Best Podcast Episodes About David French
Everything podcasters are saying about David French — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 24 episodes
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“… banner reading the Trump propagandists onto the side of the tech mobiles, one hundred and sixty million dollar vessel while it moored in the posh French Riviera. And then they, of course, posted it. This kind of stuff right here, I think like what Drewski did with putting a mirror up to white Christian women, not just Erica Kirk, but the white Christian megachurch women that feel like they're just such victims. And we got to protect our white male men that are just fucking racist while they're boodle, bang, boodle, baby crying Niagara while they're being racist. And then just browbeating these …”
“… me read what they say. Billionaire Republican donor Larry Ellison, a.k.a. the world's biggest prick, just got a scathing message from protesters who pulled a daring stunt involving his mega yacht. The activist group led by donkeys stuck a giant painted banner reading the Trump propagandists onto the side of the tech mobiles, one hundred and sixty million dollar vessel while it moored in the posh French Riviera. And then they, of course, posted it. This kind of stuff right here, I think like what Drewski did with putting a mirror up to white Christian women, not just Erica Kirk, but the white Christian megachurch women that feel like they're just such victims. And we got to protect our white male men that are just fucking racist while they're boodle, bang, boodle, baby crying Niagara while they're being racist. And then just browbeating these billionaires. I love it. I think this is reputational damage that we need to do. And I support every single bit of this. No, I love that. That's a great idea. I love the led by donkeys. I've not heard that. I think that's a cool little moniker. Well, I think the group is called Donkeys. Capital D. Capital D for donkeys. All right. And then it's …”
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Protesters recently targeted billionaire Larry Ellison's mega yacht in the French Riviera, branding him a 'Trump propagandist'. This stunt highlights the growing discontent towards wealthy political donors, especially those backing controversial figures like Trump. The segment discusses the implications of such activism and the reactions from both sides of the political spectrum.
“… gravitating to Catholicism. It's kind of a return to the 1930s when you saw in Spain the right was associated, or The 1780s and 90s were during the French Revolution. They went after priests. And people forget that during the Spanish Civil War, the left, I think, murdered 8,400, 8,500 priests and nuns. But now it's kind of returning to the idea that the church is indomitable. It will not change. It will not change. It won't start listing pronouns. It's been, you know, in the 60s and 70s, the church was changing, and now there's a sense that the church is a bulwark of Western civilization, and …”
“… lecture us about the wonders of – I mean, they had Cesar Chavez not been – Thank you. revealed as the man he was, I think they would have canonized him. He was just a saint in the Catholic community. So it's very ironic to see that the right now is gravitating to Catholicism. It's kind of a return to the 1930s when you saw in Spain the right was associated, or The 1780s and 90s were during the French Revolution. They went after priests. And people forget that during the Spanish Civil War, the left, I think, murdered 8,400, 8,500 priests and nuns. But now it's kind of returning to the idea that the church is indomitable. It will not change. It will not change. It won't start listing pronouns. It's been, you know, in the 60s and 70s, the church was changing, and now there's a sense that the church is a bulwark of Western civilization, and that has an attraction to disaffected, sometimes listless, not always, young men, many white, male, female, conservatives, traditionalists.”
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Iran's targeting of iconic Christian sites, like the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, raises serious concerns, particularly during events like Palm Sunday. If such a site were attacked, the narrative would shift to blame Western leaders for endangering lives. This situation reflects a growing attraction to Catholicism among disaffected youth seeking stability in a tumultuous world.
“… like sass yeah i wish i had really paid more attention in spanish spanish was ranked number one followed by Portuguese, English, Indonesian, and French. If I could speak French. I've never even been to Paris. But I want to go there and have a croissant. I feel like French is not my favorite language. What? Really? It feels... Yeah Italian I feel like it was very very pretty Give me some Italian because I can like I can I can go Grazie”
“… German, Arabic, Russian, and Korean are frequently cited as sounding the most aggressive. when they really they could be saying something so sweet and nice but it just sounds a little more i like listening to people speak mandarin yeah they have more like sass yeah i wish i had really paid more attention in spanish spanish was ranked number one followed by Portuguese, English, Indonesian, and French. If I could speak French. I've never even been to Paris. But I want to go there and have a croissant. I feel like French is not my favorite language. What? Really? It feels... Yeah Italian I feel like it was very very pretty Give me some Italian because I can like I can I can go Grazie”
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In this hilarious segment, the hosts hilariously mix accents and impressions while discussing how to handle difficult conversations. The absurdity peaks when one host delivers a robotic-sounding line about a conversation reaching its 'natural demise,' leaving listeners in stitches.
