Contextual Insurgent Project
By Erin Smith
Notorious for her undercover research and street activism, Erin Smith uses her hard-won experience to deliver timely and insightful analysis of the current political upheaval and civil unrest.
Contextual Insurgent ProjectNov 01, 2020
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Case Study: Powerbuilding in Kansas, with Roger Lomshek
Roger Lomshek is a precinct committeeman and founder of SEK (southeast Kansas) Freedom, a group formed to push back on overreach in his schools. Roger joins us to share lessons learned during the 18-month timeline of going from a local concerned parent to a political activist and influencer in his community. *Be sure to check out the substack version of this post with Roger’s bonus organizing guide at the link below, and like and subscribe to the Contextual Insurgent Project*
contextualinsurgent.substack.com
contextualinsurgent.substack.com
Mar 23, 202301:33:41
Atlanta “Cop City” clashes escalate
Erin reads her latest, soon-to-be published substack piece on the Atlanta Forest Occupation. contextualinsurgent.substack.com
Mar 16, 202310:26
Conspiracies, Coordination Problems, and Distributed Power; W/Techbro Tito
Erin and Techbro talk about distributed conspiracies and how they work.
Mar 08, 202337:11
The Twitter Files: Hot Takes (w/Techbro Tito)
Erin and Techbro return with a discussion about the Twitter Files and their implications
Mar 01, 202301:35:09
The Trump Question: potential Comeback King, or All Washed Up?
Erin and Techbro Tito talk about Trump’s future options and where the movement goes from here.
Dec 12, 202255:27
Movie Review: 2000 Mules, by Dinesh D’Souza
Erin and Techbro Tito critique the election fraud documentary 2000 Mules. 2000mules.com
Dec 05, 202241:15
The Problem With Maricopa Elections: An Insider Perspective
Erin and Techbro Tito discuss the recent election results, as were as Erin’s experiences with the disastrous election day voting while working as a Troubleshooter for the Maricopa Elections Department.
Nov 25, 202201:10:15
Book Review: Neema Parmini’s ‘The Populist Delusion.’ W/ Techbro Tito
Expanding on previous conversations about power and elite politics, Erin and Tito review The Populist Delusion, published by Imperium Press. www.imperiumpress.org/?attachment_id=119
Oct 13, 202255:33
Daily Dispatch 39: Deconstructing Dark Brandon, with Techbro Tito
A different angle on the rise of Dark Brandon memes. Bonus: guidance on dealing with leftist gun groups.
Sep 14, 202235:18
Daily Dispatch 38: Shia LaBeouf, Sam Harris, And A Search For Meaning, with Techbro Tito
A quick episode touching on the death of New Atheism and Shia LeBeouf’s recent podcast with Bishop Robert Barron. youtu.be/hjxKG4mR3U4
Sep 08, 202223:28
Daily Dispatch 37: Sam Harris said what? With Techbro Tito
The great Philosopher Samuel Hyde once observed "when we win, do not forget that these people want you broke, dead, your kids raped and brainwashed, and they think its funny.” Well, the less-than-stellar philosophy hack&deranged antiMAGA Sam Harris recently said this out loud on a podcast. Listen in as we go beyond the histrionics and dig into the implications of this that everyone else seems to have missed.
Sep 01, 202244:01
Daily Dispatch #36: Elite Obsessions and The Trump Raid, with Techbro Tito
So much deescalation. Tito joins me to talk about the Mar a Lago raid, Kritzinger’s warning, escalation spirals, and what we can take away from all this.
Aug 18, 202201:01:01
Daily Dispatch #35: Hawley’s Hearing Haymaker and the Heckin’ Big Divide (ft. Techbro Tito)
Josh Hawley’s showdown with a crazy Berkeley law professor got plenty of attention, but what does it tell us about the state of things now and where we’re likely going to wind up? youtu.be/uU7nzwbJ-Hk
Jul 20, 202240:14
Daily Dispatch #34 Elite Theory: a Primer For Normies, With Techbro Tito
The word “elite” is increasingly thrown around in modern discourse, often as an epithet. But who and what are the elites really, and are they a monolithic group? What can the works of thinkers like Vilfredo Pareto and James Burnham tell us about all this? Listen in as Erin and Techbro do a normie-friendly dive on the subject.
