In Liberty and Health 394 - Right Wing Reactionaries; The Way Forward? w/ Dave The Distributist
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Mar 21, 2025 Dave Greene, a sharp social and political commentator known as Dave The Distributist, dives deep into the complexities of right-wing ideology. He discusses the challenges of assimilation amidst shifting demographics and critiques the impact of legalizing gay marriage on traditional values. The tension between modernity and conservatism is explored, alongside cultural impacts of heavy metal music. Greene challenges the narratives surrounding post-war consensus and the broader implications on community structures, making for a thought-provoking conversation.
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Reactionary Thought
- Reactionary thought rejects Enlightenment principles like individual rights, liberty, and equality.
- It questions the feasibility of these concepts within a secular state, challenging modern political thought.
Libertarianism and Immigration
- Libertarianism struggles in the face of mass migration due to its dependence on pre-existing cultural and moral fixtures.
- Modern libertarianism assumes a universal desire for liberty, detached from actual human behavior.
Immigration and Birth Rates
- Mass immigration, often cited as a solution for low birth rates, actually exacerbates the issue.
- It inflates housing costs, further discouraging native births, and creates a cycle of deracination.