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The Islamic Republic’s Oldest Enemies

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 310 implied HN points • 09 Mar 26
🌍 World Politics Revolution
  1. The Kurds have been Iran’s most persistent and determined opposition. They are likely to be key to the regime’s downfall.
  2. Soon after the 1979 revolution, signs of repression appeared in everyday life and culture. Poems and checkpoints enforcing bans showed how personal freedoms were being policed.
  3. The revolution produced violent reprisals, including summary trials and executions of Kurdish rebels and former regime loyalists.

On "Leftists" And "Anarchists" Who Cheer For Regime Change In Iran

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1858 implied HN points • 15 Jan 26
🌍 World Politics Revolution
  1. When leftists or anarchists cheer the fall of governments targeted by the US, they risk supporting the same agendas as the US State Department and undermining their anti-imperial stance.
  2. The US-centered western empire uses war, sanctions, coups, and bases to dominate the globe, so a simple "tyranny bad" view misses how resistant states hold power partly to block imperial interference.
  3. Toppling an authoritarian state without a ready revolutionary vanguard usually creates a power vacuum that the strongest, often US-backed, faction will fill, which can expand imperial control rather than bring real freedom.

The wretched of the earth I believe?

Wrong Side of History • 398 implied HN points • 26 Jan 26
🌍 World Politics Revolution
  1. Many Western leftists and intellectuals supported the 1979 Iranian Revolution believing Khomeini would lead to socialism or an anti‑imperialist alliance, and they underestimated the clerical leadership’s ability to seize and hold power.
  2. The revolution resulted in a brutally repressive theocratic regime that persecuted minorities, executed socialists and communists, and committed severe human‑rights abuses.
  3. The revolution’s rhetoric—invoking the “disinherited of the earth” and echoing Fanon’s language—helped convince progressives to see common cause, illustrating the danger of allying with religious conservatives.

You Say You Want a Revolution

American Dreaming • 123 implied HN points • 06 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Revolution
  1. Most revolutions end badly, producing extreme violence, power grabs, and new tyrannies instead of the justice revolutionaries promise.
  2. The American Revolution was unusual because it preserved institutional continuity and drew on a long tradition of constitutional limits, enabling gradual reforms rather than chaotic upheaval.
  3. Threats from modern authoritarian impulses show why protecting democratic institutions and pursuing change through reform, not violent overthrow, is the safer path to lasting progress.
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The Truckers Won. Everything.

Anarchonomicon • 1886 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Revolution
  1. The trucker convoy in Canada was extremely successful and led to significant political shifts in a short amount of time.
  2. The actions of the trucker convoy resulted in the government caving on key issues and policies within a week.
  3. This protest demonstrated the power of coordination and initiative among middle-class groups and hinted at larger societal changes.

Trump, the state and the revolution

Global Inequality and More 3.0 • 2098 implied HN points • 15 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Revolution
  1. Trump has changed a lot since his first term. He feels more experienced and might want to leave a lasting impact.
  2. The current changes in the government are seen as a revolutionary effort, similar to past movements that aimed to restructure the state.
  3. There’s a struggle for control within the government, as many people in power have different beliefs from Trump and his supporters.

There Is No Need To Wait For Revolution Or Paradise

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 2202 implied HN points • 06 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Revolution
  1. You don't have to wait for a big change to start making a difference. You can begin now by sharing ideas and helping others see the truth about our world.
  2. You have the power to enjoy life and see beauty all around you, even when times are tough. Learning to appreciate the moment can make a big difference in how you feel.
  3. There's no need to wait for a perfect future or grand revolution. The time to act and appreciate life is right now, so don't hold back any longer.

The Idea of a Revolution

kamilkazani • 1336 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Revolution
  1. The word 'revolution' has evolved in meaning over time from circular to linear change in politics.
  2. Originally, a revolution referred to a return to the original state of affairs with changes in personnel.
  3. The French Revolution played a significant role in changing the meaning of the word 'revolution' to signify permanent and irreversible change.

THE 'OTHER' PRINCES IN THE TOWER

History, etc • 1100 implied HN points • 08 Nov 23
💾 History Revolution
  1. Two young royal claimants, Edmund and Roger Mortimer, were locked up years before Richard III's nephews to protect a usurper's rule.
  2. A plot led by Lady Constance Despenser aimed to free the Mortimer boys and unite them with rebels to challenge Henry IV's throne.
  3. By connecting the Mortimer boys with Welsh freedom-fighter Owain Glyndwr, there was hope to spark opposition and remove Henry IV from power.

Today in History: January 4-6

Foreign Exchanges • 491 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
💾 History Revolution
  1. On January 4, 1878, Ottomans lost Sofia to the Russian army in a significant battle during the Russian-Ottoman War.
  2. US President Dwight Eisenhower established a doctrine on January 5, 1957, to intervene in the Middle East against Soviet influence.
  3. The last Byzantine Emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, was crowned on January 6, 1449, before falling in the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453.

