# Our elected officials are intentionally creating confusion, fueling hate and dissension

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Podcast: [Newell Normand](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newell-normand-2482167)
Published: 2026-09-28T15:26:56+00:00
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Newell points out how Congress pushes meaningless bills, based on the title and not the content within them, for the purpose of moving the needle, salvaging their political party, and making their political opposition look evil.

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