Donald Parkinson

Donald Parkinson from Cosmonaut Magazine joins Breht to talk about the life, political theory, and legacy of Lyndon LaRouche. In our own time we see LaRouche-type deviations manifesting on the so-called socialist left, and by studying LaRouche and his movement, we can better comprehend - and thus combat - its modern day iterations, while avoiding similar errors. Check out Donald's article in Cosmonaut on LaRouche here: https://cosmonautmag.com/2019/03/larouche-a-warning-for-us-all/ Outro Song: Where is my Mind? by the Pixies Support Rev Left Radio: https://www.patreon.com/RevLeftRadio

Donald Parkinson, a member of the Marxist Unity Group and editorial board member of Cosmonaut Magazine, dives into the parallels between today’s political climate and 19th century France. He discusses the allure of right-wing populism for some leftists, exploring the dangerous alliances reminiscent of General Boulanger. The conversation highlights the internal conflicts in the MAGA movement and critiques the historical debates among socialists regarding these alliances. Parkinson also examines the implications of rising socioeconomic dissatisfaction and the evolving nature of political dynamics today.