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The speaker discusses the concept of "woke" and its connection to Marxism. They argue that "woke" is essentially Marxism with American characteristics, as it seeks to redistribute social and cultural capital in addition to economic and material capital. The speaker explains that various ideologies such as critical race theory, queer theory, and postcolonial theory are all species within the genus of Marxism, sharing the goal of seizing control of the means of cultural production. They warn that Europe is at risk of succumbing to this ideology and urges understanding and resistance against it.

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During the trip, the speakers argue that “there are problems that humanity faces. There are social problems that we as humans face that only a socialist society can solve.” They cite “a completely innovative thing that they created that hadn't existed up until they created it”—droplets in the nose to curb Alzheimer’s—and note Cuba’s innovation despite a “sixty plus year blockade.” They describe sending “100 filled suitcases to the brim with medical supplies” and visiting a maternal center where “these women were fully taken care of by their doctors” in a “completely free” system; “maternity leave” starts before birth and “lasts an entire year” with “fully paid salary.” On May Day: “600,000 people” and “Lenin” signs, “Black Panther banner,” pride in unions. The chant: “Cuba si blockade o no?” They argue the blockade aims to undermine the revolution, but there is “legitimacy among the people” and doctors “all over the world.”

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Speaker 1 argues that Cuba should make a deal and asks what that deal would entail and what Cuba should do. He describes Cuba as currently a failed nation, noting that they “don’t even have jet fuel to get for airplanes to take off” and that they are “plugging up their runway.” He says that the United States is talking to Cuba and to Marco Rubio, and asserts that Cuba should absolutely make a deal because it is a humanitarian threat. He emphasizes that many Cuban Americans will be very happy when they can return to greet their relatives and do things that they should have been allowed to do for a long time. He states his interest in the people who were “treated so badly by Castro and the Cuban authorities” and notes that they “have been treated horribly,” adding that they will see how it all turns out as “Cuba and us, we are talking.” Speaker 0 asks whether that would be a good deal. Speaker 1 responds by outlining the current situation: there is an embargo, there is no oil, there is no money, and there is “no anything.” He then asks rhetorically whether, if a deal isn’t made, the United States would consider an operation like the one in Venezuela. He says he doesn’t want to answer that, suggesting it would not be a very tough operation if he did answer, but states he does not think such an operation will be necessary. He concludes with “Mister president.”

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Speaker 0 states that they are prepared to work with you, the United Kingdom, Europe in general, and the United States, but as equals and with a respectful attitude toward each other. They add that if they ultimately come to this arrangement, everyone will win from it.

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Speaker 0 states that socialism, Islam, and Palestine are the three holy grail taboos in American politics. Speaker 1 responds enthusiastically. Speaker 0 asks why Palestine is a part of Speaker 1's politics. Speaker 1 answers that growing up in the third world gives a different understanding of the Palestinian struggle.

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The speaker claims that when acquisitions emerge, the line is always that wages will increase by $1.3 billion. The speaker, who fled an authoritarian regime, states that accusations of communism against Kamala Harris are inaccurate. The speaker defines communism as a regime that kills and forces families to flee due to violence and egregious government practices. The speaker believes Kamala Harris is trying to give middle-class Americans a fighting chance, understanding that prices are still too high despite improving economic indicators and decreasing inflation. The speaker asserts Harris understands Americans' pain and will act to address it.

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The speaker discusses the difference between capitalism, socialism, and communism, as well as right-wing and left-wing ideologies. They explain that the far right advocates for minimal government control, while the far left believes in total government control. They also mention that the United States is a republic, not a democracy, and highlight the dangers of democracies and their potential to oppress minorities. The speaker argues that communism fails because of human greed, while socialism often leads to dictatorial governments. They criticize socialists as dependent individuals who rely on the government for their needs. The conversation concludes with a mention of the push for national healthcare in the United States.

