

MAGA 'communism'? Ridiculous right-wing grifters cash in posing as 'patriotic socialists'
44 snips Sep 16, 2022
Guests Ben Norton and Danny Haiphong discuss the absurd concepts of MAGA 'communism' and 'patriotic socialism' in the imperialist US. They explore the grifting behavior of pro-Trump opportunists and the influence of racism on the Trump phenomenon. The distorted interpretation of Lenin and Mao for patriotic socialism is also discussed, along with the comparison between Nazism and American patriotism. They address the history of working class whites, socialism, and criticize online behavior.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Controversial Character's Clout Chase and Grifting Behavior
02:34 • 3min
Connections, Criticisms, and 'MAGA Communism'
05:17 • 26min
Understanding the Influence of Racism on the Trump Phenomenon
31:08 • 24min
The Distortion of Lenin and Mao for Patriotic Socialism
55:04 • 16min
Comparing Nazism and American Patriotism: The Influence of Jim Crow and Black Reconstruction
01:10:40 • 3min
Working Class Whites, Socialism, and Online Behavior
01:13:50 • 12min