Rev Left Radio Building an Internationalist Left in a New Era of Global Politics (w/ Breht O'Shea – Rev Left Radio)
Sep 1, 2025
The conversation dives into the pressing state of the global left, particularly in the wake of the Gaza crisis. It critiques the failures of liberalism and capitalism in fostering a cohesive resistance. Emotional reflections on genocide highlight the need for accountability and action. The discussion covers the cyclical nature of American politics and the urgency for revolutionary change, emphasizing community resilience. Moreover, it explores the intersection of spirituality and leftist movements, advocating for deeper human connections to inspire hope amid systemic challenges.
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Gaza Unmasks Liberalism
- Gaza's genocide has unmasked liberalism and the rules-based order as rhetoric covering colonial violence.
- Breht argues Palestine reveals imperialism's true, continuous colonial logic rather than an anomaly.
Organizational Failure Of The Imperial Core Left
- The anti-imperialist left in the imperial core failed to build sufficient organization to stop mass violence like Gaza.
- Breht links this weakness to post-Soviet decline of an international counterweight and neoliberal ascendancy.
Parenthood Amid Global Horror
- Breht describes daily heartbreak watching Palestinians suffer while caring for his own children in safety.
- He compares modern visibility of atrocities to WWII but says we now have no excuse for ignorance.