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Speaker 0 argues that the crooked foundation of the public school system makes university indoctrination possible, asserting that everything in school is filtered through a Marxist lens of oppressed versus oppressors. The speaker claims schools introduce gender ideology, with opponents framed as intolerant; introduce critical race theory, with opponents framed as racist; introduce feminism, with opponents labeled misogynist or part of the patriarchy; and introduce socialism, with opponents described as privileged. The speaker contends that this influence is often subtle rather than overt, embedded in curriculum. An example given is how slavery is taught in elementary school. The speaker acknowledges general agreement that slavery was bad but argues that curricula omit broader historical context. Specifically, they state that The United States banned slavery in seven states while the rest of the world had bans in seven countries; in seventeen seventy six, 92–95% of the world was actively practicing slavery and it was the norm on every continent. The speaker also notes that Thomas Jefferson tried to get slavery abolished in the original draft of the Declaration of Independence, that England abolished slavery in 1833, the United States in 1865, and that the rest of the world followed that example in Africa and Asia. The claim is that within proper historical context, the American story is one of liberation. The speaker asserts that the Marxist lens requires the oppressed versus the oppressors, and that if these arguments were made in school, a student would be failed, shamed in front of the class, and possibly sent to the principal’s office. The claim is that the system is designed to keep America divided so it could be easily conquered. Addressing critics, the speaker mentions the Frankfurt School, stating it expanded the ideas of Marxism, developed the oppressed-versus-oppressor framework, and aimed to use race, gender, and sexuality to usher in cultural Marxism. The speaker contends this infiltration began in academia in the nineteen-sixties, and attributes today’s situation to those developments. Note: Promotional content at the end has been omitted.

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Speaker 0: First of all, it's important to be consistent with my principles, values, and ideas. Secondly, as a socialist, communist, Marxist, I follow Lenin's recommendations. Speaker 1: Lenin's decalogue: corrupt the youth and promote sexual freedom. Infiltrate and control all mass media outlets. Divide the population into opposing groups, inciting discussions on social issues. Destroy people's trust in their leaders. Talk about democracy and the rule of law, but seize power without hesitation. Contribute to the misuse of public funds and discredit the country's image abroad. Create panic and unrest among the population. Promote illegal strikes in vital industries. Instigate disturbances and prevent authorities from addressing them. Undermine moral values, honesty, and belief in government promises. Our infiltrated parliamentarians in democratic parties must accuse non-communists, forcing them to vote only in the interest of our cause. Identify gun owners to confiscate their weapons when the time is right, ensuring no resistance to our cause. Speaker 0: I follow Lenin's recommendations.

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Speaker 0 asks Speaker 1 what they think about the imagery behind them, given that Speaker 0's parents were born in the USSR, and questions whether it conflates ideologies and a movement. Speaker 1 responds that communism doesn't necessarily mean dictatorship, but acknowledges that it often turns out that way. Speaker 1 then admits to feeling like a hypocrite and shrugs.

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The speaker discusses the quote "we can see what can be unburdened by what has been," labeling it as Marxist ideology. They mention Mao Zedong's campaign to create a new China and the Bolsheviks' efforts in Russia to establish a socialist utopia. The speaker criticizes Vice President Harris for her supposed Marxist beliefs, suggesting she is more intelligent than perceived. They express concern over the possibility of a Marxist president being nominated by the Democratic party.

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Speaker 1 claims Kamala Harris's campaign slogan, "We're not going back. Forward together," is the same slogan used by the Communist Party USA for the past decade. Speaker 1 states that three years ago, Communist co-chair Rosanna Cambrian wrote an article titled, "We're not going back forward together." Speaker 2 says that this is how communists work to build a movement to topple capitalism. Speaker 1 asserts that communists have long acted as the ideological undergird of the Democrat party, and Kamala Harris is a continuation of that. Speaker 1 asks if people will continue to pretend that Kamala Harris is not influenced by communist ideology or choose not to be the idiot they think you are. Speaker 2 claims Chicago has produced more outstanding communist leaders than any other place.

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The speaker, Leonard Patterson, was once a member of the Communist Party but left when he realized their true intentions. He believed the party aimed to use African Americans for a violent revolution to establish a Soviet dictatorship in the United States. Patterson warns that the civil rights movement in the US is following the same path as revolutions in China, Cuba, and Algeria.

