Red Scare
Dirtbag w/ Amber A'Lee Frost *TEASER*
Jan 29, 2024
Amber A'Lee Frost, author of 'Dirtbag: Essays', discusses socialism, the NGO complex, and changing attitudes towards societal obligations.
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Quick takeaways
- Costco memberships can be seen as a socialist policy and a solution to income inequality.
- The NGO complex can serve as a facade for money laundering, with employees who may not genuinely believe in their work causing potential harm.
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The popularity of Costco memberships and the criticism of the NGO complex
The speaker expresses admiration for Costco memberships, to the point of supporting a socialist candidate who provides Costco memberships for everyone. They criticize the NGO complex, stating that it is a form of money laundering for wealthy individuals. The speaker finds it alarming that some people working in NGOs may not genuinely believe in or understand their work. This leads to a discussion about the potential harm that can be caused by such individuals, referring to a quote by Solzhenitsyn. Overall, the speaker contrasts the current lack of meaningful complaints with the previous ability to complain about issues like free opera on Thursdays.
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