‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 77: Constitutional Crisis
Dec 20, 2023
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Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi discuss the undemocratic movement to remove Trump from the 2024 ballot, Democrats' lawfare campaign causing a constitutional crisis, dangerous actions undermining the Constitution, attacks on democracy, consequences of Trump's leadership style, criminalizing being a Republican, international impact of US actions, and movie reviews and Christmas preparations.
The Colorado Supreme Court's decision to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot sets a dangerous precedent, allowing any state court to disqualify candidates without evidence of insurrection or rebellion.
Accusations of authoritarianism and Hitler comparisons by Joe Biden's campaign and the media contribute to fear and division, while Biden engages in practices that undermine the Constitution and democratic institutions.
The Bartesian Duet cocktail maker is a convenient and high-quality option for parties, offering over 50 cocktails with the touch of a button and eliminating the need for multiple mixers.
Deep dives
Bartesian Duet: The Ultimate Home Cocktail Maker
The podcast episode discusses the Bartesian Duet, a compact cocktail maker that can create over 50 different cocktails with the touch of a button. It highlights how the Bartesian Duet is ideal for parties, eliminating the need for multiple mixers and allowing guests to enjoy their preferred cocktails quickly. The episode mentions the convenience and quality of the Bartesian Duet, making it a great gift for cocktail enthusiasts. The speaker also emphasizes the limited-time offer of the best deal ever on the Bartesian Duet, along with free shipping when ordering from Bartesian.com/cocktail.
The Colorado Supreme Court's Decision on Donald Trump's Ballot
The podcast episode explores the recent decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to remove Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot. The speaker highlights the potential implications of this decision, suggesting that it sets a dangerous precedent where any state court can remove a candidate from the ballot, regardless of whether they have been charged or convicted of insurrection or rebellion. The episode also discusses the concerns around using the 14th Amendment, Section 3, to disqualify candidates for president based on their alleged involvement in insurrection, citing the lack of evidence and misrepresentation of the protests on January 6th. The speaker expresses hope that the Supreme Court will overturn this decision and prevent other states from adopting similar actions.
The Danger of Setting Authoritarian Precedents
The podcast episode delves into the dangers of setting authoritarian precedents in the United States. The speaker highlights how the accusations of authoritarianism and comparisons to Hitler made by Joe Biden's campaign and the media are unwarranted and contribute to a larger culture of fear and division. The episode points out the hypocrisy of calling Trump authoritarian while Biden engages in practices that undermine the Constitution, such as ignoring Supreme Court rulings and using executive power extensively. The speaker warns against the corrosive effect of such tactics on the country and emphasizes the need for principled defense of the Constitution and the importance of voting to protect democratic institutions from further erosion.
Overview of the Bartesian Duet Cocktail Maker
The podcast episode discusses the Bartesian Duet cocktail maker, highlighting its ability to make perfectly balanced cocktails for parties. It eliminates the need for various mixers and allows guests to quickly and easily select their preferred cocktail. The Bartesian Duet is recommended as a great gift for cocktail enthusiasts. Listeners are encouraged to take advantage of a special deal on the Bartesian website.
Discussion on Trump and the Future Administration
The podcast delves into the topic of Trump's potential as a dictator and the importance of surrounding oneself with competent people in an administration. The speaker expresses their view that Trump lacks the competence and the right team to become a dictator. Additionally, they caution against constantly labeling him negatively, as it may discourage competent individuals from working in his administration. The speaker mentions efforts by outside groups, like the Heritage Foundation, to identify and prepare competent individuals for future conservative administrations.
The Colorado Supreme Court just rigged the 2024 election. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss the undemocratic movement to remove former President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot, explain why the White House's Hitler talking points are assassination prep, and analyze how Democrats' lawfare campaign is sending the nation into a constitutional crisis. Mollie and David also share their Christmas plans and movie picks for the week.
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