The New Liberal Podcast The Rise of Political Violence in America
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Sep 11, 2025 The assassination of a right-wing activist underscores the alarming rise of political violence in America. Historical roots reveal a disturbing connection to religious conflicts and the dangers of current political polarization. With over 300 mass shootings already in a year, the urgent need for meaningful gun control discussions is emphasized. The role of social media in promoting radical discourse and the complicity of political leaders are critiqued, raising serious concerns about the normalization of violence in society.
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Liberalism As Violence Prevention
- Liberalism is a civilizational technology that replaced endemic political violence with debate and consent.
- The social contract of settling disputes by ideas, laws, and debate prevents cycles of wars and massacres.
Backsliding Toward Political Violence
- American society appears to be backsliding toward normalized political violence after decades of relative peace.
- Recent plots, attacks, and assassinations show the taboo on political violence is weakening.
Catalog Of Recent Political Attacks
- Jeremiah lists recent violent incidents: kidnapping plots, pipe bombs, shootings, and attempted kidnappings of politicians.
- These examples illustrate a sustained increase in politically motivated attacks across the country.
