Opening Arguments The Boston Globe put out two bootlicking Trump op-eds in one week. What are we DOING
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Aug 20, 2025 In this episode, the hosts dive into two controversial op-eds from the Boston Globe, dissecting the normalization of military presence in political discourse. They question the justification for deploying the National Guard in response to localized crime, reflecting on the implications for civil liberties. The absurd notion of Trump deserving a Nobel Peace Prize is scrutinized amidst ongoing conflicts. The group critiques ineffectual conservative narratives and the challenges of representing diverse opinions within media, while emphasizing the need for deeper understanding in political discussions.
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Context Matters For Troop Deployment Claims
- The Tucker Carlson clip shows intense alarm about federal troops in DC immediately after Jan 6.
- The hosts point out the context: troops were deployed during a period of real uncertainty around the inauguration.
Who Ordered The Guard Matters
- Calling up the National Guard in D.C. was executed by Trump's Pentagon and fits legal call-up rules.
- Matt emphasizes that authority was exercised by Trump's administration not Democrats, undermining claims it was a Democratic power-play.
Op-Ed Rests On A Legal Omission
- Heather MacDonald's op-ed frames troop deployment as correcting 'deviancy' and restoring order.
- Hosts note she ignores the actual legal standard requiring an emergency and omits the controlling statute.