On this week’s Substack LIVE, Matt and I return for a no-holds-barred discussion on controversial left-wing streamer Hasan Piker — and the accelerating chaos of Trump’s second term.
Along the way, we discuss:
Trump’s shocking Easter bleat: The F-bomb threat to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges — is this the most deranged presidential statement ever?
Defining deviancy down: Profanity from the White House on a sacred day, casual talk of infrastructure attacks (war crimes?), and the weird split-screen with the Pope’s peace message.
Military purge in wartime: Firing generals mid-conflict, loyalty tests, and fears the U.S. military will obey illegal orders.
The Iran paradox: Impressive tactical wins (like the U.S. airman rescue) under erratic leadership — is Trump getting dangerously cocky?
Democrats’ big tent dilemma: Should the party embrace far-left streamer Hasan Piker (with his history of controversial remarks on Israel, Putin, date rape, and more) to energize young voters — or is that the left’s Nick Fuentes moment?
Principles vs. power: Why “fight fire with fire” risks turning Democrats into what they hate, the allure of relevance and “cool kids” politics, and whether a moral center can still win.
Plus: Reflections on suck-ups in Trump world, the hackification of commentary, and why irrelevance can be liberating.
If you’re in the mood for some sharp, independent analysis from two Never Trump conservatives, this is for you.
Thank you Steward Beckham, Shane O'Mara, Mnera, Linda Aldrich, Sylvia Rivers, and many others for tuning into my live video with Matt Lewis! Join me for my next live video in the app.
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