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Trump Epstein Meltdown, Tucker Carlson Flips, Settlers Kill American, Kshama Sawant Joins, (Breaking News: Israel Tried to Assassinate the Iranian President) [2:47:34 | JUL 13 2025 | Sabby Sabs] (youtu.be)
 

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

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  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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#trumpepstein #sabbysabs #tuckercarlson #alandershowitz #trumpblamesobama #kshamasawantnews #blackpastorrejected #geopoliticsinconflict

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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.

About Channel:

Leftist news commentary and interviews. Fighting for political and social change. Sabby Sabs podcast is a part of Revolutionary Blackout Network.

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About Co-ops | Richard Wolff | d@w | democracyatwork.info (www.democracyatwork.info)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32739843

About Co-ops

"By democratizing workplaces, worker co-ops can give shape to a real, daily democracy on a society-wide basis." - Richard Wolff

We believe cooperatives (and specifically worker co-ops) are a critical component to realizing a more sustainable, equitable, and democratic future. Read more to learn why.

What is a cooperative?

A co-op is a business that is owned and self-managed by its members with the principle of “one person, one vote.” There is no boss, CEO, or Board of Directors who can make decisions by themselves and for their own personal benefit. Co-ops are people-centered, and are driven to create sustainable enterprises and long-term stability for all involved in them.

The values that form the base of any cooperative are self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. The management structures and day-to-day operations are designed according to the needs and desires of the co-op members and can vary greatly.

There are many types of cooperatives:

  1. Worker Co-op: A business that is owned and controlled by the workers, who together decide the business operations, strategic directions, profit distributions, etc. -- Examples: Equal Exchange, Cooperative Home Care Associates
  2. Consumer Co-op: Owned by members who direct the co-op to purchase the goods or services they need, ensuring better availability, and more. This model is often seen in groceries, electrical distribution, childcare, banking, and housing. -- Examples: UW Credit Union, REI
  3. Producer Co-op: Producers of a product band together to have a greater market share. Members are usually businesses themselves, not individuals, and such co-ops are often seen in agriculture. -- Examples: Dairy Farmers of America, Ocean Spray
  4. Purchasing Co-op: Purchasers of a product band together to improve their purchasing power. Members are usually businesses themselves, not individuals. -- Examples: ACE Hardware, Independent Pharmacy Cooperative
  5. Multi-Stakeholder Co-op: Owned and controlled by a mix of members and workers. -- Examples: Weaver Street Market, Boisaco Inc.

Cooperatives are not a new idea. Today, the International Cooperative Association’s research shows that “at least 12% of humanity is a cooperator of any of the 3 million cooperatives on earth.”^[[1] https://www.democracyatwork.info/about_co_ops]

"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command..." — George Orwell, *1984* in c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world
[–] jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

I'm sorry but the more people are involved in decision making the worse a company runs. That’s also true of governments but in governments that’s kind of a feature not a bug.

I think we are taught to believe that we need to be ruled by corporate hierarchy so as to function efficiently to maximize profits, but when profits and shareholders are not the primary goal, humans can work well together without falling apart.

Cooperatives are what they are explaining. Democracy at Work is a source I enjoy; I included information below.

I think there are better solutions like pegging it to inflation and regional cost of living.

I agree!

But childcare for example is very iffy to me, I’d rather have the government pay a salary to one of the parents (or even both?) until the kids are of school age than have government funded child care so that the parents can spend all day working. Seems like enabling the worst parts of capitalism.

I agree as well!

Great points and explanations, thanks for taking the time to explain them to me in simple terms!

About Co-ops

"By democratizing workplaces, worker co-ops can give shape to a real, daily democracy on a society-wide basis." - Richard Wolff

We believe cooperatives (and specifically worker co-ops) are a critical component to realizing a more sustainable, equitable, and democratic future. Read more to learn why.

What is a cooperative?

A co-op is a business that is owned and self-managed by its members with the principle of “one person, one vote.” There is no boss, CEO, or Board of Directors who can make decisions by themselves and for their own personal benefit. Co-ops are people-centered, and are driven to create sustainable enterprises and long-term stability for all involved in them.

The values that form the base of any cooperative are self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. The management structures and day-to-day operations are designed according to the needs and desires of the co-op members and can vary greatly.

There are many types of cooperatives:

  1. Worker Co-op: A business that is owned and controlled by the workers, who together decide the business operations, strategic directions, profit distributions, etc. -- Examples: Equal Exchange, Cooperative Home Care Associates
  2. Consumer Co-op: Owned by members who direct the co-op to purchase the goods or services they need, ensuring better availability, and more. This model is often seen in groceries, electrical distribution, childcare, banking, and housing. -- Examples: UW Credit Union, REI
  3. Producer Co-op: Producers of a product band together to have a greater market share. Members are usually businesses themselves, not individuals, and such co-ops are often seen in agriculture. -- Examples: Dairy Farmers of America, Ocean Spray
  4. Purchasing Co-op: Purchasers of a product band together to improve their purchasing power. Members are usually businesses themselves, not individuals. -- Examples: ACE Hardware, Independent Pharmacy Cooperative
  5. Multi-Stakeholder Co-op: Owned and controlled by a mix of members and workers. -- Examples: Weaver Street Market, Boisaco Inc.

