Liz Cheney FLOATS 2024 Presidential Run
This should be a howler. Team Rising discusses reports that Rep. Liz Cheney has not ruled out a 2024 Presidential run.
POWER SHIFTS SOUTH As NY, CA Lose Seats And Population Growth Hits Record LOW
As the Democratic Party and, in particular, Democratic-leaning states veer leftward, outward migration from the blue zone and the alienation of politically moderate working to middle-class voters could certainly work in the Republicans’ favor. Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti weigh in on the results of the 2020 census […]
Caitlyn Jenner Is WRONG Outsider For Our Times. Here Are The REAL Ones We Need
Saagar Enjeti warns about a new wave of celebrity involvement in politics.
Biden Has Third-Lowest Approval Rating In MODERN HISTORY Outside Trump, Gerald Ford
Team Rising discusses President Biden’s latest approval rating according to a new poll from ABC News.
The looming Democrat Civil War
By Joel Kotkin The Democratic Party has always been a loose confederation of outsiders — poor farmers, union members, populists, European immigrants and southern segregationists. As the actor Will Rogers said in 1924: “I am not a member of any organised political party. I am a Democrat.” Yet […]
Is It Time to Cancel FDR?
Michael Lind nails it again. The Democrats are now the new Rockefeller Republicans, and the Republicans are now Jacksonian Democrats (as was FDR). By Michael Lind, Tablet Seventy-six years ago today, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, serving his fourth term in office, died in his “little White House” in […]
Why Political Sectarianism Is a Growing Threat to American Democracy
I’ve been using the Shia/Sunni analogy for around 15 years. It’s interesting that it is now making its way into mainstream discourse. What I find most regrettable is that most anarchists and libertarians, who should be standing apart from this stuff, seem to not only buy into but […]
‘Asians Against Yang’ Ignore ASIAN SUPPORT For Yang
Team Rising discusses the new group, “Asian and Pacific Islander New Yorkers Against Andrew Yang.”
The DCCC Blacklist Is Over But Their Efforts To Crush Left Insurgents Continue
Fragment, fragment, fragment…We really do have three parties now: neoliberal Dems, social-democratic Dems, and Trumpian populist-nationalist Republicans functioning as stooges for neoliberal/neocon Republicans. Huffington Post reporter, Daniel Marans, discusses moderate House Dems who are asking for help against progressive Dems in the upcoming midterms.
Bush SLAMS Republicans as “Isolationist, Protectionist, Nativist”
Whatever, dude. –Former Republican President George W. Bush slams the current Republican Party as “isolationist, protectionist, and nativist”
As GOP RAGES Against Big Business, Biden Exploits The Shift
Now that the Democrats, the cultural left, and the majority of the capitalist class are de jour or de facto allies, anti-corporate rhetoric is likely to become much more commonplace on the right. Emily Jashinsky discusses the GOP’s rift with corporate America and explains how Biden is taking […]
Kyrsten Sinema Wears ‘F*ck Off’ Ring (Bc She’s Cool & Edgy!!!!!)
The more freakish the politicians become, the better. Nothing delegitimizes the state quicker.
Matthew McConaughey DOMINATES New TX Gov Poll
Is Texas going blue? Team Rising reacts to new polls showing actor, Matthew McConaughey, in the lead for Texas governor.
NYers Aren’t Buying Media SMEARS Of Andrew Yang
Yang is a profoundly moderate figure, but I wish him luck. Krystal Ball reacts to the media’s sabotage of Andrew Yang as he runs for mayor of New York.
Hoyer and Scalise SNIP at each other over Supreme Court
Rep. Steny Hoyer and Rep. Steve Scalise snipped at each other on the House floor over the Supreme Court.
Caitlyn Jenner And Big Government Cash.
Hill reporter, Reid Wilson, discusses California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest COVID plans.
Wall Street TRIES TO BUY Manhattan District Attorney Race
Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti react to a new ultra-rich candidate for Manhattan District Attorney, Tali Farhadian Weinstein.
New MAGA ‘Populist’ Think Tank Is PURE GRIFT
Saagar Enjeti breaks down how Trump’s “America First” has been hijacked by neocons.
Progressives Move ‘To Court Establishment’ Instead Of Using Tea Party Tactics
Fail.
Is Joe Biden The Mythical Populist Right Leader That MAGA’s Been Waiting For?
This is good. Don’t vote! Krystal Ball debates whether or not President Biden is populist right.
Dem Pollsters ADMIT They Failed, Have No Clue Why
Team Rising reacts to Dem pollsters acknowledging major errors in the 2020 election polling.
Bernie Vs Pelosi! Battle Brewing Over Healthcare
I tend to agree with Michael Lind’s view that not only will the Democrats be the dominant party in the years ahead, but also that the real debates in mainstream politics will be between progressives and neoliberals in the Democratic Party over the issue of to what degree […]
Sinister Establishment Takedown Of Anti War, Anti-PAC Matt Gaetz?
I suspect Kim is on to something here. This looks like a convenient purge of a prominent Trumpist.
The Two Faces of Joe Biden
By Matt Taibbi The press is building an image of a “radical” progressive hero, while reality looks like the same corporate Democrat. On April Fool’s Day, CNN ran an “analysis” of Joe Biden’s presidency: Will JRB take his place alongside FDR and LBJ? CNN explained that “JRB” had […]
500 CEOs PLOT To Stop GOP Voting Laws
Wow. The capitalist class really is fragmenting. Team Rising reacts to the virtual meeting of hundreds of CEOs to discuss the Georgia voter laws.
