Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers with a Microphone

Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers with a Microphone

por R. Stanton Scott and Scott Konopasek
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Right Wing Nativists Freak Out Over Birthright Citizenship Ruling: Racism, Religion, or Just Power?
Last week, the most conservative Supreme Court we've seen in my lifetime finally got one right and ruled that the 14th Amendment protects birthright citizenship and Donald Trump cannot rob children born in the US of that citizenship because of the parents' status... ...and now the nativists on the right wing are freaking out about it. Scott and I discuss whether this is simply their racism and religious bigotry rearing its ugly head or just a desire to protect power. I argue that they want to keep as many immigrants and their children from citizenship because they worry about being replaced by brown people, Hindus, and Muslims. Scott suggests that while the people in power USE race and religion to keep their coalition together and motivated, their real concern is that expanding the right to vote to newer citizens makes it more difficult to hold on to power. Whatever your view on this, our discussion will help you better understand what's going on and why the right is so wound up over this ruling. Link to the SCOTUS opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25-365_4hdj.pdf Follow us on Socials: https://linktr.ee/FoggyBottomLine Politics VLog #Politics #Economics #birthrightcitizenship #Nativism #rightwingpolitics
Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers Talk SCOTUS Mail Ballot Ruling and What Trump Plans to Do About It
This week the US Supreme Court ruled that States may count mailed ballots that were postmarked on time but did not arrive until after the formal Election Day. Meanwhile, Donald Trump issued an executive order telling the US Postal Service not to deliver mailed ballots in States that have not handed over their voter lists, and the right is up in arms over bar codes. Scott once again shares his election process expertise as we discuss the importance of the SCOTUS ruling, why Trump wants voter lists from blue states (spoiler: he wants approve the people on it before they receive ballots), the significance of the bar codes, and whether we can trust the election process itself. We ask and answer four questions: 1. Can States decide when your mail-in ballot counts? 2. Can the President change the way election mail is handled? 3. Why are people arguing over bar codes? 4. Is America’s election system still trustworthy? If you want to know more about the US election system and how Trump and his minions are trying to game it - especially if you think it's rigged - tune in to this episode. And then look through the FBL archive for more on US elections! Follow us on Socials: https://linktr.ee/FoggyBottomLine Politics VLog #Politics #Economics #Elections #Midterms #Virginia #SCOTUS #Trump #USPS #VotingByMail
Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers Get Some GenZ Insight, featuring Hurley Lucchese
Scott and I meet with Hurley Lucchese, rising high school senior and local community activist, is part of an age cohort just now starting to think about politics and what the state of the world them shapes their futures. We sit down with him to pick his brain, and he shares some key insights, starting with his volunteer efforts and why he gets involved. Hurley shares his thoughts on foreign policy (he wants to study international relations), AI in the classroom and in life, and climate change. Check out the video and don't forget to subscribe and comment. Follow us on Socials: https://linktr.ee/FoggyBottomLine Politics VLog #Politics #Economics #GenZ #politics #economics #virginia #elections
Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers Sit Down with Elizabeth Dempsey-Beggs, Candidate for Congress, VACD01
In this episode of the Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers podcast, Scott and I sit down with Elizabeth Dempsey-Beggs, former Armor officer, foster parent, and candidate for Congress in Virginia's First District. We talk policy, the state of her campaign, and why we need fundamental change in the US. Elizabeth is one of seven Democratic candidates running for a chance to face Rob Wittman, a Republican who has represented the District for 18 years. Wittman is all in on Trump and the MAGA project and hasn't held a town hall since 2017 because he knows what will happen if he has to face voters in person. Find out more about Elizabeth at www.ElizabethForVirginia.com. This is the sixth in a series of interviews with these candidates. Check out our discussions with Mel Tull, Jason Knapp, Salaam Bhatti, Ericka Kopp, and Tim Cywinksi on the Channel, and stay tuned for our chat Shannon Taylor. Follow us on Socials: https://linktr.ee/FoggyBottomLine Politics VLog #Politics #economics #Elections #Dempsey-Beggs #Virginia #VA CD01 #Midterms
Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers Sit Down with Tim Cywinski, candidate for Congress in Virginia's CD01
In this episode of the Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers podcast, Scott and I sit down with Tim Cywinski, community activist, and candidate for Congress in Virginia's First District. We talk policy, the state of his campaign, and why we need fundamental change in the US. Tim is one of seven Democratic candidates running for a chance to face Rob Wittman, a Republican who has represented the District for 18 years. Wittman is all in on Trump and the MAGA project and hasn't held a town hall since 2017 because he knows what will happen if he has to face voters in person. Find out more about Tim at www.VoteTimVA.com. Can't believe Tim Kaine didn't buy that one. This is the fifth in a series of interviews with these candidates. Check out our discussions with Mel Tull, Jason Knapp, Salaam Bhatti, and Ericka Kopp on the Channel, and stay tuned for chats with Elizabeth Dempsey-Beggs, and Shannon Taylor. Follow us on Socials: https://linktr.ee/FoggyBottomLine Politics VLog #Politics #Economics #Midterms #Virginia #Elections #VACD01 Follow us on Socials:
Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers Sit Down with Ericka Kopp, Candidate for Congress in Virginia's CD01