Cooperatives are not a new idea. Today, the International Cooperative Association’s research shows that “at least 12% of humanity is a cooperator of any of the 3 million cooperatives on earth.”^[[1] https://www.democracyatwork.info/about_co_ops]

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  1. Added missing source [1]
"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command..." — George Orwell, *1984* in c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world
[–] jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago

Thanks for explaining!

"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command..." — George Orwell, *1984* in c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world
[–] jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago (2 children)

I agree!

Yes, the right-left spectrum is always used as a divide-and-conquer strategy to keep the working class fighting each other instead of uniting and forcing politicians to push for populist policy like the two lists below:

We won't agree on 100% of our views, but we may agree on some of these points.

Eleven Demands for Real Democracy:

  1. Fix big money in politics and government
  2. Healthcare for all
  3. A minimum standard of living for everyone
  4. End the wars
  5. Racial and criminal justice reform
  6. Respond to the climate emergency
  7. Reject censorship
  8. Immigration reform
  9. An election system we can trust
  10. Revamp taxation and funding
  11. Democratize the enterprise^[[1] https://elevendemands.org/demands/]

What We Stand For:

1.⁠ ⁠Fight the Rich! End the Billionaire Class & Their System

2.⁠ ⁠Workers Need a Real Raise — $25/Hour Minimum Wage [Living Wage]

3.⁠ ⁠Good Union Jobs for All

4.⁠ ⁠Stop the Climate Catastrophe — Take Big Energy Corporations into Workers’ Ownership

5.⁠ ⁠Fight Racism, Sexism & All Oppression 

6.⁠ ⁠Stop Mass Deportations

7.⁠ ⁠Medicare for All & Quality Affordable Housing — Tax the Rich

8.⁠ ⁠End the Genocal War on Gaza — No Military Aid, No Occupation

9.⁠ ⁠Bring Down Trump, the Billionaires & Their Two Parties

10.⁠ ⁠No More Sellouts — We Need a New Mass Party^[[2] https://www.workersstrikeback.org/whatwestandfor]

"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command..." — George Orwell, *1984* in c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world
[–] jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago (4 children)

The problem with this quote, and things like Ur-fascism is they apply to both sides if you look at the full picture

That is why it is called a duopoly; they both work against the working class while offering crumbs so as to keep us thinking that they fight for us.

We need an independent (from the duopoly, oligarchy) working-class movement to address the systematic issues that continue to increase the struggles we all face.

TIL

"Ur-Fascism" or "Eternal Fascism: Fourteen Ways of Looking at a Blackshirt" is an essay authored by the Italian philosopher, novelist, and semiotician Umberto Eco. First published in 1995, this influential essay provides an analysis of fascism, a definition of fascism, and discusses the fundamental characteristics and traits of fascism. Drawing on Eco's personal experiences growing up in Mussolini's Italy and his extensive research on fascist movements, the essay offers his insights into the nature of fascism and its manifestations.

"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command..." — George Orwell, *1984* in c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world
"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command..." — George Orwell, *1984* in c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world
[–] jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world 11 points 5 days ago (2 children)

I disagree.

the real-world Party “intellectuals[sic]” can’t argue for shit

They don't need to articulate or argue in good or bad faith if all media propaganda is on their side, aside from some 'independent' platforms.

"If you repeat a lie often enough, people will believe it, and you will even come to believe it yourself." -- Joseph Goebbels, Reich Minister of Propaganda, 1933 to 1945

"Propaganda works best when those who are being manipulated are confident they are acting on their own free will." -- Joseph Goebbels, Reich Minister of Propaganda, 1933 to 1945

MAGA is splitting up a bit due to what Trump promised versus what he is delivering.

Promised:

  1. To be anti-war, for peace.
  2. The Jeffrey Epstein List.

Independent journalists and commentators have reported on this split between the duopoly and the working class.

"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command..." — George Orwell, *1984* in c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world
[–] jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago

If only it was like the Black Panthers Rainbow Coalition, while showing off our 2nd Amendment rights.

An independent (from the duopoly, oligarchy) working class movement.

But we know what happens when we come together, class solidarity, as the working class while showing off our 2nd amendment rights.

Throughout the late 1960s, the militant Black nationalist group used their understanding of the finer details of California’s gun laws to underscore their political statements about the subjugation of African-Americans. In 1967, 30 members of the Black Panthers protested on the steps of the California statehouse armed with .357 Magnums, 12-gauge shotguns and .45-caliber pistols and announced, “The time has come for Black people to arm themselves.”

The display so frightened politicians—including California governor Ronald Reagan—that it helped to pass the Mulford Act, a state bill prohibiting the open carry of loaded firearms, along with an addendum prohibiting loaded firearms in the state Capitol. The 1967 bill took California down the path to having some of the strictest gun laws in America and helped jumpstart a surge of national gun control restrictions.

They also organized a march to the Capitol to draw attention to their cause of fighting against a government that sought to infringe on their right to bear arms. On May 2, 1967, 30 fully-armed Black Panthers occupied the California state Capitol. The demonstration was motivated by Republican Assemblyman Don Mulford’s bill to repeal the law allowing Californians to openly carry weapons, a direct response to the Black Panthers’ “police patrols.”

