Perils Of Eroded Civic Knowledge Forewarned | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

Rachel Maddow shares a video of former Supreme Court Justice David Souter talking about the importance of civic knowledge in the maintenance of a democracy.
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Perils Of Eroded Civic Knowledge Forewarned | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

[@sunlitweb]

This should immediately be required viewing in all jr high and high schools.

[@We_Reddit]

Plus most Trump supporters... who... are still at high school (or not even) level education.

[@We_Reddit]

tipofmytongue1024 I thought it was hilarious when he said he [still] had a moral compass. I mean, don't get me wrong - i don't think Hilary is a saint by any means, but at least Clinton supporters aren't delusional about it. Honestly believing that Trump has any sense of right and wrong, given what he has repeatedly shown, said and done, is delusions of grandeur. And believing that Trump has a moral compass (and to use that unreality as reason for one's support) puts in to question the legitimacy of your own moral compass.

[@tipofmytongue1024]

***** Has anyone paid attention to the video? There is a lack of basic understanding of state, federal government and the Constitution is why we have Trump.

[@viceroyfizzlebottom4997]

The Republican Party has been stoking racial resentment, anti-intellectualism, and conspiracy-mongering for decades. Eventually a charismatic moron turned to the rubes and said "you're right to be scared of the brown people and I will protect you from them," and they ate it up.

[@richardjones4259]

I got chills watching that

[@flagsoftheworld5]

You should get chills, but not in the way that you think. Look at the average Trump supporter. They are shriveled up and gray haired. They are a small segment of the population which is dying off, of old age, every second. These are their final political gasps for air. His supporters will continue to shrink in number until their disgrace of a life, to every US soldier protecting our democracy, is over. The history books will not forget them though. What a lasting mark to leave on the world, huh?

[@kousigangautam3252]

Ms Rachel always finds an interesting way to make everyone understand what is at stake!!

[@cBearTV-]

She sure does, lets hope all now see how dangerous this guy is.

[@brunovelarde6096]

Not sure "this guy" is the real danger, civic ignorance seems to be the underlying issue. Another Trump like clown will appear soon enough and the US should be prepared.

[@brianwimberly7973]

you sir just proved justice souter's point!

[@DarthBunny314]

The irony of your comment on this particular video is lost on you isn't it?

[@deskagent5155]

Oh... yea... Rachel MaddCow is going to point out to us the "Perils Of Eroded Civic Knowledge"... is that right? MaddCow, the inspiration for ignorance and "Eroded Civic Knowledge". .. The media branch of the DNC. She has an "interesting way to make libtards brainwashed", you mean.

[@FaridaSoemawidjaja]

this is great piece.

[@arthurgilbert4440]

Another great show by our best girl on tv.

[@fnikitathomas]

The hope of all people is knowledge of self and wisdom with others ... I won't give up and let someone else control my destiny.

[@jls796]

I really like rachel, she should be running for president. Trump himself doesn't know the damage of his words and actions, things will never be the same way.

[@flagsoftheworld5]

You're right, he doesn't, but that's irrelevant. Things won't be the same way ever again, they will be better. This is the final bowel movement for the United States with a segment of the population that are old and dying off. They are throwing the equivalent of a temper tantrum and Trump is merely giving a voice to a group of people who have always been a part of the United States. They merely want to feel important again because they aren't in their own pathetic little lives or on a nationally political level. They bask in the thought that they are making people afraid, it plays into their little broken egos, so don't play into it. They never valued freedom, only their own freedom to make everyone else live the way they wanted to. They are nothing new. What is new; however, is the latest American generation which is the most educated in American history. Time will eventually rid us of these pieces of trash.

[@zarinaabu8810]

Maddox is great as usual

[@zbebe123]

In a 2020 election, more than ever, David Souter’s words ring true!

[@matkojapan]

Rachel does her homework.

[@doloreslemay7037]

yes but not on the unethical, corrupt, criminal dirtbag Hillary. She purposely does not report on any of the horrific deeds that woman has done! the hate Rachel shows for Trump is so apparent, I thought liberals we supposed to be tree huggers who are the most tolerant of all? Now I know why most of America calls them " looney liberals" and that" liberalism is a disease" I would like to add that they are the biggest hypocrites of our society!