Simon Sebag Montefiore: After Assad

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1247 implied HN points • 09 Dec 24
🌍 World Politics Revolution
  1. The Assad dynasty ruled Syria for 53 years with extreme violence and family power struggles, resembling a mix of Mafia operations and royal court intrigue. This brutal regime led to significant suffering and loss of life in the country.
  2. Bashar al-Assad's regime faced major uprisings during the Arab Spring, resulting in a horrific and bloody response that left around 600,000 Syrians dead. The backing of allies like Iran and Russia helped him maintain power amidst chaos.
  3. Recent events show a dramatic change as statues of Assad are toppled, prisons are opened, and many oppressors are fleeing. However, while this moment brings hope, the uncertainty of the future still looms large in the Middle East.

The Conservative Worry

In My Tribe • 1184 implied HN points • 23 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Revolution
  1. There's a concern that Trump’s style is more about radical changes than traditional conservatism. This could lead to extreme actions rather than stable governance.
  2. People in leadership roles, like running the Defense Department, need to have experience managing other managers. Without this experience, they might struggle to lead effectively.
  3. The new appointments might focus on what they want to change, but managing large organizations is hard, and mistakes could happen if they move too quickly.

The Counter-Revolution Begins

The Upheaval • 899 implied HN points • 12 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Revolution
  1. This moment is a critical chance to change the political landscape and challenge current power structures. If this opportunity is missed, it might not come again for a long time.
  2. There's a strong desire for systemic reform and more democratic control over governance. This enthusiasm needs to be organized and directed to make real changes happen.
  3. Focus, organization, and discipline are essential moving forward. The team needs to be well-prepared to take quick action to fight back against entrenched opposition.

The New Nobility: Putin and the State Security regime

kamilkazani • 432 implied HN points • 25 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics 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.

George Smith's Swift History of the United States

Bet On It • 135 implied HN points • 13 Aug 25
💾 History Revolution
  1. George Smith was an insightful teacher who had a unique way of discussing American history. His lectures cover important events like the American Revolution and Civil War, making complex topics easier to understand.
  2. The lectures are meant to be shared and enjoyed by a wider audience, providing knowledge about past events that shaped the United States.
  3. There are opportunities to meet up at various events, showing a willingness to connect with people who share similar interests in history.

America's Novus Ordo Seclorum

The Redneck Intellectual by C. Bradley Thompson • 334 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Revolution
  1. Different political communities shape distinct ways of life based on principles, values, and customs unique to them.
  2. Constitutions and forms of government play a central role in determining a society's way of life and cultural mores.
  3. The American Revolution and Founding transformed American society, promoting principles of individualism, meritocracy, and freedom.

Gaza

De Pony Sum • 314 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Revolution
  1. View the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a long-term issue of power dynamics, not just current events.
  2. Consider all preventable deaths, not just the obvious ones, in evaluating the situation.
  3. Focus on present suffering and power dynamics rather than historical arguments over indigenous status.

RTF lecture invitation with Gordon McCormick - 1979: A Polarized Persia (Jan. 28 at 2pm ET)

Matt Ehret's Insights • 157 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Revolution
  1. Live lecture on January 28 at 2pm Eastern Time with Gordon McCormick about Anglo-American intelligence in the Middle East and the 1979 Iranian revolution
  2. Presentation will focus on the historical influence of Anglo-American intelligence in Iran
  3. Event organized by the Rising Tide Foundation and requires paid subscription to access

Freedom and the Frontier

The Redneck Intellectual by C. Bradley Thompson • 255 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
💾 History Revolution
  1. The post-revolutionary period in American history implemented Founders' principles like self-governance and freedom, shaping a modern, capitalistic society.
  2. Americas' adoption of self-interest ethics led to a new frontier culture of self-reliance and rugged individualism unlike any seen before.
  3. Freedom and the frontier of the expanding American West reshaped the nation's culture, offering new opportunities, freedoms, and a distinct American way of life.

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day • 137 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Revolution
  1. Patrick Henry advocated for action, not blind hope, against British rule.
  2. Henry emphasized the importance of experience and proactive resistance.
  3. The message of vigilance and bravery in the face of despotic rule remains relevant today.

The Student Activist Who Brought the Revolution to Europe

Outlandish Claims • 19 implied HN points • 04 Jul 24
💾 History Revolution
  1. Jonathan Loring Austin was a student activist who played a significant role in the American Revolution by challenging the status quo and advocating for independence.
  2. Austin embarked on a crucial mission to Europe to secure aid and support for the American cause, facing challenges such as misinformation and capture along the way.
  3. Austin's actions ultimately contributed to the success of the American Revolution and the establishment of independence, showcasing the power of speaking truth to power.