The group of activists occupying the Capitol with fully loaded weapons on full display was an unforgettable sight. However, their demonstration backfired and the bill passed both the state Assembly and Senate, with support from the NRA. In addition to repealing open carry gun laws in California, Mulford made it illegal to take firearms into the Capitol. On July 28 it was signed into law by Governor Reagan, who later commented that he saw “no reason why on the street today a citizen should be carrying loaded weapons.

In the 1920s and 1930s, the NRA supported restrictions on who could carry guns on the streets in order to decrease hostility towards European immigrants—who were known to openly carry weapons at the time—within the country. And after the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, the NRA backed the Gun Control Act that passed the same year, which put substantial restrictions on the purchase of guns based on mental illness, drug addiction and age, among other factors.

Ironically, it was the gun control laws that were put into effect against African-Americans and the Black Panthers that led “rural white conservatives” across the country to fear any restriction of their own guns, Winkler says. In less than a decade, the NRA would go from backing gun control regulations to inhibit groups they felt threatened by to refusing to support any gun control legislation at all.^[[1] https://web.archive.org/web/20250627043451/https://www.history.com/articles/black-panthers-gun-control-nra-support-mulford-act | https://www.history.com/articles/black-panthers-gun-control-nra-support-mulford-act]

Gaza: Doctors Under Attack in c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world
[–] jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago

Related Links:

  1. https://odysee.com/@alltheworldsastage:0/Gaza-Doctors-Under-Attack---2025-Full-Documentary:4
  2. https://archive.ph/Q9nbm | https://zeteo.com/p/watch-now-gaza-doctors-under-attack
  3. https://www.channel4.com/programmes/gaza-doctors-under-attack
  4. https://www.basementfilms.co.uk/work/gaza-doctors-under-attack
  5. https://odysee.com/@BIOLOG%C3%8DA_y_CONCIENCIA:e/BBC-Gaza:b

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WATCH NOW: 'Gaza: Doctors Under Attack' – The Full Film They Didn't Want You To See

Exclusive: The powerful film the BBC refused to air is out now, released globally by Zeteo. It documents Israel's destruction of Gaza's hospitals and the killing of Palestinian doctors.

“We are in the theater, in the operating room, full darkness, no water, no electricity. But we have a hero, surgeons in Gaza.” -- Dr. Adnan al-Bursh, 1974-2024

It goes without saying that the livestreamed cruelty of Israel’s genocide has been indescribably shocking and painful to witness over the last 21 months. A particularly problematic and disturbing aspect of it has been around Gaza’s hospitals, targeting healthcare workers and the besieged Strip’s medical infrastructure at an unprecedented scale, and in clear violation of international law. Now, a new documentary, available in most countries across the globe exclusively here at Zeteo, takes you inside those hospitals to hear accounts from doctors there, on the ground, about the impossibility of saving lives in a Western-backed Israeli onslaught. It is a comprehensive investigation into the systematic targeting of Gaza’s healthcare system, including all 36 of its main hospitals, multiple times, and the killing of its doctors, nurses, and paramedics.

‘Gaza: Doctors Under Attack,’ produced by the award-winning Basement Films team that brought us last year’s Zeteo exclusive ‘Israel’s Reel Extremism,’ includes harrowing on-camera testimony from Dr. Adnan al-Bursh, who was arrested by the Israeli military in December 2023 and, according to a UN report, “subjected to sexual violence in an Israeli prison prior to his death in Israeli custody.”

It also features shocking accounts of torture at the Israeli prison Sde Teiman from an anonymous Israeli doctor there, who accuses his fellow Israeli medics of being complicit in the abuse of Palestinians held in detention.

This was a film that the BBC had originally commissioned. However, after several delays, they decided, very controversially, not to publish it, issuing a statement saying they had “come to the conclusion that broadcasting this material risked creating a perception of partiality.” In a response, Basement Films, in a statement posted on Twitter/X, said, “The truth must be told… It’s a damning indictment that it is not possible under the national broadcaster’s current leadership.”

The final film that you’re about to watch, above, is no longer a BBC film. It is ours.

For the tens of thousands of you who are paid subscribers to Zeteo, we could not have acquired it without your support. In fact, it may have remained in the BBC archives forever, never to be seen or shared as widely as we can do so now. For those of you in the UK, you can watch it on Channel 4 – and we commend that British broadcaster for also stepping forth and allowing this to broadcast in the UK.

Around 1,500 doctors, nurses and healthcare workers have been killed at home or in their workplaces in Gaza, a conservative estimate, and many have been illegally taken into Israel where they, their relatives, human rights groups, watchdogs, allege they have been tortured, and some of them killed. Attacks on hospitals and healthcare workers are prohibited under international law, but started almost the day after Hamas’s attacks on October 7, 2023 which killed 1,200 Israelis.

Please note that this is not a Zeteo original documentary, like ‘Israel’s Reel Extremism’ or ‘Who Killed Shireen?’ but one we acquired once it had been filmed, edited and finished, so as to share it with the world as fast as possible.

We at Zeteo, as journalists, as a media organization that has vowed to uncover and share the truth and hold those in power to account, had one clear goal: to ensure this important documentary from Basement Films, dropped by the BBC, was released. We cannot say when this genocide will end, when the Western world will say ‘enough,’ but we take our responsibility seriously in making sure the public knows – and that no one forgets – what is happening. Thank you for supporting and joining us on this mission.

