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This quick Parenti clip is great because it establishes the link between capital and empire in a clear and concise way. To point out how liberals are fundamentally incapable of being our allies, (has never been easier) I send them The Pitfalls of Liberalism, although that might be a little much for someone who still believes in electoralism, imo it's best as a final push for someone teetering on the edge of disillusionment
Man what else, what else...I'm trying to think of the simplest individual pieces of theory that got me, the most barebones crown jewels, my top 3 desert island propaganda pieces. Oh I got it, this one. Yeah, these are my trifecta. Why capitalism can only become what it is now, why liberalism cannot fix it, and why communism is good.
I found YouTube links in your comment. Here are links to the same videos on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:
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Honestly just entire Parenti lectures are great starting points. Yellow Parenti is a classic for a reason.