Jul 16, 202256:55
Daily Dispatch #33: Frauds or Fighters; Analyzing the Right, with Techbro Tito
What makes someone a RINO, and what makes them a fighter? Erin and Techbro break this down, using the origins and life experiences of current Supreme Court Justices as examples.
Jul 05, 202247:21
Daily Dispatch #32: Legitimacy, Power, and the Supreme Court, with Techbro Tito
A discussion with Regular guest Techbro Tito about the recent Supreme Court opinions, and what they reveal about dueling left and right theories of change, legitimacy, and power.
Discussed in this episode:
balkin.blogspot.com/2016/05/abandoning-defensive-crouch-liberal.html?m=1
Jul 02, 202201:00:47
Daily Dispatch #31: Victory, Politics, and The Balance of Power, with Techbro Tito
I’ve been clear since November 2020 that I think we’re going to win in the end, but I haven’t really articulated a high-level vision as to exactly why. This episode the is in response to a fan request for me to expand on my thinking and discuss meta-level factors driving the trends we see today.
theliberalpatriot.substack.com/p/how-to-fix-the-democratic-brand?s=w
theintercept.com/2022/06/13/progressive-organizing-infighting-callout-culture/
theliberalpatriot.substack.com/p/how-to-fix-the-democratic-brand?s=w
theintercept.com/2022/06/13/progressive-organizing-infighting-callout-culture/
Jun 21, 202254:53
Ukraine Edition #7 with guest Techbro Tito
Back in the States, Erin brings notorious Eastern European Techbro Tito on to discuss slavic corruption and the downstream effects of poor wheat harvests, as covered in the famous documentary Red Dawn.
Mar 28, 202237:30
Ukraine Edition #6: Funeral Mass, talk with a Legionnaire
Update on current goings on, attending a funeral mass for four Ukrainian soldiers, chatting with a legionnaire soldier and a refugee from Kyiv
Mar 16, 202212:36
Ukraine Edition #5: Air Strike in Yavoriv
Multiple airstrikes today outside of Lviv, which resulted in several air raid alerts. Updates, thoughts on the general trend of the war
Mar 13, 202216:12
Ukraine Edition #4: Father Roman
I spoke with Father Roman, a military chaplain in Lviv. Visit my substack link for photos and written accompaniment contextualinsurgent.substack.com/p/ukraine-chronicles-3-father-roman?s=w
Mar 13, 202226:11
Ukraine Edition #3 Yevgeny’s story
Yevgeny is a young refugee from Kharkiv, returning to his city to fight for his home. This was previously released on my substack, please go read the written portion and look at the photos if you have not already. Also please subscribe there as well! contextualinsurgent.substack.com/p/ukraine-chronicles-2-yevgenys-story?s=w
Mar 13, 202213:35
Ukraine Edition #2: lviv update
Crossing the border into a warzone; assessing the mood of the city; basic supplies and logistics; morale and siege mentality; upcoming interviews. If you appreciate my work here, please join at patreon.com/eesmith4 or cashapp me at $eesmith4
Mar 09, 202231:23
Daily Dispatch: Ukraine Edition #1
Arrival in Warsaw Poland with the intention to deliver medical supplies to a friend in Ukraine, logistics and travel issues, protest at Russian Embassy in Warsaw.
Mar 05, 202215:33
Daily Dispatch 30: Rittenhouse Acquittal, Weekend Looting, Waukesha Christmas Parade Attack
In this Episode Erin contextualizes Kyle Rittenhouse's acquittal as a symptom of regime failure, breaks down the mechanics of Bay Area looting, and dives into the Waukesha Parade attack to tease out lessons on media perfidy.
