David Brett: “Ecofascism” | Tom Nelson Pod #381
David Brett, founder of The New Westminster Times, discusses a talk he gave on “eco fascism,” which he says originated with Greenpeace founders. Citing Patrick Moore’s book and his work at Green Spirit Strategies, he argues environmental activism is “90% communications,” using media “mind bombs” (dramatic imagery, celebrities, and litigation) to shape public opinion against mining, oil, forestry, and pipelines. He says Moore, a Greenpeace co-founder, has been “airbrushed” and smeared as disinformation. Brett critiques films like Anthropocene, “Sue Big Oil,” climate-emergency messaging, Greta Thunberg rallies, and NGO “youth washing,” and says activists link climate to Indigenous grievance. He urges industry to invest in human-interest counter-messaging and local civic pushback.
00:00 Meet David Brett
00:26 Eco Fascism Origins
01:08 Mining Versus Activists
01:34 Patrick Moore Influence
04:06 Greenpeace Mind Bombs
07:14 From Whales to Politics
08:31 PR War Imbalance
11:59 Smearing Patrick Moore
16:04 Anthropocene Media Tactics
21:14 Critical Minerals Pivot
25:52 Pipeline Battles Canada
30:58 Greta Rally and Sacred Water
34:31 Climate Anxiety Messaging
36:04 Why No Pushback
36:52 Greenpeace Lawsuit Setup
37:35 Sue Big Oil Campaign
39:44 Fires and Weather Hype
44:37 Youthwashing at City Hall
47:00 How to Fight Back Locally
50:30 Human Stories Media Strategy
57:40 Eco Fascism Endgame
59:38 Climate Meets Indigenous Grievance
01:04:34 Media Gatekeepers and Alternatives
01:08:24 Wrap Up and Links
The Eco-Fascist War on Private Property: https://x.com/NewWestTimes/status/2012650288553906493
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfsOXbN6XqqdL5v3ArKt-NA/videos
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