The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg Toads on the Stool of Truth | Solo
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Sep 27, 2025 In a spirited dive, the host reflects on a recent trip abroad and grapples with a cold while tackling the complexities of the Comey indictment. He warns against the politicization of law enforcement and critiques free speech hypocrisy. The discussion also touches on the influence of personalities like J.D. Vance and the concerning dynamics of political crowds. Exploring the balance of ideas versus material forces, he revisits the Athens vs. Jerusalem debate, highlighting its significance in Western thought and the ambiguous nature of the Constitution.
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Process Legitimacy Trumps Retributive Indictments
- Jonah argues the Comey indictment damages the legitimacy of justice when driven by political motives.
- He believes the process and its perception matter more than pursuing marginal charges against a high-profile figure.
First Amendment Centers On Political Speech
- Jonah emphasizes the First Amendment is chiefly about political speech and criticism of power.
- He views protecting extreme fringe speech as a way to safeguard core political expression.
Better To Protect Harsh Speech Than Empower Censors
- Jonah criticizes past left-leaning arguments that sought to limit political speech while defending restrictions on obscenity.
- He insists protecting grotesque political speech beats empowering government censorship.
