Bad Faith Episode 515 Promo - What Wont Israel Do? (w/ Max Blumenthal)
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Oct 9, 2025 The conversation dives into the complexities of leftist political strategy, debating whether to support compromised Democrats or embrace third-party candidates. Max Blumenthal emphasizes the importance of class and antiwar principles over traditional labels. He critiques the Democratic Party’s limitations and predicts heightened geopolitical tensions involving Israel and Iran. The discussion includes the necessity of concrete demands, like suspending weapon sales to Israel, and the call for a principled withdrawal from ineffective institutional tactics.
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Left As A Fractured Identity
- Max Blumenthal argues the label "the left" is losing meaning while core principles like class and anti-war politics remain relevant.
- He says many who don't call themselves leftists still share those core principles and should be considered allies.
History Accelerating Toward Conflict
- Blumenthal expects accelerating global instability with more wars, worsening U.S. finances, and continued catastrophe in Gaza before 2028.
- He predicts bipartisan discrediting and shifting coalitions inside both parties by 2028.
Build Insurgent Platforms And Leverage
- Run primary and congressional insurgent campaigns to gain platforms and shift debate horizons.
- Focus on building a block willing to walk away from parties if core demands aren't met.