Load spinning clockwise during agitation cycle

in a nutshell, my washer isn't agitating like it should. as the action of agitation is supposed to happen, the tub spins and load spins instead of agitating. the tub seems to want to index as the agitator is engaged, but clothes gets wrapped around the agitator and and everything spins. I tried applying a little pressure by hand to feel how much torque or resistance I could apply to the agitator, and the agitator almost comes to a stop with some some firm pressure; not sure if this is any indicator, but thought I'd share.

I did video what was going and can be seen here https://youtu.be/vLR6pKjjY70 ; if this link works.

I'm ready to throw in the towel on this washer after 6 years and start looking for a new washer, but if I can repair for a fraction of the cost of a new one, I'll sure as heck try to repair.

via Load spinning clockwise during agitation cycle
by Steve Lucero