Anti-Politics And The Nanny State Carlos Maza 2020-09-20 | Freedom...Is there anything more American... than freedom?America's national identity is built around a kind of constant anxiety about government tyranny. But over the past fifty years, giant corporations have used that anxiety as a propaganda tool, stirring up public fears about "big government" to gut social programs, roll back labor protections, and destroy the environment -- thanks in part to the help of corporate propagandists like Dennis Prager and Ben Shapiro.Noam Chomsky calls this "government is the enemy" idea "anti-politics," and it's become one of the most dominant forces in American media. But anti-politics isn't actually about fighting tyranny or protecting individual liberty -- it's about making sure democracy doesn't get in the way of corporate power. There's only one way to stop the world's billionaires from become actual tyrants -- a powerful, democratically elected government that fights on behalf of all of us.Don't fall for corporate propaganda. Fight hard and stick together.RESEARCH DOC: docs.google.com/document/d/1xDW1F_lGAIojDle44JSqMsSquRUwZHKhaS_WfA6MdPI/edit?usp=sharingMERCH: represent.com/store/carlosmazaSUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: patreon.com/CarlosMazaDISCORD: discord.gg/hJ8EdUtTWITTER: twitter.com/gaywonkINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gaywonk0:00 FREEDOM!1:57 Anti-Politics, Explained5:46 The Corporate Propaganda Blitz10:18 Modern Anti-Politics12:48 Do You Feel Like A Cowboy?16:50 Acting Collectively18:16 THE SHOWDOWN20:29 Masters Of Our Own DestiniesCreepy Star Spangled Banner: Hidden Citizens youtube.com/watch?v=XM143hqFUmETrap Star Spangled Banner: youtube.com/watch?v=Q_MNd4BbhkA
The Pay For It Scam Carlos Maza 2022-11-13 | Big number go UP.PATREON: patreon.com/CarlosMazaMERCH: represent.com/store/carlosmazaTWITTER: twitter.com/gaywonkINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gaywonkRESEARCH: docs.google.com/document/d/1xbG8Yux7RgFfaXudFN68HqZLtam24k33aGWk2oQMKt0/edit?usp=sharingBuild Back Better, the Green New Deal, Medicare-for-All -- anytime there's an idea to invest money in the working class, the same question gets asked: "but how will you pay for it?"This constant fear mongering about the debt isn't an accident -- it's the result of a massive propaganda campaign by a right-wing billionaire who very badly wants to avoid paying his fair share of taxes. So how do you answer a question that isn't being asked in good faith? How do you win in a rigged game? Some times, the only winning move is not to play.0:00 "How Will You Pay For It?"1:28 Framing 1014:18 "Answer The Question!"7:22 Republicans And Issue Ownership12:57 CHARLES IS BACK17:41 Meet Pete Peterson20:50 Failed Brainwashing25:28 Peterson's Propaganda Machine31:10 They Didn't Mean A Word Of It33:55 "Give Up And Die"36:59 What's It Worth To You?43:22 No More Questions.
Charlie Kirk And Head Empty Fascism Carlos Maza 2022-05-17 | It's really not the vibe.PATREON: patreon.com/CarlosMazaMERCH: represent.com/store/carlosmazaTWITTER: twitter.com/gaywonkINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gaywonkFull transcript: docs.google.com/document/d/1DebA3qyc67zLgtcZcCnK4svVrmWe2QCY7bO6eK3ITkI/edit?usp=sharingHeads Will Roll vs Physical Mashup:youtube.com/watch?v=VHpiOu8Cvrc&ab_channel=TufosMashups"Critical Race Theory," "groomers," "Great Replacement" -- we are living in a time of incredible stupidity. A time when very little of what's happening in politics feels connected to what's happening in people's every day lives.That's not by accident. Fascist movements intentionally work to turn politics into a spectacle of pointless revenge and resentment, and they succeed because they're usually backed by wealthy elites who have an interest in keeping people from working together.Using Charlie Kirk's "Americafest" conference as a case study, this video tries to break down how "head empty" fascism works, and what we might be able to do about it.0:00 What Does The Right Stand For?2:20 DAY 1: The Vibe Check8:08 DAY 2: Patriots, Pedophiles, Palin21:34 DAY 3: The One Where I Dissociate29:48 DAY 4: Pray Your God Saves You32:50 The Pillars Of Fascism36:02 "Head Empty, Just Vibes"45:58 Let's Get Physical
Critical Race Theory And Moral Panic Carlos Maza 2021-10-25 | I plummeted down the rabbit hole and left a part of me down there.PATREON: patreon.com/CarlosMazaMERCH: represent.com/store/carlosmazaTWITTER: twitter.com/gaywonkINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gaywonkThe right-wing panic over Critical Race Theory is nothing new. It's part of a long history of race-based moral panics that billionaires use to turn vulnerable people against each other. Thankfully, there's a way to break the cycle.WHAT THE HELL0:00 The Data Void5:07 Critical Legal Studies8:06 What Happened In Detroit12:04 Critical Race Theory (Actually)16:27 THE TRUTHHOW THE HELL18:12 The First CRT Bullshit24:04 The Koch Propaganda Network26:03 There Is No CRT In School29:10 The "Concerned Parents"34:30 The Panic Goes Mainstream37:22 The GOP's "Banning" Strategy39:07 THE REAL VOIDWHY THE HELL41:40 Moral Panics, Explained45:46 Republicans & Race-Baiting50:36 THE ORBSources: docs.google.com/document/d/1OuMdJPHvYtaEAqLucbyDWw5C2viv8sKTDAwtzl0bsAY/edit?usp=sharing