[@northernguy8860]

Dolores, the shadow government owns many on both sides, but sees progressive liberalism as a better cover for their corporatist operations. While people thrash at distracting branches (racism, sexism, celebrity gossip and such), the entire forest can be freely exploited, even stolen. David Souter is right, but who is the real threat? A leader can be a merchant of light who illuminates truth, or a merchant of darkness who conceals it.

[@northernguy8860]

Ah, a troll-bot... but for which side? A rightwing troll acting like a rightwing nut? Or a leftwing troll acting like a rightwing nut? SO hard to tell in these days of deception.

[@thetooginator153]

+Joe Bulger You make an interesting point. However, if you believe that most people in power are lying about what they truly believe, then democracy is already gone. That means you can't trust conservatives or liberals. I've met only two compulsive liars in my whole life, and thousands of people who are mentally healthy and basically can't lie about important things. The vast majority of humans simply can't lie convincingly (ask any police detective). People exaggerate or put a positive spin on a story, but they simply can't lie because it isn't normal human nature. For example: Hillary wasn't honest about being under attack in Sarajevo, BUT she was told that the airport was frequently under sniper attack and she WAS in danger. She exaggerated to make the story sound more important (which virtually everyone does from time to time). She should have been more honest, but the story was potentially true (there WERE snipers attacking that airport at the time).

[@thetooginator153]

+Joe Bulger The government is made up of human beings and human beings are flawed. I'm a liberal and it's hard for me to understand conservative thinking. To me, conservatives sound like liars. I'm sure liberals sound like liars to you. Neither conservatives nor liberals are lying - they just have different life experiences which formed their ideologies. It took me a long time to accept that people who think differently from me are being honest, but they are. Try to assume people are being truthful, even if you think their ideas are wrong. Almost everyone believes that their ideas are best for them AND the country (conservatives and liberals). Pathological liars are VERY rare, and they are easy to spot because they lie about EVERYTHING (believe me). One way to spot pathological liars is that they don't have any true friends - for obvious reasons. I recommend the book "Game Change" about the 2008 election. It shows how everyone involved is a human being (flaws and all).

[@bedazzlejuju]

Oh Rachel. Thank you again. You are why I miss MSNBC (and Chris and Joy). *gulp*

[@C141421356]

I'm curious as to why she left this out: "...I alone can fix it." - DJT at the RNC. The very words Souter used...

[@BigWillDaddy489]

I just got chills

[@jwc1772]

Awesome! Too bad very few people who actually need to hear this either won't or won't understand it.

[@bryanwofford3815]

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter is a rare, amazing insightful gentleman … and kind of like him, I sensed that this would one day unfortunately come. Thanks again, Rachel. I ever so much appreciate your brilliant mind and views as well.

[@OohpreddynailsAngie]

Souter begins at 3:23. prophetic words

[@C141421356]

Yep. And I've seen posts of just him cut from this Maddow segment, posted by Trump supporters not even realizing the connection. Folks assuming he was speaking of the Republican party when he said "I don't worry about losing our Republican government..." when he was speaking about our republic, not just their favorite political party.

[@riskeworldstage5422]

That's why I love her show. Education.

[@cosmas4108]

This is so true and profound 😩

[@jonthorne337]

I am 46 years old, and if I had a nickel for every time that someone told me, "I don't vote, because I don't know enough about the issues to know who to vote for,"----I'd be a zillionaire. Think about how much info we have access to, and people say that. SMH.

[@insanisstultitia3119]

"Give me total power and I will solve all your problems"

[@redneckhippiefreak]

"I alone can fix this" Trump =/

[@SinOfAugust]

Chilling...

[@flagsoftheworld5]

Not really. They are a small group of angry people whom have been, they feel, cornered. I was a Republican too, something better will replace them. They simply can't grasp the fact that culture and government are evolving into something so alien to them, true liberty for all and not just for them to be free to dictate to everyone else how life should be lived. They thrive on making others feel "chilled," don't give them even that satisfaction. Old age will finish off their traitorous ideas on life and government. It is the end of the line for this strain of American cancer.

