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Horseshoe This!

Black Lodges • 39 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology Theory Centrism Extremism Authoritarianism
  1. The Horseshoe Theory compares far-left and far-right political extremes, suggesting they are closer together than to the moderate center.
  2. The Radical Center rejects traditional left-right divides, focusing on pragmatic policymaking influenced by corporate interests and market-based solutions.
  3. The Horseshoe Theory oversimplifies complex political ideologies, fails to consider fundamental differences between left and right, and misrepresents political reality.

I Need to Get Back to the War

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 39 implied HN points • 18 Jan 23
🌍 World Politics Military History Authoritarianism National sovereignty Vaccines Propaganda
  1. When faced with a meaningful cause to fight for, being idle for too long can be unbearable. Finding an enemy worth fighting can ignite a strong desire to take action.
  2. Reflecting on historical events and personal connections can inspire a deep sense of purpose. Ancestral ties and the weight of history can influence our perspectives and motivations.
  3. Engaging in the current 'informational and psychological war' can be as impactful as past physical conflicts. Fighting for causes like national sovereignty can be seen as a modern-day equivalent to the noble struggles of previous generations.
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What's Going on with China's Stagnation?

Arpitrage • 3 HN points • 21 Aug 23
🌍 World Politics China Economy Authoritarianism Real Estate Budget
  1. There is a debate between two main schools of thought regarding China's growth hurdles: authoritarian expropriation risk and structural Keynesian views.
  2. The real estate boom-bust hypothesis suggests China's dependence on real estate and infrastructure may lead to weak growth ahead.
  3. The soft budget constraint thesis, rooted in authoritarianism and political economy problems, could also be contributing to China's growth issues.

After Woke

Wood From Eden • 2 HN points • 13 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Nationalism Immigration Pandemic response Public Discourse Authoritarianism
  1. Woke culture in Sweden was influenced by different factors than in America, such as its approach to LGBTQ issues and racial segregation.
  2. The rise of Woke culture in Sweden coincided with changes in immigration policy, leading to societal issues like segregation and increased crime.
  3. The aftermath of Woke culture in Sweden highlights a shift towards authoritarianism, with the elite controlling the narrative and targeting new adversaries.

Aung San, Liz Cheney

the rohn report • 19 implied HN points • 13 May 21
🌍 World Politics Democracy Leadership Elections Protests Authoritarianism
  1. Aung San Suu Kyi was deposed by the military in Myanmar, highlighting the struggle for democracy in the country.
  2. Liz Cheney, a conservative politician, faced consequences for not agreeing with Trump's falsehoods, showing internal party conflicts.
  3. The power of media in influencing public opinion can be as potent as a military coup, raising concerns about truth and manipulation.

How much power does Putin have?

Demodexio • 0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Power Dynamics Authoritarianism Geopolitics Revolution Dictatorship
  1. Western commentators have differing views on Putin's rationality and power, suggesting his hold on power may be weak.
  2. Putin's actions, such as the invasion of Ukraine, reflect his concern about maintaining popularity and power.
  3. Putin's reliance on performances and manipulation of public opinion hint at potential weaknesses and fears about losing power.

The Dystopian Left of 2023

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
📚 Literature Dystopian Authoritarianism Power Dynamics
  1. The Party in George Orwell's '1984' uses slogans like 'WAR IS PEACE' to manipulate citizens into believing that violence leads to peace, preying on vulnerability and desperation.
  2. Another slogan, 'FREEDOM IS SLAVERY', is used to convince people that individual liberty results in bondage under the Party's rule, exploiting fears and insecurities to eliminate resistance.
  3. The maxim 'IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH' highlights the Party's suppression of intellectual curiosity, pushing intentional ignorance as a form of power to obscure truth with propaganda.