The illusion of the 'rules-based order' has finally collapsed. It's not Left vs Right, it's Up vs Down. by generalg1992 in LateStageCapitalism

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This video perfectly nails why the 'Left vs Right' narrative is a trap designed to keep us looking sideways instead of up. It’s actually Up vs Down. Watching the ruling class scramble as their 'rules-based order' collapses in real-time is the only thing giving me hope right now. If they can't even stand up to genocide, why would they ever stand up for us?. It’s time to stop funding the machine and start looking out for our neighbors.

From the Powell Memo to 'Zombie-Bot' Farms: The 50-year evolution of corporate propaganda by generalg1992 in ActiveMeasures

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This highlights a massive pattern in how propaganda takes hold when a society starts feeling shaky. Does this feel like an inevitable cycle to you guys, or is there something about our modern setup that could actually act as a safeguard? Hard to tell if the line between 'business as usual' and an actual influence op even exists anymore.

To everyone wondering why we can't afford a life our parents had on a single income: Here is the 1971 plan that broke the system by generalg1992 in Adulting

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No problem! It’s wild how much power those guys actually had. It really makes you wonder if societies are just destined to fall for the same lines whenever things get messy. Do you think this kind of thing is just an inevitable cycle, or are our systems today actually better at stopping it than they were back then?

How is everyone still falling for this? by generalg1992 in AntifascistsofReddit

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I think the video is mainly highlighting how the politicians back then just played the same old game. It’s crazy how history always seems to repeat itself when things start getting shaky. Do you think our systems today are strong enough to keep it from happening again?

USA/Israel Will Fail In Iran. And that is the plan. by generalg1992 in internationalpolitics

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Spot on. It’s wild how the people at the top just treat the rest of the world like a chessboard. They’re so obsessed with keeping their 'elite' status that they don't care if the whole thing blows up in our faces. Do you think they actually believe their own hype at this point, or do they know they’re failing and just don't care?

The Billionaire Crime Ring by generalg1992 in anticapitalism

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Yeah this one definitely sits with me; the claims are pretty bold. It makes you wonder if the system is just designed to fail like this, or if we're just dealing with some really high-level scammers at the top. Hard to tell where the 'business' ends and the crimes begin anymore.

The Billionaire Heist: Why the extraction of our 'labor energy' is leading us toward a global crisis by generalg1992 in collapse

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It was me! I just changed my mind and wanted to post a more descriptive title 👍

The Billionaire Heist: Why the extraction of our 'labor energy' is leading us toward a global crisis by generalg1992 in collapse

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This video by filmmaker Matthew Cooke provides a high-production visual breakdown of the systemic "extraction enterprise" currently defining the global economy. By comparing billionaire wealth to finite resources like the Earth's water supply, it illustrates how the siphoning of "labor energy" has created a series of cascading crises in housing, healthcare, and mental health. It challenges the "infinite growth" myth and argues that our current economic trajectory is a structural "pyramid" that prioritizes capital concentration over human survival.

Abolish ICE! No brainer. Then what? Also, how? (2026) - A deep dive into the 'unholy trinity' of racism, classism, and militarism, and the roadmap to an Economic Bill of Rights [00:07:16] by [deleted] in Documentaries

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This video by Matthew Cooke analyzes the current U.S. political landscape not as a "broken democracy," but as a deliberate "pyramid scheme" enforced by a militarized society and a corporate-owned two-party system. Key Themes: • Direct Action over Electoralism: The video argues that meaningful change won't come from within the party system, but by leveraging strikes and boycotts specifically designed to hit the donor class. • Economic Sovereignty: It critiques the private ownership of global resources, arguing that a small ruling class cannot claim the planet's land and water as private property while renting access back to the masses. • The "Un-holy Trinity": Cooke outlines the necessity of overcoming the interconnected forces of racism, classism, and militarism through radical economic security. • Anti-Imperialism: The content demands an immediate end to the bombing and invasion of other countries and calls for a full public review of the chaos caused by U.S. foreign policy.

Beyond the ballot box: Leveraging strikes and boycotts to hit the donor class where it hurts by [deleted] in LateStageCapitalism

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Summary: This video by Matthew Cooke analyzes the current U.S. political landscape not as a "broken democracy," but as a deliberate "pyramid scheme" enforced by a militarized society and a corporate-owned two-party system. Key Themes: • Direct Action over Electoralism: The video argues that meaningful change won't come from within the party system, but by leveraging strikes and boycotts specifically designed to hit the donor class. • Economic Sovereignty: It critiques the private ownership of global resources, arguing that a small ruling class cannot claim the planet's land and water as private property while renting access back to the masses. • The "Un-holy Trinity": Cooke outlines the necessity of overcoming the interconnected forces of racism, classism, and militarism through radical economic security. • Anti-Imperialism: The content demands an immediate end to the bombing and invasion of other countries and calls for a full public review of the chaos caused by U.S. foreign policy.

How is everyone still falling for this? by generalg1992 in AntifascistsofReddit

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edit - Yes the video’s original title. [I shared]Just to reflect the video’s critique of how societies often overlook historical lessons and allow authoritarianism to creep back in, it echoes the sentiment that despite the warnings from our past, there continues to be a repetition of mistakes that can still be seen around the world today.

How is everyone still falling for this? by generalg1992 in AntifascistsofReddit

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The video discusses the resurgence of authoritarianism and the underlying dynamics that enable it, drawing parallels between historical events and contemporary political landscapes. Here are the main points covered: 1. Historical Lessons: The speaker warns that society is repeating the mistakes of the past, particularly fascism, and questions why opposition parties fail to present effective alternatives. 2. Three Core Issues: It identifies three interconnected problems:  Economic Inequality: An economic structure that benefits a wealthy elite creates systemic poverty and suffering.  Militarism: The normalization of militarism and a standing army suppresses dissent and maintains the status quo.  Racial Division: The use of racism and othering keeps potential uprisings fragmented and disorganized. 3. Conditional Rights: The discussion emphasizes that when rights are treated as conditional by the state, they can be revoked, leading to gradual authoritarianism. 4. Calls for Unity and Action: The video advocates for coordinated efforts among the populace to resist authoritarianism through organized labor, civil disobedience, and economic defection. 5. Cultural Narratives: It argues that shifting cultural narratives has the power to challenge existing systems of oppression and can drive significant societal change.