Kamala Harris' Empty Vessel Campaign, and Trump Makes Up With Kemp, with Charles C.W. Cooke and Rich Lowry | Ep. 869
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This podcast episode delves into the Democratic National Convention, focusing on the speeches of Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren, and the overall messaging of the party. The hosts express skepticism about Harris's speech, arguing that it lacked substance and authenticity, relying heavily on teleprompter and pre-written lines. They also criticize the media's overwhelmingly positive coverage of Harris, suggesting potential ethical conflicts and highlighting the use of hyperbolic language and manufactured narratives to portray her as a transformative figure. The episode further examines the Democrats' claims about upholding the rule of law and protecting freedom, challenging their assertions by pointing to the Biden administration's disregard for court rulings and their embrace of policies that undermine constitutional principles. The hosts also expose the falsehoods in Elizabeth Warren's claims about price gouging, highlighting the political motivations behind the Democrats' push to blame corporations for inflation. The discussion then shifts to the Democrats' concept of an "opportunity economy" and contrasts it with the previous "Life of Linda" initiative, criticizing the Democrats' focus on equity over equality and highlighting the hypocrisy of their claims about opportunity. The episode concludes by addressing the Democrats' blatant promotion of abortion at their convention, expressing outrage at their callousness and disregard for the sanctity of life. The episode also touches upon the recent reconciliation between Donald Trump and Brian Kemp, exploring the reasons behind this shift and its potential impact on the upcoming election. The hosts also discuss RFK Jr.'s presidential campaign and allegations that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is actively working to sabotage his campaign. The episode concludes by exploring the possibility of RFK Jr. dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Donald Trump, analyzing the potential impact of this endorsement on the upcoming election.
Outlines
Introduction and Conventions Wrap-Up
The show begins with a brief introduction and Megan Kelly expresses relief that the political conventions are over. She discusses her experience watching the conventions and the need for fact-checking due to the numerous lies presented.
Kamala Harris's Speech and Media Coverage
Megan Kelly critiques Vice President Kamala Harris's speech, suggesting it was well-delivered but lacked substance and authenticity. She questions the involvement of Obama-era advisors in crafting the speech and criticizes the media's overwhelmingly positive coverage, highlighting potential ethical conflicts.
Analysis of Harris's Speech and Media Bias
The discussion delves deeper into the media's reaction to Harris's speech, highlighting the use of hyperbolic language and manufactured narratives. The panelists, Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cook, express skepticism about the media's portrayal of Harris as a transformative figure and point out the lack of policy substance in her speech.
Examining Harris's Claims and Lack of Substance
The conversation shifts to analyzing Harris's specific claims, particularly her emphasis on "freedom" and her call for upholding the rule of law. The panelists challenge her assertions, pointing to the Biden administration's disregard for the rule of law and the Democrats' embrace of policies that undermine constitutional principles.
Elizabeth Warren's Lies and the Price Gouging Narrative
The focus turns to Elizabeth Warren's recent comments about JD Vance and her promotion of the "price gouging" narrative. The panelists expose the falsehoods in Warren's claims and highlight the political motivations behind the Democrats' push to blame corporations for inflation.
Kamala Harris's "Opportunity Economy" and the Life of Linda
The discussion examines Kamala Harris's concept of an "opportunity economy" and contrasts it with the Biden administration's previous "Life of Linda" initiative. The panelists criticize the Democrats' focus on equity over equality and highlight the hypocrisy of their claims about opportunity.
The Democrats' Callousness on Abortion and the DNC's Insensitivity
The conversation addresses the Democrats' blatant promotion of abortion at their convention, including the presence of an abortion truck and the use of a newborn baby image during Harris's speech. The panelists express outrage at the Democrats' callousness and their disregard for the sanctity of life.
The Democrats' Hypocrisy and the Convention's Disconnect
The panelists discuss the Democrats' hypocrisy in promoting equity while simultaneously benefiting from immense wealth and privilege. They criticize the Democrats' disconnect from the working class and their reliance on manufactured narratives to appeal to voters.
Trump and Kemp's Reconciliation and its Impact
The episode discusses the recent reconciliation between Donald Trump and Brian Kemp, the governor of Georgia. Trump had previously attacked Kemp for not overturning the 2020 election results in Georgia, but the two have now seemingly mended fences. The episode explores the reasons behind this reconciliation and its potential impact on the upcoming election.
RFK Jr.'s Presidential Campaign and the DNC's Alleged Sabotage
The episode discusses RFK Jr.'s presidential campaign and allegations that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is actively working to sabotage his campaign. The episode explores the reasons behind these allegations and their potential impact on the upcoming election.
RFK Jr.'s Potential Endorsement of Trump
The episode discusses the possibility of RFK Jr. dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Donald Trump. The episode explores the potential impact of this endorsement on the upcoming election and the reasons behind RFK Jr.'s decision.
Trump's Campaign Strategies
The episode discusses Trump's recent campaign strategies, including his focus on the border crisis, his meeting with families of victims of illegal immigrant violence, and his engagement with younger audiences through social media platforms. The episode explores the effectiveness of these strategies and their potential impact on the upcoming election.
