Cultural Marxism in America: ESG and DEI (Segment 7)

In this segment of "America Under Fire — The Old Guy Speaks," we explore the rise of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ratings and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) principles as tools for exerting control over private U.S. companies. ESG ratings are used by large financial firms and their political allies to enforce compliance with a range of social and environmental goals, often pushing companies to adopt policies aligned with Marxist ideals. This system effectively acts as a social credit score for businesses, dictating who they hire, how they operate, and what they produce. Companies with low ESG scores face significant penalties, including loss of funding and exclusion from key markets.

While seemingly focused on promoting diversity, DEI principles are criticized for promoting quotas over merit and fostering division rather than unity. In practice, DEI often shifts corporate focus from traditional business goals to serving the interests of politically favored groups, leading to outcomes similar to those seen in socialist and communist countries. The segment highlights the dangers of these trends, noting that they contribute to the erosion of American values like individual rights and free enterprise, ultimately leading to greater control by a small elite over the broader population.

00:00 Introduction to America Under Fire
00:40 Understanding Cultural Marxism
00:58 Exploring ESG and DEI
04:20 Environmental Goals and Impacts
04:58 Social Goals and Critical Theory
07:10 Governance Goals and Corporate Control
07:40 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Explained
09:51 Concerns and Consequences of DEI
11:10 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics