The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg The Strange Death of Standards
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May 24, 2025 The host humorously reflects on solitude while juggling family dynamics. Political discourse is explored, highlighting hypocrisy across party lines and critiquing media coverage of Biden. The fluctuating outrage tied to party loyalty gets examined, pushing for consistent ideological commitments. The discussion critiques national debt and calls for fiscal responsibility. Recent Supreme Court rulings raise questions about partisanship and justice. Higher education policies also come under scrutiny, particularly regarding foreign students and their implications.
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Disputing Facts by Attacking Motives
- Jonah Goldberg observes that disputing facts by attacking motives is a common political tactic rooted in Marxist and Nietzschean ideas.
- This tactic helps people dismiss inconvenient facts by challenging the motives of the messenger rather than the facts themselves.
Corruption Is Bipartisan Reality
- Jonah Goldberg says Trump's actions, such as his business dealings and political favors, are corrupt in appearance and essence.
- He argues that Biden's family involvement in questionable business was also corrupt, but partisanship obscures consistent critique.
Media Bias Hinders Truth Inquiry
- Goldberg admits mainstream media was incurious about Biden's health due to partisan bias and hatred of Trump.
- He notes that Fox News asking tough questions created a cycle where others downplayed issues just because Fox covered them.
