Jared Ware, host of Millennials Are Killing Capitalism, joins the conversation to analyze J. Sakai's influential book, 'Settlers.' They discuss the controversial themes of settler colonialism and its implications for revolutionary movements. The history of underground publishing is explored, shedding light on the shift from zines to modern methods. Ware highlights the complexities of Sakai's legacy and critiques mainstream narratives surrounding labor and class. The discussion reveals a nuanced perspective on America's past, challenging established myths and emphasizing the roles of indigenous peoples and enslaved individuals.
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Origins of "Settlers" Publication
Jay Sakai's book was initially published to be sent into prisons by activist groups.
This explains its underground, grassroots distribution and unique format.
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Concept of the New African Nation
The 'New African' concept describes Black Americans as a distinct nation born from the slave trade.
It stresses a national identity tied to the land and labor history in the U.S. South.
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Settlers and Revolutionary Subjects
Sakai focuses on settler colonialism through the lens of class and national liberation.
He sees the Black nation in the U.S. as a key revolutionary subject, challenging traditional settler colonial theory.
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Settlers: The Mythology of the White Proletariat From Mayflower to Modern
Settlers: The Mythology of the White Proletariat From Mayflower to Modern
From Mayflower to Modern
J. Sakai
J. Sakai's "Settlers" deconstructs the myth of a white proletariat in the United States, challenging traditional Marxist interpretations of class struggle. The book traces the history of settler colonialism from its origins, exposing the parasitic nature of settler society and its reliance on exploitation. Sakai critiques the collaboration between settlers and enslaved Africans in the elimination of Indigenous populations, arguing that this was a central aspect of settler expansion. He analyzes the role of slavery and indentured servitude in shaping class relations, highlighting the absence of a genuine white working-class consciousness. The book's central argument is that the absence of a revolutionary white proletariat is a key factor in the failure of revolutionary movements in the United States.
Meditations on Frantz Fanon's Wretched of the Earth
Meditations on Frantz Fanon's Wretched of the Earth
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James Yaki Sales
Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism
Vladimir Lenin
In this work, Lenin builds upon Marx's theories to propose a stage of capitalism characterized by the dominance of finance capital and the formation of monopolies. He argues that imperialism is a result of the concentration of capital, the growth of industrial and banking monopolies, and the export of capital to colonies. Lenin provides empirical evidence and statistical data to support his analysis, highlighting the predatory and anticompetitive behaviors of cartels and the inevitability of war arising from the contradictions of imperialism.
The shape of things to come
H. G. Wells
Published in 1933, 'The Shape of Things to Come' is a speculative history that outlines future events up to the year 2106. The book is presented as the edited notes of Dr. Philip Raven, a diplomat who claims to have had dream visions of a future history textbook. It is divided into five sections, detailing a future that includes a Second World War, climatic disasters, and the eventual establishment of a world state. The narrative predicts significant cultural and technological changes, including the rise of a technocratic elite and the transformation of society into a utopian world state where humanity's material needs are satisfied and individual freedom is balanced with collective well-being[2][4][5].
Free the Land
Free the Land
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Edward Onesey
Dawning of the Apocalypse
Gerald Horne
Low intensity operations
Low intensity operations
Frank Kitson
Night Vision
Seeing Ourselves Through Dark Moods
Mariana Alessandri
In 'Night Vision,' Mariana Alessandri draws on the works of diverse philosophers and writers such as Audre Lorde, María Lugones, Miguel de Unamuno, C.S. Lewis, Gloria Anzaldúa, and Søren Kierkegaard to argue that our suffering is not a sign of weakness but rather of our humanity. The book proposes that by embracing our dark emotions, we can cultivate 'night vision' and discover new aspects of ourselves, such as wit, humor, closeness, warmth, and clarity. Alessandri critiques the societal pressure to maintain a positive outlook and instead advocates for acknowledging and valuing our darker emotions as essential to a meaningful life.
The Counter-Revolution of 1776
The Counter-Revolution of 1776
Gerald Horne
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Nick Estes was joined by Jared Ware (@jaybeware), host of Millennials Are Killing Capitalism, for a livestream conversation and analysis of J. Sakai’s Settlers: The Mythology of the White Proletariat From Mayflower to Modern (1983).
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