How Repurposing Gramsci, the Frankfurt School, and Alinsky’s Tactics by the “Woke Right” Risks Eroding Constitutional Freedoms and Deepening America’s Political Divide
Thanks for the reply, yes but I mean the reference to the “conservative” historic bloc… where did that come from?
“He targets schools and bureaucracies to dismantle progressive ideologies, forming a conservative “historic bloc” of activists, parents, and media to establish a counter-hegemony.”
He wants to create a counter “historic bloc” for “conservative” ends. I put it in quotes because I don’t see using Marxists tactics for short term operational success as truly conservative.
Ah gotcha - I was trying to pull out if he referred to what he was doing as a historic bloc or if you did. I wasn’t sure if I’d call it a historic bloc and wondered your thoughts on attributing it that way, I hadn’t thought of it in that context…. This is happening, coalitions to go against policies and ideologies within institutions
Ah ok I understand your question more clearly now. I haven’t seen him specifically use the term but I think it is accurate and he has explicitly stated he’s using Gramsci, Frankfurt School and Alinsky tactics so it makes sense.
Does Rufo quote that’s his use of a historic bloc, or where did that reference in that context come from?
It’s Gramsci’s term.
Thanks for the reply, yes but I mean the reference to the “conservative” historic bloc… where did that come from?
“He targets schools and bureaucracies to dismantle progressive ideologies, forming a conservative “historic bloc” of activists, parents, and media to establish a counter-hegemony.”
I’ve written two much longer articles on this subject that may add clarity. This was really just an explainer to help those unfamiliar with the terms.
He wants to create a counter “historic bloc” for “conservative” ends. I put it in quotes because I don’t see using Marxists tactics for short term operational success as truly conservative.
Ah gotcha - I was trying to pull out if he referred to what he was doing as a historic bloc or if you did. I wasn’t sure if I’d call it a historic bloc and wondered your thoughts on attributing it that way, I hadn’t thought of it in that context…. This is happening, coalitions to go against policies and ideologies within institutions
Ah ok I understand your question more clearly now. I haven’t seen him specifically use the term but I think it is accurate and he has explicitly stated he’s using Gramsci, Frankfurt School and Alinsky tactics so it makes sense.
Would you mind linking the previous articles you mentioned?
Thanks for the translations, this is getting really complicated.
You’re so welcome! I’m glad it was helpful!