The Peter McCormack Show #056 - Firas Modad - How Trump Is Reshaping the World
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Mar 6, 2025 Firas Modad, a political analyst and expert on governance and societal change, dives deep into the currents shaping our world. He discusses the power dynamics of oligarchs and their control over democracy, and critiques the rise of populism. Modad sheds light on Trump's unique political strategies and the implications of Western democracy's struggles. He explores how social welfare policies may lead to societal corruption and critiques the moral failures of elites. The conversation is a thought-provoking look at the forces reshaping global governance.
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The Real Political Conflict
- The true political conflict involves the state, oligarchs, and the people, not just the people and the government.
- Oligarchs wield significant power by controlling resources and influencing officials, media, and the judiciary.
Transgender Debate as a Loyalty Test
- The transgender debate serves as a tool for the oligarchy to enforce loyalty and identify dissenters.
- Requiring affirmation of certain beliefs acts as a political loyalty test within corporations and society.
Managing Oligarchies
- Oligarchies are inevitable; the goal is to ennoble them and encourage aristocratic sentiments.
- A strong executive branch is needed to control oligarchs and promote Christian values in their behavior.