#116 America Unplugged - Dead Fish and Locus. Trump leads Biden. Are we in the end times
Dec 9, 2023
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The podcast discusses strange occurrences like dead fish on beaches and the discrepancy between polls and public perception of a political figure. They speculate about the end times and explore distractions from government's shortcomings. They also talk about potential Christmas gifts, a subscription service dealing in precious metals, and eating locusts as a future food source. Additionally, they touch on shadow banning, manipulation of reviews on Amazon, and the benefits of a platform called Substack for avoiding censorship.
Politics has become focused on candidates' image and charisma rather than their policies.
Pre-election polls and debates are manipulated to control public opinion.
Humans tend to interpret natural phenomena as signs of the end times, feeding into an apocalyptic mindset.
Deep dives
Cult of Personality in Politics
The podcast discusses how politics has become a cult of personality, where individuals are more focused on the image and charisma of candidates rather than their policies or qualifications.
Manipulation in Political Debates
The podcast highlights how pre-election polls and debates are often manipulated to influence public opinion and control the narrative. It questions the authenticity of these events and the scripted nature of the interactions between candidates.
Apocalyptic Mindset and Fear Porn
The podcast explores the tendency of humans to interpret natural phenomena, such as dead fish and swarms of locusts, as signs of the end times or an impending apocalypse. It criticizes the fear-based entertainment industry that capitalizes on these fears and feeds into people's apocalyptic mindset.
The Future of US Politics and the Potential Nominees for 2024
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the future of US politics and the potential nominees for the 2024 presidential election. They highlight the mind control and division tactics used by politicians, particularly in relation to Donald Trump losing the election. They express skepticism about the power and influence of Joe Biden, considering him as more of a figurehead than an influential president. The hosts also consider the chances of Nikki Haley becoming the nominee for the Republican Party and the potential outcomes if she were to run against Biden.
The Role of Nationalism and Electoral Politics
The hosts delve into the role of nationalism and electoral politics, specifically focusing on the impact of Trump's nationalist rhetoric. They mention that Trump's appeal to nationalism may have been a strategy to capture independent voters and create a blue-dog Reagan Democrat dynamic. They also discuss the shift in Republican voters' mentality and suggest that without Trump in the equation, the dynamics of the electoral landscape would be different. The hosts express concern about a potential return to politics as usual, highlighting the significance of Trump's unconventional approach.