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The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

Are We Done Yet?

Jan 13, 2024
The host expresses his rage and regret over watching a lengthy political debate. They discuss Nikki Haley's views on public policy and criticize the right's sensitivity. The podcast also explores presidential immunity, the connection between intersectionality and Marxism, and critiques the relationship between Marxism and intersectionality. Lastly, the arguments and criticisms surrounding the concept of DEI are examined.
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Quick takeaways

  • Nikki Haley should have taken the high road in the debate with Ron DeSantis instead of engaging in trivial accusations
  • Marxism and intersectionality have shaped arguments about class and identity politics, leading to a reduction of individual motivations to abstract categories

Deep dives

Haley and DeSantis' Debate Strategies

In the recent debate between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, Jonah Goldberg disliked the way Haley engaged in nasty accusations with DeSantis. He believed the accusations were trivial and a waste of time. Goldberg felt that DeSantis's pugnacious nature suited him, but not Haley. He thought she should have taken the high road and focused on more important issues. Goldberg found the whole debate exhausting and believed that many Americans would also be put off by the bickering and sniping.

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