The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue Gal Ep 881: Peter Navarro's Canadian Fantasy
Mar 7, 2025
The hosts delve into Peter Navarro's fantastical claims about Canada, sparking laughter and disbelief. They discuss Elon Musk's intriguing government email address and the absurdities surrounding his influence on politics. Missouri's wild tax incentives for crisis pregnancy centers get critiqued, hinting at larger issues in governance. A fascinating comparison emerges between L. Ron Hubbard's writing tactics and the struggle to engage audiences on democracy's significance. Plus, there's a whimsical tale of friendship between a sheep and a horse, adding some lighthearted fun!
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Media Bias
- Mainstream media platforms disproportionately promoted Never-Trumpers and Republicans.
- These individuals, often wrong in the past, received book deals and TV contracts, while consistently correct liberal voices were ignored.
Exhaustion of Shifting Opinions
- Peter Navarro's outlandish claims, like Canada being overrun by Mexican drug cartels, exemplify the exhaustion of constantly shifting opinions.
- This blind acceptance of party lines caters to a base of uninformed individuals.
Combating Despotism
- Elon Musk's actions exemplify despotism, creating personal beholdenness through selective funding.
- Consider a citizen's arrest and deportation of Elon Musk for his blatant violations.