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"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command..." — George Orwell, 1984 (lemmy.world)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32730153

"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. His heart sank as he thought of the enormous power arrayed against him, the ease with which any Party intellectual would overthrow him in debate, the subtle arguments which he would not be able to understand, much less answer. And yet he was in the right! They were wrong and he was right." — George Orwell, 1984

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Mohammad Marandi Joins, Epstein Case Closed, Elon Musk Third Party, Target Signs Kai Cenat [03:05:16 | JUL 08 2025 | Sabby Sabs] (youtu.be)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32728693

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Video Description:

#mohammadmarandilatest #sabbysabs #tuckercarlson #presidentofiraninterview #epsteincaseclosed #elonmuskthirdparty #geopoliticsinconflict

SponsorBlock Timestamps:

  1. 0:00.000 - 3:03.000 Intermission
  2. 3:03.000 - 3:25.000 Meme: "We found that Jeffrey Epstein never existed"
  3. 3:25.000 - 3:30.500 Theme: "Don't be Stupid"
  4. 7:26.000 - 8:15.500 Unpaid/Self Promotion
  5. 8:32.000 - 11:35.000 Thumbnail Segment Overview
  6. 11:35.000 - 11:42.500 Theme: "Don't be Stupid"
  7. 11:42.500 - 1:16:13.500 Mohammad Marandi Joins
  8. 1:15:42.000 - 1:16:13.500 Viewer Comment: Star Trek: The Next Generation, Cardassian
  9. 1:16:13.500 - 1:16:23.000 Interaction Reminder
  10. 1:16:24.000 - 1:16:32.000 Theme: "Don't be Stupid"
  11. 1:16:32.000 - 2:01:18.500 Epstein Case Closed
  12. 2:01:18.500 - 2:01:26.000 Interaction Reminder
  13. 2:01:26.000 - 2:17:42.000 Crazy Story: NYC Subway riders prevent man from abducting woman in broad daylight
  14. 2:17:42.000 - 2:18:53.000 Quick Announcement: Documentary called 'Removed' and fundraising
  15. 2:18:53.000 - 2:18:56.000 Interaction Reminder
  16. 2:18:56.000 - 2:19:06.500 Theme: "Don't be Stupid"
  17. 2:19:06.500 - 2:38:13.500 Elon Musk Third Party
  18. 2:38:19.000 - 2:38:23.000 Theme: "Don't be Stupid"
  19. 2:38:23.000 - 3:02:20.000 Target Signs Kai Cenat
  20. 3:02:20.000 - 3:02:49.000 Live Thursday Night at 8 pm ET, Big Guest: Oliver Stone and Dan Kovalik, Vietnam War and Gaza
  21. 3:02:49.000 - 3:04:35.000 Viewer Comments
  22. 3:04:35.000 - 3:05:16.681 Endcards/Credits

Generated Summary:

Main Topic: The YouTube video discusses several current events and geopolitical issues, including an interview with Professor Mohammad Marandi about Tucker Carlson's interview with the Iranian president, the closing of the Epstein case, Elon Musk's potential third party, and Target's controversial partnership with Kai Cenat.

Key Points:

  • Tucker Carlson's Interview with Iranian President: Professor Marandi discusses the reactions to Tucker Carlson's interview with the Iranian president, noting that while some Americans are outraged, some Iranians feel the president was too soft. The discussion covers the historical demonization of Iran by the US media and the issue of Iran's nuclear program. Marandi argues Iran has the right to a nuclear program under international law.
  • Epstein Case Closed: The video touches on the controversial decision to close the Jeffrey Epstein case and hints at potential connections and coincidences surrounding the case.
  • Elon Musk's Third Party: The video discusses Elon Musk's reported decision to start a third political party, potentially in response to Donald Trump.
  • Target and Kai Cenat: The video highlights the controversy surrounding Target's decision to partner with streamer Kai Cenat after the Target boycott related to DEI issues.
  • Subway Abduction: The video mentions a subway abduction story as an example of a crazy news event.

Highlights:

  • Professor Marandi's insights into the Iranian perspective on the Tucker Carlson interview and US-Iran relations.
  • The criticism of Tucker Carlson's question about Iran giving up its nuclear program, suggesting the focus should be on why other countries are allowed to have them while Iran is not.
  • The discussion about Israel's alleged assassination attempt on the Iranian president and the US's potential involvement.
  • The analysis of media bias and the portrayal of Iran and Muslims in Western media.
  • The potential for a false flag operation by Israel or its supporters to instigate conflict with Iran.

About Channel:

Leftist news commentary and interviews. Fighting for political and social change. Sabby Sabs podcast is a part of Revolutionary Blackout Network.

Big Tech Execs Commissioned into the Army [16:52 | JUL 03 2025 | Glenn Greenwald] in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

I wonder!

They may be labeled as contractors or similar to a merc.

Third-party contractors that don't have to follow the same 'rules' as government or military personnel.

