PBD Podcast Allen West On Xi Jinping Unifying U.S.'s Biggest Enemies | Ep. 252 | Part 1
Mar 30, 2023
Allen West, a retired Lieutenant Colonel, former Congress member, and Republican Party of Texas chairman, shares his insights on pressing global issues. He discusses Xi Jinping's unification of adversaries against the U.S. and the decline of patriotism among Gen Z. Allen critiques Trump’s main mistakes, while also addressing the evolving culture in the military and the impact of identity politics on racial perceptions. This candid conversation navigates the complexities of leadership and values in contemporary America.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Identity Politics Question
- Allen West recalls a speaking engagement where a student questioned his racial identity.
- This exchange highlighted the absurdity of identity politics and its focus on skin color over ideas.
Race Relations
- Skin color does not determine one's thoughts or beliefs.
- The current political climate uses identity politics to divide people based on race.
Campus Intolerance
- Allen West had to be escorted off a college campus due to threats from black students who disagreed with him.
- The incident underscores the intolerance and lack of respect for differing viewpoints in some academic settings.