“… and couldn't finish it before the end of this episode, unfortunately. So this is directed by, and I believe written by Rebecca Zlatowski. And is a French film starring Jodie Foster, who is acting mostly in French. She plays an American woman, psychiatrist living in Paris and is married to Daniel Latoy, a Frenchman, and mostly sees clients in French, but every once in a while when she's pissed off, she mutters under her breath in English. And the rest of the cast is French. And the setup, the premise is one of her patients dies, and then she decides to investigate this suspicious death. That …”
“in terms of how it's been made but it is very very interesting why don't we talk about a private life now Okay. Which you have seen part of. I started it and couldn't finish it before the end of this episode, unfortunately. So this is directed by, and I believe written by Rebecca Zlatowski. And is a French film starring Jodie Foster, who is acting mostly in French. She plays an American woman, psychiatrist living in Paris and is married to Daniel Latoy, a Frenchman, and mostly sees clients in French, but every once in a while when she's pissed off, she mutters under her breath in English. And the rest of the cast is French. And the setup, the premise is one of her patients dies, and then she decides to investigate this suspicious death. That makes it sound more like a murder podcast, murder she wrote, undertaking, than it is, which is as a weird, slightly Woody Allen-esque, like slice of French life. I mean, there's just like a lot of psycho analysis. And, you know, and at one point she accuses a hypnotist of being an asthmatic because she questions for its practices or financial …”
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In the French film 'Private Life,' Jodie Foster plays an American psychiatrist in Paris who investigates the suspicious death of a patient. The film blends elements of comedy and psychoanalysis, showcasing the quirks of French life while delving into the protagonist's personal struggles. Although Foster delivers a solid performance, the segment suggests she may not be the best fit for the comedic undertones of the film.
“… DGSE in Paris was involved and had also put a hit on me. Here that is, which came in November. My old tweet saying that I had a source inside of the French government because I did that told me that their NG intervention group was involved in the assassination. I said that Charlie Kirk's assassin trained with the French Legion 13th Brigade with multi-state involvement. Ha ha ha ha, they said. That's so crazy. And yet nobody official denied it. Isn't that weird? Nobody official came out and denied it. Even weirder, I have an open case with Brigitte LeCron. Now, if you're going to sue for …”
“… to go outside. I get it. Having everyone attack me immediately while I'm grieving. Let me tell you something. I am psychologically tougher than all of you. I've proven that. So I'm just going to throw it back here to when I told people that the DGSE in Paris was involved and had also put a hit on me. Here that is, which came in November. My old tweet saying that I had a source inside of the French government because I did that told me that their NG intervention group was involved in the assassination. I said that Charlie Kirk's assassin trained with the French Legion 13th Brigade with multi-state involvement. Ha ha ha ha, they said. That's so crazy. And yet nobody official denied it. Isn't that weird? Nobody official came out and denied it. Even weirder, I have an open case with Brigitte LeCron. Now, if you're going to sue for defamation, the best thing to be doing is to have truth on your side. If Brigitte felt that I was lying about that and I was making that up, well, that'd be a good thing to add to your defamation case, right? No. because then I would have gone to people that are involved in this case and figured out, oh, you're killing for the government. Hmm. It's …”
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War is a trillion-dollar business, and those who challenge it risk everything. In this segment, a speaker reveals how individuals like Charlie Kirk become casualties in the ruthless game of global warfare and psychological manipulation. The intertwining of military connections and alleged conspiracies highlights the dangerous dynamics at play in international conflicts.
