TheThinkingAtheist How Screwed Are We? (with Andrew Seidel)
Dec 16, 2025
Constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel, known for his work on church-state separation, dives into pressing political issues. He defends Die Hard as a Christmas classic and discusses the fracturing GOP and the implications for the 2024 elections. Seidel highlights the dangers of recent legislation mandating Ten Commandments displays and critiques the rise of Christian nationalism. He shares insights on the importance of nonviolent civil resistance and the role of artists in the fight against autocracy, stressing the value of building coalitions for democracy.
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Die Hard As Holiday Tradition
- Andrew Seidel says Die Hard is the best Christmas movie and treats it as a family tradition.
- He described receiving themed gifts and writing a video defending the claim.
Republican Fracture Around Trump
- Andrew Seidel argues Trump is becoming a lame duck and Republicans are starting to peel away from him.
- That fracturing could lead to both short-term instability and a future Trump backlash to reassert control.
Supreme Court As A Weak Check
- Seidel warns the Supreme Court has effectively stopped acting as a check on presidential power.
- He connects recent rulings to real-world impunity for powerful actors and resulting harms.