Keywords
Price Gouging
The act of businesses setting excessively high prices for goods or services, often during times of crisis or shortage, to exploit consumer vulnerability. This practice is often illegal and subject to government regulation.
Opportunity Economy
An economic system that aims to provide equal opportunities for all individuals to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances. This concept often emphasizes access to education, healthcare, and other resources that can help individuals achieve their full potential.
Equity vs. Equality
Equity refers to fairness and justice, ensuring that everyone has access to the same opportunities and resources, while equality focuses on treating everyone the same, regardless of their individual needs or circumstances.
Teleprompter
A device that displays text for a speaker to read, often used in public speaking and media appearances. Teleprompters can help speakers deliver their message more smoothly and confidently, but they can also create a sense of detachment or artificiality.
Manufactured Narrative
A story or account that is deliberately constructed or manipulated to present a particular perspective or achieve a specific goal. Manufactured narratives often rely on selective information, emotional appeals, and repetition to influence public opinion.
Political Rebranding
The process of changing the public perception of a political figure or party, often through strategic messaging, image management, and targeted communication. Rebranding can be used to appeal to new voters, address negative perceptions, or reposition a candidate or party within the political landscape.
Callousness
A lack of empathy or concern for the feelings or well-being of others. Callousness can manifest in various ways, such as indifference to suffering, disregard for ethical principles, and a willingness to exploit or manipulate others.
Hypocrisy
The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs but behaving in a way that contradicts those standards. Hypocrisy often involves a double standard, where individuals hold others to a higher standard than they hold themselves.
Q&A
What are the key criticisms of Kamala Harris's speech at the Democratic National Convention?
Critics argue that Harris's speech lacked substance and authenticity, relying heavily on teleprompter and pre-written lines. They also question the involvement of Obama-era advisors in crafting the speech and the media's overwhelmingly positive coverage, suggesting potential ethical conflicts.
How does the media's coverage of Kamala Harris contribute to the perception of her as a transformative figure?
The media has employed hyperbolic language and manufactured narratives to portray Harris as a charismatic and powerful leader. However, critics argue that this portrayal is misleading and ignores the lack of policy substance in her speeches and her history of flip-flopping on key issues.
What are the main arguments against the Democrats' claims about upholding the rule of law and protecting freedom?
The panelists point to the Biden administration's disregard for court rulings, their attempts to pack the Supreme Court, and their embrace of policies that undermine constitutional principles. They argue that the Democrats' rhetoric about freedom is disingenuous and contradicts their actions.
How does Elizabeth Warren's promotion of the "price gouging" narrative serve the Harris campaign?
Warren's claims about price gouging are demonstrably false and serve to distract from the Biden administration's role in fueling inflation. The narrative allows Harris to appear sympathetic to voters struggling with rising costs while shifting blame away from her own party.
What are the key differences between the Democrats' concept of an "opportunity economy" and the previous "Life of Linda" initiative?
The Democrats' focus on equity over equality suggests a desire for equal outcomes rather than equal opportunities. This approach is fundamentally un-American and undermines the principles of individual responsibility and meritocracy.
Why is the Democrats' promotion of abortion at their convention so callous and insensitive?
The presence of an abortion truck and the use of a newborn baby image during Harris's speech demonstrate a blatant disregard for the sanctity of life. The Democrats' framing of abortion as a matter of "reproductive freedom" is misleading and ignores the moral and ethical implications of taking a human life.
How does the Democrats' hypocrisy on issues of equity and privilege undermine their message?
The panelists highlight the Democrats' disconnect from the working class and their reliance on manufactured narratives to appeal to voters. They argue that the Democrats' focus on equity is hypocritical, given their own immense wealth and privilege.
What are the reasons behind the recent reconciliation between Donald Trump and Brian Kemp?
Trump had previously attacked Kemp for not overturning the 2020 election results in Georgia, but the two have now seemingly mended fences. This reconciliation is likely due to the fact that Trump needs to win Georgia in the upcoming election and Kemp is a popular figure in the state.
What are the allegations that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is actively working to sabotage RFK Jr.'s presidential campaign?
RFK Jr. and his running mate, Nicole Shanahan, have alleged that the DNC is using dirty tricks to keep them from pursuing democracy. These allegations include shadow banning, manipulating polls, and planting insiders into their campaign.
Show Notes
Megyn Kelly is joined by Charles C.W. Cooke and Rich Lowry of National Review to discuss NBC's reporters chatting and congratulating Kamala Harris and Tim Walz backstage, the ridiculous fawning from the corporate media over Harris' DNC speech, how her entire scripted campaign is based around the teleprompter, Harris’ brief and substance-free acceptance speech last night at the DNC, how the campaign is completely scripted and she's an empty vessel, the artificial attempt to rebrand her, the rumor that Beyonce would be performing at the DNC, how it may have been a ploy to increase ratings, the reporters who spread the rumor based on "sources," Harris' cynical and political “price gouging” policy, how Harris' past comments mirror communism, Elizabeth Warren finally getting called out by the media, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Trump making up after Trump attacked Kemp recently, Kemp endorsing him for the greater good of our country, why Trump needs to win Georgia, Trump's viral interview with Theo Von and his plan to reach younger voters, and more.
Cooke- https://twitter.com/charlescwcooke
Lowry- https://www.nationalreview.com/
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