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‘I have a pathological need to be right’: Ash Sarkar on culture wars, controversy and Corbyn’s lost legacy (www.theguardian.com)

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I found this interesting. I always thought Sarkar was leagues ahead of the rest of the Novara crowd and now I'm quite tempted to read her book! She's right to cite Lula as a model for the left - he's a... complicated guy, shall we say, but also one of the most successful leftist politicians in the world.

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[–] Jackthelad@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

I always thought Sarkar was leagues ahead of the rest of the Novara crowd

Not a high bar to clear, really.

[–] BJHanssen@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Am currently reading the book, it’s a worthwhile read. And I already have a list of people I will recommend it to, because I think it will nudge them in the right direction politically.

[–] slakemoth@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 weeks ago

Im a long time novara supporter but not sure i see the point of this book. The left has been critical of identity politics for years now. I don't enjoy the fact that she submitted to a guardian interview either, but i guess that's up for debate.