The Dispatch Podcast MAGA vs. NATO | Roundtable
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Feb 16, 2024 Exploring the GOP's divisions on Russia and interventionism versus isolationism. Topics include MAGA youth, party realignment, Biden's advisor, and WWE's scripted entertainment. They also discuss Republican views on overseas commitments and the impact of Biden's age on his presidency.
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Republican Foreign-Policy Realignment
- The GOP shows a growing foreign-policy split driven by generational and Trump-aligned shifts.
- Younger, Trumpier Republicans are more isolationist and skeptical of Ukraine aid than older Cold War-era hawks.
Falsehoods Fuel Anti-Ukraine Arguments
- Jonah Goldberg argues many anti-Ukraine claims are falsehoods used to bolster isolationism.
- He says accurate facts would suffice for a legitimate case, but proponents instead spread distortions and conspiracies.
NATO Misconceptions Versus Reality
- NATO's value is often misunderstood by critics who call it a dues club or protection racket.
- Goldberg notes U.S. defense spending would remain high and might even increase without allied burden-sharing.