Edit:

  1. Word, merchs to merc, meaning mercenary
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MAGA Betrayal | Trump Epstein Coverup | Post Duopoly Show Due Dissidence & Hard Lens Media Rbn Live [01:32:55 | JUL 08 2025 | Revolutionary Blackout] (youtu.be)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32683871

SponsorBlock, Timestamps, and Generated Summary below:

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  1. 0:00.000 - 0:05.500 Intermission
  2. 6:20.500 - 6:30.000 Due Dissidence & Hard Lens Media Join

Video Description:

MAGA Betrayal | Trump EPSTEIN Coverup | Post DUOPOLY Show Due Dissidence & Hard Lens Media RBN LIVE

#usnews #uspolitics #trump #epsteinfiles #kashpatel #middleeastnews #zionism #nickcruse #rbnlive #usimperialism #zohranmamdani #aoc #republicans #maga

Timestamps:

  1. 00:00:00 Russia Russia Russia
  2. 00:04:24 MAGA Tears & Cope, no Epstein list, countless broken promises, PAYtriots
  3. 00:18:53 Trump sends weapons to Ukraine, Putin humiliating US
  4. 00:33:09 Left has to solve Epstein now, left vs right, global human trafficking, Bill Gates
  5. 01:09:11 Alex Jones screams & cries, Zohran Mamdami strategy, Zionists threaten to leave

Generated Summary:

Main Topic:

The video analyzes Donald Trump's broken promises to the MAGA movement, particularly regarding the Ukraine war and the release of the Epstein files. It also discusses the role of media and influencers in promoting political narratives and the fracturing of the MAGA movement.

Key Points:

  • Trump's Betrayal of MAGA: The hosts argue that Trump has betrayed his promises, continuing the Ukraine war by sending weapons, failing to release the Epstein files, and generally governing like a typical establishment politician.
  • Ukraine War: They criticize Trump for not achieving peace in Ukraine and for enabling the conflict during his first term. They suggest Putin is punishing Trump for his role in the proxy war.
  • Epstein Files: Trump's dismissive reaction to questions about the Epstein case is seen as a major issue, exposing him as a protector of the sex trafficking elite.
  • Media Manipulation: The video highlights how mainstream media is controlled by Zionists and how independent media is crucial for countering controlled narratives. It also discusses how MAGA influencers are being exposed as "PAY Patriots" who are paid to promote Trump's agenda.
  • Fracturing of MAGA: The hosts discuss the fracturing of the MAGA movement as people realize Trump is not fulfilling his promises. They compare it to the disillusionment some felt after supporting Bernie Sanders.
  • Manufacturing Consent: Trump is portrayed as a tool for manufacturing consent for establishment policies among anti-establishment conservatives.
  • Importance of Independent Thinking: The hosts emphasize the importance of critical thinking, questioning narratives from both the left and the right, and avoiding cults of personality.

Highlights:

  • Discussion of the BBC being a "pro-genocide Jewish supremacist organization."
  • Analysis of Putin's strategy and his apparent humiliation of Trump on the global stage.
  • Criticism of MAGA influencers and their mental gymnastics to defend Trump.
  • Emphasis on the post-duopoly left as the only serious people in politics.
  • Discussion of the impossibility of Epstein committing suicide under suicide watch conditions.
  • Trump's defensive and dismissive reaction to questions about the Epstein case.

About Channel:

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!

Edit:

  1. Removed live info., added video length, added Timestamps in video description, added Generated Summary
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Elon Announces Official Launch of New 'America Party' [24:49 | JUL 07 2025 | Due Dissidence] (youtu.be)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32636494

Generated Summary below:

Main Topic: The video discusses Elon Musk's announcement and official launch of the "America Party," a new political party. It analyzes the potential motivations, implications, and reactions to this move.

Key Points:

  • America Party Formation: Elon Musk officially launched the America Party following the passage of a large spending bill, fulfilling a promise he made based on a Twitter poll where a majority voted in favor of a third party.
  • Motivation: The video suggests Musk's move is driven by a desire to provide an alternative to the perceived "uni-party" system of Democrats and Republicans.
  • Silicon Valley Connection: The video highlights the trend of Silicon Valley figures connecting their endeavors to classical antiquity and Western civilization, suggesting a desire to legitimize their power and influence.
  • Reactions:
    • Endorsements: Some figures like Anthony Scaramucci and Mark Cuban have expressed interest in the idea.
    • Criticism: Concerns are raised about whether the party will address issues like military spending, tax cuts for the wealthy, and cuts to social programs.
    • Trump's Response: Donald Trump dismisses the idea of a third party, claiming it's unnecessary and disruptive, and suggests Musk is upset about the termination of electric vehicle mandates.
  • Potential Impact on Tesla: The launch of the party is already causing concern among Tesla investors, with at least one investment firm postponing a listing due to the potential conflict with Musk's responsibilities as CEO. Tesla sales are also down.
  • Epstein Files Speculation: The video presenters speculate that Musk may have leverage over Trump related to the Epstein files, which is why Trump's response to the third party is relatively mild.
  • Oligarch Appeal: The video suggests the America Party could appeal to oligarchs who desire a technocratic, less culturally focused political option.
  • Potential to Disrupt the Two-Party System: The speakers express hope that the America Party will drive a wedge between the Republican party and MAGA supporters, creating instability and potentially improving the political landscape.

Highlights:

  • The official FEC filing confirming the creation of the America Party.
  • The analysis of Elon Musk and other Silicon Valley figures' tendency to connect themselves to historical figures and Western civilization.
  • The speculation about Elon Musk having compromising information on Donald Trump related to the Epstein files.
  • The discussion of how the America Party might appeal to wealthy individuals seeking a technocratic and less culturally divisive political option.
  • The hope that the new party will disrupt the existing two-party system and create opportunities for positive change.

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The America Party doesn't have to win to affect the political landscape. in c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world
[–] jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Most third parties struggle to raise more than a few million in a federal election.

