I really enjoyed the intellectual tenor of this conversation. It is so refreshing to listen to a congressperson who speaks in an educated tone, free of the talking points. During the conversation I reserved his book at my local library. I look forward to reading it.
The points you both raise are spot on. Let's stop tolerating Christian and Jewish extremism, once and for all. I say this as a Jewish woman who despises what is taking place in Gaza and is horrified at what is clearly Jewish fascism inder Netanyahu. No one has the courage to call it out. Thank you both for doing so.
We must have the conversations talked about in this discussion. Why does it not happen? I have a theory. It takes a level of eruditon to present these arguments intelligently, rationally and non-threateningly. Since the G.W. Bush era, it has been widely believed that our leaders need to be dumb, so that the common person can relate. Anyone with the brains of a Clinton, for example, is labeled "elitist." I call bullshit. I want my leaders to be bright, educated, civilized and intellectually courageous. People equipped with a full intellectual toolkit can handle the task at hand. I want my leaders to be at least as smart - preferably smarter than I. Let's stop dumbing down to an already ignorant population and get some smart people in who are not afraid to say what has to be said.
Fascist Republican Moral Depravity: Why Do WE the People Tolerate This?
Yes there's the despicable Israeli genocide tolerated by men and women but this behavior underscores the tolerance women have for themselves as societal political activists.
Republicans know they tread in hypermasculinity(testosterone anyone?), misogyny(grab them by the pussy), sexual scandals, irreprehensible behavior but all is good because we're sending people to the state legislatures and Congress.
How is it that a country can tolerate this immorally depraved group of people? Why is this tolerable behavior? How is it that Republican women tolerate such immoral abuse? Have they no respect for themselves as women? How can women dismiss this? Where are the Republican men condemning this immorality? Why don't Democratic women come forward and denounce this abuse of women?
So when Democrats like Ossoff call out this moral depravity, the fascists get all huffy puffy. This "Natalie thing" is the tip of the iceberg and the fascists know that what is being laid bare is constantly lying below the surface and they want to deny what they have become. A huge slime pit of immorality they cannot escape from.
The strong bonds between US Evangelicals and The Russian Orthodox Catholic Church (that Putin embraces) is very strong and fits into Trumps “allegiance” thereto.
Fantastic discussion. Ordered the book today. I was just as surprised about the revelation of Cheneys removal of the CN references in final J6 report. Bad call on her part, and got her nowhere with them.
I really appreciate the important work of Jared Huffman. I'm a Humanist Agnostic with a kind of spiritual belief, and it pains me to see people acting on an unprovable belief, especially when it hurts others. Democrats don't want to be offensive, but a strong defense is in order. The human species should try to avoid backsliding into the Middle Ages. We're weird enough animals as it is.
But Steve, in this environment in Texas, Talerico MUST make the distinction between the actual gospel vs what Evangelical Christian Nationalists assert in Texas. My family attended a non-denominational church UNTIL it was clear they discriminated against my biracial children. This was 2003. A deacon of the church, a District Attorney in our Central Texas county, was exiled because his child questioned their gender identify. It began decades ago.
I, also, am a humanist, and it is refreshing to hear someone speaking so clearly and sanely about what this means. Thank you so much for doing this and I just wish we would hear more about separation of church and state.
And, I would like to hear politicians end important speeches with…
This is an extremely pressient, important, informative and defining conversation. It is clarifying at a time when history itself has been assaulted by conspiracy and religious extremism. I'm buying the book and speaking out for both religious and atheistic freedom. Thanks for this.
Is it just a game for him? Does he have any real beliefs. Does he articulate about what a God might be? Does his God think in a level higher than an angry human? (That's not directed at you specifically - meant for general discussion).
I really enjoyed the intellectual tenor of this conversation. It is so refreshing to listen to a congressperson who speaks in an educated tone, free of the talking points. During the conversation I reserved his book at my local library. I look forward to reading it.
The points you both raise are spot on. Let's stop tolerating Christian and Jewish extremism, once and for all. I say this as a Jewish woman who despises what is taking place in Gaza and is horrified at what is clearly Jewish fascism inder Netanyahu. No one has the courage to call it out. Thank you both for doing so.
