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Andrew T

๐Ÿ‘ค Speaker
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Appearances Over Time

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Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

Sure, they all proclaim to have some interest on the side of the workers. But how that manifests looks different from group to group. But we'll see how that big tent approach turned out for the FAU. So they formed the National Confederation of Workers, or CNT, as that big tent in 1964. But even before that, there was a split. Not too much of a surprise.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

Sure, they all proclaim to have some interest on the side of the workers. But how that manifests looks different from group to group. But we'll see how that big tent approach turned out for the FAU. So they formed the National Confederation of Workers, or CNT, as that big tent in 1964. But even before that, there was a split. Not too much of a surprise.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

Sure, they all proclaim to have some interest on the side of the workers. But how that manifests looks different from group to group. But we'll see how that big tent approach turned out for the FAU. So they formed the National Confederation of Workers, or CNT, as that big tent in 1964. But even before that, there was a split. Not too much of a surprise.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

After the Cuban Revolution, the FAU was actually divided between those who were opposed to Castro and those who critically supported the revolution. Those who were opposed to Castro eventually broke away from the FAU in 1963 as Castro entrenched himself in the Soviet bloc, while those who remained in the FAU were critical of Castro and his government but still supported the fall of Batista.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

After the Cuban Revolution, the FAU was actually divided between those who were opposed to Castro and those who critically supported the revolution. Those who were opposed to Castro eventually broke away from the FAU in 1963 as Castro entrenched himself in the Soviet bloc, while those who remained in the FAU were critical of Castro and his government but still supported the fall of Batista.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

After the Cuban Revolution, the FAU was actually divided between those who were opposed to Castro and those who critically supported the revolution. Those who were opposed to Castro eventually broke away from the FAU in 1963 as Castro entrenched himself in the Soviet bloc, while those who remained in the FAU were critical of Castro and his government but still supported the fall of Batista.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

Of course, with the Cuban Revolution came that very noticeable shift in American foreign policy. They saw that with all that happening right in their backyard, they'd need to take a very different approach if they wanted to win the Cold War.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

Of course, with the Cuban Revolution came that very noticeable shift in American foreign policy. They saw that with all that happening right in their backyard, they'd need to take a very different approach if they wanted to win the Cold War.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

Of course, with the Cuban Revolution came that very noticeable shift in American foreign policy. They saw that with all that happening right in their backyard, they'd need to take a very different approach if they wanted to win the Cold War.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

Sosuzenko actually describes how in 1961, JFK changed the approach of the now infamous School of the Americas from preparing for Soviet invasion to preparing for anti-communist counterinsurgency against homegrown revolutions. So as a result, militaries across Latin America became more right-wing and seized power for themselves to protect civilians from the danger of their rights.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

Sosuzenko actually describes how in 1961, JFK changed the approach of the now infamous School of the Americas from preparing for Soviet invasion to preparing for anti-communist counterinsurgency against homegrown revolutions. So as a result, militaries across Latin America became more right-wing and seized power for themselves to protect civilians from the danger of their rights.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

Sosuzenko actually describes how in 1961, JFK changed the approach of the now infamous School of the Americas from preparing for Soviet invasion to preparing for anti-communist counterinsurgency against homegrown revolutions. So as a result, militaries across Latin America became more right-wing and seized power for themselves to protect civilians from the danger of their rights.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

In 1964, it was Brazil. In 1968, it was Peru. In 1973, it was Chile and Uruguay fell. And in 1976, Argentina fell. As Ozenko noted, in just over a decade, Uruguayan anarchists would become surrounded by right-wing dictatorships which collaborated to round up and exterminate left-wing dissidents of all flavors. Not to mention, the economic situation wasn't exactly getting better.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

In 1964, it was Brazil. In 1968, it was Peru. In 1973, it was Chile and Uruguay fell. And in 1976, Argentina fell. As Ozenko noted, in just over a decade, Uruguayan anarchists would become surrounded by right-wing dictatorships which collaborated to round up and exterminate left-wing dissidents of all flavors. Not to mention, the economic situation wasn't exactly getting better.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

In 1964, it was Brazil. In 1968, it was Peru. In 1973, it was Chile and Uruguay fell. And in 1976, Argentina fell. As Ozenko noted, in just over a decade, Uruguayan anarchists would become surrounded by right-wing dictatorships which collaborated to round up and exterminate left-wing dissidents of all flavors. Not to mention, the economic situation wasn't exactly getting better.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

According to Paul Sharkey, between 1955 and 1959, the cost of living doubled and wages did not keep pace. By 1965, inflation was running at 100%, and by 1967, at 140%. Madness. Yeah, well, just wait and see, Andrew. Oh yeah, we are living in some interesting times. Yeah, you never know. So the president that preceded the military dictator imposed a wage freeze and devalued the currency.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

According to Paul Sharkey, between 1955 and 1959, the cost of living doubled and wages did not keep pace. By 1965, inflation was running at 100%, and by 1967, at 140%. Madness. Yeah, well, just wait and see, Andrew. Oh yeah, we are living in some interesting times. Yeah, you never know. So the president that preceded the military dictator imposed a wage freeze and devalued the currency.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

According to Paul Sharkey, between 1955 and 1959, the cost of living doubled and wages did not keep pace. By 1965, inflation was running at 100%, and by 1967, at 140%. Madness. Yeah, well, just wait and see, Andrew. Oh yeah, we are living in some interesting times. Yeah, you never know. So the president that preceded the military dictator imposed a wage freeze and devalued the currency.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

That was his bright idea, his solution to the crisis. So people's lives were obviously getting worse. And the time had come for some decisive action. So the CNT aided in strikes across sectors and even tried to call for a general strike. As Uzenko writes, the FAU decided that they were going to take on a strategy of urban guerrilla warfare.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

That was his bright idea, his solution to the crisis. So people's lives were obviously getting worse. And the time had come for some decisive action. So the CNT aided in strikes across sectors and even tried to call for a general strike. As Uzenko writes, the FAU decided that they were going to take on a strategy of urban guerrilla warfare.