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More Memorable Passages From "The Man Without A Face"

Astral Codex Ten • 6194 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🌍 World Politics Russian Politics Activism Corruption Media influence Political Campaigns
  1. During the fall of the Soviet Union, activists creatively countered authorities by using lemons to silence a brass band.
  2. Corrupt officials, including Vladimir Putin, diverted imported meat from Leningrad to Moscow leading up to a failed coup.
  3. US politicians have cute personal stories to humanize, but Putin's lack of reaction to his dog's death reflects his impervious exterior.

Notes toward a theory of the millennial ambition psycho

Read Max • 2762 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Candidates Political Ideologies Political Campaigns Political strategy
  1. Vivek Ramaswamy is a millennial political candidate with a unique and somewhat controversial platform.
  2. Millennial ambition psychos are ambitious, high-achieving individuals with polarizing qualities, often found in influential positions.
  3. Not all millennial politicians fit the mold of millennial ambition psychos, with some like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez having different career paths and viewpoints.

Stripe, Substack Demand Financial Details from Authors

Who is Robert Malone • 29 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Surveillance Free speech Financial regulation Political Campaigns
  1. Financial privacy and free speech rights may be impacted by Stripe and Substack's demand for financial details from authors.
  2. There are concerns over the potential for comprehensive financial information to be accessed, hacked, or used in ways that infringe on individual privacy and rights.
  3. The demand for financial details is viewed as potentially contributing to a greater control over freedom of speech and raising concerns about a financial social credit system.

Trump in the Dock

OLD GOATS with Jonathan Alter • 805 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal issues Media influence Political Campaigns Judiciary
  1. Fewer people protested than expected at Trump's arraignment, potentially due to deterrence from aggressive prosecution of insurrectionists.
  2. Trump's dwindling support is reflected in his fundraising challenges, which could impact his future campaigns.
  3. Judge Cannon's actions in the Mar-a-Lago documents trial could significantly influence the outcome, with potential for a change in venue.

RFK Jr.: Pedigreed Menace

OLD GOATS with Jonathan Alter • 982 implied HN points • 25 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Political Figures Conspiracy Theories Public Health Political Campaigns
  1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is running for President and could potentially be used by the right to attack Joe Biden.
  2. Despite his troubled past, Kennedy's candidacy is gaining some support, particularly from conservatives and younger voters.
  3. Kennedy's controversial views and history may make him a disruptive and polarizing figure in the upcoming election.

I Don't Think it Really Matters How the New York Times Covers Trump and Biden in February

I Might Be Wrong • 4 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Election coverage Political Campaigns Journalism Democratic Party
  1. The New York Times' coverage of Trump and Biden in February may not have a significant impact in the long run.
  2. Most people don't heavily follow politics until closer to the election day, with swing voters making decisions just before voting.
  3. Media coverage and political debates early in the year may not sway undecided voters, who often gather information from random sources.