EP#330 | GUEST | Dirty Leftism & Digital Authoritarianism: A Raw Breakdown with Greg Stoker

Jun 13

📄 Episode Overview

In Episode #330, Ray welcomes back Greg Stoker—political commentator, veteran, and self-described "dirty leftist"—for a real-time discussion on the LA ICE raids, Palantir surveillance, authoritarian creep, and how the political establishment is gaming Americans on both sides. With incisive commentary and unapologetic language, Greg lays out how the machinery of oppression is evolving digitally and militarily, intersecting foreign policy, immigration, and civil unrest.

🎯 Key Takeaways

• LA was targeted for ICE raids to break the will of immigrant communities and test broader authoritarian strategies.
• Palantir serves as a digital force multiplier to compensate for limited police forces and amplify state surveillance.
• The "left vs. right" narrative is a distraction; the real conflict is top-down: elites vs. the working class.

🧠 Summary

Greg Stoker returns with unfiltered clarity to challenge prevailing narratives around ICE operations in Los Angeles, federalized military force, and the expanding surveillance infrastructure. He asserts that the state’s increasingly militarized response to civil unrest—mirrored in tactics used on Palestinians—signals a dangerous normalization of authoritarianism in America. Palantir, an AI surveillance platform backed by Peter Thiel, becomes a focal point for how predictive policing and military-industrial interests merge with digital control.

The episode also explores the distinction between being a Democrat and a true leftist. Greg breaks down why the Democratic Party, like the GOP, serves corporate interests and suppresses genuine political reform. The conversation dives into false flag theory, the legacy of COINTELPRO, and intersectional uprisings that threaten the status quo.

🔎 Practical Tips

• Don’t conflate “Democrat” with “leftist”—understand the distinction and motivations.
• Question digital tools like Palantir that promise safety but erode privacy and civil liberties.
• Look for signs of "imperial boomerang"—foreign tactics of oppression coming home.

📚 Research Spotlight

Palantir's AI surveillance models like “Gospel” and “Lavender” were developed in occupied Palestine and are now being tested domestically, including on Native American lands. The Imperial Boomerang Theory is referenced to describe how colonial tactics return to oppress citizens of the empire itself.

❓FAQ

Q: What is Palantir and why is it dangerous?
A: It’s a surveillance company using AI for predictive policing and citizen profiling, acting as a “force multiplier” for the state.

Q: Are ICE raids and Palestine connected?
A: Yes. Tactics of suppression developed abroad are now applied domestically, especially on marginalized communities.

Q: Is Greg Stoker a Democrat?
A: No. He identifies as a leftist, critical of both major parties for serving elite interests over working-class needs.

⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps

• 00:00 – Welcome Back Greg Stoker
• 01:30 – ICE Raids in LA: Purpose & Impact
• 06:00 – National Guard Deployment & Trump’s Parade
• 10:40 – Palantir & Predictive Policing
• 14:00 – Surveillance Tech from Gaza to the U.S.
• 19:00 – Leftist vs. Democrat Clarified
• 25:00 – Social Programs vs. Military Spending
• 29:00 – Veterans & Political Realignment
• 33:00 – Palestine, Hamas, and Endless Conflict
• 36:00 – False Flags and State Control
• 42:00 – World War II & Churchill Revisited
• 44:00 – Closing Thoughts & Podcast Plug

🧭 Final Thought

This episode urges listeners to reject tribal politics, examine systems of control, and unify across ideologies to reclaim freedom from digital and militarized authoritarianism.

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