About this episode
Vic Meyers discusses the political differences between the Republican and Democratic parties, arguing against the belief that both parties are the same.
People constantly tell me that both parties are the same. In this video, I explain why I think that belief has become a political trap — one that benefits the people steadily dismantling democratic institutions while encouraging the public to disengage in cynicism. Using Mary Howitt’s “The Spider and the Fly” as a metaphor, I compare the very real differences between the modern Republican Party and the Democratic Party on public education, criminal justice, accountability, January 6th, and authoritarianism. Vic Meyers for Democracy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit resistorvic.substack.com/subscribe
People in this episode
Host: Vic Meyers
Topics covered
- political differences
- democratic institutions
- public education
- criminal justice
- cynicism
- authoritarianism
Keywords
- politics
- democracy
- Republican Party
- Democratic Party
- public education
- criminal justice
- January 6th
- authoritarianism
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Democratic Party, Republican Party
Books & works: The Spider and the Fly
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