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Tom Nichols: This Is What They Want

The Bulwark Podcast

CHAPTER

Disillusionment and Accountability in American Democracy

This chapter examines the feelings of contempt and disillusionment towards voters of a controversial political figure, emphasizing the moral implications of their choices. The speakers argue for the importance of individual accountability in the electorate, critiquing the normalization of political apathy and echo chambers. They highlight the need for transparency and honesty in addressing the truths of Trumpism to safeguard the future of democracy.

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