Correct.

This party could split the vote and swing the election to the GOP too. This could all be BS, and Trump and Elon are still working together.

It may be a bigger split between Trump and Elon due to the Epstein post Elon made.

"The speculation about Elon Musk having compromising information on Donald Trump related to the Epstein files."^[[1] https://lemmy.world/post/32636494]

You are right; we shall see how this goes. Some say Elon may lose interest between 6 months and a year.

The America Party doesn't have to win to affect the political landscape. in c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world
[–] jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

You are right.

It would only affect close races so as to swing the election.

Third parties would have to increase their turnout a good amount for them to have a chance in the national elections, but I think local elections can be impacted if more parties challenge the duopoly seats.

The Green Party and other third parties have won seats at the local level.

https://greenpartyus.org/greens-in-office/

The America Party doesn't have to win to affect the political landscape. in c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world
[–] jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (5 children)

Great points.

I would prefer if it split the duopoly votes so third parties could win seats.

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LL Cool J Defends Workers [17:19 | JUL 07 2025 | Sabby Sabs] (youtu.be)
 

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#llcooljlatestnews #sabbysabs #philadelphiastrike #progressivepoliticsexplained

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Main Topic: The video discusses the Philadelphia sanitation workers' strike, their demands for fair wages, and LL Cool J's decision to stand in solidarity with them by refusing to cross the picket line and perform in the city.

Key Points:

  • The Strike: Philadelphia sanitation workers are on strike, demanding fair wages and better treatment. The strike has led to garbage piling up in the city, creating unsanitary conditions.
  • Capitalist Narrative: The video criticizes the "capitalist narrative" of replacing striking workers with lower-paid replacements ("scabs") instead of paying fair wages.
  • Union Support: The video supports the union's efforts to fight for workers' rights and fair compensation. It also mentions the limitations of unions and suggests worker cooperatives as a potential endgame.
  • Mayor's Role: The video places blame on the mayor of Philadelphia for the strike, arguing that the mayor has the power to resolve the situation by offering a fair contract to the workers.
  • LL Cool J's Solidarity: LL Cool J canceled his performance in Philadelphia to show solidarity with the striking workers, stating that he couldn't cross a picket line and accept money while workers are fighting for a living wage.
  • Public Support: The strike has garnered public support, with many residents expressing hostility towards the political establishment and calling for action.
  • City's Finances: The video claims that the city has the financial resources to meet the workers' demands but chooses to allocate funds elsewhere, such as to Israel.

Highlights:

  • LL Cool J's statement refusing to cross the picket line is highlighted as an act of solidarity and moral responsibility.
  • The video emphasizes the importance of holding politicians accountable for the workers' situation.
  • The tense exchange between a sanitation manager and a union member on the picket line.
  • The video calls for viewers to support the workers and direct their frustration towards the mayor.

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Leftist news commentary and interviews. Fighting for political and social change. Sabby Sabs podcast is a part of Revolutionary Blackout Network.

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LL Cool J Defends Workers [17:19 | JUL 07 2025 | Sabby Sabs] (youtu.be)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32637272

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Video Description:

#llcooljlatestnews #sabbysabs #philadelphiastrike #progressivepoliticsexplained

Generated Summary:

Main Topic: The video discusses the Philadelphia sanitation workers' strike, their demands for fair wages, and LL Cool J's decision to stand in solidarity with them by refusing to cross the picket line and perform in the city.

Key Points:

  • The Strike: Philadelphia sanitation workers are on strike, demanding fair wages and better treatment. The strike has led to garbage piling up in the city, creating unsanitary conditions.
  • Capitalist Narrative: The video criticizes the "capitalist narrative" of replacing striking workers with lower-paid replacements ("scabs") instead of paying fair wages.
  • Union Support: The video supports the union's efforts to fight for workers' rights and fair compensation. It also mentions the limitations of unions and suggests worker cooperatives as a potential endgame.
  • Mayor's Role: The video places blame on the mayor of Philadelphia for the strike, arguing that the mayor has the power to resolve the situation by offering a fair contract to the workers.
  • LL Cool J's Solidarity: LL Cool J canceled his performance in Philadelphia to show solidarity with the striking workers, stating that he couldn't cross a picket line and accept money while workers are fighting for a living wage.
  • Public Support: The strike has garnered public support, with many residents expressing hostility towards the political establishment and calling for action.
  • City's Finances: The video claims that the city has the financial resources to meet the workers' demands but chooses to allocate funds elsewhere, such as to Israel.

Highlights:

  • LL Cool J's statement refusing to cross the picket line is highlighted as an act of solidarity and moral responsibility.
  • The video emphasizes the importance of holding politicians accountable for the workers' situation.
  • The tense exchange between a sanitation manager and a union member on the picket line.
  • The video calls for viewers to support the workers and direct their frustration towards the mayor.

About Channel:

Leftist news commentary and interviews. Fighting for political and social change. Sabby Sabs podcast is a part of Revolutionary Blackout Network.

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NYT Smears Zohran, but He Was Still Wrong [24:37 | JUL 06 2025 | Sabby Sabs] (youtu.be)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32632986

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Main Topic:

The video discusses a New York Times article that accuses Zohran Mandami, a New York City mayoral candidate, of falsely identifying as Asian and African-American on his college application to gain an advantage. The video analyzes the situation, the NYT's sourcing, and the reactions to the article.