Nov 23, 202137:30
Daily Dispatch 28: The Defenestration of Rittenhouse
A short discussion on the tactics deployed by the regime against this young man, how those tactics fit into the strategic picture, and why they’re particularly effective. I also discuss why we failed him, and what we have to do going forward.
Nov 15, 202134:59
Daily Dispatch 27: snitch/cop jacketing and the Justice for J6 rally
Sep 21, 202157:43
Daily Dispatch #26: 8/22/2021 Portland Rally analysis with Techbro Tito
Techbro Tito joins me as we break down the recent “Summer of Love themed patriot rally in Portland, and the discuss the necessity of infrastructure and institutions to make street activism viable and sustainable.
Aug 25, 202139:07
Daily Dispatch #25: Buckbreaking Black Rifle Coffee
With return of guest Techbro Tito: less a hot take or react but lessons to learn from Black Rifle Coffee and analysis of how the left uses a mixture of carrot and stick approaches that most casual observers never see. This leads to outcomes and choices the political right can never make sense of. We peel back some layers.
Aug 11, 202153:00
Daily Dispatch #24: South Africa approaches Failed State status; A Harbinger for America?
Tune in for analysis and lessons learned from the South African riots. What happens when a multiethnic society implements racial grievance politics? How can communities protect themselves? Are there parallels with last year’s Floyd riots, in organization and objectives?
Links and topics covered in the podcast:
Twitter Thread from SA local:
twitter.com/jonathan_witt/status/1414885049095401480?s=21
NYPost piece on Kendi and Grievance politics from Anti-apartheid activist Rian Malan:
nypost.com/2021/07/19/how-equity-ideology-plunged-south-africa-into-inequality-and-chaos/
Oped on Seven Key Takeaways:
www.politicsweb.co.za/opinion/zuma-riots-seven-key-takeaways
SA article from Police Minister complaining about parallel structures/dual power:
www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/cele-urges-communities-not-to-take-matters-into-their-own-hands-as-looting-continues/
Explanation of dual power:
dsa-lsc.org/2018/12/31/dual-power-a-strategy-to-build-socialism-in-our-time/
Cartelification/gang rule:
www.nber.org/papers/w28458
Previous podcast about Bernie Sanders bashing open borders, covering the new left/old left divide:
anchor.fm/erin-sith/episodes/Daily-Dispatch-4-Bernie-Bashes-Open-Borders-epcog7
Grant Park analysis talking the protest/riot/direct action format:
contextualinsurgent.substack.com/p/case-study-grant-park-assault
Jul 24, 202101:06:05
Daily Dispatch #23 | LGBT Electric Boogaloo: Wi Spa/SF Chorus Conversion Song/Dildo Monkey constume
Breaking down recent LGBT and LGBT-adjacent controversy in the news, contextual analysis, lessons learned, and suggested responses.
Topics discussed:
Be Ready! Issue with two relevant articles from me:
www.osgnewsstand.com/product/be-ready-guns-2021
Jeremy Lee Quinn interview:
youtu.be/j6rNqgLUEKA
Ryan Holiday book on PR/media manipulation tactics:
www.amazon.com/Trust-Me-Lying-Confessions-Manipulator/dp/1591846285/ref=nodl_
Wi Spa trans drama:
www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/wi-spa-video/
San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus accountant blames song drama on planned psyop:
www.ebar.com/news/news//306871
Library dildo monkey costume in Muslim neighborhood:
www.spiked-online.com/2021/07/13/the-rainbow-dildo-butt-monkey-is-no-laughing-matter/
Jul 15, 202149:51
Daily Dispatch #22: Minneapolis Protest Death, Breaking Down Critical Race Theory
Covering the weekend car crash death in the Winston Smith Autonomous Zone, breaking down CRT.
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Jun 15, 202144:44
Daily Dispatch #21: Theory of Mind in Politics, aka why is the left obsessed with fascism?
Jun 02, 202144:10
Daily Dispatch #20: Coolness and the Crypto Crash, Israel facing a Decision Dilemma?
