The Creature Was Capitalism: G. Edward Griffin, Jekyll Island, and the Federal Reserve

G. Edward Griffin's "The Creature from Jekyll Island" attempts to unmask a so-called conspiracy by banking elites undermining capitalism. Yet, beneath his theories lies an unsettling truth: Griffin exposes the inherent flaws of capitalism while futilely attempting to defend it. His narrative highlights systemic financial abuses and government collusion, ultimately diverting the anger away from the capitalist system itself and scapegoating collectivism instead. By romanticizing a nonexistent capitalist golden age, he veils the violent realities of dispossession and exploitation that built America. Instead of dismantling the oppressive structures underpinning capitalist domination, Griffin's solution ironically calls for a purer capitalism, perpetuating the very cycles of exploitation he critiques.

October 8, 2026 0

The Bunker Needs a State: End Times Fascism and the Class Machinery Behind the Gate

Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor's exploration reveals a chilling reality: a ruling class now reconciled with catastrophe, believing individual salvation lies in their wealth's capacity to buy security. Their book dissects the convergence of Big Tech, military might, and the capitalist state—a recipe for "technofascism" that shapes survival into a privilege reserved for the elite. As apocalyptic ideologies morph into a rationale for inequality, they argue against passive acceptance of a world where privilege fortifies walls while others suffocate outside. True resistance lies not in mere survival, but in collective power that demands ownership of the systems and resources shaping our future.

October 4, 2026 0

The Nerd Reich Wanted to Exit the State: Then Capital Learned It Needed the Machinery

Gil Durán's "The Nerd Reich" provocatively dissects the tech elite's evolution from libertarian ideals to an authoritarian grasp on power. Far from escaping state oversight, Silicon Valley's billionaires, like Peter Thiel, reveal a dark shift: they now seek to enhance governmental control while championing the illusion of individual freedom. Durán labels this new reality "tech fascism," where technology conglomerates and capital intertwine with state apparatus. As these technocrats consolidate power, a crucial question emerges: can humanity reclaim technologically wielded potential, or will it remain enslaved by elite ownership? This critical inquiry forebodes a future dominated by private interests rather than collective governance.

September 18, 2026 0

The State Got Stronger Where Capital Needed It: From the SNAP Office to Technofascist Consolidation

The U.S. state is vigorously fortifying its military and technological apparatus while systematically withdrawing social support through food assistance and healthcare, showcasing a disturbing trend of technofascist consolidation. As military might is acknowledged in orbit and social benefits dwindle, the ruling order exacerbates class divisions, demanding increased legitimacy from a population now subjected to strict classification and conditionality. Political expression faces barriers in increasingly privatized venues, reflecting a tactical alliance between state interests and tech monopolies. This ominous shift marks a historical reckoning: the state is reallocating its substantial resources toward military supremacy at the expense of everyday security, creating a precarious societal structure poised for conflict.

September 15, 2026 1

Peggy Noonan Calls Capitalism Organic: The Wall Street Journal Buries the Violence That Built It

Peggy Noonan's alarm over socialism's surge reveals her flawed analysis: she blames the consciousness of the wounded instead of capitalism, which thrives on historical injustices like dispossession and slavery. As the capitalist structure crumbles under its contradictions—where collective production is shackled by private ownership—Noonan dismisses the urgency of socialism, painting it as a radical force aimed at destruction. Yet, socialism is rising not from whimsical ideology but out of necessity, as younger generations face economic precarity and disillusionment. The question isn’t whether capitalism is natural or just; it’s who truly controls the wealth and future built by the collective.

September 15, 2026 0

History Against the Formula: August Nimtz, Cedric Robinson, and the Making of Revolutionary Universality

August Nimtz’s "Black Marxism: A Marxist Critique" challenges Cedric Robinson's assertion that Marxism and Black radicalism are distinct, arguing instead that Marx's historical materialism evolved through encounters with colonialism and Black liberation struggles. Nimtz argues that genuine internationalism requires oppressed groups to first forge autonomous political identities before uniting. Using Cuba as a case study, he shows how socialist transformation can materially alter racial dynamics yet acknowledges persistent inequalities. Ultimately, he posits that revolutionary potential arises not just from class position but from active struggle and organization, emphasizing that no class is born universally revolutionary and that political agency must be cultivated through history and struggle.

September 6, 2026 0

No Class Is Born Ready to Rule: Engels and the Making of Revolutionary Capacity

Engels provocatively asserts that revolutions may capture the streets but often fail to secure lasting power. In Germany: Revolution and Counter-Revolution, he critiques both revolutionary leaders who blame betrayals and historical determinism that dismisses agency. He examines the gap between breaking the old order and establishing new governance, emphasizing the importance of material conditions and social forces. The revolution unleashes chaos, revealing that without the means to sustain authority, legitimacy alone is futile. Ultimately, Engels cautions that history does not inherently favor the deserving; rather, capacity for power arises from collective organization, military might, and social alliances forged in struggle.

August 30, 2026 0

Marx and Engels Against Their Own Ghosts: The German Ideology and the Fight to Keep Materialism Inside History

Marx and Engels' The German Ideology brutally uncovers the egregious folly of detaching philosophy from material conditions. They weaponize critiques of German idealists, exposing how revolutionary thought that ignores the tangible, lived experiences of class struggle morphs into mere ideology. Highlighting the perils of alienation, they assert that human powers can unwittingly turn oppressive when subjected to capitalist structures. Moreover, they admonish socialists who, by elevating abstract ideas above real movements, dilute the revolutionary essence of their theories. In a world increasingly interlinked yet profoundly unequal, their insistence on rooting ideas in concrete history remains a clarion call for genuine transformation against ideological hauntings.

August 22, 2026 0

The Revolution Will Not Be Managed: Glen Ford, the Black Agenda, and the Missing Vehicle

Glen Ford's incisive critique shatters the myth of American progress, revealing how conquest and exploitation are cloaked as success. He dissects the deceptive practices of the Black misleadership class and the Democratic Party, showing how they perpetuate capitalist interests while masquerading as champions of Black liberation. Ford demands a radical rethinking of power and accountability, advocating for community control and reparations, emphasizing that true self-determination lies in empowering marginalized voices. Amidst the pandemic and civil unrest, Ford’s legacy calls for a revolutionary movement capable of dismantling systemic oppression rather than settling for token representation. The fight is not just for visibility; it’s for genuine power.

August 3, 2026 0

No Freedom Without Power: Machiavelli, Rome, and the Republic Built on Ruins

Machiavelli’s The Discourses is not a genteel treatise on republican ideals but a gritty how-to on wielding power from the depths of defeat. This work confronts the myth of liberal innocence, asserting that liberty arises not from consensus but through chaos, violence, and organized resistance against domination. Machiavelli's insights expose the harsh realities of historical conflict and the necessity of institutional discipline, emphasizing that true power is built on struggle, not sentiment. Yet, amidst its rich lessons, The Discourses reveals a troubling contradiction: the same republic that fosters internal liberty thrives through imperial conquest and exclusion. This duality beckons revolutionaries to seize its pragmatic lessons while rejecting its imperial legacy.

June 28, 2026 0