“… what that means. Yeah. I knew they weren't ruled by the British, but, like, they were, like, there was something with the British. It wasn't the French is my point. But I thought the French were the ones that, like, founded it. Above my pay grade. I know there's a lot of French. Isn't that why French is the most spoken language in Canada? I don't know. We also don't know much about Canada. I think Toronto also – you know how they say Queens is super diverse? Yeah. Toronto is like one of the most diverse countries, if not the – I think it's the most – Cities. Cities, I mean. It's like the most …”
“… monarch. That's it. But that's more of a symbolic head of state thing. Yes, yes, that's what I meant. The monarch, yes. Which I don't, once we start getting into monarchies and those types of things, like, that's a little tough. So I don't really know what that means. Yeah. I knew they weren't ruled by the British, but, like, they were, like, there was something with the British. It wasn't the French is my point. But I thought the French were the ones that, like, founded it. Above my pay grade. I know there's a lot of French. Isn't that why French is the most spoken language in Canada? I don't know. We also don't know much about Canada. I think Toronto also – you know how they say Queens is super diverse? Yeah. Toronto is like one of the most diverse countries, if not the – I think it's the most – Cities. Cities, I mean. It's like the most diverse city in the world. Isn't that insane? Yeah. I mean, Queens is up there. It's like every language in the world is spoken somewhere in Queens. That's so cool. Which is pretty crazy. And then it's even crazy to think about – I mean this is like – Here we go. Now we're getting here. Let's go. Yep. Let's do it. No, because I feel like when I was …”
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In this hilariously enlightening segment, the hosts tackle the baffling concept of racism, questioning how some people can grow up in diverse environments yet still harbor hate. Their candid banter, filled with relatable anecdotes about growing up in multicultural settings, leads to a humorous conclusion that being racist is just plain dumb.
“… their mind. Likewise, I will never forget this as long as I live. When John Kerry was running for president against George W. Bush, he speaks fluent French So he is at some event speaking to French people in fluent gorgeous French because I think French is just such an audibly gorgeous language Fox News lost their fucking mind because he was bilingual And so these people believe in fucking nothing and they compulsive liars and they hate dogs On top of the murder, the war crimes and all of the horrible things that are incredibly depressing to talk about, that we talk about on IHIP News all the …”
“… and i'm envious and i'm real proud of you guys yeah but because i only speak one but if it was claimed that Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama spoke seven languages, and then you never heard them speak the other language, they would lose their mind. Likewise, I will never forget this as long as I live. When John Kerry was running for president against George W. Bush, he speaks fluent French So he is at some event speaking to French people in fluent gorgeous French because I think French is just such an audibly gorgeous language Fox News lost their fucking mind because he was bilingual And so these people believe in fucking nothing and they compulsive liars and they hate dogs On top of the murder, the war crimes and all of the horrible things that are incredibly depressing to talk about, that we talk about on IHIP News all the time. I'm trying to keep this one a little bit lighter, trying to keep this podcast a wee bit lighter. But on top of all the fuckery and war crimes, they're just pathological liars, provable pathological liars. And allegedly Marco Rubio was speaking recently and you could hear him turn to Trump and ask permission to speak Spanish. What? I haven't seen …”
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The claim that Melania Trump speaks seven languages is scrutinized, revealing it as a compulsive lie. This segment discusses how such extraordinary claims would be treated differently if made by prominent figures like Hillary Clinton or Kamala Harris, highlighting a double standard in media reactions. The conversation also touches on broader themes of language and identity within the political landscape.
“in an interview with David French, explained why he thinks everything is going badly in Iran. And here is what he said, and this is where I'm taking crazy pills. We have a tendency in America to view things in very short periods. We tend to come in and say we are going to fight the war to end all wars, at least in our minds. I don't know. I don't think we've said that since 1917, but okay, that's 108 years ago. But okay, that was the war to end all wars. It was World War I, …”
“in an interview with David French, explained why he thinks everything is going badly in Iran. And here is what he said, and this is where I'm taking crazy pills. We have a tendency in America to view things in very short periods. We tend to come in and say we are going to fight the war to end all wars, at least in our minds. I don't know. I don't think we've said that since 1917, but okay, that's 108 years ago. But okay, that was the war to end all wars. It was World War I, according to Woodrow Wilson, whom we know not to trust. But okay, let Stanley McChrystal have his rhetoric here. But for the Iraqi about my age, meaning the Iranian, because he got himself confused, I'm 71 now. For him, it really starts in 1953 when the US and British intelligence services overthrew the constitutionally elected prime minister and put …”
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Iran's defiance toward America stems from a historical coup in 1953, which many believe led to their current animosity. Stanley McChrystal argues that the Iranian revolution was a reaction to Western interference, not merely a response to contemporary politics. This deep-rooted resentment explains why Iranians chant 'death to America'—it's about more than just politics; it's a clash of values.
