Politics. Activism. Theory. Learning. Moving left, together.
Banned Bump: native communist
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Politics. Activism. Theory. Learning. Moving left, together.
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9/8/2021
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February 5, 2026
Jimmy Dore And the Cost of Political Aimlessness
<p>I used to be a big Jimmy Dore fan back in the TYT days, but over time his anti-establishment energy lost direction. This is a left critique of his politics, platforming choices, and the consequences for the online left.Jimmy Dore, Glenn Greenwald, and figures like Caleb Maupin show how critique without accountability can end up serving reactionary forces — even while claiming to fight the system.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Inspired by Michael Brooks Show Episode about Jimmy's bad take on Brazil. </p><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p></p>
February 1, 2026
Why authority under capitalism is more violent than under socialism
<p>When people warn about “authoritarianism,” they almost always point at socialism or communism — while ignoring the reality that capitalism already relies on coercive authority and mass violence.In this video, I break down why authority under capitalism is more violent than socialism, using historical analysis from Engels and Lenin and applying it directly to modern American material conditions. From police, prisons, landlords, and healthcare corporations to U.S. imperialism and endless war, capitalist authority kills quietly and globally — while being treated as normal.I also explain why unions, tenant unions, mutual aid, and community defense are mislabeled as “authoritarian,” even though they are defensive tools used by working people to survive and build power. This video challenges liberal and social-democratic narratives that criticize extreme outcomes while ultimately deferring to capitalism and the violence it produces.The question isn’t whether authority exists — it always does.The real question is whose authority shapes society, and who it serves.</p>
January 31, 2026
Why Bill Maher hates the left more than the right
<p>Bill Maher is often framed as a “reasonable liberal” or even a critic of power, but his record tells a different story. In this video, I break down how Maher consistently attacks the left, fearmongers about basic reforms, and frames solutions like free education, childcare, or taxing the wealthy as if they’re radical threats to society.I look at how his rhetoric on socialism, protest movements, and Islam repeatedly aligns with right-wing and ruling-class interests, while he presents himself as an “average guy” worried about practicality and realism. I also explain why social democracy isn’t a real threat to capitalism, how liberalism ultimately protects wealth and power, and why figures like Maher play an important role in managing dissent rather than challenging the system.This video isn’t about outrage or cancel culture. It’s about understanding how media figures shape political boundaries, why fear of change gets amplified, and why real solutions are often treated as dangerous fantasies.</p>
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