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Constructing White identity

WORLD GONE WRONG • 98 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
💾 History Extremism
  1. Naturalization laws in the US restricted citizenship to 'free white persons' until after the Civil War.
  2. Legal rulings from 1878 to 1952 made race a prerequisite for naturalized citizenship.
  3. The struggles to define 'white persons' and 'black persons' in legal contexts reflect the complex history of race and citizenship.
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Driving While Swarthy

Deprogram • 117 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Racism Conservatism Community Prejudice Extremism
  1. Meeting with a local community group revealed underlying tensions and potential for racial profiling.
  2. The complexity of racism in rural America includes individuals holding racist beliefs despite exhibiting kindness in daily actions.
  3. The narrative of redneck America can be polarized, but there is a spectrum of viewpoints within rural communities.

Macron Is a Cursed Leader

Integrity Talk • 33 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Government Criticism Policies Extremism Democracy
  1. In France, criticism of President Macron reflects a deeply-rooted tradition of attacking leaders, and Macron has faced intense hatred that seems unprecedented compared to past presidents.
  2. Macron's administration faces criticism for perceived authoritarianism and elitism, although many accusations lack substantial evidence when examined closely.
  3. Opposition towards Macron appears to be concentrated in specific political factions or geographic areas, with varying degrees of intensity, while internationally his politics are generally supported.

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.

Elon Musk allows domestic extremists back on Twitter, fueling national security concerns

Weaponized • 34 implied HN points • 04 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism Social media Hate Speech National Security Free speech
  1. Elon Musk's decisions on Twitter are fueling national security concerns by allowing domestic extremists back on the platform.
  2. Under Musk's leadership, hate speech on Twitter has increased, with reinstatements of accounts linked to violent extremist movements.
  3. The rise in hate speech on Twitter is also attributed to algorithmic amplification, posing a serious national security threat that needs attention.

The photo that kept me up at night

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 99 implied HN points • 08 Jan 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media Extremism Protests Influencers Censorship
  1. The online platforms play a significant role in amplifying extremist voices by providing them with a stage and an audience.
  2. The article mentions a deconstruction of credit card points that sheds light on the illusions within our economic system.
  3. The essay explores the pressure of maintaining an ideal social media persona and the struggle with context collapse in the digital age.

The Dangers of Left Ideologies

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 09 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideologies Extremism Censorship
  1. Left ideologies often rely on extremism, like violence or threats, to achieve their goals, which can lead to unintended consequences for society.
  2. Left ideologies tend to be dogmatic by refusing to compromise or consider other viewpoints, causing division in society and hindering progress.
  3. Left ideologies sometimes engage in censorship by silencing dissenting voices, creating echo chambers and breeding mistrust between groups.

"The attack is an advertisement"

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 27 May 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Racism Extremism Disinformation Violence
  1. The attack carried out by a white supremacist was seen as an advertisement for his racist beliefs, attracting attention through various means like live streams, memes, and news coverage.
  2. The response from white supremacists in online forums to the attack came in three forms: false flag theories, sleuthing, and hero worship, all conveyed with a casual and disturbing tone.
  3. The experience of delving into extremist online communities led to a deeper understanding of their vocabulary and tactics, prompting reflection on the role of media and the spread of dangerous ideologies.