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The Total State - Auron MacIntyre | Maiden Mother Matriarch 106
Sep 11, 2024
Auron MacIntyre, a columnist at The Blaze and author of 'The Total State', dives deep into the political upheavals of 2020. He discusses how the pandemic revealed cracks in our democratic facade, leading to increased state control and weakened family structures. The conversation reveals how economic elites manipulate public opinion, straying further from the needs of everyday citizens. MacIntyre also highlights the troubling effects of state surveillance on personal privacy and raises questions about the future of democracy in an increasingly complex societal landscape.
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- The events of 2020 exposed the fragility of democratic institutions, revealing how they can prioritize agendas over public welfare and freedoms.
- The increasing dependence on the state has disempowered individuals, fostering a sense of helplessness and surrendering personal rights and responsibilities.
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The Impact of 2020 on Political Perspectives
The events of 2020, including the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest, challenged long-held beliefs about government and rights. Observations during this time revealed an inconsistency in how various institutions upheld the rule of law, as essential services like churches were closed while establishments such as liquor stores remained open. This led to a realization that many safeguards thought to protect freedoms were not as robust as previously believed. The speaker's experiences as a political reporter illuminated how narratives surrounding popular sovereignty and government power had faltered, prompting a reevaluation of the reliability of democratic institutions.
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