Common Sense with Dan Carlin Show 324 - What's Good for the Goose
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Mar 23, 2025 Delve into the pitfalls of partisanship and its toll on families and communities. Explore the bias in media and the need for independent perspectives. Unpack the role of character traits, like narcissism, in political leadership, while questioning the balance of executive power. Discuss the erosion of personal liberties and the alarming trends toward autocracy. Historical comparisons highlight the importance of checks and balances in governance. The conversation sheds light on the challenges faced by independent voters in today's polarized landscape.
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Freedom's Importance
- Dan Carlin prioritizes freedom above all else, viewing it as a prerequisite for family, livelihood, and other values.
- He believes defending freedom proactively is crucial, as it's harder to reclaim once lost.
Unbalanced System
- The U.S. system, designed with checks and balances, has become increasingly unbalanced, vulnerable to exploitation.
- The guardrails protecting against autocracy have eroded over time, increasing the risk of abuse.
FDR's Expansion of Power
- During the Great Depression, FDR expanded presidential powers because people demanded action, prioritizing results over constitutional limits.
- This illustrates how crises can incentivize leaders to bypass established rules, setting dangerous precedents.
