In the aftermath of 9/11, we were constantly told by the media and by Democrats that dissent was the highest form of patriotism. They (we, since I was still a Democrat) were worried that the attack would work to Bush's benefit.
21 years later, we are constantly told by the media and by Democrats that dissent is a form of treason. And this year, we were told that Trump supporters and Republicans are the same as, or worse than, the 9/11 terrorist hijackers.
This was the theme on countless Sunday morning news panels, and all over social media, from talking heads but also from national leaders like Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris. So much for the unifying symbolism of 9/11.
It's possible that the "talking points" went out at some point, either from the Biden Administration -- fresh off his awful Philadelphia speech -- or from one of the left-wing institutions where power really lies under this government.
But given the way the left thinks about the world, it was almost inevitable that they would try this tactic. Skeptical of patriotism when in opposition, the left embraces it opportunistically as a weapon against its opponents when in power.
This really is a low point in American history -- not just because of our divisions, but because the left is so far-gone down the rabbit hole of its own ideology that all it has is the kind of demagoguery we are forced to live with on a regular basis.
This week, we are tackling two major areas of contention between the Trump administration and Democrat governors: fighting crime, and redistricting. The president is sending the National Guard to blue cities -- and blue states are trying to stamp out Republican representation. Is this a civil war situation?
Special guests:
- Bradley Jaye -- Breitbart News congressional correspondent, on redistricting
- Tom Manza, California Business and Industrial Alliance, on Gavin Newsom
- Jon Fleischman, veteran California political expert, on the special election
- Dan Backer, veteran political lawyer and consultant, on corruption
- DJ Mark Anthony, on a recent visit to Rome and visiting Pope Leo XIV
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This week's portion is the last of the month of Av -- also known as Menachem (Comforter) Av -- which begins in mourning and ends in celebration and anticipation of the New Year and the process of repentance and renewal.
In a similar vein, the portion features Moses offering the Israelites a choice between a blessing and a curse. They are masters of their own fates: if they obey God's commandments, they receive the blessings -- and vice versa.
The key commandment is to reject idol worship. There is said to be something magnetic about the practice of worshiping idols in the new land, such that it would be constant moral battle, both individually and collectively, in the land.
Nowadays, according to Jewish tradition, humanity has lost the urge for idol worship (and the antidote, which is divine prophecy) -- but there are several near substitutes, such as lust or excessive appetites for worldly pleasures.
We are wired for compulsive behaviors, bad habits, and even addictions. These ...
We have so much to talk about this week -- Trump's efforts to negotiate peace through negotiation, and Gavin Newsom's efforts to divide Americans through gerrymandering. We'll also talk about Playboy leaving LA and California.
Special guests:
Frances Martel - Breitbart News foreign editor, on Russia & Ukraine
Bradley Jaye - Breitbart News congressional correspondent, on Newsom
Harmeet Dhillon - DOJ Civil Rights Division chief, on the fight against DEI
Jessica Vaugn - Playboy model on political commentator, on California
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