Lost Debate Things Are Really Bad
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Oct 30, 2025 
Isaac Saul, founder of Tangle News and expert in independent political analysis, returns to share insights from his viral essay on America's troubling political climate. He discusses alarming issues like immigration abuses, extrajudicial killings, and politicized prosecutions that threaten legal norms. Isaac emphasizes the importance of moving past party loyalty to uphold core values. He reflects on public reactions to political violence and highlights the chilling effects of government pressure on the media. This conversation challenges listeners to reconsider their commitments in these critical times.
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Principles Over Party
- Isaac argues nonpartisan means loyalty to principles, not to a party, and he evaluates leaders by whether they uphold basic norms.
- He warns that normalizing overreach now reshapes the Overton window for future administrations.
Due Process Under Strain
- Isaac warns aggressive immigration enforcement is eroding due process and has ensnared hundreds of Americans by mistake.
- He stresses that lack of procedure and anonymous federal raids threaten citizens and noncitizens alike.
Killing At Sea Raises Legal Alarms
- Isaac highlights US strikes killing suspected drug smugglers at sea without clear public evidence of guilt.
- He argues drug trafficking does not justify extrajudicial killings and warns about a new legal framing that expands 'terrorist' definitions.
