The Deprogram Episode 180 - Suppression of the Left Part 2
May 2, 2025
Personal anecdotes about Easter traditions set a humorous tone at the start. The awkwardness of splitting bills among friends leads to funny solutions. The discussion on non-toxic masculinity highlights friendship through generosity. Historical analysis uncovers the suppression of leftist movements from the Paris Commune to present day. The metaphor of a 'dead horse' critiques societal desensitization and U.S. foreign policy effects on Latin America. The conversation wraps up with a global view on the oppression of dissent, linking state tactics across multiple countries.
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First US Red Scare Brutality
- The first US Red Scare (1917-1920) led to thousands of arrests and deportations without due process.
- Emma Goldman, a notable anarchist, was deported during these Palmer Raids.
UK's Extensive Left Infiltration
- British police infiltrated virtually every left-wing political party for decades, some undercover officers deeply embedded.
- This intense infiltration extended to environmental, anti-racist, and anti-Nazi groups.
Selective Suppression by Capitalists
- Capitalist states ruthlessly suppress the radical left but show leniency to far-right movements.
- Liberals often favor the far right if faced with a viable leftist alternative gaining power.