Key Points:

  • The NYT Article: The article alleges that Mandami, when applying to Columbia University in 2009, checked both the "Asian" and "Black/African-American" boxes on his application.
  • Mandami's Response: Mandami stated that he did not consider himself Black/African-American, but rather an American born in Africa, and that he was trying to represent his complex background. He also wrote "Ugandan" in the additional information section.
  • The Speaker's Perspective: The speaker, who has extensive experience in university admissions, finds it difficult to believe Mandami's explanation, stating that international students, including white students from Africa, typically do not identify as African-American on applications.
  • African-American Definition: The speaker emphasizes that the term "African-American" refers to Black descendants of enslaved people in the United States, not simply people from Africa.
  • Smear Piece: The speaker acknowledges that the NYT article is a smear piece, especially given its timing after Mandami's primary win.
  • NYT's Source: The NYT obtained the information from a white supremacist, raising ethical concerns about the newspaper's sourcing.
  • Accountability: The speaker argues that even if the article is a smear, Mandami should be held accountable for his actions, similar to how other politicians like Elizabeth Warren and Mindy Kaling's brother have been criticized for similar actions.
  • Progressive Movement: The speaker criticizes white progressives for sometimes dismissing the concerns and needs of Black Americans within the progressive movement.

Highlights:

  • The speaker's direct criticism of Zohran Mandami's actions, despite acknowledging the smear campaign.
  • The revelation that the New York Times used a white supremacist as a source for the story.
  • The speaker's broader commentary on the relationship between white progressives and the Black community.

About Channel:

Leftist news commentary and interviews. Fighting for political and social change. Sabby Sabs podcast is a part of Revolutionary Blackout Network.

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Should Humanity Continue? Glenn Reacts to Thiel Interview [20:56 | JUL 05 2025 | Glenn Greenwald] (youtu.be)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32525534

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Main Topic: The video discusses Peter Thiel's interview where he hesitates when asked if the human race should continue, and Glenn's reaction to Thiel's views on transhumanism, AI, and the potential dangers of unchecked billionaire influence.

Key Points:

  • Thiel's Hesitation: The video starts by referencing Peter Thiel's interview where he seemed uncertain about whether humanity should continue.
  • Transhumanism and AI: The discussion explores the transhumanist philosophy prevalent in Silicon Valley, focusing on merging humans with technology and AI, as exemplified by Mark Zuckerberg's vision of brain implants.
  • Autism and Conformity: Glenn discusses Thiel's perspective on autism, suggesting that it can provide a detachment from societal norms, fostering innovation.
  • Billionaire Culture: A significant portion of the video critiques the culture of Silicon Valley billionaires, arguing that their wealth and power, combined with constant flattery, can lead to detachment from reality, dangerous levels of self-confidence, and utopian/dystopian visions for society.
  • Essentialism vs. Nihilism: The video touches on the philosophical implications of transhumanism, contrasting it with essentialist views of humanity and raising concerns about the potential destruction of what it means to be human.
  • Lack of Debate: Glenn expresses concern about the lack of societal debate and safeguards surrounding the rapid advancement of AI, driven by billionaires with unchecked power.

Highlights:

  • Glenn's concern about billionaires' ability to reshape society without proper debate due to their wealth and perceived brilliance.
  • The discussion of Thiel's autism and how it might influence his unconventional thinking.
  • The comparison of mind-altering drugs to autism as a means of achieving transcendent thought.
  • The critique of Mark Zuckerberg's vision of brain implants and the potential implications for humanity.

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Dialectic at Work: Marx's Capital Volumes 2 & 3 [50:25 | JUL 03 2025 | Democracy At Work] (youtu.be)
 

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Video Description:

[Season 2 Episode 10] Marx's Capital Volumes 2 & 3

This week, the dialectic sat down with Professor Richard Wolff again to discuss Karl Marx's Capital, Volumes 2 and 3.

The Dialectic at Work is a podcast hosted by Professor Shahram Azhar & Professor Richard Wolff. The show is dedicated to exploring Marxist theory. It employs the dialectical mode of reasoning, a method developed over millennia by Plato and Aristotle, and continues to explore new dimensions of theory and praxis through dialogue. The Marxist dialectic is a revolutionary dialectic that not only seeks to understand the world but rather to change it. In our discussions, the dialectic goes to work, intending to solve the urgent life crises that we face as a global community.

www.democracyatwork.info

As always, we thank you for your attention, support, and solidarity.

Generated Summary:

Main Topic: This episode delves into Karl Marx's Capital Volumes 2 and 3, focusing on how they illuminate the complexities of class analysis in the real world, particularly the struggles between different capitalist entities (producers, industrialists, financiers, merchants, etc.) and the concept of subsumed classes.

