Highest Power: Church + State Ep70: Government Overreach & How Misogynists are Tapping into Christian Biases to Gain Power
Oct 30, 2025
Explore the alarming intersection of government overreach and Christian biases in politics. Delve into how authoritarian tactics threaten media freedom and enable the normalization of political violence. Discover the implications of anti-porn rhetoric as a mask for theocratic ambitions. Learn about the chilling effect of meme arrests and the role of fear in consolidating power. Finally, consider the importance of restorative justice as a way to counter cycles of retribution and promote kindness in the face of authoritarianism.
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Authoritarian Power Exploits Reasonable Grievances
- Authoritarians expand power by exploiting popular grievances and seemingly reasonable issues.
- Ted Cruz acknowledged this dynamic when warning about government control over media, showing right-wing self-awareness.
Fuentes Praises Ruthless Leaders
- Nick Fuentes told Tucker Carlson he's an admirer of Stalin and praised ruthless, centralized power despite admitting mass murder.
- Fuentes framed authoritarian rulers as 'evil geniuses' whose ruthlessness produced results, normalizing brutal tactics.
Online Extremists Become Mainstream Power Brokers
- Online influencers like Asmongold and Fuentes push violent, retributive rhetoric that has moved from fringe to mainstream.
- Their large audiences and inroads into the administration make them politically consequential beyond mere extremism.
