In this engaging discussion, Jeff Deist, General Counsel of Monetary Metals and former President of the Mises Institute, explores how Trump’s success reshapes strategies for liberty advocacy. He critiques the zero-sum approach to trade, emphasizes a shift towards less interventionist foreign policies, and covers the disconnect between Federal policies and real economic realities. Deist also tackles rising housing prices, class disparities, and calls for a foreign policy rooted in modesty over grandiosity, aligning libertarian principles with contemporary challenges.
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Trump's Impact on Political Theory
Trump's actions have been a political earthquake, significantly disrupting established political theory.
He prioritizes winning and views the world in zero-sum terms, impacting his economic and foreign policies.
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Focus on the Right
Focus political efforts on the right, not the left, aligning with the new Trumpian movement.
Leverage knowledge of the old right's principles to guide this new right in a better direction.
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The 20th Century's Misnomer
The 20th century, contrary to popular belief, was not a triumph of liberalism but of central banking and social programs.
The rise of militarism and the surveillance state further contradicts the idea of a liberal 20th century.
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The Great Deformation
The Corruption of Capitalism in America
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Nation, State, and Economy
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Scott is joined by Jeff Deist to talk about the political situation we find ourselves in and how it should impact the strategies used to push for more liberty at home and fewer interventions abroad. They discuss Trump’s foreign policy, tariffs, the national debt and more.
Jeff Deist is General Counsel of Monetary Metals. He previously worked as President of the Mises Institute, where he serves as a writer, public speaker, and advocate for property, markets, and civil society and as a longtime advisor and chief of staff to Congressman Ron Paul, for whom he wrote hundreds of articles and speeches. Follow him on Twitter @jeffdeist.
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