Political Palates
The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg
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Critique of Sacralization and Divinization in Politics
The speaker defends their past work critiquing the sacralization and divinization of politics, particularly in the context of Barack Obama's presidency. They express discomfort with the trend of treating politicians like monarchs, emphasizing the importance of allegiance to principles over individuals. The chapter also discusses the disappointment with unmet expectations from Obama's presidency and the dangers of cults of personality in politics.
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