Chapo Trap House 905 - Roko’s Modern Life feat. Brace Belden (2/3/25)
Feb 4, 2025
Brace Belden joins the conversation to dissect Trump's tariffs and the wild idea of annexing Canada. They dive into the NYC MAGA scene, sharing tales from a peculiar party report. The discussion takes a dark turn as they explore the bizarre beliefs of the 'Zizians' and their unsettling philosophies. With humor, they critique the absurdities in political branding and the intersection of fashion and identity among elites. The episode wraps up by examining how online subcultures can lead to real-world chaos.
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Canadian Cities
- Montreal is considered a beautiful city, distinct from the rest of Canada.
- Integrating Canada into the US could result in several less desirable states.
Shifting Tariff Narrative
- The initial promise of tariffs benefiting Americans without raising consumer prices has shifted.
- Now, the argument is that while Americans will suffer, the tariffs will ultimately be beneficial.
Conservatism and 2020
- Many new prominent conservatives are those embarrassed by past liberal actions.
- Modern politics is a reaction to 2020, with people switching sides due to past embarrassments.