Chapter
Democracy for White People
1:56:55 - 2:02:29 (05:33)
Some individuals, such as John Wilkes Booth, believed in a "bounded democracy" solely for white people and not for those of other races. The differences between white nationalism, white supremacism, and Christian nationalism are discussed, as well as the concept of using a democracy exclusively for a specific group of people.
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The assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth is examined through the lens of Booth's beliefs in a white-only democracy and the shock he felt when former slaves were allowed to become soldiers in the Civil War.
1:56:55 - 1:57:52 (00:57)
Summary
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth is examined through the lens of Booth's beliefs in a white-only democracy and the shock he felt when former slaves were allowed to become soldiers in the Civil War.
ChapterDemocracy for White People
Episode#354 – Jeremi Suri: American Civil War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Hitler believed in democracy, but only for white people.
1:57:53 - 1:59:39 (01:45)
Summary
Hitler believed in democracy, but only for white people. He wanted a certain kind of Germans to run the country and those who didn't hold the interest of the country at heart, should go elsewhere where they can flourish also.
ChapterDemocracy for White People
Episode#354 – Jeremi Suri: American Civil War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The belief in white supremacy has a long history in the US, with the idea that Northern Europeans with lighter skin are better and should make decisions.
1:59:39 - 2:02:29 (02:50)
Summary
The belief in white supremacy has a long history in the US, with the idea that Northern Europeans with lighter skin are better and should make decisions. While white nationalism focuses on preserving white identity and culture, Christian nationalism aims to merge religion and politics.