The Freedom Scale

The Freedom Scale

Share this post

The Freedom Scale
The Freedom Scale
Yes, the Left Still Wants Your Money

Yes, the Left Still Wants Your Money

And Krazy Uncle Karl is still living in their basement.

Christopher Cook's avatar
Christopher Cook
Jan 02, 2024
∙ Paid
18

Share this post

The Freedom Scale
The Freedom Scale
Yes, the Left Still Wants Your Money
38
3
Share

Looking at the left these days, it is easy to think of them as separate from the left of the past.

They rarely use explicitly Marxian rhetoric. They don’t talk about “the workers” or seizing “the means of production” much anymore.

They have done an impressive job of distancing themselves from Marx, from the totalitarian monstrosities he spawned, and from…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to The Freedom Scale to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Christopher Cook
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share