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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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.
The Danger Of 'They're At War With Us' Rhetoric
- Jonah warns that framing politics as 'war' dangerously dehumanizes opponents and invites violence.
- He criticizes leaders who treat fringe celebrants as representative of entire opposing movements.
