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The Limits of Reformism (Ft. Steve Grumbine)
Jun 14, 2024
Steve Grumbine, founder of RealProgressives and host of Macro N Cheese, discusses the problems with Social Democracy, benefits of learning Marxist theory, and why Universal Basic Services is superior to Universal Basic Income. Topics include MMT, class analysis, and challenges within the Democratic Socialist movement.
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- Understanding Marxist theory benefits social democrats and MMT proponents.
- Universal Basic Services is favored over Universal Basic Income for societal transformation.
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The American Revolution Through a Critical Lens
The American Revolution, viewed in context, emerged as both radical and contradictory, with the bourgeoisie influencing a system designed for property-owning classes. Despite its revolutionary nature, it culminated in a carefully managed democracy favoring property interests. Critiques of founding on slavery and genocide acknowledge its significance within settler colonial countries, presenting a nuanced perspective amidst calls not to overlook the democratic potential the revolution unleashed.
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