“… conservative protesters in New York. Iran selects a new Ayatollah, as even Lindsey Graham says the Israelis are going too far in their attacks. And David French takes to the pages of the New York Times to make the conservative case for the Antichrist.”
“Muslims throw IEDs at conservative protesters in New York. Iran selects a new Ayatollah, as even Lindsey Graham says the Israelis are going too far in their attacks. And David French takes to the pages of the New York Times to make the conservative case for the Antichrist.”
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In a shocking escalation of protests, Muslims launched IEDs at conservative demonstrators in New York, highlighting the intense political tensions surrounding recent events. Meanwhile, Iran's selection of a new Ayatollah adds to the volatility, as even Republican figures like Lindsey Graham criticize Israel's actions. This complex situation raises questions about the future of political discourse and violence in America.
“… Axios, all of this is just mush mouth nonsense. Quote, on Thursday morning, NATO head Mark Rudy and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron and convinced him to lift his opposition to the political statement of support while leaving the discussion on the practical steps for later. Now, to be fair to Mark Rudy, there's not much he can really do. He's the head of NATO, but he can't just deploy force. He certainly recognizes the Iranian threat, and he would like to not alienate the United States. We all agree, as we always did, that it was crucial for Iran …”
“… efforts to ensure safe passage through the strait. We welcome the commitment of nations who are engaging in preparatory planning. That sounds good, right? Well, what does appropriate efforts mean? Who decides what is appropriate? According to Axios, all of this is just mush mouth nonsense. Quote, on Thursday morning, NATO head Mark Rudy and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron and convinced him to lift his opposition to the political statement of support while leaving the discussion on the practical steps for later. Now, to be fair to Mark Rudy, there's not much he can really do. He's the head of NATO, but he can't just deploy force. He certainly recognizes the Iranian threat, and he would like to not alienate the United States. We all agree, as we always did, that it was crucial for Iran not to get its hands on a nuclear capability, a ballistic missile capability. And what the U.S. is doing at the moment is degrading that capability of Iran. And I think that's very important. This is important for European security, for the Middle East. It is vital for Israel itself. Well, the Japanese are also paying lip service. Here is the …”
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Our international allies condemned Iran's attacks with a strongly worded letter, but what does that really mean? Despite expressing 'deep concern,' they offer no concrete actions to back their words, leaving the U.S. to bear the burden of countering Iran's aggression alone. This pattern of empty rhetoric echoes historical failures, showing that allies often shy away from real commitment when it matters most.
“… advocates against it, advocates for protecting babies and does it in an angry way, well, the first guy is decent and the second guy is indecent. so david says that you know the line is between decent and indecent which again has been his that's this has been his talking point for 10 years but somehow the baby killers and the child mutilators are on the decent side which is impossible david what do you think decent means i go back to that question again what do you think it means do you think it just means polite what the hell do you think it means What is decent about James Tallarico Everything …”
“But if he does that and he does it in a nice and measured way, but then another guy advocates against it, advocates for protecting babies and does it in an angry way, well, the first guy is decent and the second guy is indecent. so david says that you know the line is between decent and indecent which again has been his that's this has been his talking point for 10 years but somehow the baby killers and the child mutilators are on the decent side which is impossible david what do you think decent means i go back to that question again what do you think it means do you think it just means polite what the hell do you think it means What is decent about James Tallarico Everything he says is horrifying He says the most horrifying things He advocating for genocidal violence against the innocent against children against the unborn which you must agree with that if you're pro-life, supposedly. He's advocating for mass murder of babies. What do you tell me? What's decent about it? I listen to him and I'm like shaken to my core. …”
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David French argues that decency is about politeness, but can one truly advocate for the slaughter of innocents while being considered moral? In a heated debate, the speaker challenges this notion, questioning the morality of advocating for such actions, and suggesting that there's no reasonable justification for this stance. The discussion reveals a deep conflict over the definition of decency in moral advocacy.
