>>99723>>99215>>99264He's not a retard nor an Italian chef. His writings and analysis of economics and US foreign policy have been cited by diverse outlets such as Forbes magazine, CNN, RT, Democracy Now! PressTV, Telesur, and Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. His work has been translated into many languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Farsi, Vietnamese, and Arabic. In 2013, Maupin appeared on CNN as a representative of the “Hands Off Syria” movement that opposed US intervention in the country. Maupin was also a delegate and speaker at the 2013 World Festival of Youth and Students in Quito, Ecuador. Maupin has visited the Islamic Republic of Iran, and spoken throughout the country at Universities in Tehran, Shiraz, Mashad, and many other cities. Maupin’s analytical articles frequently appear in Mint Press News, China.org.cn and in New Eastern Outlook, an online magazine published by the Russian Academy of Sciences. His works have been republished by Info-Wars, The Center for Global Research, and many other publications. Unlike many leftists and radicals, Maupin does not reject patriotism or religion. Maupin considers his politics to be a continuation of radicalism and revolutionary spirit that is found in the heritage of the United States. While Maupin holds a materialist understanding of world history, he embraces the teachings of Jesus as a guide for building a just and moral society and often quotes Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez who said “Jesus Christ was the greatest Communist in all of history. As a radical from the millennial generation, Maupin has been particularly inspiring to younger Americans. He often makes reference to de-industrialization and the decline of the American middle class, as well as erosion of civil liberties, a creeping process which he refers to as the “low wage police state” and links to changes in the global economy. Maupin is beloved by young radicals who are new to leftist concepts, and not weighed down by the de-moralization and political confusion leftover from the 1960s and 70s. Maupin’s presentations are carefully researched, making concise and clear arguments, aimed to make his audience question more, and understand the bigger picture.