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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.
02:35

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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.

Deep dives

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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