TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast #661: We Will Not Live Like This with Tom Luongo
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Sep 15, 2025 
Tom Luongo, a political and economic analyst, dives into America's volatile political landscape and the potential for significant change. He discusses how Trump's strategic approach aims to 'drain the swamp' and argues that the 30-year mortgage market holds the key to revitalizing middle-class wealth. The conversation also tackles the evolving public response to political violence, personal security in a digital age, and the importance of accountability in governance, urging a critical reevaluation of current narratives and their societal implications.
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Underestimating Charlie Kirk's Reach
- Marty and Tom compare recent political violence, noting Charlie Kirk's assassination shifted public sentiment.
- Tom admits he underestimated Kirk's reach and found the reaction edifying.
Cultural Turning Point
- Tom sees the public reaction as a turning point: people broadly saying "we will not live like this."
- He believes this ethos shift forces a search for constructive fixes rather than violent descent.
Strategize Messaging Now
- Strategize messaging for the next 3–6 months to shape public opinion and policy.
- Use symbolic acts (murals, public remembrance) to cement the "we will not live like this" narrative.
