- 15 Nov 2016 20:20
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Basically Zizek argues that the left liberal movements in the USA are decadent and ignore the core points of concern of the left, namely class society and wealth disparities. He pays lip service to 'identity politics' (not willing to completely alienate his left-leaning following), but he considers it the root cause of the left liberal centrist failure. He also thinks that referring to Trump voters as 'racist, simpleton whites' is the reason why Hillary failed.
In addition, he suggests that the Left is not honouring the unwritten constitutional framework of the USA and that they're leaning towards fascism. That Hillary represents the Cold War establishment. And that legislative political correctness (narcissism) is a complete failure and that it invites a 'vulgarian Trumpist countermovement' (also fascist).
He 'despises' Trump, referring to him as scum, but he would have voted for him nonetheless. He also thought it was funny that Trump single-handedly destroyed the Republican party from within.
Basically Zizek argues that the left liberal movements in the USA are decadent and ignore the core points of concern of the left, namely class society and wealth disparities. He pays lip service to 'identity politics' (not willing to completely alienate his left-leaning following), but he considers it the root cause of the left liberal centrist failure. He also thinks that referring to Trump voters as 'racist, simpleton whites' is the reason why Hillary failed.
In addition, he suggests that the Left is not honouring the unwritten constitutional framework of the USA and that they're leaning towards fascism. That Hillary represents the Cold War establishment. And that legislative political correctness (narcissism) is a complete failure and that it invites a 'vulgarian Trumpist countermovement' (also fascist).
He 'despises' Trump, referring to him as scum, but he would have voted for him nonetheless. He also thought it was funny that Trump single-handedly destroyed the Republican party from within.
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"Ack-Ack-Ack!"
Forum-autist, coming through!
"Ack-Ack-Ack!"