[@SinOfAugust]

flagsoftheworld5 Well put. But in the words of great Cicero: "It is the dying viper that bites the deepest..."

[@chiconegrito1]

Chilling!!!!

[@kenchen738]

That's how Chancellor Palpatine became Emperor Palpatine.

[@AwesomeJudaline]

With thunderous applause...

[@EddieDexterStewart]

Ken Chen and secretly behind it all... Jar Jar Binks.

[@Flynn01979]

Now the question is, are we smart enough to save the Republic? Do enough people realizes Trump is a want to be Caesar .

[@tompurcell1499]

It depends on whether or not he crosses the rubes he conned

[@EddieDexterStewart]

Laughing Man it's time to Ghostdive the Trumpetts to unhack the Trump hack.

[@gitvin]

Hats off to Tom Purcell - a wonderful comment!

[@jpeluso50]

Well Laughing, the trouble is many people are looking for an authoritarian. (read that dictator.)

[@gitvin]

JP - For some it is easier to be pack member rather than alpha. No decisions, do as one is told and life is good. Until the alpha decides a pack member is superfluous and then one is cast out or simply killed. That is the part of the equation we somehow seem to forget. Uncertain times breed monsters.

[@brucebartup6161]

Immaculate

[@larryd6143]

Wow this is a good one. Rachel does a great job. I never would have known about the Johnson tapes if not for her. I just started watching Ronan Farrow and he was pulled from the air. Corporate execs move to fast. Where did he go? I like smart people and smart journalism.

[@cseagreen]

This is an important read for all citizens from former Justice Souter - a reminder this is a Republican appointed Justice, interviewed 4 years ago.

[@RalphDratman]

The most interesting part of what Souter said is that single word "personable." The characteristic of being personable is the key to understanding the ascension of Donald Trump as Republican nominee for President. The word "charismatic" is sometimes also used in that context. Since the population is so uninformed, we need a way of combating charisma. And the only way to combat charisma is with more and better charisma. That is why I think we should be training actors in charisma -- as a deterrence to another all-charisma candidate like Trump.

[@dannyarroway4187]

Frighteningly prophetic commentary from a great mind! And sadly, on November 8th, 2016, his fear(s) were realized!

[@hoplite669]

Wow! what a clairvoyant Statement... Enter Donald Trump...

[@strawhatgolf]

Settle down lady. Don't put your fear on us.

[@We_Reddit]

The French had a revolution to overthrow the king and queen, to be replaced by an emperor. Stupid is as stupid does.

[@lduych]

*THE FRENCH REVOLUTION* *They have toothache, and their teeth should be pulled;* *Their soup’s burnt - they shout for better soup;* *A woman finds her husband too short - she wants a taller one;* *A man finds his wife too skinny - he wants a plumper one;* *A man’s shoes pinch - but his neighbour’s shoes fit comfortably;* *A poet runs out of poetry and desperately gropes for new images;* *For hours the angler casts his line - why aren’t the fish biting?* *And so they join 'The Revolution'* *Thinking the revolution will give them everything:* *A fish;* *A poem;* *A new pair of shoes;* *A new wife;* *A new husband;* *And the best soup in the world.* *So they storm all the citadels* *And there they are.* *And everything is just the same:* *No fish biting;* *Verses botched;* *Shoes pinching;* *A worn and stinking partner in bed;* *And the soup? - Burnt!* *And all that heroism which drove us down to the sewers?* *Well, we can talk about that to our grandchildren -* *If we have any grandchildren.* _~( from Marat/Sade, by Peter Weiss )_

[@missmelodius]

Thank you. (first)

[@freeheel748]

Rachael! 2020 !

[@randalllandry4027]

Everyone see this interview!

[@manuel-ocho7671]

I just can believe those words were ever spoken, nearly prophetic 😳

[@henrywc80]

Rachel Maddow, why do you think he is joking? He could possibly be very serious..

