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Caleb Maupin maintains an eclectic ideology influenced by various revisionist and, increasingly, reactionary and fascistic thinkers. He has gained infamy in communist circles for his [[Revisionism|revisionist]] thesis that [[Bourgeoisie|capitalists]] (namely, billionaires) do not in any manner contradict [[socialism]]. | Caleb Maupin maintains an eclectic ideology influenced by various revisionist and, increasingly, reactionary and fascistic thinkers. He has gained infamy in communist circles for his [[Revisionism|revisionist]] thesis that [[Bourgeoisie|capitalists]] (namely, billionaires) do not in any manner contradict [[socialism]]. | ||
<blockquote>"Communist Billionaires — No contradiction!"<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1654512404632253 Facebook post by Caleb Maupin].</ref></blockquote> | <blockquote>"Communist Billionaires — No contradiction!"<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1654512404632253 Facebook post by Caleb Maupin].</ref></blockquote> | ||
===Malthusianism=== | |||
Caleb Maupin commonly labels his political adversaries either "[[Malthusianism|Malthusians]]" or "degrowthers", and essentially argues that communism entails infinite growth on a finite planet (the ''modus operandi'' of [[capitalism]]). Maupin's usage of the term "Malthusian" is incorrect as his enemies are rarely advocating the demographic theories of [[Thomas Malthus]]. | |||
===Influences=== | ===Influences=== | ||
Caleb Maupin has stated that he views [[Neo-fascism|neo-fascist]] figure [[Lyndon LaRouche]] as a major influence on him and someone whom he regularly quotes.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csV994rcHJs "What is Larouche-ism? Where do I disagree?"], by Caleb Maupin (September 12, 2023). ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 15, 2025.</ref><ref>[https://x.com/RealCalebMaupin/status/1692032524795412484 Tweet by Caleb Maupin].</ref> He is also heavily influenced by the modern [[Chinese revisionism|revisionist]] [[Communist Party of China]], asserting that it is on the "cutting edge" of [[Marxism]] and encouraging his audience to read [[Xi Jinping|Xi Jinping's]] works.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsng5C9pL6k "Xi Jinping & Chinese Communist Party are the cutting edge of Marxism"], by Caleb Maupin (May 20, 2018). ''YouTube''. Retrieved January 14, 2026.</ref> | Caleb Maupin has stated that he views [[Neo-fascism|neo-fascist]] figure [[Lyndon LaRouche]] as a major influence on him and someone whom he regularly quotes.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csV994rcHJs "What is Larouche-ism? Where do I disagree?"], by Caleb Maupin (September 12, 2023). ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 15, 2025.</ref><ref>[https://x.com/RealCalebMaupin/status/1692032524795412484 Tweet by Caleb Maupin].</ref> He is also heavily influenced by the modern [[Chinese revisionism|revisionist]] [[Communist Party of China]], asserting that it is on the "cutting edge" of [[Marxism]] and encouraging his audience to read [[Xi Jinping|Xi Jinping's]] works.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsng5C9pL6k "Xi Jinping & Chinese Communist Party are the cutting edge of Marxism"], by Caleb Maupin (May 20, 2018). ''YouTube''. Retrieved January 14, 2026.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 22:17, 14 January 2026
Caleb Maupin | |
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 Portrait of Caleb Maupin. | |
| Born |
1988 Orrville, Ohio |
| Nationality | US American |
| Ideology |
Social-fascism Patriotic socialism Trumpism "Innovationism" |
Caleb Maupin (1988–) is an American propagandist and cult leader[1] who is the founder and leader of the Center for Political Innovation, a patriotic socialist formation. He has contributed to the Russian state-owned propaganda outlet Russia Today and is an avid supporter and apologist for the Russian state and its imperialist actions.
Formerly a self-described Marxist–Leninist, he has abandoned communism and now advocates his own eclectic social-fascist tendency known as "innovationism". He currently is a supporter of Donald Trump's fascistic leadership.[2]
Ideology
Stance towards capitalists
Caleb Maupin maintains an eclectic ideology influenced by various revisionist and, increasingly, reactionary and fascistic thinkers. He has gained infamy in communist circles for his revisionist thesis that capitalists (namely, billionaires) do not in any manner contradict socialism.
"Communist Billionaires — No contradiction!"[3]
Malthusianism
Caleb Maupin commonly labels his political adversaries either "Malthusians" or "degrowthers", and essentially argues that communism entails infinite growth on a finite planet (the modus operandi of capitalism). Maupin's usage of the term "Malthusian" is incorrect as his enemies are rarely advocating the demographic theories of Thomas Malthus.
Influences
Caleb Maupin has stated that he views neo-fascist figure Lyndon LaRouche as a major influence on him and someone whom he regularly quotes.[4][5] He is also heavily influenced by the modern revisionist Communist Party of China, asserting that it is on the "cutting edge" of Marxism and encouraging his audience to read Xi Jinping's works.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ CPI Members Speak Out (August 20, 2022). "Caleb Maupin’s Former Comrades Speak Out, His Abuses Must Stop!" (archived). Medium. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Marxism to Innovationism: A Journey - Slideshow", by Caleb Maupin (August 19, 2025). YouTube. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- ↑ Facebook post by Caleb Maupin.
- ↑ "What is Larouche-ism? Where do I disagree?", by Caleb Maupin (September 12, 2023). YouTube. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ↑ Tweet by Caleb Maupin.
- ↑ "Xi Jinping & Chinese Communist Party are the cutting edge of Marxism", by Caleb Maupin (May 20, 2018). YouTube. Retrieved January 14, 2026.