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No, Mr. President, It Was Russia that Started the War

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1150 implied HN points • 20 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Discourse Historical revisionism International relations War Studies Media Criticism
  1. People are sometimes dishonest about the past, especially in the context of wars. This can make it hard to understand the truth of what happened.
  2. Russia is being called the aggressor in the conflict, and it's important for leaders to acknowledge that fact. Ignoring this can affect peace efforts.
  3. Some leaders, like the former president, may spread misleading information about who started a conflict, which can confuse public opinion on important issues.

Wikipedia’s Islamist Vandals

American Dreaming • 616 implied HN points • 22 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Misinformation Media influence Historical revisionism Activism
  1. A group of editors has been manipulating Wikipedia pages to make certain groups look better and downplay unpleasant truths, especially regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict.
  2. One major focus of these edits was Hajj Amin al-Husseini, a controversial figure who collaborated with Nazi Germany, with efforts made to hide his negative actions in historical records.
  3. This manipulation of information on Wikipedia shows how easily facts can be distorted online, raising concerns about the reliability of what people read about important historical events.

For Martin Luther King Day: Let us End his 2nd Assassination

Matt Ehret's Insights • 982 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Civil Rights Assassination Historical revisionism Political Activism
  1. Martin Luther King Jr. had a multi-faceted vision beyond civil rights, including economic justice and fighting imperialism.
  2. There have been recent attempts to tarnish MLK's legacy with unproven allegations, part of a long-standing effort to assassinate his memory.
  3. Important figures like Bobby Kennedy played significant roles in supporting MLK and challenging the FBI, despite attempts to paint them otherwise.

As a Society, We Keep "Forgetting" The Most Important Lessons. It's Intentional.

OK Doomer • 154 implied HN points • 11 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media influence Historical revisionism Public Perception
  1. As a society, we often forget important lessons on purpose. This can lead to repeating the same mistakes over and over.
  2. Some organizations and governments are actively erasing history from public knowledge. This makes it hard for people to learn from past events.
  3. People may not want to remember or learn from their experiences. This collective amnesia can be frustrating for those who do want to learn.

Putin's genocidal myth

Thinking about... • 361 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Historical revisionism Geopolitics Nationalism Genocide Russian history Soviet Union Historical revisionism
  1. Putin's narrative about eternal Russia leads to war, genocide, and fascism.
  2. Putin's selective view of history distorts facts and justifies aggressive actions like invading neighbors and committing genocide.
  3. Putin's attempt to rewrite history to fit his narrative is dangerous and leads to a distorted view of the past that justifies atrocities.
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