[@audreystern4821]

PROPHETIC:

[@lizabelle8957]

I think that what Supreme Court Justice David Souter was saying is that it is not ignorance as much as what people do not understand about the way government works and when they lose faith and someone like Trump steps up and says I am going to solve all your problems and people just can't see past that! It seems like the Founding Father's had no delusions of what could happen! I just hope that enough people see through TRUMP and his false promises!!

[@Anna-ry4nz]

Holy crap 🙈 Hindsight in May 2022…

[@marvinblanco7043]

This Justice Is a Prophet and worse is yet to come.

[@jooled2u]

What's with the constant coverage of Kellyanne Conway??? Rachel why do you have her on every other show??? What's the deal?

[@eileencole1780]

I wish MSNBC would show this video at this time 1/6/2022. “Democracy can’t survive too much ignorance”. Ignorance is spreading like covid.

[@Cathaoir69]

What Ms. Maddow failed to realize at the time, Trump was simply making a campaign promise he could (and did) fulfill before his inauguration.

[@WSQF94.5FMKeyBiscayne]

Thank God for that Supreme Court! Imagine Gore standing on the rubble on September 11 2001

[@incognitotorpedo42]

Gore would have struck Afghanistan, where the terrorists were, and not Iraq. There would have been no ISIS. So yeah, imagine that.

[@WSQF94.5FMKeyBiscayne]

IncognitoTorpedo you know Gore would have done nothing if the sort. Bush had to pick a fight with the middle east after 9/11 He chose Iraq becuase Saddam’s assisination attempt on his father and he also knew Reagan sold hussein chemical weapons he used on the kurds. only liberals believe there wasn’t WMD in Iraq.

[@incognitotorpedo42]

@@WSQF94.5FMKeyBiscayne Why didn't Bush pick Saudi Arabia, since they're the ones that did 9/11? Liberals are reality-based. When you can produce evidence that the WMDs really were there (despite what the intelligence community says), then I'll re-evaluate.

[@WSQF94.5FMKeyBiscayne]

Google Reagan’s CIA chemical weapons delivery to sadaam hussein.

[@jesuisravi]

his partisans will start to go along with it? Lady, his partisans went along with it AS HE SAID IT. The only thing Trump's partisans want from Trump is for him to say how high to jump.

[@johnnoecker8471]

"...and so it was, that during this time of darkness and social unrest, would come the one. The one, who would sew the seeds of hate and discontent, until deep divisions had formed across the lands, and all was lost !" NEVER TRUMP 2016

[@Ortho_1_Christ]

"Give me total power, and I will solve these problem" that is Trump. His prediction came true with the Presidency of Trump

[@lynnkelley6655]

Rachel Maddow; why do you have to take so long, these days, to come to a point? I used to love how thoroughly and concisely you were in educating us. Lately, I just get tired of the wordiness. Sorry, because I think you are a brilliant and talented journalist. The last 3 clips I've watched almost drove me crazy just waiting for you to state the purpose of your narrative; and if you think it's there in the title, it isn't.

[@squiredog69]

Madcow painstakingly explained the difference between 48 and 49 to her viewers 12/2 in reference to Louisiana Senate race so it's nice to see that she is doing her part to educate the electorate

[@riclagriclag]

To the Clinton Cartel and supporters, in the coming years ,get use to this saying "SERVES YOU RIGHT".You made your bed now sleep in it.

[@flagsoftheworld5]

Awe, more copy cat language from another piece of Trump trash. I know it's hard to manage a coherent thought on your own, I should know, I used to share the same party with mouth breathers like you.The "cartel" huh? Hate to break this news to you....but you are a political minority and shrinking every minute, of every day, of every month, of every year. You will continue to die off of old age and your disgrace to every US soldier who ever died to protect our country will rot away in the ground. Both you and your ideas have come and gone. Your final little temper tantrums wont stop it.

[@riclagriclag]

Tobias Rieper Better in BED with the FED then be a orange head . No thanks

[@georgiojansen7758]

she voted for obama, bon appetite