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We Shall Not Be Moved

The Left Opposition Podcast

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Evolution of Political Ideologies

People's political ideologies can undergo significant changes over time, as seen in the transitions of individuals like Whitaker Chambers and David Horowitz who shifted from a Communist Party background to becoming reactionary figures. These transformations often involve completely leaving behind previous ideologies, as noted in the case of Trotskyists turning into neo-conservatives. Political shifts can occur gradually over decades, as exemplified by individuals like Irving Crystal, illustrating that people's politics evolve over the course of their lives.

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