“The Government Can’t Be Trusted” Was the Motto of the Confederacy

Walter Rhein Podcast · Jun 2, 2026 · 8m

Thanks for your support: 30% off 💙 40% off 💙 50% off 💙 60% offMy cousins grew up in Kentucky. It was through them that I learned the phrase, “You can’t ever trust the government.”Even when I was little, I had problems with this concept. After all, weren’t we supposed to respect and revere the military? Wasn’t the military part of the government?When I asked these questions I was met with mockery at best and hostility at worst. “Are you trying to be smart? Obviously we’re not talking about the military.”“But...”“I’ve heard enough out of you. You’re being disrespectful.” Then came the ableist…