The DSR Network Lessons in Kakistocracy
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Apr 24, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Josh Marshall, founder of Talking Points Memo and a political news veteran, shares his insights on the Trump administration's troubling policies. He delves into the alarming shifts in U.S. foreign policy towards Russia and Ukraine, questioning the implications for international alliances. The conversation highlights the erosion of trust caused by Trump's approach to immigration and its impacts on democracy. Marshall also emphasizes the vital need for civic engagement in preserving democratic values amid these turbulent times.
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Holocaust Museum Dinner Lesson
- Norm Ornstein shared an experience from the Holocaust Museum dinner emphasizing anti-Semitism's threat to democracy.
- Speakers connected combating anti-Semitism with defending rule of law and democratic institutions worldwide.
Trump's Foreign Policy: Domination Not Diplomacy
- Trump's foreign policy is rooted in a belief the US should dominate globally without diplomacy.
- He treats allies as subordinates and views power in terms of domination rather than partnership.
Trump's Binary World vs Democracy
- Trump's mentality divides the world into dominators and dominated, conflicting with civic democracy ideals.
- His approach fundamentally attacks democratic equality and rule of law norms.