Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

Secret Civil War on the Left: Gays vs. Muslims vs. Blacks

Sep 30, 2025
The hosts discuss the fallout from Greta Thunberg's flotilla involvement, revealing tensions among various activist groups. They explore overlooked genocides in Sudan and the DRC, prompting questions about why some crises garner more attention. The treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals in conflict zones is examined, highlighting contradictions in activist priorities. Candid conversations address anti-Black racism within Arab societies and the complexities of coalition-building in progressive movements. The episode challenges assumptions about solidarity and the effectiveness of performative activism.
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Sudan Is The Biggest Current Genocide

  • Malcolm highlights that the largest ongoing genocide right now is in Sudan, driven by Arab-dominated forces targeting Black ethnic groups.
  • He notes the conflict is massive, involves mass graves, and receives little attention from leftist activists.
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Hamas Records Show Anti-Gay Atrocities

  • The hosts recount documented torture and killings of gay people by Hamas based on captured records.
  • They use these records to challenge the left's blanket solidarity when allied groups persecute LGBTQ people.
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Disparity Between Attention And Scale

  • Malcolm compares casualty scales and shows Sudan and DRC exceed Gaza in deaths and displacement.
  • He argues leftist attention is disproportionate, making smaller conflicts far more visible than larger ones.
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