#1299 The Democratic Divide, Disagreeing AND Being Disagreeable

Air Date: 8/23/2019 Today we take a look at the lengths the Democratic leadership will go in an attempt to silence the emerging progressive movement within their ranks and how all of this is self-defeating if one actually cares about general Democratic principles rather than just maintaining power for power's sake. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991   EPISODE SPONSORS: Babbel.com | Clean Choice Energy SHOP AMAZON: Amazon USA | Amazon CA | Amazon UK  MEMBERSHIP ON PATREON (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content) VOTE IN THE WEEKLY SHOW TOPICS POLL! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Pelosi Waging War On AOC's Squad - No Filter - Air Date 7-16-19 Nancy Pelosi's outburst proves her disdain for the newly elected women of color in Congress. Ch. 2: Claims of Sowing Discord are Used to Silence Criticisms of Power Part 1 - Citations Needed - Air Date 7-24-19 Silencing dissent is a sign of fascism, and so much of the media and political worlds are complicit. Ch. 3: They're Not Just Mad At AOC They're Scared with Miles Kampf-Lassin - The Vast Majority with Micah Uetricht - Air Date 7-18-19 The Squad is pushing against the establishment. Blue Dog Dems don't like it and are tearing them down just like Trump is. Ch. 4: Pelosi Attacks Only Making The Squad More Powerful - The Majority Report - Air Date 7-18-19 Pelosi isn't up on the new generations and doesn't care about what working-class people want. Ch. 5: Claims of Sowing Discord are Used to Silence Criticisms of Power Part 2 - Citations Needed - Air Date 7-24-19 Silencing dissent is a sign of fascism, and so much of the media and political worlds are complicit. Ch. 6: What Is Israel Trying to Hide? Reps. Tlaib & Omar Blocked from Taking Official Trip to West Bank - Democracy Now - Air Date 8-16-19 Israel sparked outrage Thursday when it banned two freshman Democratic congresswomen of color — Reps. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota — from entering the country. Ch. 7: Buttar Primarying Pelosi - Ring of Fire - Air Date 8-10-19 Shahid Buttar, candidate for U.S. Congress (CA12), joins Sam Seder, to talk about why he is running to unseat Nancy Pelosi. Ch. 8: Claims of Sowing Discord are Used to Silence Criticisms of Power with Maximillian Alvarez - Citations Needed - Air Date 7-24-19 Silencing dissent is a sign of fascism, and so much of the media and political worlds are complicit. VOICEMAILS Ch. 9: A personal and economic argument in favor of universal health care - V from Central New York Ch. 10: Just gained a new listener - Linda from New Jersey FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 11: Final comments on the political theories of a 10-year old and this weekend’s topic poll options MUSIC(Blue Dot Sessions): Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr  Streamer - Arc and Crecent Begrudge - Darby The Rampart - Castle Danger Turning to You - Landsman Duets Take a Tiny Train - Ray Catcher PolyCoat - The Cabinetmaker Wingspan - Bayou Birds Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Support the show via Patreon Listen on iTunes | Stitcher| Spotify| Alexa Devices| +more Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at [email protected] Review the show on iTunes and Stitcher!