1 hr 37 min
Episode 7, Pt. 2: The Absent Left, the US Duopoly, and Neo-Corporati$m as Fascism The Identity Paradox
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In part 2 of Episode 7, we continue to discuss the manner in which authoritarian thinking infiltrates American politics. We briefly review the horseshoe model to demonstrate the false equivalence between a far-right established politics and a far-left. We then show how an absent leftist politics creates the conditions for neo-fascist ideas and practices to infect both sides of the supposed left/right political divide. Part two is dedicated primarily to examining the political duopoly that defines US politics and how this empowers disaggregated or neo-corporatism, which is what allows for a “fascist creep” along capitalist lines. We conclude by examining some potential ways of combating the intensification of neo-corporatism in the US in light of an absent, authentically leftist politics. We try to include definitions and illustrations to help elucidate these points, so if some of these ideas are new to you, please join us as this episode might prove beneficial. (Recorded on February 21, 2022)
In part 2 of Episode 7, we continue to discuss the manner in which authoritarian thinking infiltrates American politics. We briefly review the horseshoe model to demonstrate the false equivalence between a far-right established politics and a far-left. We then show how an absent leftist politics creates the conditions for neo-fascist ideas and practices to infect both sides of the supposed left/right political divide. Part two is dedicated primarily to examining the political duopoly that defines US politics and how this empowers disaggregated or neo-corporatism, which is what allows for a “fascist creep” along capitalist lines. We conclude by examining some potential ways of combating the intensification of neo-corporatism in the US in light of an absent, authentically leftist politics. We try to include definitions and illustrations to help elucidate these points, so if some of these ideas are new to you, please join us as this episode might prove beneficial. (Recorded on February 21, 2022)
1 hr 37 min