The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2697 The Informal Civil War in America: What Will Life Be Like From Now On?
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Oct 4, 2025 Kevin Dolan, founder of EXIT and co-director of the Tom Woods School of Life, shares insights about America after Charlie Kirk. He discusses the limits of debate versus practical political action. The pair analyze deep moral divides, questioning if federalism alone can facilitate coexistence. They explore the idea of orderly partition and the importance of retreating to friendly jurisdictions. EXIT's focus on empowering men through community, businesses, and high-impact networking is highlighted, aiming to reduce vulnerability to state coercion.
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Practical Conservatism Over Endless Debate
- Charlie Kirk's moral strength came from not being "at war with reality."
- He focused on winning practical political objectives rather than endless dialogue.
Why Reality-Aligned Politics Is Less Destructive
- Not being "at war with reality" reduces the need for psychological domination.
- Breaking people mentally is required only for ideologies that demand absurd assent.
When Compromise Is Impossible
- Some cultural battles lack neutral ground for compromise, like transgender medical care.
- When both sides view the other's actions as child abuse, dialogue collapses and someone must win.