Pod Save America “The Weakest Strongman.”
Aug 31, 2020
Cornell Belcher, an Obama pollster and political analyst for NBC and MSNBC, joins the discussion to delve into key political and social issues. He reflects on Trump's inflammatory comments and Biden's emphatic stance against violence amid civil unrest. The duo examines the psychological dynamics of protests, contrasting grassroots movements with organized responses, and critiques the Republican narratives during the pandemic. Belcher underscores the importance of mobilizing marginalized voters ahead of the election, highlighting COVID-19's disproportionate impact on these communities.
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MAGA and Rittenhouse
- MAGA world rallies around Kyle Rittenhouse because he embodies their justification of violence.
- They want to shift the conversation from race to crime and chaos.
Rittenhouse as a Symbol
- Rittenhouse becomes a symbol of victimhood for conservatives, claiming the media misrepresents the situation.
- This narrative reinforces their grievance politics and fuels the cancel culture narrative.
Contrasting Protest Motivations
- The BLM movement is organic and protests specific harms, seeking justice.
- Trump's vigilantes are driven by a desire to inflict harm and maintain power, fueled by Trump's rhetoric.