Part Of The Problem Feelings Don't Care About Your Facts
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Nov 11, 2025 Dave and Robbie dive into the political fray, debating the nature of the current right-wing conflict—is it civil war or elite pushback? They dissect Ben Shapiro's confrontation with Megyn Kelly over Tucker Carlson's alleged anti-Semitism. Trump’s bold economic proposals, including 50-year mortgages and tariff-funded stimulus checks, spark a heated discussion about their potential impact on inflation and housing issues. With sharp insights, they explore the root causes of today’s financial struggles.
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Travel Chaos During Government Shutdown
- Robbie recounts repeated flight delays and cancellations during the government shutdown.
- He describes angry travelers and airlines blaming lack of air traffic controllers.
Elite Establishment Versus Populist Base
- Dave Smith argues the ``civil war'' on the right is actually establishment elites versus the populist base.
- He compares the dynamic to 2016 Trump, where elites opposed but the base dominated primaries.
Guilt-By-Association Argument Fails
- Dave and Robbie mock Ben Shapiro's claim that Tucker Carlson is antisemitic for defending another figure.
- They call the logic guilt-by-association and argue defending someone doesn't prove hatred.