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Hanson opens the dialogue by reflecting on the growing animosity between the political elites and what he refers to as "deplorables." He points out that this sentiment has roots in past political discourse, highlighted by terms like "irredeemables" and "clingers," which were used by figures like Joe Biden and Barack Obama to describe a segment of the population they deem less progressive.
The era we live in makes it essential to understand the ongoing battle between two groups: the bi-coastal elites and the working-class citizens across America. The disdain expressed by the former towards those they perceive as populist or rural in their sentiments underscores a broader cultural and ideological rift.