Chasing Ghosts: An Irregular Warfare Podcast Ep 074 "Modern Antifa: Communist Insurgency in the US Part Three"
Nov 10, 2025
Delve into the roots of modern Antifa and the ideological landscape of American radicalism. Explore how education has become a breeding ground for collectivist ideas and why universities often amplify these beliefs. Discover the troubling dynamics of political violence and the potential for civil conflict in the U.S. Bill examines the strengths of communist movements and emphasizes the importance of understanding adversary motivations. This thought-provoking discussion warns of the dangers posed by collectivist factions in shaping future conflicts.
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Collectivism Versus Individualism Lens
- Bill Buppert reframes 'left vs right' as a spectrum of collectivism versus individualism rather than traditional political labels.
- He argues government supremacism unites socialism, communism, and national socialism by prioritizing collective will over individual liberty.
Universities As Ideological Nurseries
- Buppert identifies the education system, especially universities, as the primary feeder for collectivist and communist thinking.
- He links expanded college enrollment and faculty culture to the spread of government-supremacist ideas.
Why Academia Skews Political
- Buppert discusses studies explaining why professors skew liberal and favors 'self-selection' as the strongest factor.
- He also emphasizes hiring and institutional cultures that discourage ideological diversity in academia.
