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The Wolf in Populist Clothing: An Anarchist-Communist Critique

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The provided text, "The Wolf in Populist Clothing: An Anarchist-Communist Critique," offers a critical examination of right-wing populism from an anarchist-communist viewpoint. It argues that right-wing populist leaders, exemplified by figures like Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro, misrepresent themselves as champions of the common people while actually furthering agendas that benefit the wealthy and powerful. The author explains that this form of populism uses scapegoating, manipulative language, and a false anti-establishment stance to divide society and maintain existing power structures. Ultimately, the source concludes that right-wing populism is a "Trojan horse" that betrays the working class and advocates for collective action and direct democracy as the solution to dismantle oppressive systems.

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