TRIGGERnometry George Galloway - "Capitalism Isn’t Working"
Oct 25, 2020
George Galloway, a left-wing firebrand and former MP, dives into the flaws of modern capitalism, linking rising unemployment and housing crises to the failures of the current system. He critiques contemporary leftism and its disconnect from the public, while highlighting the existential dilemmas within the Labour Party. Galloway also discusses the importance of whistleblower Julian Assange and the need for a balanced economic model that can address growing inequality, all wrapped in his signature outspoken style.
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Left's Intolerance
- George Galloway criticizes the modern left, arguing that its intolerance and cancel culture are not true left-wing values.
- He believes in robust debate and free speech, even for those he disagrees with.
Origins of Illiberalism
- Galloway traces the origins of this illiberalism to the 1968ers and their influence on British left-wing politics.
- He recalls observing a shift from structured learning to a more chaotic, less hierarchical approach in political discourse.
Labour's Crisis
- The Labour Party faces an existential crisis, struggling to reconcile activists with more centrist figures like Keir Starmer.
- Galloway feels alienated from both factions, advocating for a different path.