The Peter McCormack Show #016 - Mike Brock - Trump vs Kamala with
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Oct 27, 2024 Mike Brock, a political commentator and writer, delves into the shifting dynamics of U.S. politics. He discusses the transition of the Republican Party under Trump and the challenge of upholding liberal values in a chaotic environment. The conversation highlights the role of economic incentives and the troubling nexus of corruption. Brock also explores the election landscape, the impact of media narratives, and the hope for a centrist consensus among voters, all while scrutinizing the implications of national debt and evolving political alliances.
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Rejecting the Political System
- Peter McCormack expresses his disillusionment with the current political system, seeing both options as leading to decline.
- He advocates for a focus on reversing this decline through active participation and idea generation.
American Revolution and Power Distribution
- The American Revolution aimed to distribute power by creating co-equal branches of government.
- This system aimed to prevent any single entity from gaining complete control.
Normalization of Corruption
- Peter McCormack observes a normalization of corruption in the US political system.
- He cites examples like senators' wealth accumulation and exploitative practices within the prison system.