The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg The Mainstream of Yore
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May 17, 2025 Jonah critiques popular fronts within conservatism while exploring the ideological shifts in American political identity. He discusses the backlash over a former FBI director's social media post and critiques mainstream media biases. The conversation dives into the complexities of executive power, revealing the public's contradictory expectations. Additionally, it highlights the impact of foreign policy on domestic perceptions, debunking economic myths about trade and globalization, ultimately calling for a renewed understanding of media and narrative in politics.
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Comey's '86' Misinterpretation
- James Comey's social media post with shells spelling 86 was overinterpreted as a violent threat.
- '86' mostly means to eject or remove someone; it's unlikely Comey intended an assassination threat.
Origin of '86' Explained
- The term '86' originated in Prohibition-era New York bars as a code to clear customers when police came.
- It generally means to dispose of or eject, not kill.
Limits of Criminal Speech
- Despite the hype, there's little legal basis to jail someone like Comey for vague or symbolic threats.
- Political speech is broadly protected unless it incites immediate violence.
