"The media actually has an obligation to tell the truth. And if they don't do that, we're going to find ways to call them out and challenge them every day."
This quote by Stephen Bannon emphasizes the importance of accuracy and truthfulness in journalism. He suggests that media organizations have a moral responsibility to inform the public with factual and honest information. If the media fails to fulfill this obligation, they should expect criticism and challenge from society. The implication is that trust in media can be eroded when it disseminates false or biased information, and it's essential for maintaining a healthy democracy that the media operates honestly and transparently.
"We’ve lost our way as a party and as a country because we've been too timid about the fight we're in. We've got to have the spine and the courage to fight for this nation."
This quote by Stephen Bannon implies that the Republican Party, and by extension, America as a whole, has deviated from its principles due to a lack of assertiveness in addressing critical issues. He suggests that they must regain their backbone and courage to stand up for what they believe in, meaningfully engage in conflicts, and preserve the values and interests of the nation. The quote emphasizes the importance of bold action and fearlessness in overcoming challenges faced by both the party and the country.
"The Democrats, the media, and the establishment Republicans — they're all part of the same system. They all want to keep their power."
The quote suggests a perceived alliance among three powerful entities - the Democratic Party, mainstream media, and Establishment Republicans. According to Stephen Bannon, these groups are seen as interconnected and interested in preserving their respective powers. This view implies a critique of the existing political order, suggesting that the interests of the general public may be overshadowed by the collective ambition for power within these entities.
"If you don't understand this is a religious war, you're not paying attention."
This quote by Stephen Bannon suggests that he views contemporary issues and conflicts as being fundamentally shaped by religious ideologies or values, rather than purely political or economic factors. He implies that one must recognize this religious dimension to fully comprehend the nature of these conflicts, and that dismissing it would be a form of neglect or misunderstanding.
"Darkness is good. Dick Cheney once said darkness is just the place where things happen and that's what this whole campaign has been about: The darkness."
This quote suggests a strategic or ideological approach that embraces the idea of operating in obscurity, or the "darkness," to achieve political goals. Dick Cheney's statement is paraphrased as "Darkness is just the place where things happen" - meaning, significant events or actions occur without much public scrutiny or transparency. Stephen Bannon appears to be alluding that their political campaign thrives in such an environment, operating covertly and leveraging secrecy for their advantage.
The rise of Breitbart is directly tied to being the voice of that center-right opposition. And, quite frankly, we're winning many, many victories. On the social conservative side, we're the voice of the anti-abortion movement, the voice of the traditional marriage movement, and I can tell you we're winning victory after victory after victory.
- Stephen Bannon
Without U.S. independence, North America would have remained a rural, non-industrial breadbasket. Blessed as it was with natural resources, agrarian North America would have supplied cotton and beef and lumber to industrial Britain. America would thus be more like Australia - a nice enough place to live, but no kind of world power.
- Stephen Bannon
The American television industry is a Darwinian environment where success is usually measured in inches, not yards. That is, for most TV media, audiences have gotten so small that one measures 'victories' in tenths of a point - as in, a 2.2 percent share is a great leap over a 2.1 percent share.
- Stephen Bannon
I'm an economic nationalist. I am an 'America first' guy. And I have admired nationalist movements throughout the world, have said repeatedly strong nations make great neighbors. I've also said repeatedly that the ethno-nationalist movement, prominent in Europe, will change over time. I've never been a supporter of ethno-nationalism.
- Stephen Bannon
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