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The Intersection of Economic Policy and Racism in Politics
40:17 - 47:58 (07:41)
The reasons behind people's political affiliations can vary greatly, and one factor can be their tolerance of racism. People may vote for candidates based on the promise of better economics, but this often means disregarding the importance of the well-being of people of other races.
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Despite the collapse of traditional values, there is non-zero value in civility, as demonstrated by the armed militia supporting the salon owner in Salem, Oregon and the need for new rules and regulations in government.
40:17 - 41:59 (01:42)
Summary
Despite the collapse of traditional values, there is non-zero value in civility, as demonstrated by the armed militia supporting the salon owner in Salem, Oregon and the need for new rules and regulations in government.
ChapterThe Intersection of Economic Policy and Racism in Politics
EpisodePart One: How Nice, Normal People Made The Holocaust Possible
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Princeton study suggests that people voted for the Nazis for economic reasons, fear of communism and to improve their small businesses, rather than their theories about Arianism and the master race.
42:00 - 43:09 (01:09)
Summary
The Princeton study suggests that people voted for the Nazis for economic reasons, fear of communism and to improve their small businesses, rather than their theories about Arianism and the master race. Many supporters were not actually interested in Nazi race theory, according to Meyer's book.
ChapterThe Intersection of Economic Policy and Racism in Politics
EpisodePart One: How Nice, Normal People Made The Holocaust Possible
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker discusses how one can be racist without actively participating in acts of violence or hatred.
43:09 - 46:43 (03:33)
Summary
The speaker discusses how one can be racist without actively participating in acts of violence or hatred. Instead, tolerance of racist behavior and prioritizing one's economic well-being over the well-being of people of other races are forms of racism.
ChapterThe Intersection of Economic Policy and Racism in Politics
EpisodePart One: How Nice, Normal People Made The Holocaust Possible
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Trump's base is not motivated by an ideology or policy, but by the promise of protecting them from the chaos of a changing world and the desire to get into fights with leftists, according to an expert on fascism and authoritarianism.
46:43 - 47:58 (01:15)
Summary
Trump's base is not motivated by an ideology or policy, but by the promise of protecting them from the chaos of a changing world and the desire to get into fights with leftists, according to an expert on fascism and authoritarianism.