EPISODE 8

Hello and welcome to episode eight 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!

We 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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• Topics covered include:New documents on Trump.
• Biden’s tax plan.
• Direction of the American educational system.
• Balancing military spending with education funding.
• The possibility of America leaning too far into socialism.

Documentary Recommendations by JG for Pops:

• "The Swamp" (HBO) - Focuses on Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz's attempt to change lobbying culture in Washington.
• "Dirty Money Episode 6" (Netflix) - Highlights Trump’s financial dealings.
• "Trump: An American Dream" (Netflix) - Documents Trump's rise and relationships, including ties with Deutsche Bank.

Pops' Response:

• Skepticism about the accuracy of documentaries on Netflix due to political connections.
• Affirms he'll watch the documentaries out of respect for JG's request.

Pops' Political Stance:

• Values Trump's policies over personality, including:
• Personal liberty.
• Lower taxes.
• Strong defense.
• America-first attitude.
• Concerned about increasing taxes under Biden's plan.
• Values the intentions behind policies, highlighting Biden’s shifts on certain issues.
• Emphasizes the importance of keeping taxes low to encourage private philanthropy.

JG’s Views:

• Acknowledges Biden's change in views.
• Criticizes Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and downplaying its severity.
• Feels negatively affected by Trump’s presidency, but appreciates the economic benefits.
• Advocates for reallocating military funds to healthcare and education.

Education Discussion:

• Pops:Believes the U.S. educational system is already heavily funded without effective results.
• Criticizes the influence of political correctness in schools.
• Emphasizes the need for a neutral educational atmosphere that fosters independent thought.
• JG:Believes the U.S. has a duty to represent its diverse history and cultures in education.
• Highlights the Stonewall riots as a significant historical event.
• Advocates for letting younger generations decide the direction of their education.

The discussion between JG and Pops is a reflection of the differing views across generations, touching upon politics, education, and societal values.

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