Project 2025 with Derek Beres & Nato Green (Ep 211)
Dec 14, 2023
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Derek Beres, host of The Conspirituality Podcast, joins to discuss Project 2025 and the future if Trump is re-elected. Comedian Nato Green talks about anti-Semitism on college campuses, COP-28, and ruining Jewish Christmas classics. They also discuss the Heritage Foundation's plan, conservative radicalization, and the hypocrisy of arguments against abortion.
Project 2025 aims to dismantle civil rights protections and consolidate power in the hands of conservative loyalists.
The reinstatement of Schedule F and loyalty tests for government employees threaten democratic processes and agency independence.
Project 2025 seeks to shape the justice system and immigration policies to align with extreme conservative ideologies.
Deep dives
Project 2025: The Heritage Foundation's Plan to Shape the Next Conservative Presidency
Project 2025 is a 920-page document created by the Heritage Foundation, outlining the agenda for the first 180 days of the next conservative president's term in 2025. It is backed by over 80 conservative organizations, including the Koch brothers. The document calls for the dismantling of civil rights protections for women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of color. It advocates for a conservative takeover of government agencies, such as the Department of Justice, and the stripping of power from civil servants. Project 2025 aims to push a far-right, anti-woke agenda and consolidate power in the hands of conservative loyalists. The plan also includes policies to restrict immigration and demonize immigrants. The Heritage Foundation has already met with potential candidates, including Donald Trump and Nikki Haley.
The Threat to American Democracy: Schedule F, Loyalty Tests, and the Erosion of Civil Servant Rights
One of the key components of Project 2025 is the reinstatement of Schedule F, a policy implemented by the Trump administration that makes it easier to fire civil servants. This policy is aimed at removing any civil servants deemed disloyal to the conservative agenda. Project 2025 also includes loyalty tests for potential government employees, requiring them to answer questions about their beliefs and stances on issues like abortion, gender equality, and nationalized healthcare. The plan seeks to restrict the power of government agencies and replace them with conservative ideology. It espouses an extreme reading of the unitary executive theory, giving the president complete control over the government. This threatens the independence of agencies and undermines democratic processes.
The Radical Conservative Agenda for Justice and Immigration
The project specifically calls for the restoration of 'integrity' to the FBI and highlights controversial issues such as Hunter Biden's laptop and allegations of misconduct by the FBI. It also targets the Department of Justice, aiming to remove any progressive policy initiatives such as those related to gender and racial equality. The plan seeks to dismantle DACA and restrict immigration, portraying immigrants as a threat to national security. Project 2025 aligns with the Heritage Foundation's extreme conservative ideologies and aims to further their agenda within the justice system and immigration policies.
The Dangerous Journey Towards Authoritarianism
Project 2025 represents a dangerous shift towards authoritarianism, consolidating power in the hands of conservative loyalists and undermining democratic institutions. It seeks to suppress and dismantle civil rights protections for marginalized groups, restrict immigration, and restrict agency power. The plan not only targets specific policies and initiatives, but also aims to shape the ideological landscape of government agencies, filling positions with individuals who align with the conservative agenda. If implemented, Project 2025 would have far-reaching consequences for American democracy and civil society.
Jewish songwriters behind popular Christmas hits
Many well-known Christmas songs were actually written by Jewish songwriters, such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Let It Snow, and White Christmas. Despite not celebrating Christmas themselves, these songwriters have contributed greatly to the holiday music genre. Their compositions often reflect sadness, nostalgia, or personal struggles, offering a unique perspective in contrast to the traditional cheerful and joyful tone of Christmas music.
Ruining classics with Hasbarah
In a lighthearted discussion, the hosts play a game of 'ruin a classic with Hasbarah,' where they offer humorous and satirical alternative lyrics to well-known Christmas songs, using themes related to the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine. This playful segment highlights the absurdity surrounding the use of propaganda and the often-disconnected narratives promoted by some individuals and groups. It adds a satirical twist to the podcast episode, offering comic relief amidst serious discussions.
Have you heard about Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation's blueprint to hollow out democracy and track women like cattle? Derek Beres of The Conspirituality Podcast joins to discuss how bright our future will be if Trump is re-elected. Comedian Nato Green is also back to talk about imagined anti-semitism on college campuses, the COP-28 debacle, and ruining Jewish-composed Christmas classics with Hasbara. It's dark, and perfect.
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