Making the Argument with Nick Freitas

Coexistence With Leftism Is No Longer Possible

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Sep 25, 2025
Christian Hines, a resident historian and political commentator, dives deep into the essence of leftism and why coexistence is no longer feasible. He debates leftism's function as a secular religion rooted in dogmas and rituals, and its aims to dismantle traditional structures like family and free markets. They explore Gramsci's strategy of infiltrating cultural institutions, the indoctrination present in modern education, and the weaponization of media and arts. The discussion wraps up with a call to action for strategic resistance against leftist influence.
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Leftism As A Secular Religion

  • Leftism functions like a secular religion with rituals, dogmas, and a priestly class that enforces orthodoxy.
  • This worldview seeks liberation from unchosen obligations and replaces transcendence with self-sovereignty.
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Oppressor/Oppressed As Core Framework

  • Leftist doctrine centers on oppressor vs. oppressed and maximal individual self-actualization.
  • That framework effectively aims to make the individual their own moral arbiter, replacing transcendent authority.
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Gramsci's Long March Explained

  • Gramsci's strategy targets culturally shaping institutions rather than direct insurrection.
  • The long march through institutions uses religion, education, media, and arts to supplant existing culture.
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