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The Deprogram
Episode 94 - The Truth About Communism (Ft. Ronald Reagan)
Sep 1, 2023
Join Ronald Reagan, our favourite modern philosopher, as he discusses the true nature of communism, challenges the misrepresentation of the Soviet Union, critiques Reagan's manipulation of MLK's legacy, and explores the brutality of the Nazi occupation and Red Army actions. The podcast also delves into the frustrations of not making money on Spotify, light-hearted conversations about various skills, and analyzing rhetorical tricks and journalistic bias in an anti-communist documentary.
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- Misrepresentation of history and false narratives are used to demonize communism and its leaders.
- Reagan employs fear-mongering tactics to associate communism with threats to institutions, religion, and families.
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Misrepresentation of History
Reagan distorts various events from Russian history, including blaming the Bolsheviks for the July Days and claiming that Lenin vowed to destroy the free world. He also misrepresents the collectivization of agriculture and the role of Trotsky. Reagan's narrative presents a skewed and inaccurate view of the Russian Revolution and its aftermath.
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