The Commentary Magazine Podcast Will America Fall Apart in Two Weeks?
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Oct 22, 2024 Imagine a future where political choices could lead to chaos. The discussion unpacks the contradictions in current leaders' policies and the emotional chasm voters feel toward them. Explore the unsettling impacts of Trump’s potential return and the corresponding societal unrest. Delve into how past leadership styles, particularly Obama versus Biden, influence today's perceptions. Mental health implications and public sentiment toward candidates complicate an already tumultuous landscape, painting a vivid picture of America's political future.
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Harris's Policy Focus
- Kamala Harris is focusing on policy details, including Social Security and fracking, likely due to polling data.
- This suggests potential desperation or a shift in strategy.
Harris Campaign's Policy Weakness
- If the Harris campaign delves into policy specifics, it may indicate desperation.
- They seem to struggle with policy discussions and risk contradicting themselves.
Values and Their Implications
- "Values" can be negative, like the pursuit of absolute power.
- Alan Bloom believed the term's use signaled Western civilization's decline, replacing morals with conditional values.