Best of the Program | Guests: Rep. Thomas Massie & Stephen Hicks | 5/1/24
May 1, 2024
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Rep. Thomas Massie discusses ousting Speaker Mike Johnson, while Stephen Hicks delves into Aleksandr Dugin's dark view of modernity. Topics include campus protests at Columbia University, leftist movements, contrasting narratives, conservative values, and the pragmatic use of religion in political mobilization.
Rep. Thomas Massie highlighted concerns with Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership style and called for his ouster.
Rockford University professor Stephen Hicks delved into Aleksandr Dugin's negative perspective on modernity and its implications.
Deep dives
Speaker Betrayals by Mike Johnson
Mike Johnson's speaker betrayals were highlighted, including the passing of an omnibus bill that overspent, a vote against warrants in the FISA program, and supporting money for Ukraine without conditions. These actions were viewed as contrary to his earlier stances, leading to increased scrutiny and disappointment among some congressional members.
Move Towards Speaker Vacancy
Congressman Thomas Massie's move towards a speaker vacancy aimed to address concerns with Mike Johnson's leadership style, which aligned closely with democrats and betrayed conservative principles. By calling for a motion to vacate the speaker's position, Massie and others sought to highlight Johnson's ideological shifts and lack of effectiveness in inspiring conservative values.
Comparison with Kevin McCarthy's Leadership
Thomas Massie compared Mike Johnson's leadership unfavorably to Kevin McCarthy's tenure as speaker, noting McCarthy's success in passing bills, securing a 1% cut provision in legislation, and honoring the 72-hour rule for bill review. Johnson's leadership was critiqued for failing to achieve similar legislative accomplishments and ignoring established procedural norms.
Approaching the Speaker Vote
As the motion to vacate the speaker's position progressed, scrutiny intensified on Mike Johnson's alliances with establishment figures and his departure from conservative values. The potential speaker vote was poised to reveal divisions within the GOP and highlight Johnson's alignment with the uni-party narrative, sparking debate and concern within the Republican conference.
Will protesters at Columbia University finally see consequences for their actions as the chaos continues? Rockford University philosophy professor Stephen Hicks joins to further dive into Aleksandr Dugin's dark view of modernity. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) joins to discuss why it's time for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to be ousted from his position.