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The Truth about the European Union
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In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, Paul from Marxist Paul and I present a critical leftist look at the European union (EU). Should the left support the European Union? Is there a leftist case for leaving the EU? Should countries leave the EU?
In this podcast Paul and I discuss the problems with the EU such as currency sovereignty, Imperialism, Neoliberalism, Neo-Colonialism, Racism, and lack of democracy. Undemocratic structure of the European parliament, the Eurozone, free trade, and the debate about immigration.
Marxist Paul is a Marxist Irish Socialist Republican YouTuber that makes 101 explainer videos on socialism and Marxist theory.
Check out Marxist Paul's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarxistPaul
In this podcast we cover:
1. Imperialism, The purpose of the EU and its founding -Definition of capitalist imperialism and how the EU fits into this framework (as an international monopolist capitalist association) -The origins of the EU (ECSC, EEC, etc.)\
2. Institutionalized Neoliberalism -EU law's Neoliberal agenda; the four freedoms; -The EU as inherently anti-democratic -Capital Control Laws -The Problem with the Euro and Lack of Currency Sovereignty
3. Lexit? Should Leftists Support Leaving the EU? -Socialism is impossible within the EU -The EU is inherently anti-democratic -The EU is a colonialist, white supremacist institution: Fortress Europa.
Timestamp:
0:00 Intro
1:40 The Far Right Vs Liberals Vs Leftists
7:00 Misconceptions about the Eurozone, Social Democracy
15:48 Imperialism and Neo-Colonialism
43:00 Why the EU was Created
1:03:00 Capital Controls and Free Trade
1:13:30 Socialism in the EU is Impossible
1:17:02 Currency Sovereignty
1:33:10 Lack of Democracy in the EU
1:57:22 Immigration and Fortress Europa
2:03:55 What should the left should do?
2:09:25 The Backroom: Part 2
Support 1Dime on Patreon at patreon.com/OneDime
Be sure to give 1Dime Radio a 5 Star Rating on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Manage episode 332129023 series 3363723
Exclusive episode about "socialist patriotism" on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime
In this episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, Paul from Marxist Paul and I present a critical leftist look at the European union (EU). Should the left support the European Union? Is there a leftist case for leaving the EU? Should countries leave the EU?
In this podcast Paul and I discuss the problems with the EU such as currency sovereignty, Imperialism, Neoliberalism, Neo-Colonialism, Racism, and lack of democracy. Undemocratic structure of the European parliament, the Eurozone, free trade, and the debate about immigration.
Marxist Paul is a Marxist Irish Socialist Republican YouTuber that makes 101 explainer videos on socialism and Marxist theory.
Check out Marxist Paul's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarxistPaul
In this podcast we cover:
1. Imperialism, The purpose of the EU and its founding -Definition of capitalist imperialism and how the EU fits into this framework (as an international monopolist capitalist association) -The origins of the EU (ECSC, EEC, etc.)\
2. Institutionalized Neoliberalism -EU law's Neoliberal agenda; the four freedoms; -The EU as inherently anti-democratic -Capital Control Laws -The Problem with the Euro and Lack of Currency Sovereignty
3. Lexit? Should Leftists Support Leaving the EU? -Socialism is impossible within the EU -The EU is inherently anti-democratic -The EU is a colonialist, white supremacist institution: Fortress Europa.
Timestamp:
0:00 Intro
1:40 The Far Right Vs Liberals Vs Leftists
7:00 Misconceptions about the Eurozone, Social Democracy
15:48 Imperialism and Neo-Colonialism
43:00 Why the EU was Created
1:03:00 Capital Controls and Free Trade
1:13:30 Socialism in the EU is Impossible
1:17:02 Currency Sovereignty
1:33:10 Lack of Democracy in the EU
1:57:22 Immigration and Fortress Europa
2:03:55 What should the left should do?
2:09:25 The Backroom: Part 2
Support 1Dime on Patreon at patreon.com/OneDime
Be sure to give 1Dime Radio a 5 Star Rating on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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