Brett Mason Show

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  • An often funny or irreverent look at culture, entertainment, politics, or just silly things that happen to us all every day.
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  • Fifty-Two: US Economy On The BRICS?

    Fifty-Two: US Economy On The BRICS?
    Feb 3 2025
    Today, we’re diving into something that’s been simmering in the background of global politics and economics for a while now, but it’s starting to boil over in ways that could seriously impact the U.S. economy. And, of course, it ties back to everyone’s favorite orange-hued, tariff-loving president: Donald Trump. Yep, we’re talking about Trump’s tariffs, the rise of BRICS+, and what happens when the U.S. decides to play hardball with global trade. Buckle up, because this is gonna get spicy. Okay, let’s start with the basics. Trump is slapping tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada, and basically anyone who isn’t kissing his ring? Yeah. The idea is to “protect American jobs” and “bring manufacturing back to the U.S.” Sounds great in theory, right? But here’s the thing: tariffs are like a boomerang. You throw them out there, and eventually, they come back and smack you in the face. And guess what? That boomerang is heading straight for us. Now, Imagine this scenario: Canada and Mexico—yes, our neighbors to the north and south—decide to join BRICS+. Wait, what’s BRICS+? I know, I know, it’s not exactly dinner table conversation unless you’re a total geopolitics nerd. But stick with me, because this is huge. BRICS+ is basically a coalition of some of the biggest emerging economies in the world: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The “+” is for the new countries joining the club, like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. Together, these countries represent 40% of global trade, 50% of the world’s population, and a staggering $600 billion of all U.S. imports. That’s not chump change, folks. Now, if Canada and Mexico—two of our largest trading partners—decide to join BRICS+, it’s game over for the U.S. in terms of maintaining its economic dominance. Why? Because BRICS+ is all about creating an alternative to the U.S.-dominated global financial system. They’re talking about trading in their own currencies, bypassing the U.S. dollar, and basically telling the U.S. to take its tariffs and shove ‘em. And let’s be real, this didn’t happen in a vacuum. Trump’s tariffs were like throwing gasoline on a fire. They pissed off our allies, alienated our trading partners, and made the U.S. look like the schoolyard bully who thinks he can push everyone around. But here’s the thing about bullies: eventually, the other kids get tired of getting pushed around and band together to fight back. That’s exactly what’s happening with BRICS+. And when the “f*** around and find out” moment comes home to roost, who do you think the MAGA crowd is gonna blame? Obama? Nancy Pelosi? CNN? Or maybe DEI—because apparently, that’s the new scapegoat for everything these days. Of course they will. That is who they have been conditioned to blame. But here’s the truth: this will be a self-inflicted wound. Protectionist, isolationist, antagonistic trade policies don’t make a country stronger—they make it weaker. They shrink economies, stifle innovation, and create a whole lot of bad blood with the rest of the world. Now, I know some of you are thinking, “But hey, tariffs feel good in the moment, right?” We are taking action. We are putting America first! Sure, if you’re the bully picking on someone because you’ve got low self-esteem, no genuine plan. It feels powerful to flex your muscles and say, “We’re not gonna take it anymore!” But that feeling is short-lived. Eventually, the other kids stop playing with you, and you’re left sitting alone at the lunch table. And that’s where we’re headed if we don’t course-correct. Free trade expands the economic interests of everyone involved. It creates jobs, lowers prices for consumers, and fosters innovation. Protectionism does the opposite. It’s like building a wall around your economy and hoping no one notices that the rest of the world is moving on without you. So, what’s the takeaway here? Well, for starters, we need to stop pretending that tariffs are some kind of magic bullet for economic growth. They’re not. They’re a blunt instrument that does more harm than good in the long run. And we need to start paying attention to what’s happening with BRICS+. This isn’t just some abstract geopolitical concept—it’s a real threat to U.S. economic dominance. And finally, we need to stop blaming everyone else for our problems. Obama didn’t do this. Nancy Pelosi didn’t do this. CNN didn’t do this. This is on us. We voted for the guy who thought tariffs were a good idea, and now we’re going to reap what we sow. So, good luck, America! We’re gonna need it. Because if Canada and Mexico decide to join BRICS+, it’s gonna be a whole new world out there. And I don’t know about you, but I’m not sure we’re ready for it. Thanks for tuning in, everyone. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. And hey, if you’ve got ...
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    17 min
  • Fifty-One: The Absurdity Of MAGA Rhetoric

    Fifty-One: The Absurdity Of MAGA Rhetoric
    Jan 30 2025
    The Republican Party, particularly its MAGA faction, has become a case study in cognitive dissonance and moral bankruptcy, a collective psyche so fractured and contradictory that it defies reason. Their rhetoric oscillates between outrage and absurdity, a cacophony of grievances that reveals not just a lack of coherence, but a profound disdain for humanity itself.

    Take their obsession with welfare and entitlement programs. They rail against the idea of their tax dollars supporting those who don’t work, framing it as a moral failing of the individual rather than a systemic issue. Yet, when Democrats propose initiatives to empower people—those with disabilities, the marginalized, the overlooked—to enter the workforce and contribute meaningfully, Republicans recoil in horror. Suddenly, the very idea of employment for the disabled becomes a lightning rod for their vitriol. They twist it into a caricature, as if hiring a blind person to work in a call center is tantamount to putting them in charge of air traffic control. The absurdity is staggering.

    No one is suggesting that individuals be placed in roles they are incapable of performing. The goal is simple: to ensure that those who *can* work—who are qualified, capable, and eager—are not systematically excluded because of prejudice or ignorance. It’s about creating opportunities, not lowering standards. But nuance is lost on those who thrive on fear and division.

    And then there’s the MAGA obsession with scapegoating. Every disaster, every misfortune, every act of God is somehow the fault of the disabled, or Black and brown people, or immigrants. It’s a worldview built on paranoia and bigotry, a desperate attempt to deflect blame from the systemic failures they themselves perpetuate.

    The irony is almost poetic. They demand self-sufficiency, yet recoil when steps are taken to enable it. They claim to value hard work, yet vilify those who seek it. They cry foul at the idea of “handouts,” yet reject any effort to level the playing field. It’s a cycle of contradiction and hypocrisy so profound that it borders on pathological.

    MAGA has become the political embodiment of perpetual victimhood, a movement defined by its endless whining and manufactured outrage. There is no pleasing them because their grievances are not rooted in reality—they are a performance, a spectacle designed to distract from their own moral and intellectual bankruptcy.

    And yet, despite their theatrics, the truth remains: initiatives to empower the disabled, to create opportunities for the marginalized, to build a more inclusive society—these are not just good things. They are necessary things. They are the mark of a civilization that values dignity and equity over fear and division.

    But for the MAGA faithful, even this is too much to bear. They would sooner poison their own soup and blame it on someone else than admit that compassion and progress are not threats to their existence. The Trump brain rot has seeped too deep, twisting their worldview into something unrecognizable. And for that, there may be no cure.
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    8 min
  • Fifty: When Is A Cake A Cake

    Fifty: When Is A Cake A Cake
    Oct 1 2024
    When is a cake just a list of ingredients. And when is it the finished product. This is a diffusion about abortion and the beginning of life.
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    23 min

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