Key Points:

  • The Circuit of Capital: The discussion emphasizes the cyclical nature of capital, where money is exchanged for means of production and labor power, which are then combined to produce commodities that are sold for money, restarting the cycle.
  • Subsumed Class Payments: A core concept is the distribution of surplus value to various entities (advertisers, banks, shareholders, purchasing managers, sales departments, etc.) to ensure the conditions necessary for continued exploitation and surplus extraction. These payments are termed "subsumed class payments."
  • The Role of Merchants (e.g., Walmart): The episode explores the function of merchants in facilitating the realization of surplus value by efficiently selling commodities. Walmart is used as an example of a merchant capitalist that can squeeze industrial capitalists by demanding lower prices.
  • Unproductive Labor: The discussion differentiates between productive labor (which generates surplus value) and unproductive labor (e.g., purchasing managers, sales departments, bankers, merchants) which are necessary for the capitalist system to function but do not directly produce surplus.
  • Class Struggles Beyond the Workplace: The episode highlights the class struggles that occur not only between capitalists and workers but also between different types of capitalists (industrial, merchant, banking) and other entities like the government.
  • Government as a Subsumed Class: The government is presented as another entity that receives a portion of the surplus (through taxes) in exchange for providing conditions of existence (e.g., law enforcement, infrastructure).

Highlights:

  • Professor Wolff shares a story about his and Steve Resnick's decision to dedicate several years to reading and understanding Marxist literature, which led to their book Knowledge and Class.
  • The discussion uses concrete examples, such as the role of advertisers and banks, to illustrate how capitalists distribute surplus value to ensure the continuation of their exploitation.
  • The Walmart example vividly demonstrates how merchant capitalists can exert power over industrial capitalists, squeezing their profits and ultimately impacting workers.
  • The episode touches on the potential for companies to influence government policy to eliminate competition, highlighting the complex relationship between capital and the state.
  • The discussion emphasizes that the struggles between different capitalist entities are as important as the struggle between the capitalist and the worker.

About Channel:

Democracy at Work is a non-profit 501(c)3 that produces media and live events. Our work analyzes capitalism critically as a systemic problem and advocates for democratizing workplaces as part of a systemic solution. We seek a stronger, fuller democracy – in our politics and culture as well as in our economy - based on workers’ equal collaboration and shared leadership inside enterprises and throughout society.

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Dialectic at Work: Marx's Capital Volumes 2 & 3 [50:25 | JUL 03 2025 | Democracy At Work] (youtu.be)
 

Generated Summary below:

Video Description:

[Season 2 Episode 10] Marx's Capital Volumes 2 & 3

This week, the dialectic sat down with Professor Richard Wolff again to discuss Karl Marx's Capital, Volumes 2 and 3.

The Dialectic at Work is a podcast hosted by Professor Shahram Azhar & Professor Richard Wolff. The show is dedicated to exploring Marxist theory. It employs the dialectical mode of reasoning, a method developed over millennia by Plato and Aristotle, and continues to explore new dimensions of theory and praxis through dialogue. The Marxist dialectic is a revolutionary dialectic that not only seeks to understand the world but rather to change it. In our discussions, the dialectic goes to work, intending to solve the urgent life crises that we face as a global community.

www.democracyatwork.info

As always, we thank you for your attention, support, and solidarity.

Generated Summary:

Main Topic: This episode delves into Karl Marx's Capital Volumes 2 and 3, focusing on how they illuminate the complexities of class analysis in the real world, particularly the struggles between different capitalist entities (producers, industrialists, financiers, merchants, etc.) and the concept of subsumed classes.

Key Points:

  • The Circuit of Capital: The discussion emphasizes the cyclical nature of capital, where money is exchanged for means of production and labor power, which are then combined to produce commodities that are sold for money, restarting the cycle.
  • Subsumed Class Payments: A core concept is the distribution of surplus value to various entities (advertisers, banks, shareholders, purchasing managers, sales departments, etc.) to ensure the conditions necessary for continued exploitation and surplus extraction. These payments are termed "subsumed class payments."
  • The Role of Merchants (e.g., Walmart): The episode explores the function of merchants in facilitating the realization of surplus value by efficiently selling commodities. Walmart is used as an example of a merchant capitalist that can squeeze industrial capitalists by demanding lower prices.
  • Unproductive Labor: The discussion differentiates between productive labor (which generates surplus value) and unproductive labor (e.g., purchasing managers, sales departments, bankers, merchants) which are necessary for the capitalist system to function but do not directly produce surplus.
  • Class Struggles Beyond the Workplace: The episode highlights the class struggles that occur not only between capitalists and workers but also between different types of capitalists (industrial, merchant, banking) and other entities like the government.
  • Government as a Subsumed Class: The government is presented as another entity that receives a portion of the surplus (through taxes) in exchange for providing conditions of existence (e.g., law enforcement, infrastructure).

Highlights:

  • Professor Wolff shares a story about his and Steve Resnick's decision to dedicate several years to reading and understanding Marxist literature, which led to their book Knowledge and Class.
  • The discussion uses concrete examples, such as the role of advertisers and banks, to illustrate how capitalists distribute surplus value to ensure the continuation of their exploitation.
  • The Walmart example vividly demonstrates how merchant capitalists can exert power over industrial capitalists, squeezing their profits and ultimately impacting workers.
  • The episode touches on the potential for companies to influence government policy to eliminate competition, highlighting the complex relationship between capital and the state.
  • The discussion emphasizes that the struggles between different capitalist entities are as important as the struggle between the capitalist and the worker.

About Channel:

Democracy at Work is a non-profit 501(c)3 that produces media and live events. Our work analyzes capitalism critically as a systemic problem and advocates for democratizing workplaces as part of a systemic solution. We seek a stronger, fuller democracy – in our politics and culture as well as in our economy - based on workers’ equal collaboration and shared leadership inside enterprises and throughout society.

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