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SponsorBlock Timestamps:

1. 0:00.000 - 0:20.800 Preview/Recap
2. 0:20.800 - 0:27.700 Intermission
3. 26:52.300 - 27:07.144 Endcards/Credits

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Video Description:

Full Video: Chris Hedges and Kshama Sawant Join RBN Live to Discuss Strategy [01:19:05 | NOV 26 2024 | youtu.be/Vq1svORyJTk]

#usnews #uspolitics #chrishedges #RevolutionaryBlackoutNetwork #nickcruse #kshamasawant #berniesanders #Trump #workingclass

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Generated Summary:

This video features an interview with Chris Hedges, discussing his views on Bernie Sanders, the necessity of third parties, and the importance of not trusting Democrats. The conversation explores the dynamics of leadership in movements and the challenges of achieving meaningful change within the current political system.

Key Points:

• Critique of Bernie Sanders: Hedges argues that Sanders, along with other figures like Michael Moore and Robert Reich, offers critiques of capitalism but ultimately “sheep-dogs” people back into the Democratic Party. He recounts an instance where Sanders declined to run as an independent to avoid becoming a “pariah” like Ralph Nader, prioritizing his career and position within the Democratic Party.
• The Inevitability of Change: The discussion highlights the unsustainable economic pressures facing Americans, such as record credit card debt and medical debt, suggesting that a tipping point is approaching, necessitating either a move towards socialism or further fascism.
• Horizontal vs. Hierarchical Movements:
  • There is a debate on whether horizontal (leaderless) or hierarchical movements are more effective.
  • Hedges argues for disciplined hierarchies with leaders dedicated to a specific vision or ideology, willing to sacrifice for it. He points to the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia and the work of Roger Hallam with Extinction Rebellion as examples.
  • The limitations of horizontal movements are highlighted, suggesting they can be “decapitated” due to a lack of clear leadership and direction.
• The Importance of Sacrifice and Correct Analysis: Effective leadership requires both self-sacrifice and a correct political analysis, particularly an understanding of capitalism. The Russian Revolution is cited as an example where revolutionary Marxists successfully led a workers’ revolution.
• Trust Issues and Movement Building: The speakers acknowledge the validity of trust issues arising from repeated betrayals but argue that movements with “rotten leaders” or those with an incorrect analysis of capitalism are the problem, not leadership itself.
• Co-optation of Leaderless Movements: Leaderless movements are vulnerable to co-optation by nefarious forces, such as Democratic Party proxies or grassroots leaders susceptible to selling out. The Black Lives Matter movement is mentioned as an example where a lack of clear direction led to limited tangible outcomes despite widespread participation.

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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!