The Megyn Kelly Show The Truth About Russia and Ukraine: Narratives, Moralizing, and Humanitarian Crises, with Rod Dreher and Michael Repass | Ep. 276
Mar 9, 2022
Rod Dreher, a senior editor at The American Conservative and author, joins retired U.S. Army Major General Michael Repass to dissect the Russia-Ukraine conflict. They explore the complexities of media narratives and moralizing in foreign policy, questioning the ruling class's push for war. The discussion also delves into sanctions' humanitarian impacts, NATO's role, and the myths surrounding the U.S. involvement in Ukraine's past. They emphasize critical analysis over emotional responses, urging a deeper understanding of the geopolitical landscape.
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Craving Narrative
- People crave simple narratives with clear good and bad sides, like "white knights" versus "Darth Vader."
- Mainstream media promotes this moral clarity, making dissent seem like support for Putin.
Post-9/11 Pro-War Fervor
- Rod Dreher recounts his post-9/11 experience, fueled by moralistic fervor after witnessing the South Tower fall.
- He admits being susceptible to pro-war propaganda, regretting his support for the Iraq War, driven by good intentions.
Moralism vs. Realism
- Moralism divorced from realism can be destructive, as seen with the Iraq War and current sanctions.
- Stephen Colbert's willingness to pay higher gas prices for a "clean conscience" ignores the impact on ordinary people.
