MOLOMBO joins us as the first guest in our show's history and we talk about COMMUNISM (GASP), pop culture, the Congo, and Dante challenging Eddie Liger Smith aka Midwestern Marx to the next Creator Clash.
MOLOMBO's socials:
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hey_molombo
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2CFu6meiYaFBOi9iUpmDoC?si=rmFd5ip6QnWeXgVmpOiXRQ
HGHH socials:
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@helloalphabetagencies
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hghhobbies/
Dante's socials:
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dantewelch69
Nicole's socials:
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@coolndizabled
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@coolndizabled
Corey's socials:
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@catdad42069xxx
Tiktok 2.0 - https://www.tiktok.com/@cat.dad2
Takeaways:
-The Jubilee video sparked discussions and reactions about capitalism and communism.
-The word communism is becoming more normalized in pop culture.
-Understanding the nuances and history of capitalism and communism is important for informed discussions.
-Socialism is becoming more normalized and accepted in society.
-Liberal democracies face contradictions and struggle to maintain moral superiority.
-Common sense and critical thinking are essential in understanding political and economic systems.
-Communism can be seen as a form of patriotism and care for fellow citizens.
-Socialist experiments have been successful in various countries.
-The Chinese government exercises control over information through the firewall.
-Facebook's impact in Myanmar highlights the responsibility of social media platforms. The rule of -Belgium in the Congo and the atrocities committed were significant historical events.
-The USSR played a crucial role in decolonization efforts in Africa.
-The exploitation of the Congo's resources, such as cobalt, has had a significant impact on the country.
-Character assassination has become a prevalent form of attack in the modern age.
-The USA's involvement in global affairs has had far-reaching consequences.
-Ethical consumption of resources in the Congo is essential for the well-being of its people.
-The introduction to Jackson Hinkle reveals his political transformation from a Tulsi Gabbard grifter to a "MAGA communist".
-Ed's association with Jackson Hinkle raises questions about his judgment and political alignment.
-The discussion of Wrestling Ed and Creator Clash leads to Dante challenging Ed to a physical competition at Creator Clash.
-Eddie's response to criticism shows his dismissive attitude and name-calling towards those who disagree with him.
-The conversation explores the concept of solidarity and compromise in politics, emphasizing the need to judge allies based on mutual goals.