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What Liberals Get Wrong about the Right with Corey Robin
Nov 22, 2023
The guest on this podcast is Corey Robin, a Professor of Political Science at Brooklyn College. They discuss the importance of understanding the right, dispelling misconceptions about them, and exploring the historical context of the right-wing movement. They also touch on topics such as the impact of election interference, analyzing the political views of Clarence Thomas, and signs of change in politics beyond the traditional red and blue divide.
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- Understanding the unique perspective of political figures like Clarence Thomas can reveal the complexity behind their seemingly simple caricatures.
- The right-wing movement has a rich intellectual foundation and well-thought-out principles that should not be dismissed as irrational or lacking coherence.
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Clarence Thomas and the Role of Reactionary Thinking
Clarence Thomas, a Supreme Court Justice, is often caricatured as thoughtless and lazy. However, a deeper analysis reveals that he has a unique perspective rooted in his background as a former black nationalist on the left. Thomas holds a pessimistic view on race, believing that black people will never receive a fair shake from white America and that white racism is incurable. He opposes the idea of collective black power through voting and instead emphasizes the importance of building economic wealth within black communities, particularly among black men. This perspective is influenced by his belief in racial pessimism and his vision of black patriarchy as a means of black survival.
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