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TLP's 2024 Swing-State Project: Pennsylvania (Part One)

The Liberal Patriot • 589 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Political History Geography
  1. Pennsylvania is a crucial swing state that has been competitive in recent elections, with voter preferences changing over time.
  2. The state's demographic diversity and political landscape make it a microcosm of the country, with key areas like Philadelphia suburbs playing a significant role in elections.
  3. Voter registration trends show a narrowing gap between Democrats and Republicans in Pennsylvania, with party affiliations shifting in recent years.

In a Perfect World, Powell Would Not Be Fed Chairman and Trump Would Be President

Peter Navarro's Taking Back Trump's America • 2397 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Economy Monetary Policy Political History Presidency Federal Reserve
  1. In a perfect world, Peter Navarro believes Jerome Powell wouldn't be the Fed Chairman and Trump would still be the President.
  2. Navarro discusses how Mnuchin convinced Trump to appoint Powell, who in turn negatively impacted the economy.
  3. Navarro criticizes Powell's policies and highlights the challenges of dealing with stagflation and the Federal Reserve's limitations.

"Civic Friendship": The Baseline Requirement for Democracy, & Incompatible with the Financial Flows Underpinning the Republican Ecology

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 484 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Democracy Partisan Politics Political History Republican party
  1. Democracies survive with civic friendship, treating each other as companions and helpers.
  2. Republicans have followed a path of arousing fear and scorn to win, breaking the civic bargain.
  3. Neoliberal policies following the Reagan Revolution failed, leading to societal and economic decline.

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.
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The New Nobility: Putin and the State Security regime

kamilkazani • 432 implied HN points • 25 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Political History Revolution
  1. Under Putin's regime, State Security has become the dominant institution, unlike in the USSR where the Party held supremacy.
  2. In the USSR, the KGB was overseen by the Party, with all KGB chiefs being political appointees.
  3. The Party held control over state institutions in the USSR, making it a model Party state.
  4. The Ottoman Empire's regime from 1908-1913 provides a historical precedent for the idea of a Party-led state.

Eugene Debs ran for U.S. president from prison. Here's how that went.

What's Left • 176 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Socialism Presidential Campaigns Free speech Political History
  1. Eugene Debs ran for U.S. president from prison and got nearly a million votes.
  2. Debs' campaign embraced his prisoner status, parallel to Trump's situation, but their motives and supporters differed.
  3. Debs' imprisonment stemmed from anti-war rhetoric, highlighting free speech issues of the time.

The 'October Surprise': Inside Carter's Grueling 1980 Iran Hostage Crisis

OLD GOATS with Jonathan Alter • 255 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
💾 History Political History Conspiracy Theories
  1. The 'October Surprise' in 1980 involved efforts by Ronald Reagan's campaign manager to delay the release of American hostages until after the election.
  2. Despite the alleged interference, the hostages were eventually negotiated for release by Jimmy Carter in late 1980 and early 1981.
  3. The October Surprise theories extended to later scandals like Iran-Contra and involved complex international dealings that were closely intertwined.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: A Kennedy, a Kook...a Candidate?!

Study Marry Kill • 157 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Presidential campaign Political History
  1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is known for being an heir of liberal icons and for his dangerous anti-vax stance.
  2. Kennedy's candidacy for president raises questions about his controversial past, including drug-related incidents and personal life choices.
  3. While an untraditional candidate for Democrats, Kennedy resonates with the modern Republican party due to his views.

US launched 251 military interventions since 1991, and 469 since 1798

Geopolitical Economy Report • 378 implied HN points • 13 Sep 22
🌍 World Politics Political History Geopolitics
  1. The US conducted 469 military interventions since 1798, with 251 occurring after 1991.
  2. The Congressional Research Service's report classifies only 11 US interventions as formal declarations of war out of the total 469.
  3. The data excludes covert actions, special operations, and domestic deployments, reflecting conservative estimates.

Spoilers alert—Bobby Knight dies—Mitch for Shreve

IMPORTANTVILLE • 19 implied HN points • 01 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Endorsements Campaigning Political History
  1. Mitch Daniels breaks his 11-year political silence to endorse Jefferson Shreve for mayor of Indianapolis.
  2. Former President Donald Trump endorses Senator Mike Braun, impacting the Republican gubernatorial race in Indiana.
  3. Governor Eric Holcomb praises the legacy of coach Bob Knight, emphasizing his impact on Indiana basketball.

Electronic Jim Crow Ballot Boxes! Electronic Jim Crow Currency! Electronic Jim Crow Police State!

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. • 6 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Fraud Political History Digital Currency
  1. Electronic Jim Crow systems are being built in the US, affecting voting, currency, and surveillance.
  2. Historically, punishment for unlawful actions by politicians was reflected in election results.
  3. The spread of electronic control in ballot boxes poses a threat to democracy and civil society leaders.

election 2020 / election 2022 / election 2024 / election 2040 . . .

the rohn report • 19 implied HN points • 06 Nov 20
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Political History Political trends Bipartisanship
  1. Political leadership shifts in government are cyclical, with power moving back and forth between different parties over time.
  2. Human behavior can be influenced by our genetic makeup and evolutionary history, suggesting a balance of good and bad elements in our nature.
  3. Encouraging and supporting each other could be a promising alternative to the divisive nature of politics, fostering a more positive and collaborative society.

Unfounding founding fathers

Douglass’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
💾 History Political History Education
  1. Many academic fields are not teaching young people the history of their field, which may be limiting their capacity to offer alternative perspectives.
  2. While the founding fathers were deeply educated about politics and governance, current practices often show a lack of depth and passivity.
  3. Reflecting on the past can offer interesting insights into the present and help avoid undoing the hard work of those who came before us.