Straight White American Jesus

The Age of Insurrection w/ David Neiwert

Mar 11, 2024

Award-winning journalist David Neiwert traces the rise of extremist groups from the 1970s to the Capitol insurrection, highlighting their dangerous ideologies and tactics. The discussion explores the intersection of Christian nationalism and fascism, the manipulation of symbols for political agendas, and the threats posed by right-wing extremist groups post-election.

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David Neiwert

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Far-right groups manipulate American symbols to justify extremist ideologies and actions.

Antifa's defensive actions are distorted in media, contributing to false equivalency with far-right groups.

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Danger of Fascism and Far-Right Extremism in American Politics

Fascism, characterized by nostalgia, victimhood, readiness for violence, blame on others, and the desire for dominance, emerges as a concerning force in American politics. The book explores the convergence of far-right groups like white nationalists, Proud Boys, and Christian nationalists, reflecting a path towards an American form of fascism. The militias and Patriot movement exhibit fascist undercurrents, with a historical context highlighting the evolving alliances and narratives that culminate in fascist ideologies.

Introduction

4min

Unveiling the Fascist Undercurrent

10min

Exploring Symbols, Civil War Rhetoric, and Eliminationism in America

4min

Investing in Precious Metals and Historical Precedents for Social Conditioning

2min

The Tactics of Right-Wing Extremist Groups

20min

Exploring the Threat of Extremism and Political Turmoil

4min

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From a smattering of ominous right-wing compounds in the Pacific Northwest in the 1970s, to the shocking January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, America has seen the culmination of a long-building war on democracy being waged by a fundamentally violent and antidemocratic far-right movement that unironically calls itself the “Patriot” movement.

So how did we get here? Award-winning journalist David Neiwert — who been following the rise of these extremist groups since the late 1970s, when he was a young reporter in Idaho — explores how the movement was built over decades, how it was set aflame by Donald Trump and his cohorts, and how it will continue to attack American democracy for the foreseeable future.

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