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Prevail with Greg Olear
Red Caesar (with Will Bunch)
Dec 8, 2023
Greg Olear welcomes national opinion columnist Will Bunch to discuss the influence of higher education on politics, the failure of media in accurately reporting American fascism, Trump's re-election plans, the far right's dream of a Red Caesar, and the Eagles' destiny as a team.
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- The New Right movement advocates for authoritarian policies and the consolidation of power in the hands of a strong leader, posing a threat to democracy.
- Mike Davis, a figure within the New Right movement, aims to hold top positions in a future Trump administration and actively promotes extreme policies.
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The Red Caesar and the New Right Movement
There is a growing movement within conservative circles called the New Right that advocates for the establishment of an American dictatorship or monarchy. Influential thinkers like Curtis Yarvin propose ideas such as retiring all government employees (RAGE) and purging the civil service. The movement is driven by a deep distrust of democracy and a belief that institutions like colleges and the federal government are destroying it. These proponents argue for the implementation of authoritarian policies and the consolidation of power in the hands of a strong leader, similar to Caesar. The movement's ideas are gaining traction among some conservatives and pose a significant threat to the foundations of democracy.
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