“um ben did you see who won the mayoral race in the little french town of rc serrabe i missed it uh hitler charles hitler what what charles hitler with two t's see that one coming yeah independent candidate who won his re-election over zelensky antoine zelensky this is a real thing that happened in france did you find this charles hitler yeah this i was watching some what's like french 24 like some youtube thing and they did a big piece on uh chucky hitler you look what that tells me is dream big dreams kids …”
“um ben did you see who won the mayoral race in the little french town of rc serrabe i missed it uh hitler charles hitler what what charles hitler with two t's see that one coming yeah independent candidate who won his re-election over zelensky antoine zelensky this is a real thing that happened in france did you find this charles hitler yeah this i was watching some what's like french 24 like some youtube thing and they did a big piece on uh chucky hitler you look what that tells me is dream big dreams kids because most of you would probably think if your last name is hitler you can't run for office but charles showed the naysayers wrong wouldn't you explore a name change if oh god yeah if you're a politician”
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In a surprising twist, Charles Hitler has been re-elected as the mayor of a small French town, proving that even a controversial name can't stop ambition. This independent candidate triumphed over his opponent, Antoine Zelensky, showcasing the unpredictable nature of politics. It serves as a humorous reminder that anyone, regardless of their surname, can pursue their dreams in public office.
“… Crockett, who again is an entertaining cartoon character, but it is playing among precisely the crowd you would imagine. New York Times columnist David French, who is or was a conservative Christian, and he's a person who I've considered a friend. He wrote a truly awful piece about Tallarico for The Times this week. David calls Tallarico, quote, one of the most faith forward politicians in the United States, saying he doesn't, quote, just root his policies and ideology in his Christian beliefs. He's a seminarian willing to dive deep into theology. Now, French acknowledges the Tallarico's politics …”
“… kids, but isn't that hot on unborn kids apparently, saying all of this in the name of Christianity. Well, this is not gonna play in Texas. I'm just gonna put it out there, not gonna play in Texas. Maybe they would have been better off with Jasmine Crockett, who again is an entertaining cartoon character, but it is playing among precisely the crowd you would imagine. New York Times columnist David French, who is or was a conservative Christian, and he's a person who I've considered a friend. He wrote a truly awful piece about Tallarico for The Times this week. David calls Tallarico, quote, one of the most faith forward politicians in the United States, saying he doesn't, quote, just root his policies and ideology in his Christian beliefs. He's a seminarian willing to dive deep into theology. Now, French acknowledges the Tallarico's politics from far left. But, says David, Tallarico is giving people hope. Oh, what's the hope? Well, according to David French, Tallarico is one of the few openly Christian politicians in the United States who acts like a Christian. And by acting like a Christian, he reveals a profound contrast with so many members of the MAGA Christian movement that's …”
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James Tallarico's interpretation of Christian values is seen as a grave sin, as he claims to speak in God's name while taking political positions contrary to scripture.
“That's such a minor point. This guy's job is to make non-Christians feel good about disparaging Christians. That's this guy's job. This is why David French endorsed him in the New York Times. David French, who is the pretend conservative, who used to at least hold some conservative views, and then came down with a terminal case of Trump derangement syndrome, and then moved over to the left, and now he's a New York Times liberal. But he has the same job as James Tallarico. The job that they share is to make non-Christians feel good about disparaging Christians. That's what it's all about. Now, …”
“That's such a minor point. This guy's job is to make non-Christians feel good about disparaging Christians. That's this guy's job. This is why David French endorsed him in the New York Times. David French, who is the pretend conservative, who used to at least hold some conservative views, and then came down with a terminal case of Trump derangement syndrome, and then moved over to the left, and now he's a New York Times liberal. But he has the same job as James Tallarico. The job that they share is to make non-Christians feel good about disparaging Christians. That's what it's all about. Now, plenty of non-Christians, just liberal, secular, atheist types, they disparage Christians all the time anyway. They don't really need encouragement in that endeavor. However, for some of them, the ones who have a pang of a conscience, it helps them to feel permission to go after Christians. And so the way they attack Christians is they attack …”
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Non-Christians are often portrayed as more virtuous than Christians, despite their criticisms of Christianity. This paradox stems from the belief that while Christians strive for a moral standard, non-Christians feel justified in their actions by labeling Christians as hypocrites. The discussion highlights the contradictions in how both sides view morality and faith, revealing deeper societal tensions.
