The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue Gal Ep 904: President Soft Taco
May 30, 2025
Dive into a humorous reflection on the messy political landscape, tracing back to 2011's birther movement. Explore how loyalty to a single leader has warped conservative media narratives. With a critical eye on judicial decisions and corrupt practices, the discussion unveils the absurdity of political satire. The hosts also share quirky anecdotes about media partnerships and introduce their charming Internet kitty, Peep, reminding listeners of the lighter side of life amidst heavy political discourse.
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Birther Movement's Toxic Legacy
- The birther movement in 2011 set a toxic precedent that fueled distrust and obstruction toward President Obama.
- This early politicized conspiracy laid groundwork for today's radicalized Republican base loyalty to Trump.
Conservatism's Denial of Failure
- Conservatism's failure is always blamed on external forces, never itself, perpetuating denial.
- The idea "Conservatism cannot fail; conservatism can only be failed" reflects this refusal to self-criticize.
Trump as Party Over Policy
- The Republican Party became entirely loyal to Donald Trump as its core principle by 2020.
- This shift replaced policy platforms with uncritical support for Trump, undermining traditional conservatism.