Hello and welcome to episode four of Conversations with my Conservative Dead Father. This podcast comes from direct transcriptions of the email exchanges my father and I had the year before he died. My father was a smart educated guy who happened to also be a conservative. As you might guess, I’m a liberal. These discussions create a forum I know he would proud to be a part of - even if there’s a dangling participle in that sentence. Sorry Pops!

My father and I never tried to convince each other. Our objective was to learn and listen. It was a great gift to be able to hear the other side from someone who I very much respected, even if I totally disagreed with the conclusions.

So let’s get started. 

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https://theconversation.com/fact-check-us-is-there-an-antifa-threat-in-the-united-states-as-donald-trump-claims-150555

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2020/6/8/21277320/antifa-anti-fascist-explained

https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/516911-fbi-director-wray-calls-antifa-a-real-thing/

https://issuesinsights.com/2020/08/06/no-doubts-now-that-the-democrats-are-part-of-the-riot-problem/

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• The podcast discusses the role of extremists on both the left and right, specifically Antifa and White Supremacist groups, in current politics.
• The hosts examine the validity of the claim made in an editorial that Democrats are part of the riot problem due to their silence on Antifa, using the Latin phrase "Qui tacet consentire videtur" which translates to "he who remains silent appears to consent".
• They also explore the presence and threat of Antifa, with one of the hosts mentioning statements from Democrat Jerry Nadler who initially claimed Antifa was “imaginary” and later described its role in the Portland riots as a “myth”.
• The podcast refers to multiple sources to discuss Antifa's involvement in violence and rioting. Reports from Vox and FBI Director Christopher Wray confirm that Antifa does exist and has been involved in some violent incidents. However, they emphasize that it is a movement, not an organization, and its threat is considerably less than that posed by White Supremacists.
• The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is cited as stating that the white-supremacist movement is the “most persistent and lethal threat in the homeland”. In contrast, the Antifa movement, due to its lack of structure or centralized hierarchy, does not pose a similar threat to American democracy or the U.S.
• The podcast hosts concur that any form of violence, regardless of who perpetrates it, is unacceptable and needs to be addressed. They critique politicians who deny or downplay these violent acts, especially those related to Antifa.
• The podcast also addresses the political ramifications of the 2020 presidential elections, discussing potential scenarios if Donald Trump wins or if Joe Biden wins and becomes unable to perform his duties.
• The conversation ends on a lighter note with the hosts attempting to correctly pronounce the name of Kamala Harris.
• They provide links to articles from The Conversation, Vox, and The Hill, for further reading on the topics discussed.

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