“So this was all sparked. I believe we have the church in Washington. Let's throw that up and let's post this. David French, too. Well, we need the initial prompting. So this is a church in Washington, and they published their Loud Kids policy. They have four options. Which is at Mount Washington Church we are committed to transparency and accountability in all matters of church life The following document outlines our comprehensive procedures regarding loud children in worship Please consider this your official notice of policy clarification Effective immediately, …”
“So this was all sparked. I believe we have the church in Washington. Let's throw that up and let's post this. David French, too. Well, we need the initial prompting. So this is a church in Washington, and they published their Loud Kids policy. They have four options. Which is at Mount Washington Church we are committed to transparency and accountability in all matters of church life The following document outlines our comprehensive procedures regarding loud children in worship Please consider this your official notice of policy clarification Effective immediately, if a family is considering visiting Mount Washington Church and they have a loud kid, the following options are available. Option one, the family brings the kid. Option two, the family makes sure that they bring the kid. Option three, the family has to see that the kid is brought to church. And option four, the kid is absolutely welcome and …”
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The 'Loud Kids' policy in churches is a divisive issue, with some seeing it as a blessing and others as a disruption that requires parental intervention.
“… that I get on And I go to like my for you page, which has been it's a lot of punch the monkey right now. It's a lot of tennis. It's a lot of French Bulldogs. It's a lot of Carolyn Bissette and John Kennedy Jr. It's a lot of travel stuff. And this story, I guess because they know that I love animals, my algorithm, the story about these animal rights activists, you guys, they go, I believe it's in Wisconsin, and there is a laboratory and they are breeding beagles for research. What?”
“… to off the brosphere and into a more mixed world of inclusive inclusivity. So I appreciate that. All right so I wanted to share with you guys some news that I think is super important And I was on Instagram which is really the only social media platform that I get on And I go to like my for you page, which has been it's a lot of punch the monkey right now. It's a lot of tennis. It's a lot of French Bulldogs. It's a lot of Carolyn Bissette and John Kennedy Jr. It's a lot of travel stuff. And this story, I guess because they know that I love animals, my algorithm, the story about these animal rights activists, you guys, they go, I believe it's in Wisconsin, and there is a laboratory and they are breeding beagles for research. What?”
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Animal rights activists are making headlines as they target a laboratory in Wisconsin that breeds beagles for research. The discussion highlights the growing inclusivity in podcasting, showcasing how diverse voices are engaging with important social issues like animal rights. This segment emphasizes the relevance of activism in today's cultural landscape, particularly in the realm of social media.
“… a very long time. Stanley McChrystal is not a big fan of President Trump. And look at this. Stanley McChrystal in a recent New York Times piece by David French, who's another anti-Trump guy. What does McChrystal do? He starts attacking Pete Hegseth. As I told you, keep that up, guys, for a second. As I told you, here's the gatekeeper theory again. Attack all the people around, and this McChrystal thing is going to be relevant in a second, so stay tuned. I promise I'm not just pulling this out of thin air. Here's McChrystal, deep body of experience in military intelligence.”
“… New York Times piece about Stanley McChrystal. Stanley McChrystal, decorated military man. I did that, was that Rolling Stone piece? Didn't quite work out from there. But McChrystal, man, McChrystal had some serious influence over the military for a very long time. Stanley McChrystal is not a big fan of President Trump. And look at this. Stanley McChrystal in a recent New York Times piece by David French, who's another anti-Trump guy. What does McChrystal do? He starts attacking Pete Hegseth. As I told you, keep that up, guys, for a second. As I told you, here's the gatekeeper theory again. Attack all the people around, and this McChrystal thing is going to be relevant in a second, so stay tuned. I promise I'm not just pulling this out of thin air. Here's McChrystal, deep body of experience in military intelligence.”
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Demoralization tactics, reminiscent of Soviet propaganda, are being used to undermine trust in leaders like Trump. Despite the facts showing a successful Republican presidency, narratives are crafted to instill doubt and create division. This manipulation is evident in the recent attacks on figures like Pete Hegseth by Stanley McChrystal, highlighting how charismatic messengers can sway public belief against their own interests.
