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TARABUSTER with Tara Devlin

Tarabuster EP 395: Patriotism Means Embracing the Substance of Democracy, Not Just the Symbols

May 4, 2024
Topics include politicians justifying shooting animals, Trump using firefighters as props, Utah Republicans bullying trans people, and the complexity of patriotism. The podcast critiques Republican hypocrisy, lack of empathy, and challenges to worker rights and democracy. It also explores leadership through history and the manipulation of patriotism for political gain.
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Quick takeaways

  • Kristi Noem's lack of compassion towards animals reflects a concerning trend of cruelty within conservative leadership.
  • Contrasting the Iroquois Confederacy's emphasis on kindness and selflessness with modern conservative leadership qualities.

Deep dives

Kristi Noem's Cruelty Towards Animals

Kristi Noem expressed cruelty towards animals in her podcast episode, describing her decision to kill her 14-month-old dog, Cricket, as untrainable, dangerous, and less than worthless to her as a hunting dog. She also recounted massacring livestock, including a goat, showing a lack of compassion for these animals.

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