Philosopher Slavoj Zizeck on Democracy Now- 3/6

World Renowned Philosopher Slavoj Zizek on the Iraq War, the Bush Presidency, the War on Terror & More
Part two of our wide-ranging discussion with Slavoj Zizek, the philosopher, psychoanalyst and cultural theorist. He has been called the "Elvis of cultural theory" and is widely considered to be one of Europe's leading intellectuals. He has written more than fifty books and speaks to sold-out audiences around the world. [includes rush transcript]

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[brokennarcissist]

Despite if one agrees with Zizek or not, its so refreshing to see this level of discourse make its way to television despite.

'True politics is about achieving the impossible', well put, reminds me of Kunitz.

[wisemansden]

Philosopher Slavoj Zizeck is an honest man. My respect to you sir.

[the3mpyrean]

@jagara1

I take him at his word as a pessimist. But he is certainly extremely funny about it.

[jagara1]

I like the way this man speaks - I actually think he is an optimist, in that he sees the potential for good in all situations.

[eotto2001]

This segment is particularly interesting in light of the changes in the mid-east in the 2011. The concern for a lot of these people is corruption on the part of their government. It is also a question of economics and cost of living going up without seeing similar rise in personal and family income. A lot of young people are without work, too. The new global economic models don't seem to be able to deliver job or living wage to the majority of people any more.

[Traitorfish]

@raskel71 "Additional research will reveal that the communist movement has been and is currently funded by the international banking interests."

These "banking interests" wouldn't be Jewish, would they? That's certainly how the traditional theory goes.

[temp229009]

@raskel71 There is a difference (unfortunately) between the "communist movement" (the actionable party) and those discussing the future of the Communist Idea. What Zizek, Badiou etc. are proporting today is, as far as I can tell, going back to the beginning and reworking the problem of communism for the future without reducing it to self-evident trivialities and the venomous, self-defeating logic of orthodox Marxism.

[raskel71]

@EclecticSceptic The "New Communist" is founded on the old Marx, Engels theory which was stolen from Plato's "Republic". If you really want to challenge your intellect and understand the big picture, my I suggest a book, "The Naked Communist" by Skousen (ex-FBI). Additional research will reveal that the communist movement has been and is currently funded by the international banking interests. And when the Utopian society is accomplished who do the communist think will be the ruling class?

[EclecticSceptic]

@raskel71 Zizek says the communism of the 20th century must be forgotten. A totally new communism must be reasoned. But your question, and the premises for it, is too simplified.

[raskel71]

The obvious is always missed by the "Intellectual". Yes, there are problems with capitalism, capitalism which has been corrupted into monopoly. There are problems with Communism, as genocide of those who resist. I ask why condemn American, a Republic not a "Democracy"? Under a Republic all men have equal opportunity to pursue their self determined future. Under Communism your future is determined by the Dictatorship of the Proletariat. It's never worked in history, why?

[feor2006]

Ah, such refreshing political discourse.