In future, let's use his terminology. "Straight-forwardly fascist" instead of far-right. We could also use "right-wing" as he uses several times himself.
He skates over the AfD's connections to the JA and NPD and other "straight-forwardly fascist" /white-supremacist groups who prefer violence to discussions. He also gets bogged down in what nonsense they come out with (I agree with his takes on all of that) but ignores the effect of people actually believing in that and what it can stir up. His main complaint is that the AfD are "just an extension of mainstream politics" and their policies of racial hatred are "not that different" and "not that much more racist". I think this misses the point and ignores the danger that comes when these people begin to gain traction and where it can lead. In Germany of all countries this shouldn't need stressing.
Running terminology into the ground until it becomes meaningless also applies to "bourgeoise" which appears to be everything and everyone that he doesn't agree with. While I agree with his analysis of the power relations, the role of the US, etc., he basically dismisses the rise of the more "Straight-forwardly fascist" parties as just an extention of the mainstream parties and it's all bourgeoise and imperialist (again, true enough) but, again, ignoring the dangers completely.
Also, welcoming Paul Mason with open arms going in to the Q&A segment is a bit suspect no? Talking about tools of the bourgeoise ruling class and then welcoming an MI5 turncoat whore into the stream is classic given his brief (and again, correct) tirade against con-men and his lack of interest in having discussions with them but Paul Mason? "I'd be interested in hearing about your new book, Paul". Seriously?
It was interesting seeing the comments slagging off The Duran and how "their two hosts love the AfD" and his agreeing with it. I have to say that's the impression I always got from them.
...no amount of cajolery, and no attempts at ethical or social seduction, can eradicate from my heart a deep burning hatred for the Tory Party...So far as I am concerned they are lower than vermin.
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