising influence of congressional internet celebrities. He discusses the urgency of accountability surrounding the January 6th investigations and the contentious debate about banning congressional stock trading. Frum also reflects on the interplay of misinformation in politics and the motivations driving extreme political actions as the landscape shifts ahead of the 2024 elections.
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Shifting Tactics of Social Conservatives
- Social conservatives, once believing they held the moral majority, now resort to non-democratic tactics.
- Their despair of winning through elections fuels their admiration for figures like Orban and Putin.
Politics of Self-Actualization
- Americans increasingly seek self-actualization through politics, leading to more polarized views.
- This shift makes political compromise harder, as it's about validating worldviews.
The Quest for Meaning in Politics
- People's desire for meaning in politics isn't inherently negative.
- It becomes problematic when tied to harmful ideologies or romanticized pasts.