We must have the conversations talked about in this discussion. Why does it not happen? I have a theory. It takes a level of eruditon to present these arguments intelligently, rationally and non-threateningly. Since the G.W. Bush era, it has been widely believed that our leaders need to be dumb, so that the common person can relate. Anyone with the brains of a Clinton, for example, is labeled "elitist." I call bullshit. I want my leaders to be bright, educated, civilized and intellectually courageous. People equipped with a full intellectual toolkit can handle the task at hand. I want my leaders to be at least as smart - preferably smarter than I. Let's stop dumbing down to an already ignorant population and get some smart people in who are not afraid to say what has to be said.
Fascist Republican Moral Depravity: Why Do WE the People Tolerate This?
Yes there's the despicable Israeli genocide tolerated by men and women but this behavior underscores the tolerance women have for themselves as societal political activists.
Republicans know they tread in hypermasculinity(testosterone anyone?), misogyny(grab them by the pussy), sexual scandals, irreprehensible behavior but all is good because we're sending people to the state legislatures and Congress.
How is it that a country can tolerate this immorally depraved group of people? Why is this tolerable behavior? How is it that Republican women tolerate such immoral abuse? Have they no respect for themselves as women? How can women dismiss this? Where are the Republican men condemning this immorality? Why don't Democratic women come forward and denounce this abuse of women?
So when Democrats like Ossoff call out this moral depravity, the fascists get all huffy puffy. This "Natalie thing" is the tip of the iceberg and the fascists know that what is being laid bare is constantly lying below the surface and they want to deny what they have become. A huge slime pit of immorality they cannot escape from.
Reagan was largely responsible for bringing religion into the government mainstream.
VERY interesting conversation, and..... enlightening!! Thanks to both you, Steve, and Rep. Huffman.
The strong bonds between US Evangelicals and The Russian Orthodox Catholic Church (that Putin embraces) is very strong and fits into Trumps “allegiance” thereto.
I highly recommend John Fugelsang's book Between Church and Hate.
Great discussion about a big concern in America. Thank you both.
Time for everyone to watch or rewatch: "Seven Days in May" and "The Manchurian Candidate"
and then if you can stomach it Seasons 1-3 "The Handmaid's Tale"
Fantastic discussion. Ordered the book today. I was just as surprised about the revelation of Cheneys removal of the CN references in final J6 report. Bad call on her part, and got her nowhere with them.
I really appreciate the important work of Jared Huffman. I'm a Humanist Agnostic with a kind of spiritual belief, and it pains me to see people acting on an unprovable belief, especially when it hurts others. Democrats don't want to be offensive, but a strong defense is in order. The human species should try to avoid backsliding into the Middle Ages. We're weird enough animals as it is.
But Steve, in this environment in Texas, Talerico MUST make the distinction between the actual gospel vs what Evangelical Christian Nationalists assert in Texas. My family attended a non-denominational church UNTIL it was clear they discriminated against my biracial children. This was 2003. A deacon of the church, a District Attorney in our Central Texas county, was exiled because his child questioned their gender identify. It began decades ago.
Might want to see if Denver Riggleman has a draft report from the purple team.
I, also, am a humanist, and it is refreshing to hear someone speaking so clearly and sanely about what this means. Thank you so much for doing this and I just wish we would hear more about separation of church and state.
And, I would like to hear politicians end important speeches with…
“Long live our great Democracy”,
Instead of the usual…
“god bless the USA”.
This is an extremely pressient, important, informative and defining conversation. It is clarifying at a time when history itself has been assaulted by conspiracy and religious extremism. I'm buying the book and speaking out for both religious and atheistic freedom. Thanks for this.
Hegseth is not religious. He is bison go religion as the whole admin is, to carry out their fascist takeover
Is it just a game for him? Does he have any real beliefs. Does he articulate about what a God might be? Does his God think in a level higher than an angry human? (That's not directed at you specifically - meant for general discussion).
TY Stee for having the profoundly moral & honorable Rep Huffman on; gret, uplifting conversation.