“This is true of the French Revolution too as well. The biggest advocates of the French Revolution ended up being the first people to get guillotined, or at least they did eventually get guillotined. So all of this stuff. you know so again so this is probably going off on tangent anyway but basically going back to the original idea so it was originally john rawle's idea right i kind of adapted it to extended it to the left and right but his idea was just generally that …”
“This is true of the French Revolution too as well. The biggest advocates of the French Revolution ended up being the first people to get guillotined, or at least they did eventually get guillotined. So all of this stuff. you know so again so this is probably going off on tangent anyway but basically going back to the original idea so it was originally john rawle's idea right i kind of adapted it to extended it to the left and right but his idea was just generally that people tend to benefit they would tend to adopt whatever state that they think is going to benefit them they will tend to advocate for whatever state is going to benefit them and the solution that he proposed was um what he called the veil of ignorance and i think we might have covered this before but basically the veil of ignorance is is his belief …”
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The concept of the 'veil of ignorance' suggests that to create a fair society, individuals must advocate for systems without knowing their own societal position. This idea, rooted in liberal philosophy, emphasizes that true liberty includes freedom from poverty and oppression, challenging the notion of complete freedom as defined by libertarians. By considering this perspective, we can better understand the balance between individual liberty and social responsibility.
“… they're no longer seen as virtues. They're seen as obstacles. Let me take you to the late stages of revolutionary movements. In France, okay, French Revolution, suspicion alone became grounds for imprisonment. Suspicion alone. And all of the language was moral. Justification was survival. The result was what we call the reign of terror. And it went on and on and on at the gallows. I'm sorry, not the gallows, the guillotines. Russia, 1917, Bolsheviks moved quickly from political opposition to political elimination. No debate, liquidation. Within a very short period of time, newspapers were …”
“… people just like, whatever. Well, you find it when regimes of any ideology begin to believe they are in a final struggle. Something shifts. The rules change. The change. The restraints come off, the norms, the quiet agreements that hold societies together, they're no longer seen as virtues. They're seen as obstacles. Let me take you to the late stages of revolutionary movements. In France, okay, French Revolution, suspicion alone became grounds for imprisonment. Suspicion alone. And all of the language was moral. Justification was survival. The result was what we call the reign of terror. And it went on and on and on at the gallows. I'm sorry, not the gallows, the guillotines. Russia, 1917, Bolsheviks moved quickly from political opposition to political elimination. No debate, liquidation. Within a very short period of time, newspapers were shut down, dissent was criminalized, entire categories of people labeled enemies of the state and killed. happened in Germany, same way, in Iran, 1979. By the way, notice all of these have a collective and or Marxist element to all of these revolutions.”
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When citizens shrug off corruption, it signals a dangerous shift in society. History shows us that during revolutionary movements, suspicion leads to tyranny, as seen in the French Revolution and the rise of the Bolsheviks. As norms erode and dissent is silenced, we must recognize the warning signs before it's too late.
“But let's get to James Tallarico. All righty. So we have – this is not even so much about James Tallarico. It's an opportunity to beat up on David French. By the way, that's Blake's favorite pastime. Yes, indeed. So I believe Charlie only met David French once. I was with him. And it was pretty respectful, I think. It was at NRB, so a National Religious Broadcasters event. We were on the expo floor just walking the floor, and there comes David French. And it was respectful. It was. And then I talked to David French after for a little while. He's a very effeminate man in person. I believe it. But …”
“But let's get to James Tallarico. All righty. So we have – this is not even so much about James Tallarico. It's an opportunity to beat up on David French. By the way, that's Blake's favorite pastime. Yes, indeed. So I believe Charlie only met David French once. I was with him. And it was pretty respectful, I think. It was at NRB, so a National Religious Broadcasters event. We were on the expo floor just walking the floor, and there comes David French. And it was respectful. It was. And then I talked to David French after for a little while. He's a very effeminate man in person. I believe it. But he has this appalling bit that he ran over the weekend. He's now a New York Times opinion columnist, which is fulfilling his dreams. And it was titled, James Tallarico is a Christian X-ray. and unfortunately i can't i'm not a new york times subscriber and i can't get the whole article to load right now in my but what's the paywall bypasser but it …”
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James Tallarico stands out as one of the few openly Christian politicians in the U.S. who genuinely embodies his faith, according to David French's recent New York Times piece. This revelation highlights a stark contrast with many of his political peers, raising questions about authenticity in political representation. The discussion also touches on the dynamics between French and Tallarico, showcasing an intriguing moment from a National Religious Broadcasters event.
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