The Empire Never Ended 5: Two Satanists, One Cupp - A Juche Opera
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Mar 15, 2021 Dive into the bizarre life of John Paul Cupp, a homeless poet entangled in extremist ideologies, from white nationalism to North Korean Juche philosophy. Explore how his path intersects with neo-Nazis Joshua Sutter and Jillian Hoy amidst absurdity and betrayal. Discover the military-first ideology of North Korea, its strange outreach to American dissidents, and the chaotic world of far-right and far-left movements. Humor and dark history intertwine, revealing unsettling connections between radical beliefs and personal drama.
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John Paul Cupp’s Homeless Activism
- John Paul Cupp was a homeless poet who became a pro-North Korea activist in Portland and began a DPRK-supporting study group.
- He received official militant greetings from the North Korean government despite his dire personal circumstances.
Understanding Songun Ideology
- Songun is North Korea's military-first policy evolving from Juche, focusing on military as the revolutionary subject.
- This ideology diverts from Marxism-Leninism, centering nationalism and self-reliance unique to Korean socialism.
Cupp’s Racial Communism Vision
- John Paul Cupp combined white nationalism with pro-DPRK sentiment, imagining a racial communist superstate spanning much of the northern hemisphere.
- He mixed racial identity with socialism, advocating white power and a rebirth of neighborhood and family.