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The speaker asks, why are we doing this and why are we so opposed to Nicolas Maduro. On the street, most people would say they don’t know who Nicolas Maduro is. But in places like South Florida, where people recognize Maduro and can identify Venezuela on a map, the typical answer shifts: because he’s a communist or a socialist. The speaker asserts that this is true: Nicolas Maduro and his government are very left wing on economics. The speaker notes an interesting distinction: this left-wing stance is economic, not social. In Venezuela, gay marriage is banned, abortion is banned, and sex changes for transgender individuals are banned. The speaker describes Venezuela as one of the very few countries in the entire hemisphere with those social policies, emphasizing that these policies are conservative socially. The speaker adds that Venezuela is one of the very few nations in the region with those social policies, specifying that it is on social policy, not defending the regime. The speaker mentions that only El Salvador comes close in conservatism, though El Salvador is much smaller. Additionally, the speaker brings up a political point: the US-backed opposition leader who would take Maduro’s place, if Maduro were removed, is described as eager to implement gay marriage in Venezuela. This is presented as a counterpoint to the idea that the opposition is globally liberal or that the regime is uniquely opposed to liberal social policies. The speaker references the notion of a “global homo” project and implies that the reality is different from that belief, labeling the project as not crazy after all. The overall argument ties Maduro’s economic leftism to social policy conservatism, and contrasts Venezuelan social policy with potential shifts under the opposition, while noting public recognition differences about Maduro.

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What is your political philosophy? Our philosophy is based on representative democracy and social justice within a well-planned economy, not on communism or Marxism. Would you seize land from absentee owners? No, we prefer to buy unproductive lands and give them to poor citizens. How do you plan to gain power? We are not seeking power through force; we aim to end tyranny and establish a government through free elections. I’m not focused on being president or holding any position. What is the situation for ordinary Cubans? The main issues are the lack of freedom and justice, along with a low standard of living and high unemployment among youth. Cuba has great potential for a prosperous future with good governance.

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The Revolutionary Congress of America (RCA) is protesting in solidarity with workers, with the goal to socialize and make communism happen within lifetimes. The RCA is a political party whose ultimate goal is communism. They believe billionaires have too much power and populism has run its course. The speaker was asked if that includes Democrat billionaires like Bill Gates.

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Speaker 0 asserts that they have never taken money from the Israel lobby and asks if Speaker 1 has. Speaker 1 clarifies that APAC raises a lot of money for him, but emphasizes that the fundraisers are individuals, not the PAC itself, meaning it’s a misnomer to say the PAC raises money. He describes APAC as an American lobby and explains that APAC stands for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. He admits APAC is not a “foreign lobby” and says its purpose is not effectively defined as a single objective. He states his own entry into Congress thirteen years ago with the goal of being the leading defender of Israel in the United States Senate and says he has worked every day to that end. He notes that APAC is sometimes more effective than he wishes and then characterizes APAC as “a fever swamp of terrified of APAC.” Speaker 0 challenges the idea that APAC lobbies on behalf of the Israeli government, insisting that APAC lobbies for a foreign government. Speaker 1 responds that APAC is not lobbying for a foreign government; it is lobbying for a strong US–Israel relationship and for America and Israel to be closely allied. Speaker 0 maintains that APAC is lobbying for the interests of another country and reiterates that it is not true that APAC has nothing to do with the government. Speaker 0 asks about how much contact APAC leaders have with the government of Israel, and Speaker 1 acknowledges some contact, suggesting that the government of Israel is often frustrated with APAC, and asks whether they talk. He compares the situation to lobbying for more US–Mexico trade, noting that one would talk to both sides. Speaker 0 accepts that there are many countries that lobby Washington, including Israel, and expresses familiarity with how lobbying works, including knowing Americans who lobby on behalf of foreign governments and even being related to some. The central question for Speaker 0 is not whether foreign governments lobby the United States, but why it isn’t admitted as a common practice. He states that it’s true that many countries lobby Washington, including Israel, and asks why they aren’t registered as foreign lobbies. Speaker 1 responds that they are not registered as such.

