Posting Through It 069: MAGA Goes to War with Minneapolis [Preview]
Jan 8, 2026
Tensions rise in Minneapolis as the hosts dissect recent violence and its political implications. They delve into the evolution of the Abolish ICE movement and the troubling expectations of impunity linked to federal actors. A critical look at how propaganda from right-wing influencers and extremist messages can lead to real-world violence unfolds. The discussion also covers the glorification of figures like Kyle Rittenhouse and hints at the dangerous consequences of political cowardice in addressing these issues.
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Propaganda Creates Expectations Of Impunity
- The hosts link recent violence to a long-building culture of extremist propaganda that normalizes targeting opponents.
- They warn that perpetrators expect praise and pardons, making accountability urgent.
State Narratives Propel A Cycle Of Violence
- Michael Edison Hayden argues institutions reflexively lie and fold victims into narratives to justify more violence.
- He calls this a repeating machine that persists when perpetrators aren't held accountable.
Demand Consequences, Not Condemnations
- Push for legal accountability and public pressure when violent acts occur to break the cycle.
- Hold leaders and institutions to consequence-bearing actions rather than rhetorical condemnations.