Watch now | Eddie addresses the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, exploring the implications of political violence and the state of free speech in America. He reflects on the erosion of the public square and the rise of indifference in society, emphasizing the need for community and connection in these turbulent times. As always, Eddie, calls for a collective effort to address the underlying issues facing American democracy and to remember to love.
I found this helpful because I've been sick to my stomach over the folks who are making a martyr of Kirk and sick of listening to Dems and press too afraid to say the truth of who this man was and how he lived his life. I appreciated you "widening the lens" for me. It is possible to condemn the violence without canonizing a man who fomented and invited it, to have compassion for his children without pretending that he had any compassion for all the other folks' kids who were killed in shootings for doing nothing but attending church or school. The wider lens is the only way we're ever getting out of this, I think, though today it's hard to hear that so thanks for saying it.
I'm so disappointed in this analysis. The public square has never been open to all groups and some people use the public square to build support for policies that get folks killed.
I agree the public square has never been completely accessible to all, but I am 72 years old and I can say it was more accessible in the 20th century. Since the election of Obama in 2008 and the subsequent birth of the Tea Party, open, civil discourse has significantly diminished.
[13:48] spot on..100% agreed...why is there this individualistic looking of for family and keeping everybody at a distance? i would say its the toughness of american culture...combined with a new factor of the economic pressures put upon common people..yes it was tough before in times long past..but in the old days, people,communities looked out for one another..in this new environment, the contract is broken...you keep your distance and look out for yourself..for you know you cant help the other[if they go down,keep your emotional distance because ameican society tends to bury those that fall,rather than help them up..perhaps the best sign of this was on fox,this morning where kilmeade[is it?] said to give the homeless people injections to kill them - https://x.com/atrupar/status/1966878449290649676 ] is this is americans view on society then God help us all ]] :(
The mainstream media isn't mentioning that transgender activist Tyler Robinson's live-in boyfriend Lance/Luna Twiggs is transitioning to female i.e. taking cross sex hormones, which he says are very painful to inject. Lance/Luna also seems to be a "furrie" , a sexual fetish that Trans Sam Brinton also used to practice. These lifestyles are popular practices on some internet spaces like Discord, Reddit et al.
I know too many people who are concerned about “me and mine”. Unfortunately this conversation would be lost on many of them, because they place blame elsewhere for their own problems. They believe the lies of the “immigrants stole the jobs”, “DEI doesn’t mean they are qualified” & “marriage is between a man & a woman only”, etc. Add what you want, it’s all BS, made up for one to hate the other.
I will continue to try to reach them, but I do think it’s too late. Because as you said Mr Glaude, “we have to figure out a way to save this country together.”
Thank you again for another great Weekly Wrap Up!!
Thanks for your insights. I have been telling my students and children for years American is made up of “we people” and “me people”. My frustration comes from people who are selfish “me” people. I like your concept of equating liberty and selfishness. Those 2 words are not synonymous, but to many Americans they are. Not sure how we survive this era—I only pray we do.
Charles Koch, Richard Uihlein, Peter Thiel, Jeffrey Yas, Rebekah Mercer, Elon Musk, and the like have spent the last several years dumping hundreds of millions into communications, think tanks, and elections.
They want oligarchy and they are dumping hundreds of millions of dollars into funding culture wars to get there.
Precipice? Methinks democracy has already been pushed right off the cliff. You are living in an increasingly lawless country run by an authoritarian dictator who already has the military patrolling your streets. The 11th hour has come and gone. Time for the people to RISE UP.
I found this helpful because I've been sick to my stomach over the folks who are making a martyr of Kirk and sick of listening to Dems and press too afraid to say the truth of who this man was and how he lived his life. I appreciated you "widening the lens" for me. It is possible to condemn the violence without canonizing a man who fomented and invited it, to have compassion for his children without pretending that he had any compassion for all the other folks' kids who were killed in shootings for doing nothing but attending church or school. The wider lens is the only way we're ever getting out of this, I think, though today it's hard to hear that so thanks for saying it.
I feel exactly the same. You put it all so well.
Thanks so much for your wise words and passion, Professor Glaude.
I'm so disappointed in this analysis. The public square has never been open to all groups and some people use the public square to build support for policies that get folks killed.
I agree the public square has never been completely accessible to all, but I am 72 years old and I can say it was more accessible in the 20th century. Since the election of Obama in 2008 and the subsequent birth of the Tea Party, open, civil discourse has significantly diminished.
[13:48] spot on..100% agreed...why is there this individualistic looking of for family and keeping everybody at a distance? i would say its the toughness of american culture...combined with a new factor of the economic pressures put upon common people..yes it was tough before in times long past..but in the old days, people,communities looked out for one another..in this new environment, the contract is broken...you keep your distance and look out for yourself..for you know you cant help the other[if they go down,keep your emotional distance because ameican society tends to bury those that fall,rather than help them up..perhaps the best sign of this was on fox,this morning where kilmeade[is it?] said to give the homeless people injections to kill them - https://x.com/atrupar/status/1966878449290649676 ] is this is americans view on society then God help us all ]] :(
The mainstream media isn't mentioning that transgender activist Tyler Robinson's live-in boyfriend Lance/Luna Twiggs is transitioning to female i.e. taking cross sex hormones, which he says are very painful to inject. Lance/Luna also seems to be a "furrie" , a sexual fetish that Trans Sam Brinton also used to practice. These lifestyles are popular practices on some internet spaces like Discord, Reddit et al.
Dr. Eddie,
Thanks for your brief but to the point wrap up this week. I feel like Dr . king that hate is too heavy a burden to carry, therefore, I choose love!
I know too many people who are concerned about “me and mine”. Unfortunately this conversation would be lost on many of them, because they place blame elsewhere for their own problems. They believe the lies of the “immigrants stole the jobs”, “DEI doesn’t mean they are qualified” & “marriage is between a man & a woman only”, etc. Add what you want, it’s all BS, made up for one to hate the other.
I will continue to try to reach them, but I do think it’s too late. Because as you said Mr Glaude, “we have to figure out a way to save this country together.”
Thank you again for another great Weekly Wrap Up!!
It is very difficult to maintain old friendships when we have changed ideologies . Restrict conversations to safe topics, families.
But I don’t think I could spend a weekend with them. It’s sad.
You are a great wrap up every week. Thanks!
Thanks for your insights. I have been telling my students and children for years American is made up of “we people” and “me people”. My frustration comes from people who are selfish “me” people. I like your concept of equating liberty and selfishness. Those 2 words are not synonymous, but to many Americans they are. Not sure how we survive this era—I only pray we do.
Love your “BOOM!” More Boom gestures!
Charles Koch, Richard Uihlein, Peter Thiel, Jeffrey Yas, Rebekah Mercer, Elon Musk, and the like have spent the last several years dumping hundreds of millions into communications, think tanks, and elections.
They want oligarchy and they are dumping hundreds of millions of dollars into funding culture wars to get there.
Thank you Eddie! Honestly love you!
yup
Baba!!!! This Weekly Wrap up was Hank Aaron's 715th Homerun 4 me you really knocked this 1 out the Park Cuzzo Luvya!! Keep doing what u do!!!!!
Precipice? Methinks democracy has already been pushed right off the cliff. You are living in an increasingly lawless country run by an authoritarian dictator who already has the military patrolling your streets. The 11th hour has come and gone. Time for the people to RISE UP.