ETA: re-recorded intro for rerelease, originally uploaded 5/20/2021. Crypto currency and the incentive attack:
joekelly100.medium.com/how-to-kill-bitcoin-part-1-is-bitcoin-unstoppable-code-7a1b366f65ee
medium.com/@joekelly100/how-to-kill-bitcoin-part-2-no-can-spend-66e59385a4a5
The Palestinians are hardly “nonviolent” but the basic principle of placing Israel in a position where its overwhelming dominance is a strategic weakness in the narrative domain of this conflict is still relevant:
www.nonviolence.wri-irg.org/en/node/40524
www.nytimes.com/2021/05/15/us/politics/democrats-israel-palestinians.html
joekelly100.medium.com/how-to-kill-bitcoin-part-1-is-bitcoin-unstoppable-code-7a1b366f65ee
medium.com/@joekelly100/how-to-kill-bitcoin-part-2-no-can-spend-66e59385a4a5
The Palestinians are hardly “nonviolent” but the basic principle of placing Israel in a position where its overwhelming dominance is a strategic weakness in the narrative domain of this conflict is still relevant:
www.nonviolence.wri-irg.org/en/node/40524
www.nytimes.com/2021/05/15/us/politics/democrats-israel-palestinians.html
Jun 01, 202147:05
Daily Dispatch #19: Hypocrisy and Power
In this episode Erin discusses the recent confrontations in Portland OR and Plano TX between armed marchers and motorists, and how they give us clues about the real nature of power. www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org/recent-video-of-antifa-assaulting-drivers-provides-key-lessons-for-law-enforcement-legislators/
May 09, 202148:60
Daily Dispatch #18: Clash Of Cultures and the Ma’Khia Bryant shooting
In this episode Erin covers the latest Contextual Insurgent Newsletter, before dissecting the Ma’Khia Bryant incident in search of lessons that can be applied to better understand our national dilemma.
References:
contextualinsurgent.substack.com/p/seattle-antifa-mole-releases-video
References:
contextualinsurgent.substack.com/p/seattle-antifa-mole-releases-video
Apr 28, 202147:00
Daily Dispatch #17: Chauvin Trial & Civil Disorder, Antifa Informant and Arrests, Mechanics of Power
Discussed in this episode:
contextualinsurgent.substack.com/p/antifa-mole-leads-to-multiple-arrests
www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org/2021/04/19/antifa-groups-showing-signs-of-stress-despite-unrest/
twitter.com/jasonrantz/status/1383924880433844224?s=21
twitter.com/pnwylf/status/1383984773425627142?s=21
contextualinsurgent.substack.com/p/antifa-mole-leads-to-multiple-arrests
www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org/2021/04/19/antifa-groups-showing-signs-of-stress-despite-unrest/
twitter.com/jasonrantz/status/1383924880433844224?s=21
twitter.com/pnwylf/status/1383984773425627142?s=21
Apr 20, 202101:00:57
Daily Dispatch #16: Grant Park follow up, Corporate Coercion
Apr 14, 202141:08
Daily Dispatch #15: Grassroots Training, Status and Aesthetics in Politics with Techbro Tito
Review/critique: Last weekend we attended a local networking and grassroots training event by Scott Presler, focused on Election Integrity lobbying, voter registration, and running for local office. scottpresler.org We also discuss the role of status and aesthetics in choosing political beliefs nypost.com/2019/08/17/luxury-beliefs-are-the-latest-status-symbol-for-rich-americans/
Mar 26, 202145:06
Daily Dispatch #14: Institutional Legitimacy Crisis and Filtering for Wokeness
Covered in this episode: retracted WaPo report on Trump’s communications with Georgia and other discredited media stories, the increasingly woke military and their concerning behavior in response to Tucker Carlson’s monologue, as well as the Guam National Guard and Marjorie Taylor-Green, General Systemantics and “systems select for systems people” and the previous incidents indicate an ongoing filtering process at work. Cited material: SYSTEMANTICS. THE SYSTEMS BIBLE www.amazon.com/dp/B00AK1BIDM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_Q7XQVFYJH21H44J73VES
