Many so-called Democrat ‘moderates’ would prefer Donald Trump to retain the US Presidency than for Bernie Sanders, or another genuine leftist, to defeat him.
Anti-Semitism & Me Too complaints challenge freedom of debate
Some British Jews feel affronted by alleged anti-Semitism in the UK Labour Party. But how many of the complainants empathize with complaints from West Bank Palestinians?
Only a pan-European left can defeat ‘populism’
After last week’s European Parliament elections has everything changed or has absolutely nothing changed?
Žižek & Peterson Debate – Happiness: Capitalism vs. Marxism (transcript of opening statement)
Below is the transcript of Zizek’s introductory statement. First, a brief introductory remark. I cannot but notice the irony of how Peterson and I, the participants in this duel of the century, are both marginalised by the official academic community. I am supposed to defend here the left, liberal line against neo-conservatives. Really? Most of… Continue reading Žižek & Peterson Debate – Happiness: Capitalism vs. Marxism (transcript of opening statement)
Fearing establishment, Sanders’ leftist critics offer socialism, without socialism
What a surprise! After Bernie Sanders announced his bid for the US presidency, attacks on him instantly arose from all sides.
Trump or Clinton, Brexit or Remain, Maduro or Guaido? They are both worse!
These days, popular media and political elites like to “big up” only wildly opposing alternatives. Thus, better alternatives rarely get an airing.
‘Traditional masculinity toxic?’ New universe of subtle corruption emerges
The Czech-born writer Milan Kundera once wrote an entire book about an atmosphere where one joke made in bad taste can ruin your life. It’s no joke now, as denouncing colleagues becomes normal in the US.
Current trends in self-reproach & guilt serve interests of elites
Ethical and political “correctness” have reached extreme levels recently. This suits the powerful perfectly right now, but may come back to bite them soon.
Why Secondary Contradictions Matter: A Maoist View
Already a quick glance at our imbroglio makes it clear that we are caught up in multiple social struggles: the tension between the liberal establishment and new populism, the ecological struggle, struggles for feminism and sexual liberation, ethnic and religious struggles, the struggle for universal human rights, struggles against the digital control over our lives… How to… Continue reading Why Secondary Contradictions Matter: A Maoist View
How Mao would have evaluated the Yellow Vests
The French Yellow Vest movement exposes a problem at the heart of today’s politics. Too much adherence to popular “opinion” and not enough innovation and fresh ideas.