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A recurring theme is nostalgia for a bygone era when patriotism and national pride felt more unified. Brett laments how today's polarized climate, fueled by media manipulation and division politics, erodes societal cohesion. References to classic American media—like Walker Texas Ranger—highlight a time when Americans shared common values beyond political correctness.
He criticizes current cultural climates where celebrities and influencers—like Sky Jackson—engage in self-serving antics, including selling jars of sweat or graves next to their homes, which Brett labels as exploitation and grift. He considers this behavior symptomatic of a society increasingly disconnected from authentic patriotic or communal values.