This was so well done! I do think that we, as Christians, need to be much more discerning about who we listen to, especially when it relates to those who claim to share the faith. We don't look to celebrities who become new believers for doctrinal guidance, but somehow, we trust people like Tucker who claim to be lifelong Christians, yet don't show the fruit of such faith. We don't need to judge them for it, but we do need to stop treating them like a religious authority.
Tucker Carlson is an operator, a well funded one at that. His family history $$$ and history of cheerleading for the establishment, especially their disgusting wars are known but rarely discussed for some reason. Of course Tucker only realised what his father did for a living (CIA propaganda at the highest level) a few years ago, honest.
His current role is This Far And No Further. In order to control opposition you have to be the opposition. Welcome to the world of politics and propaganda. Please keep watching the ‘alternative media’ for the truth and remember to focus on the personalities in it because maybe SOME of them aren’t genuine truth warriors lol
The whole thing with Tucker is troubling. Last summer when he did his tour I thought he seemed genuinely happy and on a mission to save America from the Dems/Kamala, and it’s widely known that he championed for JD Vance to be the VP pick, but I don’t understand why he seems to be highlighting the oddest people now. I went from listening to *most* of his interviews to hardly listening to any. I did find the 9/11 series interesting but I’m not sure it’s going to get any attention from anyone (or change the official narrative). The whole NYT interview is so odd bc he knows they are going to paint him in the worst possible light and it seems like he wanted that. When he first was fired from Fox and became independent he seemed genuinely humble and excited to be free and it didn’t seem to be “wholly” money driven but now? It seems like there’s a “I’ll do whatever I want and I don’t care what anyone thinks” combined with “oh that will get a ton of views so why not?”. Neither one seems to be a healthy or purposeful motivation. I pray that he finds some actual peace. I’m sure losing his father probably contributes to some of the underlying anger he has. And now that I’ve talked through this whole comment, I do wonder if profound grief is what is happening here.
Excellent breakdown. Discernment is so important and I have had a nagging concern about Tucker for a while now. I completely agree with your view also that he is using his faith as a shield and as a way to signal to other Christians, “See? I’m safe. Come digest all this trash.” We, as Christians, have to be so careful with our witness. As you said, it was intentional and so dangerous to platform extremism like he did.
I do think he is obsessed with Israel. Nick Fuentes has many problematic views, can we highlight his views on women, a major demographic republicans have a hard time winning over. Tucker sure as heck isn’t helping.
The VP and the President don’t need to say anything about the interview, however Tucker has shown his colors and now they need to decide if they want to be closely associated to someone who sat across the table from someone who said horrible things about the Second Lady and did not challenge him on those awful beliefs.
I don’t want to exile Tucker, but I know what he is and I know we do not believe the same things. And the “aww shucks “ act is no longer believable.
The problem with having a movement “leader” only listened to by those over sixty is that demographic is only going to get smaller as time goes on and is already only 15% of the population. The Republican Party and conservatives generally have failed rather spectacularly at reaching young men, there’s a tremendous opportunity to do so, but you won’t do so with people like Levin. Those over sixty are far less likely to change political parties or positions than the young. There is less return on investment in focusing on conservatives over 60 (who are likely to remain conservative regardless) than there is on focusing on Gen Z and Millennials who should be hitting the sort of life milestones that tend to turn people toward conservatism.
I think it’s important to understand that Millennials lack an automatic respect for elders, it’s not a given that one should be listened to just because they are old. Gen Z is downright suspicious of them. (Fair enough we sacrificed their childhood in the name of protecting the elderly in Covid and they have spent their lives watching octogenarian politicians destroy their future.) That isn’t to say that they won’t listen to any of their elders, just that their respect for those elders must be learned.
What has Levin done to earn their respect? He’s divorced. He doesn’t work with his hands and hasn’t done anything that resembles real work, he is essentially a Boomer influencer. He hasn’t built anything. He doesn’t exude masculinity nor is he an example of physical fitness.
Less Mark Levin and more Mike Rowe would do a tremendous amount of good for the conservative movement.
Very insightful… I had to stop listening to him, and I really like him. It makes me sad. He has such a tremendous ability to influence but lacks the conviction to stay clear of harmful dialogue. Hearing Megyn Kelly defend him and take no accountability for Carlson’s interview also very disturbing and disappointing. My life will be much better without both of them.. I just don’t need the turmoil.
I thought it was a fair article but what you saw as faults I see as assets. He gets mat says sorry gets mad. He attacks people who attack him but otherwise is thoughtful. He has earned an audience and uses it. He believes in free disgusting free speech to inoculate against deplatforming. He hides behind religion less that left hide behind woke. There are lots of divisive people in public. You aren’t his audience so he can’t divide you. But for people who are his audience he presents disparate ideas. Most I disagree with.
This is this best explanation for what’s going on with Tucker that I’ve read so far
This was so well done! I do think that we, as Christians, need to be much more discerning about who we listen to, especially when it relates to those who claim to share the faith. We don't look to celebrities who become new believers for doctrinal guidance, but somehow, we trust people like Tucker who claim to be lifelong Christians, yet don't show the fruit of such faith. We don't need to judge them for it, but we do need to stop treating them like a religious authority.
