The Fifth Column #491 - The Last Globalist
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Feb 21, 2025 The hosts start with humorous tech mishaps before diving into the absurdity of social media's influence on artists. They tackle misinformation in the Ukraine conflict and critique Trump's foreign policy, unraveling its effects on diplomacy. Discussions shift to the evolution of memes like Doge in politics and the complexities of American democracy. Emotional reflections on war highlight the inhumanity faced by victims, particularly children. The light-hearted banter continues with a recap of intense U.S.-Canada hockey rivalries.
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Kanye's Nazi Revelation
- Kanye West tweeted that he's "not a Nazi" after thanking Adam Sandler.
- He apparently had a change of heart after Sandler sang about his anti-Semitic favorite musicians.
Politics' Corrupting Influence
- Elon Musk's political involvement reveals how politics can negatively impact individuals.
- His actions highlight a pattern of increasingly extreme views as one gains political fame.
Echoes of 2016
- Elon Musk's claim about Ukrainian election interference mirrors 2016 election concerns.
- This reveals a concerning pattern of accepting misinformation without critical analysis.