The Duran Podcast The Case for Trump & Restraining Liberalism - Steve Turley, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen
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Dec 4, 2024 
Steve Turley, author of "Fight," joins Alexander Mercouris and Glenn Diesen for a deep dive into the evolving U.S. political landscape. They tackle the media's role in shaping perceptions of Trump, highlighting his unique blend of economic and cultural policies that resonate across demographics. The discussion unfolds on the rise of populism as a challenge to liberalism, drawing parallels to historical revolts. They also explore modern skepticism of institutions, the significance of political celebrity, and global movements resisting perceived elite control.
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Liberalism's Dependence on Opposition
- Liberalism thrives in opposition, historically balanced by religion in the U.S., per Tocqueville.
- Modern liberalism's divorce from the nation-state, as predicted by scholars in the 90s, fuels its decline.
The Crisis of Choice in Western Democracies
- Western democracies face a crisis of choice, limited to lifestyle issues while major decisions are restricted.
- This limitation, coupled with intellectual intolerance, creates unsustainable political systems.
The Erosion of Classical Liberalism
- Classical liberalism emphasizes reason over religion in public policy and restrains executive power for individual freedom.
- Recent trends show a disregard for these tenets, with credentialed experts dismissing dissent as misinformation.
