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'''MAGA Communism''' is a meme that | '''MAGA Communism''' is a meme that Infrared used to demonstrate its position relative to the political spectrum. The concept is initially confusing due to the seeming contradiction between right-wing MAGA and left-wing Communism. The confusion is intentional, as Infrared maintains that real political difference exists outside of the traditional political spectrum, in the realm of the [[partisan]].<ref>[https://showinfrared.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-maga-communism THE RISE OF MAGA COMMUNISM] by [[Infrared]] on [[Substack]]</ref><ref name=":0">[https://youtu.be/wXORmlW3y7I Why The Bourgeoisie Fears Trump (MAGA & Leninism) - Infrared Show Clip] by [[Talonsight]]</ref> | ||
Infrared community members caused #MAGACommunism to trend on Twitter. This caused a great coping of leftists who claimed that anyone who mentioned communism to a MAGA supporter would be considered a "freak" and ridiculed. <ref>https://twitter.com/ab0lishICE/status/1570545848890851328</ref> <ref>https://imgur.com/a/z595Zex</ref> [[Haz Al-Din]] of Infrared disproved this theory by speaking at a MAGA rally to a mostly positive reception. <ref>''[https://youtu.be/kf9ucXmA9gE When a Communist Attends a Trump Rally...]'' by [[Infrared]] on [[YouTube]]</ref> This form of meme warfare is an example of a [[hyperstition]]. | Infrared community members caused #MAGACommunism to trend on Twitter. This caused a great coping of leftists who claimed that anyone who mentioned communism to a MAGA supporter would be considered a "freak" and ridiculed. <ref>https://twitter.com/ab0lishICE/status/1570545848890851328</ref> <ref>https://imgur.com/a/z595Zex</ref> [[Haz Al-Din]] of [[Infrared]] disproved this theory by speaking at a MAGA rally to a mostly positive reception. <ref>''[https://youtu.be/kf9ucXmA9gE When a Communist Attends a Trump Rally...]'' by [[Infrared]] on [[YouTube]]</ref> This form of meme warfare is an example of a [[hyperstition]]. | ||
According to Haz, "MAGA is an incipient form of American socialism."<ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://youtu.be/BO2PHjetpq8 The Meaning of Marxism-Leninism]</ref> He also claims MAGA is an empty signifier -- something that hasn't been given a concrete form or meaning yet. | According to Haz, "MAGA is an incipient form of American socialism."<ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://youtu.be/BO2PHjetpq8 The Meaning of Marxism-Leninism]</ref> He also claims MAGA is an empty signifier -- something that hasn't been given a concrete form or meaning yet. |