cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32393799
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Zohran Mamdani VICTORY | Kshama Sawant RUNNING For Congress | No War But CLASS War | US Capitalism
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The video discusses the implications of Zohran Mamdani's victory, Kshama Sawant's congressional campaign, and the need for a class-based analysis of US politics, particularly concerning war, imperialism, and the role of the Democratic party. It also covers the recent conflict between Iran and Israel and the US's involvement.
Key Points:
- Zohran Mamdani's Victory: The speakers express concern that Mamdani's victory could be a "tranquilizing drug" for the left, leading to complacency and a focus on primarying Democrats instead of building independent socialist movements and mutual aid. They question whether Mamdani will truly challenge the establishment and if his supporters will support Kshama Sawant, an independent socialist candidate.
- Kshama Sawant's Congressional Campaign: Sawant is running as an independent socialist against Adam Smith, a pro-war Democrat. The speakers emphasize the importance of supporting her campaign and criticize the DSA and AOC if they fail to endorse her. They highlight Smith's pro-war stance and his connections to the military-industrial complex and the Zionist lobby (APAC).
- Class War vs. Identity Politics: The speakers stress the importance of analyzing political issues through a class lens, rather than focusing on age or other identity-based divisions. They argue that even young politicians like AOC can be sellouts to the ruling class.
- Critique of the Democratic Party: The Democratic party is portrayed as beholden to big business interests, Wall Street, weapons manufacturers, and the health insurance industry. They are seen as enforcers for the capitalist class and war-mongers, regardless of occasional disagreements with Republicans.
- Iran-Israel Conflict and US Imperialism: The speakers discuss the recent conflict between Iran and Israel, arguing that Israel is an outpost of Western capitalism. They criticize the Democrats' "fake opposition" to Trump's actions, pointing out their own history of supporting war and imperialism. They highlight the dangers of escalating conflict and the need for international working-class solidarity against US imperialism.
- Call for International Working-Class Action: The speakers advocate for international working-class solidarity, mass strike action, and shutting down the capitalist war machine. They emphasize the role of labor movements, particularly dock workers, in refusing to transport weapons. They call for revolution everywhere.
Highlights:
- The critique of "celebrity worship" around politicians like Mamdani and the call for holding them accountable.
- The strong condemnation of Adam Smith's pro-war record and his labeling of anti-genocide protesters as "left-wing fascists."
- The emphasis on the need for independent socialist movements and a rejection of the Democratic party.
- The call for international working-class action, including mass strikes and shutting down ports to disrupt the capitalist war machine.
- The analysis of Israel as an outpost of Western capitalism and the US's role in funding its military actions.
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Blacking Out Corporate Propaganda and Educating for a Revolution.
“You can jail a Revolutionary, but you can’t jail the Revolution.” -- Fred Hampton (1948 - 1969)
We should focus our actions, time, and resources on Direct Action, Mutual Aid, and Community Outreach. If you do engage in Electoral Politics do not support the Duopoly (Red or Blue Team). No War but Class War!
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