The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg The Problem with ‘They’ | Ruminant
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Sep 13, 2025 Explore the inflammatory rhetoric surrounding political violence and its historical roots. A humorous mishap with a campfire leads into a critique of political discourse after tragedies. Delve into the moral decay fueled by social media and the dangers of dehumanizing language. Jonah examines the normalization of violence through 'war' rhetoric across ideologies. The complexities of judicial power and originalism are dissected, emphasizing the need for robust political debates and interactions with opposing views.
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Butane Fire And The Need To Talk First
- Jonah describes accidentally igniting a massive fireball while using butane and singeing his eyebrow and hairline.
- He uses the story to explain why he needed to talk before getting into heavier topics and to defuse tension with humor.
Don't Pivot Immediately After Condemning Atrocities
- After condemning Charlie Kirk's murder, Jonah warns against pivoting immediately to political talking points.
- He argues that the reflex to add a 'but' after condemning an atrocity often sounds like diminishing the crime or exploiting it politically.
Declining TV To Avoid Riling The Moment
- Jonah recounts agreeing to appear on Anderson Cooper then deciding not to critique Charlie Kirk on air out of respect for the moment.
- He says he explicitly told producers he wouldn't trash Kirk and felt justified declining further TV invitations.
