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Three steps to freedom

Global Inequality and More 3.0 • 855 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Communism Nationalism Democracy Autocracy
  1. The process of secession in Communist federations typically involves three steps: building a sentiment of national grievances, gaining acceptance from the communist party leadership, and making a decisive break from federal control.
  2. Nationalist movements in the Soviet and Yugoslav republics followed a similar playbook of exploiting perceived grievances like economic exploitation or cultural rights violations to justify secession.
  3. The unraveling of Communist federations into independent republics often led to territorial disputes and conflicts, overshadowing democratic principles with movements for self-determination.

2023 Alberta Election results - Rural Alberta pauses Canada's slide into communism - and former Premier Jason Kenney's COVID Cabinet members who sold out Albertans to big pharma, are punished & fired!

COVID Intel - by Dr.William Makis • 4972 implied HN points • 30 May 23
🌍 World Politics Communism Communist Party
  1. The 2023 Alberta Election results show Danielle Smith's UCP party winning with 49 seats.
  2. Communists won 38 seats but Rural Alberta's votes made the difference.
  3. Former Premier Jason Kenney's COVID Cabinet members faced consequences for dealings with big pharma.

My Sunday With The Amber-Eyed Hare

Daily Dreher • 1454 implied HN points • 02 Oct 23
💾 History World War II Nazism Holocaust Totalitarianism Communism
  1. The story reflects on the rise and fall of a Jewish banking family through generational possessions and the impact of war
  2. The deep-rooted anti-Semitism in European society is highlighted through historical artifacts and experiences
  3. The narration urges vigilance against totalitarianism by drawing parallels between Nazi and Communist regimes, emphasizing the importance of learning from history

A brief history of capitalism (& socialism & communism)

The Novelleist • 684 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Capitalism Socialism Communism Regulation
  1. Industrialization led to the growth of big corporations, creating inequality which sparked movements for socialism and communism.
  2. Workers' rights improved through regulations in capitalist countries after World War II, leading to economic prosperity.
  3. Capitalism emerged as the most successful economic model globally, but there are ongoing challenges like wealth inequality and environmental impact that need to be addressed.
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When Communism Came To America

The Redneck Intellectual by C. Bradley Thompson • 530 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
💾 History Communism Moral Philosophy Economic Systems
  1. Seventeenth-century American colonies like Jamestown and Plymouth were founded on communist principles, which led to starvation and failure.
  2. Communism is inherently immoral and leads to resentment, mistrust, and decreased productivity.
  3. The introduction of private property at Jamestown and Plymouth led to increased productivity, social harmony, and moral transformation, emphasizing the importance of freedom and private property.

FROM RUSSIA, WITH LOVE?

Reflections on "Going Down Tobacco Road" and Investing • 353 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
💾 History Communism
  1. Russia has a long and tumultuous relationship with tobacco, with bans and regulations changing over the centuries.
  2. Russian history shows unusual bans such as forbidding the killing and eating of cows, playing cards and dice, and eating rounded fruits on specific days.
  3. Leaders like Peter the Great and Paul I of Russia implemented strict rules on appearance and language to align with foreign standards.

05/01/30 - FAQ Answered!

Moly’s Substack • 334 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🌍 World Politics China Communism Healthcare Technology
  1. China's urban areas vary from fancy to drab, without much in between due to rapid development and lack of government oversight.
  2. Chinese humor leans towards sarcasm and can be hard to translate, often involving puns and cultural references.
  3. Chinese beauty standards emphasize extreme slimness, reflecting societal norms but also influenced by body types.

On the communist origins of diversity, equality, and inclusion ideology

Heterodox STEM • 220 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
💾 History Communism Totalitarianism Ideology Academia Antisemitism
  1. The communist origins of diversity, equality, and inclusion ideology can be traced back to Lenin and Soviet history.
  2. Lenin promoted reducing high salaries and creating ideological control in Soviet Union which has parallels to current movements in academia.
  3. There are alarming similarities between the practices of diversity, equality, and inclusion initiatives in academia and the ideological control in the Soviet Union, leading to the censorship of ideas and persecution of dissent.

Jews and Communism

In My Tribe • 2 HN points • 17 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Communism Ethnicity Religion Ideology
  1. American Jewish memory often overlooks the association between Jews and Communists, but for some, the entanglement holds significant personal history.
  2. Historically, as an ethnic group, Jews tend to lean toward leftist political movements due to urban living, progressive support of Jewish emancipation, and traditions that favored learning and commerce.
  3. Despite some historical ties, many Jews today are turning away from left-wing anti-capitalism, as they may feel alienated by the portrayal of Jewish entities by the left.

Communism: the God that failed? Or shall this God yet succeed?

Demodexio • 0 implied HN points • 06 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Communism History Ideologies Social movements Revolution
  1. Communism has a history of challenging ruling elites and creating division between East and West in Europe.
  2. There are similarities between the rise of Communism and Protestantism in terms of charismatic leaders and rejection of norms.
  3. The future of Communism might involve a more profound re-thinking of societal assumptions, challenging traditional beliefs about sexuality and identity.