

Why does the Left support Palestine?
5 snips Nov 3, 2023
James Lindsay, a professional troublemaker, and Aaron Bastani, Novara Media's host, discuss the historical relationship between the political Left and support for Palestine. They explore the ideological connections between the woke left and Hamas, the presence of protests in the US in support of Palestine and their parallels with the Black Lives Matter movement, the similarities between Hamas and left-wing ideologies, the left's critique of Israel, the role of identity politics, and the complexities of free speech.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Intellectual Lineage of the Woke Left and Support for Hamas
02:21 • 14min
Protests in the US in Support of Palestine and Parallels with the Black Lives Matter Movement
16:21 • 2min
Similarities between Hamas and Left-Wing Ideologies
18:02 • 10min
Receiving Hate, Individual Rights, and Concerns of Fascist Uprising
28:09 • 3min
The Left's Critique of Israel
31:21 • 19min
The Left's Support for Palestine and the Influence of Identity Politics
50:39 • 5min
Protecting Free Speech and Controversial Statements
55:34 • 13min