Tucker's grocery store propaganda, MAGA cultists gather
The David Pakman Show - February 20, 2024
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Tucker Carlson's Russian grocery store run is pathetic propaganda
Tucker Carlson's recent visit to a Russian grocery store has been exposed as a classic propaganda tactic to showcase the supposed benefits of authoritarian regimes. Tucker highlighted the disparity between the affordability of groceries in Russia compared to the United States and pointed out that the prices sound quite reasonable to an American audience. Left out of the commentary, was how the average Russian citizen makes far less than the average American, meaning the groceries are relatively expensive. This is reminiscent of similar propaganda tactics employed in other authoritarian countries like North Korea and Venezuela, where staged displays of abundance mask underlying economic disparities. Such stunts oversimplify complex political issues, ultimately serving the interests of authoritarian leaders by portraying them in a positive light. Carlson's stunt failed to accurately represent the realities faced by the majority of the Russian population and instead reinforced misconceptions about the quality of life under authoritarian regimes.
Trump ranked worst President in history, Fox hosts FURIOUS
A recent presidential greatness ranking placed Donald Trump at the very bottom, eliciting strong reactions from his supporters, particularly at Fox News. Commentators like Kayleigh McEnany and Judge Jeanine Pirro dismissed the ranking as elitist and disconnected from the American people's views, arguing that Trump's low placement was unjustified. They questioned the validity of such rankings altogether, highlighting the subjective nature of historical interpretation and the evolving context of presidential leadership. Trump’s tenure was indeed marked by significant shortcomings, including a deadly mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, two impeachments, corruption and other illicit acts, and spreading lies about the democratic process for his benefit. Overall, while it’s difficult to assess recent presidential performance compared to the prior leaders of history, it’s logical that Trump would appear somewhere near the bottom of the greatest presidents list.
From yesterday’s show:
ANOTHER Putin foe, Alexei Navalny, dead at 47 in Russian prison
Late last week, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in a remote Arctic penal colony at age 47, sparking suspicion and controversy. Navalny's spokesperson alleges murder at the hands of the Russian government, although official statements cite "sudden death syndrome" as the cause. Navalny reportedly fell unconscious after a walk, prompting unsuccessful resuscitation attempts. Speculation regarding the circumstances ranges from hypothermia to poisoning. Navalny's demise raises concerns about the authoritarian regime under Vladimir Putin and the dangers of overlooking its brutality. Navalny's death serves as a grim reminder of the challenges faced by dissenters in oppressive political environments like Russia under Putin.
From yesterday’s show:
LOL: Biden crimes "informant" charged with crimes!
Alexander Smirnov, the FBI informant who alleged ties between Joe and Hunter Biden and a Ukrainian energy company, has been charged with fabricating a bribery scheme, underscoring the fragility of the claims against the Bidens. Smirnov falsely reported to the FBI in 2020 that executives associated with the Ukrainian energy company Burisma paid Hunter and Joe Biden $5 million each in 2015 or 2016, central to Republican impeachment efforts. However, it was revealed that Smirnov had only routine business dealings with the company in 2017 and made the bribery allegations after expressing bias against Joe Biden. This development deals a significant blow to the credibility of the accusations against the Bidens, which have been central to Republican efforts to undermine them. Despite this setback, some Republicans continue to advocate for the impeachment inquiry based on financial records implicating the Bidens with international sources, despite the absence of concrete evidence of wrongdoing. The collapse of Smirnov's claims highlights the lack of substantive evidence to support the allegations against the Bidens, underscoring the partisan nature of the impeachment inquiry.
More on the show:
-- Yanis Varoufakis, economist, former finance minister of Greece, and author of the new book "Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism" joins David to discuss technofeudalism, the future of technology's effect on the economy and inequality, and much more. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3I4mCuI
-- Neo-Nazis attempt to march in Nashville, Tennessee but quickly leave when confronted
-- Alina Habba, Donald Trump's failed lawyer, gives an outrageous and borderline comical interview to Fox News propagandist Sean Hannity
-- Republican Senator Mitt Romney says that he will not be voting for Donald Trump in November because, among other things, Romney doesn't vote for sexual assaulters
-- Trump sycophants defend his promotion of shoes and other merchandise
-- Donald Trump's unhinged reaction to the apparent killing of Alexei Navalny makes absolutely no sense whatsoever
-- MAGA cult members gather outside one of Donald Trump's golf courses and truly scare the world
-- Voicemail caller asks David whether he will cry when Donald Trump wins in November of 2024
-- On the Bonus Show: What to know about Trump's $399 golden sneakers, Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are "children," Rashida Tlaib urges Michigan Democrats to vote "uncommitted" instead of Joe Biden in primary protest, much more...
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