Straight White American Jesus National Guard Shooting Reveals the Right's Dangerous Western Supremacy
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Dec 1, 2025 The podcast dives into the alarming shift from overt Christian nationalism to a more dangerous framework of Western supremacy following the D.C. National Guard shooting. It explores how political figures and media magnates frame immigration and diversity as existential threats. Using examples from Trump and others, the discussion highlights how this new ideology excludes entire groups, making it more perilous than its predecessor. The analysis serves as a stark warning about the mainstreaming of exclusionary narratives in American politics.
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Shooting Reveals Ideological Shift
- Brad Onishi argues the guard shooting reveals a shift beyond Christian nationalism toward Western supremacy.
- He frames this as a broader, more exclusionary worldview reshaping right-wing rhetoric.
Details Of The D.C. Shooting
- Brad summarizes the D.C. shooting: Sarah Beckstrom died and a colleague was wounded by a suspect born in Afghanistan.
- He notes the suspect had worked with U.S. forces and was granted asylum in 2024.
From Christian Nationalism To Civilizational Frame
- Brad contrasts Christian nationalism with an emerging civilizational frame he calls Western supremacy.
- He explains Christian nationalism still privileges Christians but can allow assimilation, unlike the newer exclusionary view.
