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Bullets and Ballots: Unveiling the Chaos in Politics with Texas Trey
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In this episode Karen sits down with Texas Trey. Trey shares his journey from being a lifelong Republican to creating content that challenges conservative ideologies. He discusses his changing views on the Second Amendment and the need for responsible gun ownership.
Trey also highlights the influence of money in politics and the tactics used by far-right groups to create chaos and maintain control. He emphasizes the importance of local elections and the battle for democracy at the school board level. Trey concludes by encouraging individuals to speak out and take action in their own ways.
The conversation highlights the importance of achieving change in small towns and the surprising reversal of transgender discrimination in one such town in Texas. It emphasizes that reasonable people can stand against discrimination and the need to focus on positive examples of change. The future plans for advocacy and support are discussed, along with the importance of finding a role in advocacy.
The conversation concludes with an appreciation for the nonpartisan mission of Defense of Democracy.
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