The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2435 Dave Smith on Everything
Jan 4, 2024
Comedian and political commentator Dave Smith discusses his interview with Tucker Carlson, criticism of Bill Buckley, the bad instincts of Conservatism, Inc., Trump and DeSantis, and Israel/Palestine.
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How Tucker Carlson Came On Dave's Show
- Dave Smith recounts how Tucker Carlson first texted him after his Joe Rogan appearance and later agreed to appear on Part of the Problem.
- The appearance boosted Dave's audience and exposed his views to a much larger, mainstream audience.
Buckley’s Role In Shaping Hawkish Conservatism
- Criticizing William F. Buckley reveals how postwar conservatism shifted toward interventionist, pro-state policies.
- Dave argues Buckley helped marginalize noninterventionist voices and normalized hawkish foreign policy.
Respectability Over Principle Hurt Conservatism
- Dave and Tom Woods argue conservatives prioritized respectability and cocktail-party acceptance over principled dissent.
- That respectability instinct led to purges of heterodox voices and long-term ideological corruption.