9/25/23: Democrats Freak Over Trump Plus 10 Poll, WGA Strike Reach Agreement, Biden Picket with UAW, Nazi Honored In Canadian Parliament, Shutdown Politics, Menendez Pulls Race Card, Bachelor For Olds, Legalized Bribery, Anti Racist Grifter
The podcast covers a range of topics including a writers strike agreement, national election polls favoring Trump, controversy in the Canadian parliament over a Nazi honor, complexities of government funding, revival of old TV shows, corruption among America's powerful, and the rise and fall of critical race theory.
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The celebration of a former Nazi fighter in the Canadian Parliament raises questions about Ukrainian nationalism and the need to confront uncomfortable historical connections.
The United Auto Workers' expanded strike strategy aims to address disparities within the industry and secure fair wages for workers.
The controversy surrounding the recognition of a former Nazi fighter highlights ongoing efforts to whitewash the history of Ukrainian nationalists and the moral quandaries surrounding their actions.
The corruption of political elites and intellectuals hinders policymaking and perpetuates the status quo, necessitating the need for reform and accountability.
Deep dives
Canadian Parliament Honors Nazi Fighter
During a visit to Canada, Ukrainian President Zelensky was honored in the Canadian Parliament. However, the freedom fighter they celebrated was a 98-year-old Ukrainian Canadian who fought as a member of the SS division Galicia, a literal Nazi unit in World War II. The division was implicated in atrocities, especially against Polish people. The celebration of this individual has caused outrage and raised uncomfortable questions about Ukrainian nationalism and Nazi affiliation. The incident highlights the need to acknowledge and confront this history instead of whitewashing it.
UAW Expands Strike Strategy
The United Auto Workers (UAW) has expanded their strike strategy, adding 5,000 workers at parts distribution centers to the existing 13,000 workers at assembly plants who have already been on strike. The move is a targeted effort to exert pressure on Stellantis and GM, while separate negotiations with Ford have shown some progress. The UAW is using a stand-up strike strategy, strategically expanding and contracting the strike to create chaos and show the companies the power the workers have. The UAW aims to address issues like ending tiers and fair wages, highlighting the disparities within the industry.
The Challenge of Nazi Connections in Ukrainian Nationalism
The celebration of a former Nazi fighter in the Canadian Parliament during Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit has brought attention to the uncomfortable Nazi connections within Ukrainian nationalism. While it is necessary to avoid blanket statements about all Ukrainians, it is important to acknowledge the historical reality. The SS division Galicia, formerly known as the first Ukrainian division, had direct affiliations with the Nazis and was involved in atrocities, particularly targeting Polish people. This incident raises questions about who the West supports and highlights ongoing efforts to whitewash the history of Ukrainian nationalists. The controversy underscores the need to explore and address these complexities.
Uncovering the Uncomfortable Truths of Ukrainian Nationalism
The recent recognition of a former Nazi fighter in the Canadian Parliament has shed light on the uncomfortable truths of Ukrainian nationalism. The SS Division Galicia, later known as the first Ukrainian division, had affiliations with the Nazis and was involved in atrocities during World War II. This incident highlights ongoing efforts to whitewash the past connections and raises questions about the moral quandaries surrounding Ukrainian nationalists and their wartime actions. It is important to acknowledge and confront this history instead of allowing it to be celebrated or overlooked.
Senator Menendez indicted on corruption charges
Senator Bob Menendez, chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, has been indicted again for accepting gifts and doing favors for Egyptian businessmen and the Egyptian government. He has been accused of corruption and faces pressure to resign.
Corruption and grifting in the world of critical race theory
The rise of critical race theory and the promotion of figures like Nicole Hannah-Jones and Ibram Kendi as leaders in the movement have been exposed as a grift. Kendi, who founded the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University, has allegedly wasted millions of dollars with no real research output. The center has been accused of being a colossal waste of funding and a platform for Kendi's personal profit and media ventures.
The failure of the Supreme Court's anti-corruption mechanisms
The Supreme Court, which lacks a code of ethics and has normalized corruption, is seen as complicit in the rise of corruption in the country. Justice Clarence Thomas, who has been implicated in corrupt dealings with billionaire donors, illustrates the lack of accountability among the elites. The revelations about Thomas and the failures of the system highlight the need for reform and ethical standards within the court.
The impact of corruption on policymaking and society
The corruption of political elites and intellectuals like Menendez and Kendi has been detrimental to policymaking and society at large. The influence of corrupt figures on foreign policy and the dismantling of regulations and agencies under the guise of anti-racism have lasting consequences. The complicity and silence of those who enable and protect corrupt individuals perpetuates the status quo and prevents meaningful change.
Krystal and Saagar discuss the WGA reaching a tentative agreement after striking for almost 150 days, Democrats freak over Trump plus 10 over Biden poll, Biden to join the picket line at UAW in historic move, UAW President Shawn Fain shreds the Big 3's lies on Car prices, a literal former SS Nazi was honored by Zelensky in the Canadian parliament, Matt Gaetz fights with Maria Baritromo on the politics of the government shutdown, cable TV caters to it's remaining audience with The Golden Bachelor for elderly viewers, Krystal looks at the legalized bribery established by recent examples in SCOTUS and Senator Menendez, and Saagar looks into how Ibram Kendi's Anti Racism center is collapsing under the grift.