In this episode of the Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers podcast, Scott and I sit down with Ericka Kopp, attorney, activist, and candidate for Congress in Virginia's First District. We talk policy, the state of his campaign, and why we need fundamental change in the US. Ericka is one of seven Democratic candidates running for a chance to face Rob Wittman, a Republican who has represented the District for 18 years. Wittman is all in on Trump and the MAGA project and hasn't held a town hall since 2017 because he knows what will happen if he has to face voters in person. Find out more about Ericka at www.ErickaKopp.com. This is the fourth in a series of interviews with these candidates. Check out our discussions with Mel Tull, Jason Knapp, and Salaam Bhatti on the Channel, and stay tuned for chats with Tim Cywinski, Elizabeth Dempsey-Beggs, and Shannon Taylor. Follow us on Socials: https://linktr.ee/FoggyBottomLine Politics VLog #Politics #Economics #Midterms #Virginia #Elections #VACD01
Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers Sit Down with Salaam Bhatti, Candidate for Congress in VA CD01
In this episode of the Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers podcast, Scott and I sit down with Salaam Bhatti, attorney, activist, and candidate for Congress in Virginia's First District. We talk policy, the state of his campaign, and why we need fundamental change in the US. Salaam is one of seven Democratic candidates running for a chance to face Rob Wittman, a Republican who has represented the District for 18 years. Wittman is all in on Trump and the MAGA project and hasn't held a town hall since 2017 because he knows what will happen if he has to face voters in person. Find out more about Salaam at www.SalaamForVA.com. This is the third in a series of interviews with these candidates. Check out our discussions with Mel Tull and Jason Knapp on the Channel, and stay tuned for chats with Tim Cywinski, Elizabeth Dempsey-Beggs, Erika Kopp, and Shannon Taylor. Follow us on Socials: https://linktr.ee/FoggyBottomLine #Politics #Economics #Midterms #SalaamBhatti #Congress #Elections
Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers with a Microphone Talk America's 250th Birthday
In this episode of Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers with a Microphone, Scott and I discuss America's 250th birthday, some of the celebrations planned, and how this year compares to the 200th in 1976 (yes, we're old enough to remember the Bicentennial as adults). Why the heck does Trump want a UFC fight on the White House lawn? Why are music artists pulling out of the National State Fair? We poke a bit of fun, but make no mistake: America is a special nation with all its warts. We've both fought to defend it and don't plan to stop. Follow us on Socials: https://linktr.ee/FoggyBottomLine Politics VLog #Politics #Economics #america250 #ufc #AmericanBirthday #declarationofindependence #trump
Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers Sit Down with Jason Knapp, Virginia CD01 Congressional Candidate
Now that the redistricting question is settled (for now at least), Congressional candidates are ramping up for the last two months before the Democratic primary in August. In this special episode of Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers with a Microphone, Scott and I sit down with retired Navy Commander Jason Knapp, candidate for Congress in Virginia's First Congressional District. Jason grew up in a single-parent home and knew he wanted to fly for the Navy very early in life. He was commissioned after completing an aeronautics degree, flew FA-18's, and served on the staff at NATO Headquarters before retiring. Join us for another in a our series of discussions with Virginia candidates during this primary and midterm season here in the Commonwealth. Jason Knapp for Congress Website: https://jasonknappforcongress.com Jason Knapp for Congress Act Blue page: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jkforcongress_web #Congress #JasonKnapp #Midterms #Democrats #Wittman #elections #NATO #Politics #Virginia
Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers: Loyalty Tests, Closed Primaries, and Structural One-Party Rule
Donald Trump has had a good week. He wanted Massie gone from Congress for pushing the Epstein Files release. He wanted Cassidy gone from the Senate for voting to impeach him after the J6 insurrection. He wanted Indiana legislators gone for refusing to gerrymander Congressional districts when he demanded it. His candidates beat them all. Then his lickspittles in the Department of Justice agreed to a settlement in his frivolous IRS leak lawsuit that would create a $1.8B slush fund he can distribute to the insurrectionists from J6 as well as any other Trump crony who committed a crime and got prosecuted for it. Trump the felon wants to make committing felonies great again. In this episode of Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers with a Microphone, Scott Konopasek and I break down some of the political infrastructure - closed primaries, presidential immunity, and gerrymandering, for example, and how the MAGA movement under Trump is working to transform American politics into a system increasingly driven by activist bases instead of persuadable voters. The conversation explores how loyalty tests are reshaping both major parties, why moderates are disappearing from public life, and how closed-primary systems may be accelerating political polarization at every level of government. We examine the strategic incentives behind party gatekeeping, the role of media ecosystems, and what these trends could mean for future elections, governance, and political stability in the United States. Topics discussed include: Closed primaries vs. open primaries Political loyalty tests inside both parties Why moderate candidates struggle to survive Activist influence on nominations Media incentives and ideological sorting Polarization in Congress and state politics Voter disengagement and independent voters The long-term consequences for American democracy If you follow American politics, election reform, party strategy, constitutional debates, or the future of U.S. governance, this episode provides a direct and often blunt analysis of where the system may be heading next. Subscribe for more episodes from Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers with a Microphone and more political analysis from Foggy Bottom Line Media. #ClosedPrimaries #ElectionReform #AmericanPolitics #PoliticalPolarization #FoggyBottomLine #Podcast #USPolitics #PrimaryElections #PoliticalAnalysis #Democracy #IndependentVoters #Congress #Elections #TwoCrustyOldCombatSoldiers #VirginiaPolitics
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