Plodcast Ep. 75 – The Weekly Standard, Ship of Fools, Anachusis

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This week Douglas Wilson talks about The Weekly Standard. He then goes on to review “Ship of Fools,” a book by Tucker Carlson. Wrapping it up with a look at the New Testament word “Anachusis.” Happy plodding!

 

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Show notes:

 

The Weekly Standard

  • The Weekly Standard is no more
  • The President (Bill Kristol) is all about the never Trump movement
  • Don’t always equate sound policies with good and evil

 

Ship of Fools

  • Book by Tucker Carlson
  • About how America’s elites have basically betrayed the country
  • “Happy nations don’t elect Donald Trump, desperate nations do.” – Carlson
  • Every society is ruled by elites
  • Quick read, engaging read, recommended read!

 

Harmartiology

  • “Anachusis” is a word for excess
  • 1 Peter 4:4