The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

War Pigs

Mar 16, 2024

Jonah discusses Congress's push to sell TikTok, Trump's stance, Twitter bots promoting isolationism, Israel's election, and the importance of commitment to allies amidst flu-induced hallucinations. Topics range from TikTok divestment, Kremlin's tactics, genocide, to NATO reliability and global alliances.

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Quick takeaways

Trump's pragmatism over ideology, lack of coherent philosophy in Trumpism.

National security concerns driving TikTok ban legislation to prevent foreign influence.

Warning against wavering alliances and the importance of commitment to global stability.

Deep dives

Analysis of Trumpism Through a Psychological Lens

Trumpism is viewed through a psychological or sociological perspective, rather than an ideological one. Trump is described as operating within the tradition of American pragmatism, relying heavily on instincts over expertise. The podcast suggests that Trump's approach lacks a coherent political philosophy and instead reflects a realist perspective where the use of state power is prominent.

Introduction

2min

American Pragmatism, Trump's Political Philosophy, and TikTok: A Multifaceted Analysis

19min

Exploring the Influence of Bots and Misinformation on Public Discourse

2min

Ukraine's Struggle for Resources and Russian Aggression

18min

Political Games and Ukraine Support

5min

Exploring Historical Non-interventionist Views on War and Contemporary Geopolitical Dynamics

2min

Concerns over NATO Reliability and Discord Within Western Alliances

3min

Discussion on Spin-offs, Civilization Development, and Personal Engagements

2min

Jonah overcomes his flu-induced hallucinations and ruminates on the current attempt by Congress to force a sale of TikTok and Trump's suspicious flip-flop on the issue. The hallucinations reappearing, Jonah begins to complain about the bots on Twitter making dumb arguments for isolationism and ending Ukraine aid. With whatever sanity he has left he argues against Chuck Schumer's call for new elections in Israel and explains the importance of commitment to allies.

Show Notes:

—The Dispatch editorial

—Boiling Frogs on TikTok divestment

—ISW: The Kremlin's Occupation Playbook

—Jonah's LA Times article on the use of "genocide"

—Sen. Schumer calls for new elections in Israel

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