Mar 17, 202145:33
Daily Dispatch #13: Fanmail, Mutual Aid, Individualism vs Collectivism
In this episode I answer some fanmail, and take the opportunity to correct some misconceptions about individualism vs atomization and teamwork vs collectivism. Referenced piece on Mutual Aid: www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org/2021/03/09/risks-abound-as-antifa-aligned-mutual-aid-groups-respond-to-texas-storms/
Mar 10, 202149:33
Daily Dispatch #12: What A Self Defense Class Can Teach You About Politics
Tune in as I give a class AAR and explain why “Not all problems are shooting problems” is a valid concept that applies to more than just personal protection. Class: https://www.fpftraining.com/fpf-calendar/concealed-carry-street-encounter-skills-and-tactics-phoenix Video homework playlist on UoF, preassault indicators, and various defensive issues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ju5GtzzgLE&list=PLkL2g0uY2GSduhVBwzGL2ROyN-TSdDGLq
Mar 04, 202137:15
Daily Dispatch #11: Election Integrity Training, More on Occupy tactics
Look Ahead America Webinar (must watch) youtu.be/KGVWDg-Ebi0
Feb 23, 202128:53
Daily Dispatch #10: Upcoming Published Work, new Clubhouse app, Election Integrity Webinar
New piece coming soon from Center for Security Policy, experience with the new Clubhouse app and further thoughts on the Tech/Media clash, amazing election integrity webinar from Look Ahead America lookaheadamerica.org
Feb 19, 202140:12
Daily Dispatch #9: Fanmail Episode! Political Return on Investment with guest Techbro Tito
I’ve talked before about the need to materially support allies and materially harm enemies in our endeavors, but that isn’t always enough. Techbro Tito joins me today as we read fanmail from podcast follower ‘Dagney Taggart’s Onlyfans Admin’ (not his real name) and discuss his concept of finding and calculating ‘Political Return on Investment’.
Feb 14, 202151:43
Daily Dispatch #8: Cancelling Carano, Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, the Lefty Trump Obsession
Some topics covered: Breed/Kim incident: www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/racial-slurs-abruptly-end-mayoral-candidate-event-in-sf/178129/ bay area citizen patrols: www.ktvu.com/news/citizens-patrol-oakland-chinatown-after-unprovoked-attacks Wind Sand and Stars, by Antoine de Saint Exupery: www.pdfdrive.com/wind-sand-and-stars-e189708849.html
Feb 11, 202152:36
S2 E4 l Athens vs Blair Mountain: Billy *don’t* get your guns
In this episode Erin deconstructs and analyzes two important armed uprisings in American history -The victory at the Battle of Athens and the defeat at the Battle of Blair Mountain- and lays out the critical reasons behind the wildly divergent outcomes.
Feb 09, 202142:46
Daily Dispatch #7: Time Magazine Gloats About Election Plot
Topics Discussed: Carl Schmitt and the State of Exception: solutioperfecta.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/gulli-the-sovereign-exception-8x10.pdf Russell Conjugation: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emotive_conjugation Celebration Parallax: americanmind.org/salvo/from-death-threats-to-lies/ Antifa Industry at work: amgreatness.com/2020/10/20/the-antifa-industry-at-work/ TIME magazine piece: time.com/5936036/secret-2020-election-campaign/
Feb 06, 202101:03:08
S2 E3 | Security Culture/Personal Cyber Security With SME Guests Dennis and Savannah
Personal Security in the digitized Cancel Culture age is more important than ever, but for many people the topic is so complex they’re not sure where to begin. Tune in as Erin and guests Dennis and Savannah break it down and provide action items and tips to protect yourself and those you love.
Feb 03, 202101:06:33
Daily Dispatch #6: Acknowledging The Moral Right to Win, with Guest Techbro Tito
Tune in as I deconstruct the right’s underpants gnomes theory of political power with recurring guest Techbro Tito.
Feb 01, 202157:10