Ep. 5.31.20: The Civil War Begins? worldwide protests against White Supremacy mark the battle lines of 2020

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Protests erupt around the world following the police killing of George Floyd, just the latest (or is it?) unjustified police killing of a black person. Even as ultraconservatives  infiltrate the ranks of the protesters to try to discredit them, the battle lines for 2020 are made clear. Those who protest for justice, equality, fairness vs. those who protest in favor of white privilege and the right to harm others. Guess which side our President is on?  In case it wasn't clear before, he again makes clear his penchant for violence and desire to see his political rivals murdered.

Speaking of murder, Trump calls former Republican congressman and current MSNBC commentator Joe Scarborough a murderer. Do we even need to note it's not true? This is the President of the United States. But of course, there is so much he needs to deflect our intention from, including his allowing the first successful foreign-engineered terrorist attack in the US since 9/11.

How recent events continue to inform our discussions of free speech and how the media should treat Trump. Then we talk about Trump's recent botching of the issue of federalism. He may not know what it is all about, but he still manages to promote discredited and dangerous GOP ideas for allowing the rich to further enrich themselves while destroying the lives of millions. Or more.    

  

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