The ever-dwindling numbers of Americans who actually can remember as far back as 2021 might recall an infographic widely circulated by the Whacko Left Wing designed to equate anyone who criticized the Corporate Deep State as an anti-Semitic Conspiracy Kook. Here's what the graph looked like:
"Anti-Semitic stereotypes are based on conspiracy theories. It is the rich and super-rich—people like the Rothschilds or the investor George Soros—who, according to conspiracy theorists, are behind all the mischief in the world. Anti-capitalism and conspiracy theories are closely linked...This {survey} clearly proves the connection between anti-capitalism and conspiracy thinking."
Well, that is owning the Libtards with a vengeance! Zitelmann has managed to take away talking-points from Left-Wing pundits like Thom Hartmann and Keith Olbermann. Evidently in today's brand of Conservatism criticizing George Soros is coded anti-Semitism. Zitelmann is the author of several books, fawning over the Oligarchy and arguing that those not of that class are motivated solely by envy. In other words, he's somewhat like the Right-Wing antipode to Yuval Hariri.
Just as he conflates Global Corporatism with Capitalism and the Zionist Cult with Judaism, Zitelmann also doesn't comprehend the concept of envy. No rational person begrudges anyone for being wealthy: what we object to is when the wealthy form combinations and cabals for the sole purpose of keeping us in both political and economic subjection. Despite what Zitelmann seems to think, more wealth doesn't make one an Alpha Superman and it certainly doesn't entitle anybody to be the lord and master of anybody else.
However, Zitelmann evidently believes that these types of confederations among the Oligarchy don't really exist, sneering that "The super-rich and lobbyists secretly guide and control the whole world. Anyone who believes this is only one step away from anti-Semitic conspiracy theories." Given the power of the Zionist lobby and their connections to groups like the World Economic Forum, it is understandable why he would connect (what he calls) 'anti-Capitalism' to (what he calls) 'anti-Semitism.'
Since we're discussing conspiracies, isn't it an amazing coincidence that these kinds of arguments are appearing just days after around 100 billionaires met at Mar-a-Lago and raised over $50 million for the Neocon cause? John Paulson, a billionaire hedge-fund manager who made a fortune when Bush plunged America into the 2007 housing-market crash, and who organized the event proclaimed: “Tonight, we raised an historic $50.5 million for the re-election of President Trump, This sold-out event has raised the most in a single political fundraiser in history. This overwhelming support demonstrates the enthusiasm for President Trump and his policies.” The Trump Campaign officially threw the Pro-Life movement under the bus the next day---in accordance with the depopulation goals of the Financial Elite---and now we have pundits apologizing for the Oligarchy and the WEF's 'model democracy' in Israel.
It's become sadly clear where the so-called Conservative Movement is heading. The Republican Party has neither issues nor accomplishments to appeal to the general public, so they are courting the support of Corporate Elite---a strategy that worked well for the Bush Dynasty but not so well for the nation at large. Their grassroots appeal is geared towards the Christian Nationalist Megachurches with its Prosperity Gospel and the Alt-Right with its fetishism of wealth and power as the primary goals of life---the natural constituency for an authoritarian economic Elite.
Americans ought to stop and reflect that we once actually had a government guided by the very same principles.
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In George III's America, rulers held their positions by the Grace of God, the wealthiest held monopolies on 90% of our trade, land , and people's lives in general; and Redcoats strictly enforced the Rules-Based Order. The Media monopolies routinely denounced any critics of His Royal Highness as 'conspiracy theorists' too. There were two political parties in existence then as well: both argued over details but agreed upon the necessity of upholding the Majesty of the British Monarchy at all hazards. Our Founding Fathers ejected these parasites from our shores and maybe we should follow their example.
Interesting post.
ReplyDeleteIt is extremely challenging to try to discuss corporatism or crony capitalism with anyone to the right of center. They often perceive capitalism as something Holy and good, therefore it can have no negative aspects. (And that same meme of "envy" has been passed around ad nauseum, providing a convenient way to shut down the whole conversation.)
It's not "social issues" that cause republicans to lose popularity, it's their complete disregard for the needs and concerns of the working class. I happen to know that Democrats deliver appalling results for the poor, but much of the country votes for them in an attempt to avoid the self righteous wealth worship of Republicans.
Recently Matt Walsh said, “You don't need a higher minimum wage. You just need to not be on minimum wage anymore.” He is right, minimum wage increases drive up the cost of living and make poor people poorer. Just the same, what an arrogant and pompous thing to say! I know highly educated people bagging groceries for minimum wage just to try to supplement their social security because the economy is so out of whack. That's the kind of chronic sneering at the poor that Republicans are so well known for.
And of course, the world is full of nuance and people are diverse in their perceptions. Not everyone who criticizes "capitalism" is a "communist" and not everyone who disagrees with a narrative is a "Nazi."
It's not only that they disregard the needs of the poor and working classes, they seem to have an outright contempt for them. Reading through Zitelmann's article, I kept thinking of what Andrew Tate would always say when criticized: 'How many Bugattis do YOU own?'
DeleteThe appeal to many on the Right is because of the Marketing techniques involved. 'People hate us because we're better; and you can be better too if you follow our program,' is the message these types are selling. The Prosperity Gospel and the Alpha/PUA philosophy of the Alt-Right are premised on the same idea.
A really new twist to Zitelmann's message was that the conflicts in the Middle East are reducible to the idea that the Moslems envy the relative wealth of Israel. There are several Moslem countries that are wealthier than Israel is, and the standard of living in Iran and Turkey is about the same as for the average Israeli.