This is a very good and very accurate takedown of materialism as an explanation for Trump the global far-right. We still need aggressive redistribution and hopefully more worker ownership, but that won't stop the far right because material issues aren't driving the fascist backlash. - ThreadSky

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davidoatkins.bsky.social • 20 days ago

This is a very good and very accurate takedown of materialism as an explanation for Trump the global far-right.

We still need aggressive redistribution and hopefully more worker ownership, but that won't stop the far right because material issues aren't driving the fascist backlash.

Reposted from Zack Beauchamp

Why so much of the left keeps getting the far-right wrong www.vox.com/politics/414...

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sippingmalorts.bsky.social•19 days ago

It's very funny to say you want "aggressive redistribution" but say doing so, which is what a materialist explanation would dictate doing, can't stop the far right. Why even it do it then? lol

davidoatkins.bsky.social•19 days ago

Because its the right thing to do, and it will help somewhat to lower the temperature and help with largely apolitical types.

Also, you know, job loss from AI.

sippingmalorts.bsky.social•18 days ago

Too bad the Democratic Party doesn't give a shit about that and won't ever do it. Glad you feel righteous though. That is what's important

pushpins.bsky.social•19 days ago

What’s the point in creating a more fair and equitable world if miserable nazis won’t vote blue in November?

davidoatkins.bsky.social•19 days ago

What you guys dont understand is that it's not just the nazis. It's the *vast majority* of Trump voters.

The opportunities for materialist politics to make a difference are at the slim margins. Magas would still get most of their votes in conditions of perfect material abundance and equality.

sippingmalorts.bsky.social•18 days ago

I don't value any of your analysis so when you say "what you guys don't understand" I take it as evidence I actually do

sippingmalorts.bsky.social•18 days ago

Also I'm probably confusing you with your equally tedious, smug, and unlikeable brother, but I thought you had in a rare moment of clarity blocked me

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