Calmversations s08e07 | Friends, Enemies, and... Liberals, with NEWSFIST!
Oct 2, 2025
News Fist, a sharp political commentator and creator behind the NewsFist network, dives deep into the intricacies of liberalism. He critiques its foundational ideologies and explains how wars are often justified as crusades against illiberalism. The duo discusses the challenges of multiculturalism, the need for cohesive narratives in societies, and the pitfalls of modern democracy. They also explore the historical roots of religion's role in nationhood and examine contemporary migration issues linked to economic policies. Finally, they touch on the balance between liberal dreams and political realities.
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Liberalism And The Friend–Enemy Problem
- Liberalism erases the friend-enemy distinction, which creates more totalizing, crusade-style wars.
- Carl Schmitt argues that removing that boundary makes liberal wars fiercer and ideologically absolute.
Marketplace Claims Vs. Selective Censorship
- Liberals claim to trust the marketplace of ideas but censor selectively, undermining their stated principles.
- Popper's paradox of tolerance is often used defensively to justify suppressing 'illiberal' views.
Democracy’s Psychological Costs
- Democracy gives people an illusion of control and forces elites to control minds to stay in power.
- This expansion makes politics bleed into everyday life and increases social anxiety and mental strain.
