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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32932975

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  1. 0:00.000 - 3:00.000 Intermission
  2. 3:44.500 - 5:03.000 Thumbnail Segment Overview
  3. 5:03.000 - 1:05:59.000 Kshama Sawant Joins
  4. 1:06:05.000 - 1:06:08.000 Theme: Enough is Enough
  5. 1:06:17.500 - 1:19:35.000 Breaking News: Iranian President Wounded by Assassination Attempt by Israel
  6. 1:19:35.768 - 1:45:05.500 Tucker Carlson Flips

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Main Topic:

The video features an interview with Shama Sawant, former Seattle city councilor and current independent candidate for Congress, discussing her campaign platform and her reasons for running against incumbent Adam Smith. The discussion also covers various political issues, including the conflict in Gaza, healthcare, and rent control.

Key Points:

  • Shama Sawant's Congressional Run: Sawant is running as an independent socialist against Adam Smith, a long-term Democratic Congressman she characterizes as corrupt, pro-corporate, and a war hawk.
  • Adam Smith's Record: Smith is criticized for his support of military funding for Israel, his votes for the invasion of Iraq, and his pro-corporate stance, including support for bank bailouts and donations from corporations like SpaceX.
  • Worker Strike Back and a New Party: Sawant is affiliated with Worker Strike Back and advocates for building a new political party rooted in movements that challenge both Democrats and Republicans.
  • Gaza and BDS: Sawant calls for an end to military aid and occupation in Gaza. While she supports boycotts of the weapons industry and sanctions against Israeli leaders, she expresses a nuanced position on the broader BDS movement, aiming to avoid alienating working-class individuals in Israel.
  • Free Healthcare for All: Sawant advocates for free healthcare for all, funded by taxing the rich, and proposes a ballot initiative in Seattle to achieve this. She criticizes the Democratic Party's approach to healthcare reform.
  • Rent Control: Sawant highlights the crisis of skyrocketing rents and advocates for rent control and the expansion of publicly owned social housing. She attributes rising rents to the agenda of corporate landlords and Wall Street billionaires.
  • Unions and Worker Cooperatives: Sawant emphasizes the importance of unions and advocates for militant action within the labor movement. While she sees worker cooperatives as a positive example, she believes socialism is the ultimate goal.

Highlights:

  • Sawant's strong criticism of Adam Smith's voting record and corporate ties.
  • The discussion of a nuanced position on the BDS movement, focusing on international working-class solidarity.
  • The emphasis on building independent movements and challenging the Democratic Party.
  • The call for militant action within the labor movement and the need for elected officials to support workers' strikes.

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[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

Tucker Carlson always knew he was wrong, he just did it for the money.

Really, Jimmy?

An almost three hour YouTube video?

Who’s going to watch that because I’m sure you haven’t.