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In this video, the speaker discusses examples of socialism in Greece, Berlin, and Cuba. They mention free college and other benefits in Greece, but highlight the negative consequences such as bankruptcy and students not graduating. The speaker also mentions Soviet-occupied Berlin and the impact of socialist policies after war. They briefly touch on Cuba and the reliance on the government for food, leading to shortages. The speaker concludes by acknowledging the need to attack ideas rather than people.

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Speaker 0 believes that all will win in the end, stating it will happen. Speaker 1 questions Speaker 0's satisfaction with the events in the USSR in 2017. Speaker 0 clarifies that they critique the USSR as Maoists to enhance socialism for the future, aiming to include individuals like Speaker 1 in the process. Translation: Speaker 0 expresses confidence in a positive outcome for all. Speaker 1 asks about Speaker 0's views on the USSR in 2017. Speaker 0 explains they critique the USSR from a Maoist perspective to improve socialism for the future, intending to involve individuals like Speaker 1.

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The speaker discusses the strategy of the proletarian revolution, which aims to gradually and legally move the government towards communism under the guise of socialism. Socialism is defined as government ownership and control of property and commerce. The communists believe they will eventually run the government and have control over who gets what. The building of socialism is seen as the communist revolution in America, as it moves the country towards communism without people realizing it. The communists advocate for more government as the solution to all problems, ultimately leading to total government, which is communism.

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Speaker 0: Happy memories are the ones where protocol didn't matter, like Cuba watching faster. Speaker 1: He's in power because of his incredible charisma.

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Speaker 0: Have you considered talking to the president of Colombia who you called a drop leader? Speaker 1: No. I haven't really thought too much about him. He's been fairly hostile to The United States, and I haven't given him a lot of thought. He's he's gonna have himself some big problems if he doesn't wise up. Speaker 2: Did you say Colombia is producing a lot of drugs. Have cocaine factories that they make cocaine, as you know, and they sell it right into The United States. So he better wise up or he'll be next. He'll be next too. I hope he's listening. Speaker 0: So was this operation a message that you're sending to Mexico, to Claudia Scheinbaum, president there? Speaker 2: Well, it wasn't meant to be. We're very friendly with her. She's a good woman, but the cartels are running Mexico. She's not running Mexico. The cartels are running Mexico. We could be politically correct and be nice and say, oh, yes. Is no. No. She's very, you know, she's very frightened of the cartels that are running Mexico. And I've asked her numerous times, would you like us to take out the cartels? No. No. No, mister president. No. No, no, please. So we have to do something because we lost the real number is 300,000 people, in my opinion. You know, they like to say a 100,000. A 100,000 is a lot of people, but the real number is 300,000 people. And we lost it to drugs, and they come in through the southern border, mostly the southern border. A lot plenty come in through Canada too, by the way, in case you don't know. But but they come in through the southern border, and something's gonna have to be done with Mexico. Cuban government, the Trump administration's next target, mister secretary, very quickly. Speaker 3: Well, the Cuban government is a is a huge problem. Yeah. The the the the Cuban government is a huge problem for Speaker 2: some So is that a yes? Speaker 3: Cuba. But I don't think people fully appreciate. I think they're in a lot of trouble. Yes. I'm not gonna talk talk to you about what our future steps are gonna be and our policies are gonna be right now in this regard, but I don't think it's any mystery that we are not big fans of the Cuban regime, who, by the way, are the ones that were propping up Maduro. His entire, like, internal security force, his internal security opera apparatus is entirely controlled by Cubans. One of the untold stories here is how, in essence, you talk about colonization because I think you said Dulce Rodriguez mentioned that, the ones who have sort of colonized, at least inside the regime, are Cubans. It was Cubans that guarded Maduro. He was not guarded by Venezuelan bodyguards. He had Cuban bodyguards. In terms of their internal intelligence, who spies on who inside to make sure there are no traitors, those are all Cubans. Speaker 0: He felt very strongly. We we needed for nationals. We need Greenland for national security, not for minerals. We had some we have so many sites for minerals and oil and everything. We have more oil than any other country in the world. We need Greenland for national security.

