Exploring MAGA communism and its ties to Trumpism, Strasserism, and Larouchism. Discussing mass movements with socialist aesthetics turning anti-communist. Analyzing a mass line for right-wing petty bourgeois elements in the US. Highlighting the failure of the Left and CPUSA to unite the working class uprising.
Haz promotes a mass line for right-wing petty bourgeois, criticizing Left's failure in building working-class uprising.
MAGA movement reflects counter-hegemonic force with socialist aesthetics but reactionary elements, opposed to status quo.
Haz's entryist strategy in CPUSA aims to shift direction towards Maga Communism by challenging identity politics.
Deep dives
Divergent Views on Soviet Contributors
Haas contrasts the contributors to the Soviet power; stating that the movement is against Trotskyism while highlighting Marxist figures like XX and XX.
Maga Communism as a Reflection
Haas describes the Maga movement as a reflection of a counter-hegemonic force opposing the status quo, drawing parallels with socialism, albeit with reactionary elements.
Critique of Environmentalism and Marxist Overlaps
Haas critiques mainstream environmentalist movements, citing a discord between his interpretation of Marxism and issues like environmentalism, despite inherent environmental concerns within Marxist texts.
Entryism and Transformation of Communist Party USA
Haas outlines an entryist strategy into the Communist Party USA, aiming to shape the party's direction away from perceived identity politics and towards his Maga Communist ideology, seen in a revealing meeting incident.
Haas's History and Influence
Haas, a controversial figure, started his own movement opposing global bankers and attacking mainstream left and socialist groups physically. He was known for his extreme beliefs, including anti-Semitic conspiracy theories and his confrontational approach to communist and Trotskyist ideologies. Haas's association with the LaRouche movement and his mix of left-leaning lingo with social conservatism and anti-Semitism represent a concerning blend that echoes elements of Strasserism and fascism.
Haas's Misguided Views and Behavior
Haas displayed a pattern of disdain for liberals, a misunderstanding of class relations, and a lack of serious theoretical commitment. His controversial statements ranged from denying the existence of genes and misinterpreting DNA to praising dictatorial regimes like Ottoman Empire and Mogul India as examples of 'actual socialism.' Haas's erratic behavior, such as engaging in confrontations with delivery workers and making outlandish predictions about celebrities sparking civil war, underscores his provocative and erratic nature.
It's the Haz episode! We go over some classic clips but more importantly we take a dive into the theory behind MAGA communism as it pertains to the working class, Trumpism, as well as its relationship to previously similar movements like Strasserism, Larouchism, etc.... where these mass movements of people with socialist aesthetics become anti-communist setbacks. What Haz essentially is pushing for is a Mass line tailored to the right wing petty bourgeois elements of the United States: your small business owner types which was primarily Trump's base of support. This really more speaks to a failure of the Left and of the CPUSA to unite and build the working class uprising to take power for itself.
