I think you make a really solid point about the sadness and the powerlessness that people feel in the face of this. And at some point people are going to say, why should I follow the rules? Why should I be a good citizen if they don't have to follow the rules? I mean, things kind of break down at some point, don't they? They will break down. They are breaking down, Tucker. I've said this before, and I'm telling you, I'm worried that I'm right.

The right is going to pick a fascist within 10 to 20 years, because they're not going to be the only one on the outs.

That's so well put, and you're absolutely right. We're moving toward actual extremism because they're undermining the system that kept extremism at bay. And I don't think we can say that enough. I'm so glad that you just said it. Hey, everybody. Welcome to the McCrack podcast. I'm Jerry D. Saxter. Nick is back. Nick Altsman is back. Nick is back from vacation. Oh, he looks good. He looks energized. Ready to go. How are you feeling, Nick? Hey, I already exercised today. I ate somewhat healthy. I'm on a new kick. I'm ready to go.

I love it. It's a new era of the muckreg podcast. I feel the energy coming out of here.

We unfortunately, we've got some terrible shit to talk about.

But before we do, I just want to let everybody know that our regular weekender edition,

which is, of course, for our patrons who we appreciate so much, we're going to have a live

show this Thursday at 7 p.m. That is this Thursday at 7 p.m.

That is April 1st, an April Fool's edition, if you will.

The Mike Craig podcast will be taking questions, allowing people to watch the recording of the

weekender.

But before we get there, unfortunately, Nick, we have to talk about some worrying developments.

We have spent a lot of time on this podcast talking about the degeneration of the Republican Party.

It's descent into madness and quiet and sometimes a allowed embrace of fascism.

We've reached a new level.

I think it's important to say that we've reached a new sort of stage.

And I wanted to talk about the fact that they are now openly admitting that they are in a position of embracing fascism,

possibly electing an open fascist president for those who have already heard the opening

of the show.

Tucker Carlson on his show is now talking with Jesse Kelly about the possibility of the

right just openly diving into fascism.

We also have Lindsey Graham openly fantasizing about. the possibility of the right just openly diving into fascism.

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