The Death of Debate

The Lincoln Project

Society & Culture, News Commentary, Government, Daily News, News, Politics

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🗓️ 12 September 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

America is bleeding out from within. In just the past few years, the U.S. has been rocked by political violence, extremist attacks, and assassinations that have pushed democracy to the brink. From right-wing radicals to left-wing extremists, the rhetoric of hate has turned deadly, fueling a surge in domestic terrorism and political assassinations. The killing of Charlie Kirk in Utah and the shocking assassination of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband are the latest wake-up calls, and no side has clean hands. Hate has become a political strategy, amplified by social media algorithms, AI echo chambers, and corrupt politicians who profit from division and literal blood money. While the powerful get richer, ordinary Americans are left living in a democracy under threat—where both sides have stopped listening—and it has to stop.
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0:00.0	Want to try a free sample of berry pie?
0:02.0	Oh, yeah, I do.
0:03.3	Wait.
0:04.4	Can something this small really throw my body off balance?
0:07.2	Time to consult the online experts.
0:10.0	Hi, Felicia here with one million followers.
0:12.6	That bite will destroy your metabolism.
0:15.2	A drink butter coffee instead to kill cravings.
0:17.5	What?
0:18.0	Is it really that bad?
0:19.8	I had protein this morning, right?
0:21.8	Ugh, but it looks so good.
0:24.4	Only eat after walking 10,000 steps.
0:28.4	Pie is only two steps from here.
0:30.4	Am I overthinking again?
0:32.0	Oh, the kids would really love this.
0:33.8	Fruit ruins.
0:35.0	Insulinance sensitivity.
0:35.6	You got to cut carbs for 30 days. Always no. Every time for $48. Fruit ruins. Insulin sensitivity. You got to cut carbs for 30 days.
0:38.6	Always track every time for $48.
0:41.0	Stop it.
0:42.0	Stop it.
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