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False Flag Attack

KERFUFFLE • 35 implied HN points • 13 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Protests Legislation Political Opinion Public Reaction
  1. Waving Mexican flags in protests can symbolize pride and solidarity among immigrant communities, especially during challenging times.
  2. In past protests, the visibility of Mexican flags was criticized, but the current environment shows a shift in focus from seeking acceptance to defending against aggressive policies.
  3. Protesters aren't waving flags to win over public opinion but to affirm their identity and resist what they see as an attack on their community.

The Extremely Gleeful, Extremely Dark Reaction to a CEO’s Killing

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 5216 implied HN points • 06 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Violence Public Reaction Leadership Health care
  1. A CEO was shot and killed in New York, capturing the attention of many people online. The video of the assassination showed a planned and cold-blooded act.
  2. Some people reacted to the murder in a troubling way, treating it as if it were a fictional scene from a movie. Critics expressed that they felt the CEO got what he deserved due to the company's actions.
  3. Comments on social media ranged from dark humor to openly supporting violence against executives, showing a disturbing sense of glee about the situation.

December 3, 2024

Letters from an American • 19 implied HN points • 04 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Democracy Coup Public Reaction Political Opposition Media Coverage
  1. South Koreans stood up against an attempted self-coup by President Yoon. They showed their strong commitment to democracy by protesting and taking swift action to overturn his martial law declaration.
  2. The situation highlighted how quickly people can mobilize against threats to their rights. Ordinary citizens and politicians worked together to protect their democratic values.
  3. This event also showed the importance of social media in spreading news and organizing resistance. Platforms like Bluesky became vital in sharing updates and rallying support during this crisis.
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