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Khomeini's right-hand man was a "Jeffersonian Democrat" womanizer β€” and other FBI stories

Matthew's Notebook β€’ 78 implied HN points β€’ 11 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Intelligence Revolution Iran Activism
  1. Newly-declassified documents shed light on Iranian revolutionary Sadeq Qotbzadeh's run-ins with the FBI.
  2. Qotbzadeh was labeled a 'Jeffersonian Democrat' despite his ties to Ayatollah Khomeini.
  3. The FBI had extensive intel on the Iranian-American diaspora through informants and surveillance.

History Repeating: The War on the Kulaks

The Corbett Report β€’ 17 implied HN points β€’ 15 Oct 23
πŸ’Ύ History World Globalization Revolution Agriculture Propaganda
  1. The historical parallels between Stalin's war against the kulaks and the globalists' war against the neo-kulaks are clear today.
  2. The push to demonize farming and control farmland resembles the tactics used by Stalin to consolidate power.
  3. The narrative of eliminating 'dirty, polluting' farmers is about control and monopolizing resources, not about saving the planet.
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VOL 60: Fidel Castro, The Cuban Leader Who Survived 600 Assassinations

MAP's Tech Newsletter. β€’ 4 implied HN points β€’ 05 May 23
πŸ’Ύ History Revolution Cold War US Relations
  1. Fidel Castro survived over 600 assassination attempts, including explosives in cigars and pistols disguised as cameras.
  2. Fidel Castro, known as the greatest foe of America, holds the record for delivering the longest UN speech.
  3. The CIA made numerous unsuccessful attempts to assassinate Castro, with different US presidents involved in the plots.

Into the Waste Land

Trying to Understand the World β€’ 3 implied HN points β€’ 17 May 23
🌍 World Politics Political Change Revolution Power Structures Leadership
  1. Discontinuous political change requires a group with a common purpose, a clear vision, and the resources to act.
  2. Successful political change historically depended on intermediate structures like trade unions, political parties, and religious institutions.
  3. Current Western political systems face a crisis of credibility, with a risk of falling apart without a clear replacement in sight.

lurching

the rohn report β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 18 Oct 20
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Election Government Partisanship Revolution
  1. Notice societal signs and signals during turbulent times. Look for undercurrent movements like self-awareness and self-sufficiency.
  2. Imagine a government that serves the people cooperatively and effectively. Consider the radical idea of reshaping governance.
  3. Embrace creativity and unity to pave the way for new systems and solutions. Don't be confined by current divides; explore new possibilities.

Communism: the God that failed? Or shall this God yet succeed?

Demodexio β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 06 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Communism History Ideologies Social movements Revolution
  1. Communism has a history of challenging ruling elites and creating division between East and West in Europe.
  2. There are similarities between the rise of Communism and Protestantism in terms of charismatic leaders and rejection of norms.
  3. The future of Communism might involve a more profound re-thinking of societal assumptions, challenging traditional beliefs about sexuality and identity.

How much power does Putin have?

Demodexio β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 06 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Power Dynamics Authoritarianism Geopolitics Revolution Dictatorship
  1. Western commentators have differing views on Putin's rationality and power, suggesting his hold on power may be weak.
  2. Putin's actions, such as the invasion of Ukraine, reflect his concern about maintaining popularity and power.
  3. Putin's reliance on performances and manipulation of public opinion hint at potential weaknesses and fears about losing power.