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Panama Is Back in the News. That Can Be a Good Thing.

Breaking the News • 1834 implied HN points • 29 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Rhetoric International relations Election Influence Public Opinion
  1. Recent talks about the Panama Canal mainly reflect Trump's style of making people feel angry and upset, rather than being based on real issues happening in Panama.
  2. The U.S. cannot 'take back' the canal as it would lead to disaster, just like previous military actions have shown us; it's all about making noise rather than real solutions.
  3. Panama's worth mentioning not just for the Canal, but for its vital water resources and biodiversity, which are important to protecting for future sustainability.

Putin debunks Tucker Carlson's warmongering anti-China propaganda, mocks his CIA ties

Geopolitical Economy Report • 1455 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Imperialism Propaganda Alliances Election Influence
  1. Putin criticized Tucker Carlson's anti-China rhetoric and CIA ties, highlighting China's peaceful cooperation philosophy.
  2. Geopolitical strategies that try to separate Russia and China have been endorsed by both Republicans and far-right leaders in Europe.
  3. Tucker Carlson's past as a neoconservative and CIA applicant contrasts with his present-day populist image and anti-China stance.

Pete Hegseth: The Short Course

Thinking about... • 622 implied HN points • 24 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Commentary Defense Policy Political Ideology Military Affairs Election Influence
  1. Pete Hegseth, who is nominated for a key defense position, has no real experience in national security or running large organizations.
  2. He doesn't recognize global threats to America and has a narrow view on military alliances, believing they are unnecessary.
  3. Hegseth promotes a military shaped by personal beliefs rather than expertise, which could lead to serious issues in defense strategy.

Is Trudeau Following Putin's Lead And De-Nazifying Canada?

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. • 12 implied HN points • 17 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political theory Government actions Election Influence International relations Propaganda
  1. Trudeau may be emulating Putin's actions regarding Ukraine and the idea of 'de-Nazification', hinting at political shifts in Canada. It's important to consider how global leaders influence each other's policies.
  2. There are observations about former leaders and their connections to historical events, particularly surrounding WWII and Nazism, suggesting a complex political landscape.
  3. Some believe the legacy of certain political decisions—like US involvement in Ukraine—shapes current international relations and conflicts. This ongoing tension reflects deeper historical issues.
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The Man Leading the Charge Against TikTok

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 74 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Bipartisanship Foreign Relations Social media Election Influence
  1. The House of Representatives is expected to vote on legislation that would force the Chinese tech company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States.
  2. Trump and Biden stand on opposite sides of the TikTok issue now, with Trump opposing the forced sale while Biden supports it.
  3. The main concern behind the bill to sell TikTok is the fear of foreign adversary control, specifically by the Chinese Communist Party, impacting news, data, and election integrity in the U.S.

The Cost of War

The Weekly Gazette • 7 implied HN points • 06 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Militarism Terrorism International relations Election Influence
  1. Wars often have long-lasting effects that can lead to more conflict. Decisions made by governments can come back to haunt them, affecting many people.
  2. Supporting certain groups in conflicts can backfire. For example, funding groups like Hamas can lead to more violence and problems later on.
  3. Understanding the history of conflicts helps us see why they happen. Lessons from the past can guide better choices for peace in the future.

"Psychological and Cognitive Warfare on Citizens"

Who is Robert Malone • 27 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Psychological Warfare Government intervention Election Influence
  1. Governments are utilizing modern cognitive and psychological warfare tools against their own citizens in combination with big tech, leading to concerns about lack of personal autonomy and sovereignty.
  2. There is a history of the United States using propaganda, psychological manipulation, and cognitive warfare tools to influence global affairs, particularly through foreign interventions and influencing elections.
  3. The deployment of censorship and psychological manipulation technologies on the population is argued to maintain the status quo favoring a certain elite group, potentially hindering social and economic evolution and leading to potential major disruptions or revolutions.

February 21, 2024

Letters from an American • 11 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Impeachment Christian nationalism Election Influence Political Rhetoric
  1. Accusations of the Bidens accepting bribes were based on false information from a source tied to Russian intelligence.
  2. History shows the GOP using extreme rhetoric to win elections, now overlapped with plans to impose Christian nationalism in the country.
  3. Efforts to reshape the nation to reflect Christian values may lead to minority rule and align with authoritarian ideology.