Ep. 2796 Was Trump Right About South Africa?
Summary
Tom Woods interviews Ernst Roots to discuss his new documentary, "Crossed Out," which exposes the systematic persecution and violent farm attacks targeting white farmers in South Africa. Roots details the horrific nature of these crimes and argues that Western media and political elites aggressively deny the crisis due to ideological commitments to a socialist, borderless world. The episode also covers the "White Cross Project," an initiative to plant 3,000 crosses on the National Mall in Washington D.C. to raise awareness, and explores the historical context of the ANC’s strategy to use de…
Topics discussed
Introduction and welcome back of Ernst Roots
Overview of the documentary and farm attack victims
Explanation of the title 'Crossed Out' and White Cross Project
Media denial and ideological bias in reporting
The ideological undercurrent of the Open Society movement
Debate on the term 'genocide' vs 'persecution'
Displacement campaigns and incitement of violence
Double standards in the justice system and hate speech rulings
Historical context of targeting white farmers as soft targets
Description of brutal torture methods used in attacks
Comparison of media coverage for reversed race incidents
Sponsor segment: Matt Sersley and tax advice
Ernst Roots' personal history and connection to South Africa
Love for South Africa and the motivation to stay and fight
Historical context of the 1990 transition and Mandela's tour
The National Democratic Revolution and socialist goals
Constitutional red flags and the 'beachhead' strategy
Public sentiment during the end of apartheid era
Key issues to address: incitement, farm attacks, and race laws
Proposed solutions: decentralization and preventing South Africanization
Fundraiser details and upcoming events for the project
Closing remarks and sponsor segments
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