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The Old Guard Needs To Go

2024/11/12
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Sammy Sage: 民主党需要从基层重建，而非依赖自上而下的策略。面对政治困境，应该优先关注自身社区和人际关系，而非沉溺于负面新闻。面对政治挫折，应采取短期策略，而非长远规划。2020年大选结果受多种因素影响，民主党未能理解选民心理。2020年大选的胜利是特殊情况，民主党需要适应当前的政治环境。民主党需要从基层建立联系，而非依赖既有精英阶层。 V Spear: 在当前的政治气候下，单纯的辟谣和安慰并不能有效解决问题。相信存在广泛的选民压制行为，但不相信存在广泛的电子选民欺诈。特朗普新任命的幕僚长苏西·怀尔斯可能有助于减少其政府的潜在危害。苏西·怀尔斯对特朗普施加的权力控制可能有助于稳定政府运作。苏西·怀尔斯对特朗普政府的潜在影响仍需观察。与前总统特朗普相比，J.D. 凡斯总统任期可能对美国社会影响较小。苏西·怀尔斯可能会对特朗普的移民政策采取放任态度。特朗普的移民政策将对美国社会产生重大影响，但许多美国人并未意识到其严重性。特朗普的移民政策将对餐饮业等行业造成严重打击。应关注并对抗特朗普政府的移民政策，而非沉溺于阴谋论。特朗普政府的移民政策体现了其核心独裁统治特征。针对美国少数族裔的仇恨言论和威胁正在增加。需要警惕选举相关的虚假信息和煽动暴力行为。应该对抗分裂和仇恨言论，而非陷入其中。

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Key Insights

Why is it time for the Democratic Party to rebuild from the bottom up?

The Democratic Party has been taking a top-down approach that worked in 2020 but failed in 2024. They need to understand that Americans are in a reactive state and need a more grassroots, community-focused strategy to connect with voters on a deeper level.

Why might Susie Wiles' appointment as Trump's Chief of Staff be a good thing?

Susie Wiles is known for her effectiveness in getting traditional conservative Republicans elected and has conditions for her employment, including full control over who has access to Trump and who gets hired in the administration. This could potentially bring some structure and harm reduction to Trump's chaotic administration.

How might Trump's immigration policy affect the food industry?

Trump's immigration policy, which includes mass deportations and the return of Tom Homan, could severely impact the food industry by targeting undocumented workers in fields, farms, and restaurants. This could lead to labor shortages and disruptions in food production and service.

Why should nonprofits like the James Beard Foundation take action in response to Trump's policies?

Nonprofits like the James Beard Foundation, which work in industries heavily reliant on immigrant labor, should take action to protect their workers from potential deportation and support them through advocacy and resources.

What are some positive outcomes from the 2024 election despite the overall result?

Despite the election outcome, several positive developments include 71 million people voting for a Black woman, seven states passing amendments to protect abortion rights, North Carolina electing a Democratic slate of state officials, and the first trans woman being elected to Congress.

Chapters
The hosts discuss the need to rebuild the Democratic Party from the grassroots level and explore the implications of Kamala Harris not being elected, emphasizing the importance of community and resilience.
  • Rebuilding the Democratic Party requires a grassroots approach.
  • The show's focus shifts from news updates to exploring American experiences.
  • Resilience and resistance are crucial in the face of despair.

Shownotes Transcript

We thought we'd be ok this week... but we're not. Sami & V discuss what it means to rebuild the Democratic party from the bottom up, and why it's time for people like Nancy Pelosi (and Bernie Sanders) to step down.

V also fills us in on Trump's Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, and why this pick might actually be a good thing for his administration, as well as how Trump's deportation plans could affect restaurants and the food industry (and why nonprofits like the James Beard Foundation should be taking action).

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