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Geopolitics & Empire

Jeffrey E. Paul: U.S. Stands on Cusp of Fascistic Autocracy

Mar 21, 2024
Discussion on the historical roots of US moving towards a 'fascistic autocracy', the influence of German academic ideologies, warnings against fascism in the US, evolving political labels, proposed universal sales tax for tax reform, and exploration of America's civil war threats.
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  • The historical influence of 19th-century German academia has shaped a left-leaning ideological dominance in US higher education.
  • The importation of autocratic ideologies from German academia has homogenized political perspectives within American universities.

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Challenges in Higher Education

The podcast episode delves into the challenges within higher education, highlighting the ideological skew observed among faculty members towards left-leaning views. It traces the history of this ideological dominance back to the 19th century German academia, impacting various disciplines and shaping academic discourse. The discussion emphasizes the impact of this dominance on shaping political views and discourse within educational institutions.

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