The Great Op
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In this episode of Plodcast, host Douglas Wilson reflects on what he calls the 'great op'—a coordinated effort he believes has been orchestrated by the left to manufacture and amplify extremism on the right. Drawing parallels to historical unifying events like Pearl Harbor, Wilson argues that the assassination of Charlie Kirk initially united conservative voices, but this unity was quickly undermined by figures like Candace Owens, whose rhetoric he frames as part of a broader disinformation campaign. He then pivots to a major revelation: the Department of Justice's indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), which he alleges has been funding hate groups to sustain its own fundraising machine—akin to a government paying for rat tails and inadvertently encouraging rat farming. Wilson uses this as a metaphor for how institutions can become corrupted by incentives, suggesting that the SPLC’s existence depends on the very hate it claims to combat. He extends this critique to the broader left’s strategy of promoting extreme right-wing figures to justify their own narrative and funding. The episode then shifts to a theological discussion on adultery, analyzing Jesus’ teachings in Matthew and Mark about divorce and remarriage, emphasizing the moral pressure placed on unjust divorces. Finally, Wilson promotes his father’s book, *Principles of War*, a foundational text applying military strategy to spiritual warfare, highlighting its enduring relevance and impact on the Moscow, Idaho ministry. Key takeaways include: 1) Be wary of institutions that profit from the very problems they claim to solve; 2) The left may be strategically amplifying right-wing extremism to justify its own agenda; 3) The moral weight of divorce and remarriage in Christian teaching underscores the importance of justice and care for the vulnerable; 4) Strategic thinking—like identifying decisive points in evangelism—can transform spiritual outreach; and 5) Revisiting foundational texts regularly is essential for long-term impact and clarity.
Institutions that profit from crisis may be incentivized to perpetuate that crisis.
The left may be orchestrating a 'great op' to manufacture right-wing extremism for political and fundraising purposes.
Divorce without just cause can pressure a person into moral compromise, especially in vulnerable circumstances.
Strategic evangelism requires identifying feasible yet significant 'decisive points'—like small college towns.
Foundational spiritual texts should be revisited regularly to maintain clarity and impact.
The Great Op: Unmasking the Left's Strategy
“If there has been a huge leftist op in order to create a certain kind of dissension on the right, where you've got the KKK types and the Aryan nation types and the racially, ethnically malevolent, that's the kind of racist right that they want.”
The SPLC Indictment: Hate as a Business Model
“They needed hate organizations. They needed extremist organizations so that they could send out their fundraising letter to talk about how dangerous it all was. And so in order to have those hate organizations, lo, the SPLC was funding them.”
Jesus on Divorce and Adultery: Moral Responsibility
Wilson transitions into a theological deep dive on adultery, citing Matthew 5:32 and Mark 10:11–12 to explain how unjust divorce pressures a person into adultery. He emphasizes the moral responsibility of the husband in pushing his wife into a compromised situation, especially when she has no means of support. He also notes the rare but acknowledged possibility of a woman initiating divorce, affirming gender equality in the moral framework.
Principles of War: A Foundational Text for Spiritual Warfare
Wilson promotes his father’s book, *Principles of War*, which applies military strategy—like mobility, surprise, and decisive points—to spiritual evangelism. He explains how the book’s core insight is that while tactics evolve, principles remain constant. He shares how his father identified small college towns like Moscow, Idaho, as strategic yet feasible 'decisive points' for evangelism, a decision that shaped the entire ministry’s trajectory.
“They needed hate organizations. They needed extremist organizations so that they could send out their fundraising letter to talk about how dangerous it all was. And so in order to have those hate organizations, lo, the SPLC was funding them.”
“If there has been a huge leftist op in order to create a certain kind of dissension on the right, where you've got the KKK types and the Aryan nation types and the racially, ethnically malevolent, that's the kind of racist right that they want.”
“If a man divorces his wife for burning the toast and she has no way of supporting herself other than prostitution or marrying someone and otherwise she starves, he is pressuring her into an adulterous situation.”
Host
Douglas Wilson
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Southern Poverty Law Center
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Jim Wilson
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Principles of War
book
Moscow, Idaho
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Candace Owens
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Charlie Kirk
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Matthew 5:32
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Mark 10:11–12
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Department of Justice
organization
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