Tucker Carlson is an operator, a well funded one at that. His family history $$$ and history of cheerleading for the establishment, especially their disgusting wars are known but rarely discussed for some reason. Of course Tucker only realised what his father did for a living (CIA propaganda at the highest level) a few years ago, honest.
His current role is This Far And No Further. In order to control opposition you have to be the opposition. Welcome to the world of politics and propaganda. Please keep watching the ‘alternative media’ for the truth and remember to focus on the personalities in it because maybe SOME of them aren’t genuine truth warriors lol
The whole thing with Tucker is troubling. Last summer when he did his tour I thought he seemed genuinely happy and on a mission to save America from the Dems/Kamala, and it’s widely known that he championed for JD Vance to be the VP pick, but I don’t understand why he seems to be highlighting the oddest people now. I went from listening to *most* of his interviews to hardly listening to any. I did find the 9/11 series interesting but I’m not sure it’s going to get any attention from anyone (or change the official narrative). The whole NYT interview is so odd bc he knows they are going to paint him in the worst possible light and it seems like he wanted that. When he first was fired from Fox and became independent he seemed genuinely humble and excited to be free and it didn’t seem to be “wholly” money driven but now? It seems like there’s a “I’ll do whatever I want and I don’t care what anyone thinks” combined with “oh that will get a ton of views so why not?”. Neither one seems to be a healthy or purposeful motivation. I pray that he finds some actual peace. I’m sure losing his father probably contributes to some of the underlying anger he has. And now that I’ve talked through this whole comment, I do wonder if profound grief is what is happening here.
Yes! I feel like I ask myself a lot lately, "What has happened to Tucker??"
Exactly!
Excellent work. Now do Candace 😉
I’ve had it on my list. I just haven’t been able to psych myself up enough to dive in. 🙃
Would LOVE to see this as well, Meseidy! Thank you so much for all your hard work!!
Excellent breakdown. Discernment is so important and I have had a nagging concern about Tucker for a while now. I completely agree with your view also that he is using his faith as a shield and as a way to signal to other Christians, “See? I’m safe. Come digest all this trash.” We, as Christians, have to be so careful with our witness. As you said, it was intentional and so dangerous to platform extremism like he did.
The moment someone claims to be a Christian but they act like unbelievers-I’m out✌️that is why I’ve never followed Tucker.
Exactly how I feel.
I do think he is obsessed with Israel. Nick Fuentes has many problematic views, can we highlight his views on women, a major demographic republicans have a hard time winning over. Tucker sure as heck isn’t helping.
The VP and the President don’t need to say anything about the interview, however Tucker has shown his colors and now they need to decide if they want to be closely associated to someone who sat across the table from someone who said horrible things about the Second Lady and did not challenge him on those awful beliefs.
I don’t want to exile Tucker, but I know what he is and I know we do not believe the same things. And the “aww shucks “ act is no longer believable.
Tucker is a patriot. Simple as.
Interesting read, but you might want to reflect on what is behind this thought you shared:
“Seriously, who cares that much about Mark Levin? There’s really nobody under the age of 60 listening to Mark Levin at this point.”
Only people under 60 matter? Maybe some of those 60+ folks have some wisdom worth listening to.
The problem with having a movement “leader” only listened to by those over sixty is that demographic is only going to get smaller as time goes on and is already only 15% of the population. The Republican Party and conservatives generally have failed rather spectacularly at reaching young men, there’s a tremendous opportunity to do so, but you won’t do so with people like Levin. Those over sixty are far less likely to change political parties or positions than the young. There is less return on investment in focusing on conservatives over 60 (who are likely to remain conservative regardless) than there is on focusing on Gen Z and Millennials who should be hitting the sort of life milestones that tend to turn people toward conservatism.
I think it’s important to understand that Millennials lack an automatic respect for elders, it’s not a given that one should be listened to just because they are old. Gen Z is downright suspicious of them. (Fair enough we sacrificed their childhood in the name of protecting the elderly in Covid and they have spent their lives watching octogenarian politicians destroy their future.) That isn’t to say that they won’t listen to any of their elders, just that their respect for those elders must be learned.
What has Levin done to earn their respect? He’s divorced. He doesn’t work with his hands and hasn’t done anything that resembles real work, he is essentially a Boomer influencer. He hasn’t built anything. He doesn’t exude masculinity nor is he an example of physical fitness.
Less Mark Levin and more Mike Rowe would do a tremendous amount of good for the conservative movement.
Very insightful… I had to stop listening to him, and I really like him. It makes me sad. He has such a tremendous ability to influence but lacks the conviction to stay clear of harmful dialogue. Hearing Megyn Kelly defend him and take no accountability for Carlson’s interview also very disturbing and disappointing. My life will be much better without both of them.. I just don’t need the turmoil.
Excellent Piece
Sounds like some mental health issues to me.
Ticker Carlson is an intelligence agent.
Tucker 's goal is financial gain. He has no other goal.
Carlson is very good at misdirection and subterfuge. That’s why he has shows … 🤷♂️
I thought it was a fair article but what you saw as faults I see as assets. He gets mat says sorry gets mad. He attacks people who attack him but otherwise is thoughtful. He has earned an audience and uses it. He believes in free disgusting free speech to inoculate against deplatforming. He hides behind religion less that left hide behind woke. There are lots of divisive people in public. You aren’t his audience so he can’t divide you. But for people who are his audience he presents disparate ideas. Most I disagree with.