Left Wing Podcaster HARASSED By Cops Over Tweet Criticizing AOC
Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti react to Capitol Police showing up at the home of a man who tweeted critically about AOC.
ELITIST National Review Writer Blames VOTERS For National Mess In Anti-Democracy Piece
Krystal Ball reacts to a new National Review about the Georgia voter laws.
Newsmax Ratings PLUMMET As Trump Disappears From Scene
Donald Trump’s political increasingly seems to be resembling Guns n’ Roses’ music career. Team Rising discusses major viewership loss for Newsmax.
Caitlyn Jenner Advised By Former Trump Campaign Manager, Can She WIN CA Gov Race?
Have the Republicans found their way back in California? Team Rising reacts to Caitlyn Jenner’s potential run for office.
Viewer Explains To Kim Why Mandatory Voter ID’s Are Racist
A typical US election pits the gerrymandered vote vs. the graveyard vote.
McConnell Says Get CEOs Out Of Politics While SELLING OUT Harder Than Anyone
Krystal Ball breaks down Sen. Mitch McConnell’s hypocritical comments on corporations involvement in politics.
Public Interest In Trump PLUMMETS To Pre-Presidency Levels, GOP In Catastrophe
Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti discuss lack of public interest in Donald Trump since his deplatforming on social media.
The Meaning of the Democrats’ Spending Spree
By Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, New York Judging from last year’s Democratic primaries, few would have believed that former Vice-President Joe Biden would be leading the Democratic Party out of the political wilderness armed with some of the most expensive bills in American history. In a crowded primary field, Biden […]
The Uneasy Alliance of Evangelicals and Conservatism
Trumpism is dividing the evangelicals. By D.G. Hart, The American Conservatism Since Ronald Reagan’s defeat of Jimmy Carter in 1980, evangelical Protestants have been a seemingly solid segment within American conservatism. “Seemingly” is important, because conservatives often scratch their heads at evangelical habits of mind. Some of the […]
DNC Chair Says ‘Left’ Has TARNISHED Brand Of Party
Team Rising reacts to DNC Chair Jaime Harrison’s comment on the future of the Democratic Party.
Study Ranks AOC One Of The Least Effective Members Of Congress
The right thinks she’s the next Che Guevara and the corporate Dems think she’s a Twitch streamer.
Blue Dog Dems PANIC After AOC Donates Money To Them
Team Rising discusses AOC’s donations to Democratic colleagues facing reelection this midterm cycle.
Evidence FOR And AGAINST Lab Leak Hypothesis
Dr. Bret Weinstein, visiting fellow at the James Madison Program at Princeton, discusses the possibility of COVID leaking from a lab.
MLB, Georgia GOP Law Shows Why US Politics Is A CLOWNSHOW
Saagar Enjeti breaks down the controversy surrounding the new Georgia voter laws.
The Passing of a Party?: The Future of the GOP
I tend to agree with Joel Kotkin’s view that the future of the GOP will be as a regional party that is similar in function to France’s National Assembly (formerly the National Front). On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by […]
Who is Winning the Culture War?
This is an interesting discussion of the culture wars from a serious left/Marxist perspective. My viewpoint is that the cultural left has been the hands-down winner on most cultural issues (outside of certain narrow geographical, subcultural, institutional, or socioeconomic sectors). But the economic right has been the hands-down […]
Identity Capitalists: The Powerful Insiders Who Exploit Diversity
It’s interesting that at least some social democrats and other leftists are just now starting to notice this. Even ultra-milquetoasters like Majority Report. Better late than never, I guess. Sam host Denver University Professor of Law Nancy Leong to discuss her new book, Identity Capitalists: The Powerful Insiders Who […]
Will GOP Celebrate Matt Gaetz Scandal?
Team Rising discusses Republican’s reactions to the investigation into Matt Gaetz.
AOC BLASTS Biden’s ‘Inadequate’ Infrastructure Proposal
Team Rising discusses the infrastructure bill and the Democratic Party infighting over the details.
How To Know If An Election Is ‘Sham’ Or Not?
Doctoral student at the University Of Georgia, Irami Osei-Frimpong, aka The Funky Academic, discusses what makes an election free and fair.
Chuck Rocha REVEALS Why Dems Lost Latino Support In 2020
The new “white ethnics,” following in the tradition of the Eastern and Southern European Americans. Founder of Nuestro PAC, Chuck Rocha, discusses a new study from the PAC that breaks down the Latino vote in the 2020 general election by age, party affiliation, and pass participation.
Chris Hedges: The Squad has been “Bought and Emasculated”
Hedges is not nearly as radical as I am but he’s on point here. Zac & Gavin discuss and react to a clip from Chris Hedge’s recent appearance on the Bad Faith podcast co-hosted by Briahna Joy Gray & Virgil Texas where they get into #AOC and The […]
Joe Biden a ‘WARMONGERING, SOCIOPATHIC LIAR’, Media Owned by Military-Industrial Complex
We speak to Jimmy Dore, host of the Jimmy Dore Show. He discusses Joe Biden’s first press conference as President of the United States. He blasts Joe Biden for failing to deliver on a $15 minimum wage, $2000 stimulus checks and other campaign promises, attacks the US press […]
Why Would Beneficiaries of the System Ever Change the System?
-Caller talks about people who benefit from the system not wanting to change the system
Andrew Yang CALLED OUT by Marianne Williamson on his own Podcast
A reminder of why Marianne was my 2nd favorite presidential candidate after Tulsi. Yang was third.
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