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The Rise of Global Authoritarianism

Sarah Kendzior’s Newsletter • 3634 implied HN points • 25 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics History Autocracy Fascism Corruption
  1. The long arc of history does not naturally bend towards justice; it requires real people to shape it for the better.
  2. Authoritarianism can thrive when people underestimate its possibility and the presence of corruption, violence, and systemic problems.
  3. Staying vigilant, holding onto moral boundaries, and resisting the normalization of atrocities are crucial to preventing the erosion of values in the face of societal challenges.

The Liberal Media Always Fails Against Fascism

Shatter Zone • 4107 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Fascism Journalism Nazism Democracy
  1. Liberal media institutions like the New York Times and Washington Post historically fail at confronting fascism.
  2. Evidence shows a decline in free societies despite an increase in global news media outlets and journalists.
  3. Journalists and publishers of legacy media companies have sometimes enabled fascist movements by prioritizing objectivity over advocacy against authoritarianism.
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Fascism and the Revolutionary Right of the Weimar Republic

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 89 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
💾 History Fascism
  1. The author plans to write about fascism as a historical phenomenon and modern political construct, drawing from books read during a holiday in the Swiss Alps
  2. The author provides a disclaimer that they are not a fascist and aims to offer historical descriptions of fascism, distinguishing it from the postwar Western liberal perspective
  3. The post is behind a paywall, requiring subscription for access to the full content and archives

The Anglo-American Hand Behind The Rise Of Fascism Then And Now

Matt Ehret's Insights • 1277 implied HN points • 09 May 23
💾 History World War II Fascism Banking International relations Eugenics
  1. The integration of leading Nazis into Anglo-American intelligence complex after WWII led to the rise of fascism then and now.
  2. Modern expressions of fascism seen in Ukraine and other post Soviet nations glorify Nazi collaborators.
  3. The financiers and industrialists of the 1920s -1940s were key in fueling fascism with their support and resources, showing that Hitler and Mussolini were not 'their own men'.

The Question of January 6

Unpopular Front • 116 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political History Democracy Fascism
  1. The events of January 6, 2021 were significant in American history and revealed Trumpism's fascist tendencies.
  2. The question of January 6 raises debates on democracy, legitimacy, and the future of the United States.
  3. Despite the failure of the events on January 6, they exposed a dangerous desire to subvert democratic norms and institutions.

Capitalism unchained

Global Inequality and More 3.0 • 825 implied HN points • 04 May 23
🌍 World Politics Capitalism Democracy Authoritarianism Socialism Fascism
  1. Democracy does not necessarily come with capitalism and may even be destroyed by it.
  2. Unbridled capitalism leads to social instability empowering right-wing parties.
  3. Success of Western capitalism in mid-20th century was influenced by pressure from Soviet Union and left-wing parties, which led to a period against normal capitalist tendencies.

Prigozhin's March on Moscow

Thinking about... • 392 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics War Propaganda Regime Fascism Resistance
  1. Putin is not as popular as assumed, with signs of apathy and readiness for a new exploitative regime among Russians.
  2. Prigozhin posed a threat to Putin by leveraging similar tactics and assets, showcasing the extractive nature of the Russian state.
  3. Prigozhin's mutiny exposed truths about the war, shedding light on the internal divisions and potential future power struggles within Russia.

British empire killed 165 million Indians in 40 years: How colonialism inspired fascism

Geopolitical Economy Report • 398 implied HN points • 14 Dec 22
🌍 World Politics Colonialism Genocide Economics Fascism Imperialism
  1. British colonialism in India under the British empire caused the deaths of at least 100 million Indians in just 40 years from 1880 to 1920, and the theft of trillions of dollars in wealth.
  2. European empires' genocidal acts inspired fascist leaders like Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, leading to similar genocidal crimes within their own territories.
  3. The British empire, along with causing the deaths of millions of Indians, also drained an estimated $45 trillion of wealth from India between 1765 and 1938, significantly impeding the country's growth and development.

Intermission

Banana Peel Pirouette • 59 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism Social Issues Polling Data Fascism
  1. Conservative discourse has transformed 19th century economic liberalism into what is now recognized as economic conservatism in America. This shift raises questions about the role of neoliberalism within conservative ideology.
  2. In a bourgeois democracy, social liberals tend to have an advantage over social conservatives due to the momentum of perpetual progress. Social conservatives often find themselves playing a defensive game and may shift towards more extreme ideologies if they perceive a betrayal of traditional values.
  3. Support for same-sex marriage among Republicans has increased over time, indicating a change in societal views. This shift highlights how political stances can evolve over the years.

An Old, Old Story

Unpopular Front • 61 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology Conservatives Fascism
  1. Internal conflict within the conservative movement is evident, such as between DeSantis and Trump supporters.
  2. Extreme right views find a platform for respectability in outlets like Chronicles and their writers.
  3. Fascist ideologies are subtly present in various names and groups within the contemporary Right.

How Start?

Unpopular Front • 59 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics War Propaganda Totalitarianism Fascism
  1. The invasion of Iraq lacked a simple, justifiable reason based on reality.
  2. The war in Iraq was not a tragedy but a result of manipulation and falsehoods.
  3. The lesson learned from the Iraq War is the susceptibility of an entire nation to losing touch with reality and the potential risks of fascism.