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George Webb joins Peter Duke to discuss the current state of sanity on social media.

Peter Duke is joined by George Webb to discuss the latest salvo from Melania Trump and we both wonder "Where is our Russian Money?"

If Trump doesn't care about Crooks, why should I?

In this February 21, 1993 lecture, Gerry Rose delivered a comprehensive analysis of the historical and philosophical foundations of populism. His exploration of the deep conflict between Natural Law and Populism and his argument that a true republic must be anchored in natural law rather than driven by emotion and prejudice provide a unique perspective. Rose's tracing of the Historical Roots of populism back to Aristotle and his contrast with Plato's rationalism offers a rich understanding of this complex topic. Details: https://thedukereport.substack.com/p/british-israel-and-the-venetian-roots Rose highlights the Venetian Influence on the spread of populist ideas, demonstrating how Venetian oligarchs manipulated religious and political spheres to foster division and maintain control. He emphasizes the Foundations of the American Republic as a deliberate attempt to establish governance based on natural law, contrasting sharply with populist methods. Rose's lecture also underscores the crucial Role of Education in maintaining a republic. His critique of Modern Politics for neglecting to uphold and communicate these foundational principles, thereby contributing to the rise of populism, is a key aspect of his analysis. Rose further explores Religious Manipulation, where elites use sectarianism to consolidate power, and examines the Cultural Impact of post-World War I pessimism and nihilism, which have exacerbated populist movements. He warns against the dangers of relying on Rhetoric vs. Reason in governance, stressing the importance of reasoned debate and factual understanding over emotional appeals. With an in-depth analysis of British Israel, Rose delves into its key doctrines, including the Gnostic belief that the physical universe is inherently evil and the **doctrine of the elect**, both of which have fueled religious and racial divisions throughout history. He examines the influence of John Milton, whose works, shaped by his interactions with Venetian figures, played a significant role in spreading these divisive ideologies. Additionally, Rose discusses the broader impact of these ideas during the English Civil War, the rise of Oliver Cromwell, and their lasting effects on Western Civilization. This lecture is essential for anyone interested in understanding the intricate connections between natural law, religious sects, populism, and the ongoing struggle against elitist control throughout history.

In this lecture, “Palmerston’s Zoo - The Venetian Takeover of England,” Gerry Rose systematically outlines how Venice, a city-state built on principles of usury, slavery, and Aristotelian oligarchy, extended its influence over England. The lecture begins with Venice’s narrow survival after the Battle of Agnadello in 1509 and examines how the Venetian oligarchy, skilled in manipulation and strategy, infiltrated English society. Through strategic alliances and the exploitation of religious and political conflicts, Venice transplanted its oligarchical principles into England, gradually reshaping its governance and societal structures. Details: https://thedukereport.substack.com/p/palmerstons-zoo-the-venetian-takeover The lecture gets into the key figures and philosophical doctrines that facilitated this transfer of power, highlighting the role of Aristotelian philosophy in justifying the inequality and oligarchical control that became embedded in English society. Over nearly two centuries, Venice’s calculated efforts culminated in the establishment of an English political system modeled on Venetian governance. By the time of the Glorious Revolution in 1688, England had fully adopted these oligarchical principles, transforming into a global power with a governance structure that echoed Venice’s longstanding rule.

George Webb joins peter Duke to discuss the British Raj elephant in the room