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Speaker 0 questions Speaker 1 about a banner promoting communism and socialism. Speaker 1, originally from China, explains that they live in the US because they believe China is not truly communist. Speaker 0 argues that China is communist, but Speaker 1 disagrees. Speaker 0 accuses Speaker 1 of promoting a damaging ideology and asks why they don't live in a communist country. Speaker 1 tries to explain their perspective, but Speaker 0 dismisses it and criticizes communism. The conversation becomes heated, with Speaker 0 sharing personal experiences and expressing frustration. The transcript ends with Speaker 0 questioning why Speaker 1 promotes communism in a free country.

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National socialism is distinct from what is called socialism today (Marxism) and from Jewish communism; they are, in practice, exact opposites. In response to questioning, Adolf Hitler defined socialism as follows: “A socialist is one who serves the common good without giving up his individuality or personality or the product of his personal efficiency.” He adds that “Our adopted term socialist has nothing to do with Marxian socialism.” The speaker then contrasts Marxism with true socialism. Marxism is anti-property; true socialism is not. “Marxism places no value on the individual or individual effort or efficiency,” whereas “True socialism values the individual and encourages him in individual efficiency, at the same time holding that his interests as an individual must be in consonance with those of the community.” He asserts, “All great inventions, discoveries, achievements were first the product of an individual brain.” The speaker addresses accusations that he is against property or an atheist, stating, “Both charges are false.” He proceeds to outline a clear difference between the socialist and the communist state. In the socialist state, “the individual or his professional community retains the individual and joint responsibility for himself or his professional associates.” In the communist state, “all responsibility and care is assumed by the state and shifted onto it.” Further distinctions are drawn: “Socialism preserves individual liberty with a view to the welfare of the general public. Communism abolishes this freedom through collectivization, that is, by creating herds.” To illuminate the concept of national socialism, the speaker suggests a linguistic test: “perhaps replace the word socialist in Hitler's definition with the word team.” He asks, can a team, whether in sports or other realms, achieve greatness without the concepts described? He answers, “It would be rather unlikely.”

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Richard Wolff: Marxism and Communism | Lex Fridman Podcast #295
Guests: Richard Wolff
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Richard Wolff discusses the nature of exploitation in class structures, drawing parallels between slaves, serfs, and employees who produce a surplus appropriated by their masters, lords, or employers. He defines Marxism as a tradition inspired by Karl Marx, primarily focused on critiquing capitalism rather than outlining socialism or communism. The spread of Marxist ideas globally has led to diverse interpretations shaped by local cultures and histories. Wolff highlights the significance of the Paris Commune in 1871, where Marxists attempted to organize society differently, marking a shift from critique to governance. The Russian Revolution in 1917 further transformed Marxism into a practical application, leading to various interpretations, including Leninism, Trotskyism, and Stalinism. Each interpretation reflects different approaches to socialism, with Lenin advocating for a vanguard party and Stalin emphasizing nationalism. Wolff argues that Marxism critiques capitalism and suggests that society can do better, emphasizing the need for a democratic organization of the workplace where workers collectively decide on the distribution of the surplus they produce. He critiques the notion that capitalism inherently leads to progress, arguing that improvements in living standards often come from struggles against capitalist exploitation rather than from capitalism itself. He discusses the historical context of socialism and Marxism, noting that the taboo against these ideas in the U.S. has limited understanding and discourse. Wolff believes that the recent resurgence of interest in socialism, exemplified by figures like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, signals a shift in public consciousness. He sees their approaches as moderate and reflective of earlier social democratic movements rather than radical Marxism. Wolff emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural dynamics within capitalism, noting that cultural Marxism, often misused as a term, refers to the analysis of how culture interacts with capitalism. He argues that the struggle for a better society is ongoing and that historical attempts at socialism provide valuable lessons for future movements. In discussing personal experiences, Wolff reflects on the challenges of being a Marxist in academia, expressing gratitude for the support he received and the importance of love and relationships in his life. He concludes that life is fundamentally about struggle, whether in personal relationships or broader societal issues, and that this struggle is what gives life meaning.
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