Rev Left Radio Anti-Imperialism: Palestine, Venezuela, & the DPRK with Abby Martin
Aug 13, 2017
Abby Martin, an American journalist known for her investigative work on The Empire Files, discusses critical topics of U.S. imperialism. She delves into the complexities of the Israeli apartheid and Palestinian resistance, highlighting the dire realities faced by those under occupation. Martin also critiques media narratives surrounding Venezuela and its political landscape, emphasizing the impact of U.S. interventions. The conversation connects rising fascism with current political climates, urging listeners to engage against injustice and support marginalized voices globally.
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Trump Normalized A Loyalist Fascist Base
- Abby Martin argues Trump's rhetoric and appointments legitimize and embolden organized fascists and white supremacists.
- She warns a loyalist paramilitary culture aligned with state forces is the greatest danger to democracy.
Militias Plus State Power Equals Fascist Risk
- Abby Martin links militia growth to state accommodation and compares emerging brown-shirt forces to historical fascist tactics.
- She stresses police and state institutions can be co-opted to carry out fascist agendas when loyalist militias rise.
North Korea's Tests Are Defensive, Contextualized
- Abby Martin reframes DPRK missile tests as sovereign defense against historical US attacks and invasion threats.
- She argues US nuclear rhetoric and threats escalate danger and reflect imperial aggression, not DPRK belligerence alone.
