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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.

Marblehead

Deprogram • 117 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism Cults Community Religion Politics
  1. A compound may be characterized by a community that is very insular and owned by a single radical church.
  2. In some cases, warning signs of a compound include affiliation with extreme ideologies and the promotion of militant activities.
  3. Despite the concerning aspects, sometimes unexpected experiences like free cheesecake can make interactions in cult-like settings more tolerable.

Constructing White identity

WORLD GONE WRONG • 98 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
💾 History Legal 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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When Oligarchs go Bad

The Cosmopolitan Globalist • 20 implied HN points • 25 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political parties Extremism Democracy Authoritarianism International relations
  1. Democracies face a challenge in protecting themselves from groups that want to undermine them while still allowing freedom of expression. Finding the right balance is difficult, especially in places with a troubled history.
  2. Germany has strict laws to monitor and potentially ban parties that threaten its democratic values, but it is challenging to enforce these laws without appearing biased or suppressing free speech.
  3. The rise of far-right groups, like the AfD in Germany, highlights a growing trend towards extreme nationalism and xenophobia, often fueled by the support of external powers like Russia. These movements can harm democracy and threaten social cohesion.

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.

America's fractured reality is fueling political violence

Weaponized • 45 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Violence Polarization Extremism Conspiracy Theories Civil War
  1. Political violence in the US is increasing and becoming more targeted and high-impact.
  2. There is a significant rise in political violence by right-wing extremists with a focus on harming people.
  3. Belief in conspiracy theories and loss of faith in democratic processes are fueling the acceptance of violence as a means to achieve political goals.

Why the Jews?

Skeptic • 59 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Psychology Beliefs Extremism Ideology
  1. Anti-Semitism and xenophobia may stem from a need for enemies.
  2. Political extremists hold absolute certainty in their beliefs and exhibit open hatred towards opponents.
  3. The psychology of belief systems shows the importance of having enemies to define causes and create unity.

Happy Holidays, Vlad

Diane Francis • 219 implied HN points • 18 Jan 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Events Foreign Relations Extremism Disinformation Government Policy
  1. January 6 was a chaotic day in America, which coincided with Russian holidays. This situation didn't go unnoticed in Russia, and many people thought it was a gift to Putin.
  2. There is a connection between Russia's political actions and the rise of white supremacist groups in America. The writer argues that Putin's influence has been used to promote division and chaos.
  3. The FBI has shown confusion about foreign interference in American politics, but there is evidence of Russian involvement in stirring up domestic unrest. A new approach to handling Putin's actions is needed to prevent future problems.

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.

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

Weaponized • 41 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.

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.

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.

It is Okay to have a Political Ideology

Erik Examines • 0 implied HN points • 07 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Ideology Labels Fascism Extremism Political Discourse
  1. It's okay to have a political ideology. People shouldn't be afraid of labels, as having a viewpoint doesn't mean you stop thinking for yourself.
  2. Political values differ between the left and right, focusing on what kind of society we want. These values shape how we see change, with the left wanting progress and the right valuing tradition.
  3. Claiming to be apolitical often hides underlying beliefs. Many people who say they don't have a label may just not know what their beliefs align with.

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.