TRIGGERnometry Communist Spies in Hollywood? - Michael Malice
Jan 17, 2024
Michael Malice, a Ukrainian-American anarchist and author, delves into the fascinating historical role of communists in U.S. espionage during the Cold War. He contrasts the genuine fears of foreign influence with the paranoia of witch hunts. The discussion moves from humorous reflections on McCarthyism to a serious examination of language, power, and identity politics. Malice critiques the commercialization of identity politics while exploring societal shifts beyond peak wokeness and the complexities surrounding gender identity and activism.
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Conventional Narratives
- Everything has a conventional narrative, especially when people become "red-pilled".
- Narratives might be true, but humans communicate through stories, not reason.
McCarthyism Reexamined
- Joseph Stalin acquired the nuclear bomb through communist spies in the US.
- This challenges the narrative that McCarthyism was a baseless witch hunt.
Target of McCarthyism
- McCarthyism targeted members of a secret organization taking orders from a foreign power.
- The goal was to overthrow the US government, not simply holding communist ideas.
