The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2649 The Problem with the "Experts"
May 30, 2025
Dan McCarthy, Editor of Modern Age and VP at the Collegiate Network, dives deep into the disconnect between government ideals and reality. He critiques the influence of unelected officials and the rising discontent among grassroots supporters of Trump. Challenging traditional political reliance, McCarthy discusses the shifting dynamics within the Republican Party and the quest for accountability. They also touch on healthcare inefficiencies and the impact of ideological changes on political strategies, making for a thought-provoking conversation!
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Unelected Power Controls Government
- Presidents are figureheads; real power lies with unelected officials and advisors.
- Joe Biden's presidency revealed the extent of unelected bureaucratic power overriding constitutional government.
Emergence of Right-Wing Elite
- There is now genuine elite competition representing right-wing public interests.
- Right-wing elites like Donald Trump challenge the prior bipartisan elite consensus favoring left-leaning policies.
Dismantle, Don’t Reform Bureaucracies
- Reforming entrenched bureaucracies like the FBI is futile; dismantle and restart them instead.
- Efforts should focus on shutting down dysfunctional government agencies rather than trying to fix them.