Red Menace Farce, Finance & Fascism: Margaret Kimberley on Empire in Decay
Apr 15, 2025
Margaret Kimberley, a senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and leader in Black Alliance for Peace, dives deep into the complexities of America's decline. She critiques late-stage capitalism and its disconnect from the people. Discussion emphasizes the Democratic Party’s role in worsening conditions and U.S. military support for Ukraine and Israel. Kimberley shares insights from her Global South delegations, revealing resistance against U.S. domination. Ultimately, she offers hope and urges grassroots organization to combat rising authoritarianism.
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American Decline
- The convergence of farce, finance, and fascism in the U.S. signifies late-stage capitalist and imperial decline.
- The U.S. is a predatory settler colonial state with a history of exploitation.
Trump's Second Term
- Trump's second term exhibits fewer restraints compared to his first, accelerating oligarchic tendencies.
- The current administration operates through executive orders, prioritizing right-wing policies.
Tariffs and Manufacturing Jobs
- Manufacturing jobs offered decent wages historically due to unionization, not the nature of the work itself.
- Tariffs are a regressive tax harming working people while benefiting the wealthy.