"Beneath Sheep's Clothing": How Communism Penetrates Modern America
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This podcast, featuring Charlie Kirk and James Lindsay, delves into the connection between woke ideology and communism. Lindsay, promoting his new film "Beneath Sheep's Clothing," argues that wokeism, with its focus on oppressor-oppressed dynamics, mirrors the Marxist class struggle ideology. He believes that wokeism is a repackaged form of communism targeting Western vulnerabilities, particularly through its emphasis on "equity" and "unburdened by what has been," phrases he links to Soviet communist ideology. The discussion examines how woke ideology aims to dismantle traditional institutions like family, church, and private property, seeking to control individuals by separating them from their families and traditional values. Lindsay argues that this strategy weakens individual resistance to communist ideology. He also explores the subversion of the American church by woke ideology, emphasizing the importance of discerning biblical truth and resisting the "anything goes" approach to Christianity. Lindsay outlines strategies for defeating communist political operations, emphasizing the importance of discerning language, becoming informed, and engaging in political activism. He stresses the need for gentleness and showing, rather than just telling, the evidence of communist ideology. The podcast concludes with a call to action, urging viewers to watch and share the film "Beneath Sheep's Clothing" and engage in dialogue with those who may not fully understand the threat of communism.
Outlines
Wokeism and Communism: A Dangerous Connection
This episode explores the connection between woke ideology and communism, arguing that wokeism is a repackaged form of communism targeting Western vulnerabilities and aiming to dismantle traditional institutions like family and church.
The Marxist Roots of Woke Ideology
The conversation delves into the connection between woke ideology and communism, explaining how wokeism, with its focus on oppressor-oppressed dynamics, mirrors the Marxist class struggle ideology. Lindsay argues that wokeism is a repackaged form of communism targeting Western vulnerabilities.
Kamala Harris and Marxist Rhetoric
The discussion focuses on Kamala Harris's political views and their connection to Marxism. Lindsay highlights Harris's use of terms like "equity" and "unburdened by what has been," which he argues are rooted in Soviet communist ideology. He criticizes Harris's rhetoric as a Marxist incantation.
The Impact of Wokeism on Society
Lindsay explains how woke ideology aims to dismantle traditional institutions like family, church, and private property. He argues that wokeism seeks to control individuals by separating them from their families and traditional values, promoting a new, state-controlled worldview.
Defeating Communism in the Political Arena
Lindsay outlines strategies for defeating communist political operations. He emphasizes the importance of discerning language, becoming informed, and getting involved in political activism. He also stresses the need for gentleness and showing, rather than just telling, the evidence of communist ideology.
Keywords
Woke
A term used to describe a perceived awareness of social justice issues, particularly those related to race, gender, and sexuality. It often implies a critical lens on societal structures and institutions, seeking to dismantle perceived systems of oppression.
Communism
A political and economic ideology that advocates for a classless society where the means of production are owned and controlled by the state. It aims to eliminate private property and establish a system of social equality.
Marxism
A social, political, and economic theory developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. It analyzes the historical development of capitalism and its inherent contradictions, advocating for a socialist revolution to establish a classless society.
Oppressor-Oppressed Dynamic
A central concept in Marxist and woke ideology, which posits that society is structured around a power dynamic between those who oppress and those who are oppressed. This dynamic can be based on factors like class, race, gender, or sexual orientation.
Equity
A concept often used in woke ideology to advocate for equal outcomes rather than equal opportunities. It suggests that individuals should be treated differently based on their perceived disadvantages to achieve a more just society.
Subversion
The act of undermining or overthrowing an existing system or authority. In the context of the transcript, it refers to the communist strategy of infiltrating and manipulating existing institutions, like the church, to advance their ideology.
Historical Conditions
A Marxist concept that refers to the social, economic, and political circumstances that shape individuals and their actions. It suggests that individuals are products of their historical context and are influenced by the prevailing social structures.
Q&A
How does woke ideology connect to communism?
Lindsay argues that woke ideology, with its focus on oppressor-oppressed dynamics, mirrors the Marxist class struggle ideology. He believes that wokeism is a repackaged form of communism targeting Western vulnerabilities.
What are some examples of how Kamala Harris's rhetoric reflects Marxist ideology?
Lindsay points to Harris's use of terms like "equity" and "unburdened by what has been," which he argues are rooted in Soviet communist ideology. He criticizes her rhetoric as a Marxist incantation.
How does woke ideology aim to dismantle traditional institutions like family and church?
Lindsay believes that woke ideology seeks to control individuals by separating them from their families and traditional values, promoting a new, state-controlled worldview. He argues that this is a strategy to weaken the individual's resistance to communist ideology.
What are some strategies for defeating communist political operations?
Lindsay emphasizes the importance of discerning language, becoming informed, and getting involved in political activism. He also stresses the need for gentleness and showing, rather than just telling, the evidence of communist ideology.
What is the significance of the phrase "we can see what can be unburdened by what has been"?
Lindsay argues that this phrase reflects a desire to create a new society free from its historical context, mirroring the communist goal of a socialist utopia. He believes that this phrase is a Marxist incantation aimed at dismantling traditional values and structures.
How does the Marxist concept of "historical conditions" relate to individual agency?
Lindsay argues that woke ideology seeks to deconstruct traditional structures like colonialism and racism by emphasizing the individual's role within a predetermined historical context. This undermines individual agency and promotes a collectivist worldview.
What is the call to action for viewers of this podcast?
Lindsay encourages viewers to watch and share the film "Beneath Sheep's Clothing." He emphasizes that the fight against communism is not a partisan issue but a battle for the future of America. He encourages viewers to engage in dialogue with those who may not fully understand the threat of communism.
Show Notes
The Communists aren't gone: They've just gone underground and rebranded. James Lindsay joins Charlie to talk about how modern wokeness has become the "American genre of Communism," and how the Harris/Walz ticket is the closest thing America has ever seen to a full-blown Marxist ticket. James helps Charlie dissect how Harris's favorite attack — "weird" — is a classic use of the far left's favorite tactic, the "inversion of reality."
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