Chapter
The Dark Side of Patriotism and LARPing
17:59 - 24:45 (06:45)
The podcast explores the dangerous consequences of extremist forms of patriotism in the US, and highlights how some groups engage in violent acts to defend their beliefs, often disguised as old-style LARPing. They also discuss how these groups invoke the second amendment to legitimize violence against those they perceive as a threat, including tax collectors and law enforcement officials.
Clips
The speaker discusses the societal obsession with patriotic forms of violence that are deemed "good and traditional" and the broader issue of acceptance and normalization of various types of violence.
17:59 - 19:56 (01:56)
Summary
The speaker discusses the societal obsession with patriotic forms of violence that are deemed "good and traditional" and the broader issue of acceptance and normalization of various types of violence.
ChapterThe Dark Side of Patriotism and LARPing
EpisodePart Three: Harlon Carter: the Man Who Militarized the Cops and the NRA
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The NRA adds its interpretation of the Second Amendment to its advocacy and makes a lot of people fall in line, leading to discussions on the organization's approach during the enforcement of gun control laws.
19:56 - 24:45 (04:48)
Summary
The NRA adds its interpretation of the Second Amendment to its advocacy and makes a lot of people fall in line, leading to discussions on the organization's approach during the enforcement of gun control laws.