The Story Of China

Learning Machine • 117 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
💾 History Revolution
  1. China's name comes from Sanskrit word 'Cheen' and its history is full dynastic cycles of rise and fall.
  2. Chinese culture is deeply influenced by philosophy, including Confucianism and Legalism.
  3. China's unity, technological advancements like gunpowder and naval expeditions have played significant roles in its history.

The Geometry of Power

Life in the 21st Century • 117 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Revolution
  1. Power is like gravity, warping and influencing its surroundings.
  2. Centralized power is often depicted as a pyramid, with the top exerting the most influence.
  3. Understanding the geometry of power is crucial for analyzing political structures and the distribution of power.

The End We Aren't Ready For

Black Lodges • 98 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Revolution
  1. Luxemburg introduced the idea of 'Socialism or Barbarism' as a choice between progress and regression
  2. During crises, people tend to seek unity, but it can mask existing power dynamics and inequalities
  3. Organizing and creating non-transactional mutual aid structures are crucial for the transition to a new system

From Rubber Soul to Revolver

Justin E. H. Smith's Hinternet • 622 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🎶 Music Revolution
  1. The author reflects on their childhood fascination with the Beatles and their decision to stop listening to their music after 1965 due to a fear of the band's evolution.
  2. The author delves into a deep analysis of the Beatles' albums, particularly highlighting the transition from 'Rubber Soul' to 'Revolver' and the complexity of the songs.
  3. There's a discussion on the cultural and societal impact of music in the 1960s, especially how artists like the Beatles and Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys brought avant-garde experimentation into mainstream commercial culture.

The Book and the Screen

Life in the 21st Century • 78 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
📚 Literature Revolution
  1. In the past, books and their authors played a major role in political revolutions.
  2. The rise of screens over the last century has diminished the political influence of books.
  3. Screens have created a new era where personalities are marketed over political ideas.

Would Zanzibar have fared better (politically) as an independent state?

An Africanist Perspective • 138 implied HN points • 12 Jan 23
🌍 World Politics Revolution
  1. Historical counterfactuals are hard to pinpoint, but there are reasons to believe Zanzibar benefited from union with Tanganyika.
  2. The political advantages of the union include political stability, avoiding Cold War meddling, and sidestepping potential brutal counter-revolution.
  3. The ongoing challenges within the Zanzibar-Tanganyika union suggest the 1964 revolution's effects are still being felt today.

The Philosopher's Tarot: Revolutionaries and Docile Bodies

Outlandish Claims • 19 implied HN points • 24 May 24
📖 Philosophy Revolution
  1. Violence can arise from large cultural gaps between colonized and colonizer cultures, making rational discourse challenging.
  2. History shows how oppressive ideologies can target marginalized groups like Jews from both colonialist and anti-colonialist perspectives.
  3. Advocating for pluralism and tolerance can serve as a bridge to facilitate understanding and positive change amidst oppressive dynamics.

Personal Grief Creates Heroes. Collective Grief Creates Revolutions

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 98 implied HN points • 03 Oct 23
📖 Philosophy Revolution
  1. Personal grief is often an individual experience, and it can be uniquely isolating, but it can also strengthen us as we navigate through it alone.
  2. Adversity, whether from personal loss or external challenges like tyranny, can be faced with practical steps that bring order to chaos, making us stronger and more capable.
  3. Collective grief, experienced together during challenging times, can lead to a shared resilience and solidarity that can fuel movements and revolutions.

AI in Daily Life: The Invisible Revolution

Rod’s Blog • 39 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Revolution
  1. AI is rapidly advancing and becoming integrated into various aspects of our lives for a seamless and personalized user experience.
  2. AI applications are enhancing productivity, efficiency, and innovation across industries like healthcare, education, entertainment, finance, and transportation.
  3. The increasing ubiquity of AI raises concerns about ethical, social, and legal implications that must be addressed and regulated.

Mark Fisher was right: The desire for Starbucks really is the thwarted desire for communism

The 21st Century Proletarian • 79 implied HN points • 21 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Revolution
  1. The desire for Starbucks might be a yearning for a communal space like communism, highlighting how economic systems affect our social interactions.
  2. Third places, like coffee houses or the Agora in ancient Athens, play a crucial role in fostering community, political consciousness, and social connections.
  3. The shift from real-life third places to online bubbles has led to increased loneliness, with digital interactions lacking the depth and variety of human connections found in physical communal spaces.

Naji al-Ali, Handala & Palestine

Black Lodges • 78 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Revolution
  1. Cartoons and related arts play a significant role in public protests by conveying messages quickly and clearly.
  2. Naji Al-Ali's cartoons were powerful political messages addressing the suffering of Palestinian people and criticizing Arab regimes.
  3. Al-Ali's life experiences, from being a refugee to facing censorship, greatly influenced his work and commitment to the Palestinian cause.