How To Be Hopeless Carlos Maza 2021-04-09 | To everyone who fights the plague -- on the streets and in our minds. If this video meant something to you, I'd love to hear about it.PATREON: patreon.com/CarlosMazaMERCH: represent.com/store/carlosmazaTWITTER: twitter.com/gaywonkINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gaywonk"On this earth there are pestilences and there are victims, and it's up to us, so far as possible, not to join forces with the pestilences. That may sound simple to the point of childishness; I can't judge if it's simple, but I know it's true." - Albert Camus, The PlagueCitations: docs.google.com/document/d/1AgSyUAWQ4_q3EQ1FpGGIpbKO0SbsHZLFz2AUEmxXD38/edit?usp=sharing 0:00 Sickness6:29 Avoidance - Coronavirus11:06 Avoidance - Trumpism15:13 Scapegoating - Coronavirus18:57 Scapegoating - Trumpism26:14 Fixing It!35:20 Death47:41 Whatever Comes Next
Coping With Crowder Carlos Maza 2020-11-08 | It's been a very terrible four years, full of very terrible people doing very terrible things for fame and attention, so we get ONE WEEK to be petty and then it's back to the fight.Serious post-election video soon, just needed to take a second and enjoy this moment.MERCH: represent.com/store/carlosmazaSUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: patreon.com/CarlosMazaDISCORD: discord.gg/hJ8EdUtTWITTER: twitter.com/gaywonkINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gaywonk
Why We Cling To The Police Carlos Maza 2020-07-30 | Buy the shirt: represent.com/store/carlosmazaAre we safe now? Is it almost over?It's hard to imagine defunding the police when we're constantly being bombarded with images of violent crime. But the reality is that the police aren't nearly as useful at fighting crime as they appear on TV. The media's obsession with "good guys" and "bad guys" makes for good entertainment, but it's causing us to cling to violent and counter-productive strategies for dealing with crime. The sooner we let go of our obsession with the police, the sooner we can start imagining better, more ethical alternatives. We just need to be brave enough to start. LINK TO SOURCES: docs.google.com/document/d/1AiA0qiAkRCrsRFOzlGt9FKfezGWknnXjFkpZunTlpsw/edit?usp=sharingCORRECTION: At 8:04, I described Bayley as the author of "Police And Society" -- that was a screwup on my part. He's the author of "The Limits Of Police Reform," which was published IN Police And Society. Sorry for the late-night mix-up!MERCH: represent.com/store/carlosmazaSUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: patreon.com/CarlosMazaDISCORD: discord.gg/hJ8EdUtTWITTER: twitter.com/gaywonkINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gaywonk
How Corporate Media Protects Violent Cops Carlos Maza 2020-06-04 | Police departments across America have declared war on unarmed protesters. They get away with it thanks to a corporate media ecosystem that helps shield cops from criticism and discredit the people protesting police brutality.This video isn't my normal, goofy shit, but I'm not feeling particularly goofy right now. ACAB. Abolish the NYPD. Support this channel: patreon.com/CarlosMazaMerch: represent.com/store/carlosmazaDiscord: discord.gg/hJ8EdUtTwitter: twitter.com/gaywonkInstagram: instagram.com/gaywonkWebsite: carlosmmaza.com
Coronavirus And Americas Death Cult Carlos Maza 2020-04-05 | All hail the invisible hand. All hail the invisible hand. All hail the invisible hand.* PHOTOSENSITIVITY WARNING *In a normal country, being forced to stay home because of the coronavirus would be a frustrating inconvenience. But in America, it's creating a humanitarian disaster, as millions of people struggle to pay for their basic needs while being unable to work.This isn't a universal problem -- it's a unique feature of American neoliberalism, which has spent decades wrecking the social safety net and is now demanding that workers put themselves at risk of becoming sick in order to pay their bills.Mutual aid NYC: docs.google.com/document/d/18WYGoVlJuXYc3QFN1RABnARZlwDG3aLQsnNokl1KhZQ/preview?fbclid=IwAR3vUqMM5F7mK2RKI9UEIypTILk0EPqGAVHcMH1rhTlKEvMYVBOMegxHlOcSupport this channel: patreon.com/CarlosMazaMerch: represent.com/store/carlosmazaDiscord: discord.gg/hJ8EdUtTwitter: twitter.com/gaywonkInstagram: instagram.com/gaywonkWebsite: carlosmmaza.com
What The Hell Is Too Far Left Carlos Maza 2020-02-22 | Is a better world possible? Is this as good as it gets?A lot of the media coverage around Bernie Sanders’ and Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaigns has focused on whether the candidates are “too far left” to win a general election. But that focus isn’t a reflection of political realities -- policies like Medicare-for-All, the Green New Deal, and free college are widely popular. The panic over candidates being "too far left" is actually a reflection of the media's class bias, and a corporate media ecosystem that’s naturally hostile to candidates that try to imagine a better world for the working class.Support this channel: patreon.com/CarlosMazaMerch: represent.com/store/carlosmazaDiscord: discord.gg/hJ8EdUtTwitter: twitter.com/gaywonkInstagram: instagram.com/gaywonkWebsite: carlosmmaza.comUSSR anthem remix courtesy of Aylo Beats:youtube.com/watch?v=RmerksTdcuU
Carlos Maza Is Going Independent Carlos Maza 2020-01-31 | After three years at Vox, I’m going independent and seizing the means of my own production. I’m really proud of what I made with Strikethrough. And I’m even more excited for what comes next. Strap in, Brenda. We’ve got work to do.Support this channel: patreon.com/CarlosMazaMerch: represent.com/store/carlosmazaDiscord: discord.gg/hJ8EdUtTwitter: twitter.com/gaywonkInstagram: instagram.com/gaywonkWebsite: carlosmmaza.com
