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Can You Fight Catastrophism Without Catastrophism?

Gideon's Substack • 26 implied HN points • 06 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism Centrism Radicalism Conservatism Liberalism
  1. Different groups on the American radical right have extreme views on restoring order in the country.
  2. Challenging catastrophism without embracing it could be a strategic approach to opposing radical ideologies.
  3. Considering elements of right-wing viewpoints in a reasonable manner might be a tactic to reduce their appeal.

March 17, 2024

Letters from an American • 11 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Conservatism Dictatorship Authoritarianism Policy
  1. Journalist Casey Michel highlighted how Hungarian prime minister Orbán's visit to a right-wing think tank was significant, shedding light on potential influence and alliances.
  2. Project 2025, led by Heritage Foundation, aims to reshape the U.S. government with far-right ideologies, targeting areas like family, government workforce, international relations, and personal liberties.
  3. The document envisioned by Project 2025 outlines extreme measures like purging civil service, dismantling international relationships, and concentrating power, posing a threat to democracy and equality as outlined by the Founding Fathers in 1776.
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The Tragedy of Jordan Neely

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 11 implied HN points • 08 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law enforcement Justice System Mental health Progressivism Conservatism
  1. A tragic incident in a New York subway raises questions about police, progressive politics, and law enforcement.
  2. The handling of mentally ill individuals in the criminal justice system is a significant policy challenge.
  3. The complexities around calls to defund or abolish the police become evident in real-life scenarios.

The Rise of the Right-Wing Progressives

The Upheaval • 6 HN points • 15 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology Progressivism Conservatism Egalitarianism Hierarchy
  1. The concept of Right-Wing Progressives challenges traditional political labels and emphasizes a focus on progress and innovation.
  2. Right-Wing Progressives value hierarchy and prioritize progress above all else, often advocating for state intervention for the sake of progress.
  3. The beliefs of Right-Wing Progressives are grounded in rationalism and consequentialism, leading to a philosophy that aims to maximize progress through technological advancement and societal transformation.

The Fundie Baby Voice

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 1 HN point • 08 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political culture Social Commentary Conservatism Women's issues Feminism
  1. The 'fundie baby voice' is a soft, high-pitched, breathy tone often used by some women in Fundamentalist communities to show submission and sweetness.
  2. This voice can be habitual for some women or used to hide secrets, but it doesn't always indicate malice; some just follow learned behavior.
  3. When powerful figures speak with the 'fundie baby voice', it can signal a mix of condescension and submission to maintain proximity and favor with those in power.

The One Weird Trick To Save Social Security!

JoeWrote • 1 implied HN point • 19 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social Security Conservatism Taxation Retirement Government programs
  1. Conservatives argue for cutting Social Security due to changing worker-to-retiree ratios and financial strain.
  2. The simple solution to save Social Security is eliminating the taxable maximum income, ensuring long-term sustainability.
  3. Eliminating the taxable maximum could generate a surplus, benefitting the program and securing it for future generations.