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Your frustration seems to stem from a shift in media narratives and political discourse, but from a Marxist perspective, these changes are not surprising. What you're observing isn't a failure of individuals, but a symptom of a larger, systemic issue inherent to capitalism. The media, political figures, and even social movements are all shaped by the economic base — the material conditions and class relations that govern society.

In capitalist societies, the ruling class (the bourgeoisie) controls the means of production, which includes not only factories and industries but also the production of culture and ideology. This means that public figures, media outlets, and even intellectuals often align with the interests of the capitalist class, whether consciously or not. As a result, narratives become superficial, polarizing, and focused on identity politics or other divisive issues that distract from the real source of oppression: the exploitation of labor.

Your mention of figures like Elon Musk is telling. Musk, despite his innovative persona, is a capitalist who profits off the labor of others. His wealth and power come not from personal genius but from his position in a system that allows a few to control the resources created by the many. It's not about whether he's a hero or a villain, but about the capitalist system that enables individuals like him to accumulate vast amounts of wealth while workers struggle.

You mention the "classic leftist refrains" and express frustration with what you see as authoritarianism on the left. From a Marxist view, this is a misunderstanding of what the left represents. True Marxist thought is not about dictating morality or political correctness — it's about dismantling the systems of exploitation and oppression that benefit the few at the expense of the many. The "authoritarianism" you see may be a reaction to a world where the capitalist class dominates, and workers, marginalized groups, and oppressed communities are forced to fight for basic rights in a system rigged against them.

Finally, your comment about fascism reflects a misunderstanding of what fascism truly is. Fascism is a reactionary ideology that arises when capitalism is in crisis and the ruling class seeks to protect its interests by turning to authoritarianism, nationalism, and scapegoating vulnerable groups. It's a tool of the bourgeoisie to prevent the working class from realizing their collective power. Fascism and socialism are fundamentally opposed — one seeks to uphold capitalism, while the other seeks to dismantle it.

In short, the disillusionment you're feeling is a byproduct of a system designed to keep people divided and distracted. A Marxist analysis would encourage you to look beyond the surface, to understand the deeper class dynamics at play, and to join in the collective struggle against exploitation, not as individuals with differing opinions, but as workers with a shared interest in liberation.

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One of the electric co-ops in Montana tested an electric car in the middle of winter. At -20F, the car had something like a 25 mile range due to all the power needed to run the heater and heat the batteries.

The co-op concluded: “An electric vehicle is, at best, a three season vehicle in Montana.”

Perhaps, if we burn more gasoline and warm up the planet some more, electric cars will work in the winter….😉