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An Empire on the Brink of Collapse

Webworm with David Farrier • 3930 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics US Politics Foreign Relations Immigration Global Affairs Diplomacy
  1. The author reflects on feelings of nervousness and limbo at the US Embassy in New Zealand for a visa appointment.
  2. America is portrayed as a country facing challenges and disparities, leading to reflections on its future.
  3. Living in America brings chaos but also a sense of contentment, with the author finding inspiration for stories from the environment.

Crocodile Tears For Gaza While Backing Its Destruction

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1471 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide US Politics Governance Ideology Palestine
  1. US politics highlights Biden's vulnerability due to sponsoring a genocide, yet Republicans can't confront him since they also support it.
  2. Western officials supporting Gaza's destruction shed mock tears, trying to appear sympathetic, which is hypocritical.
  3. Israeli atrocities surpass occurrences like October 7 but are not given equivalent attention, showing a bias in media coverage.

The global war against populism

Striking 13 • 1058 implied HN points • 24 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Populism Authoritarianism Election EU US Politics
  1. Countries around the world are facing a rise in populism, with notable victories for right-wing figures like Javier Milei and Geert Wilders.
  2. While economic policies like Biden's stimulus plan have shown success, they may not always align with public perception, highlighting a disconnect.
  3. The European Union is grappling with challenges posed by populist leaders like Viktor Orban, impacting critical decisions such as Ukraine's accession talks.

Vicki Victae

Fisted by Foucault • 236 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Philosophy US Politics Russia Satire
  1. The Seventh Seal is a timeless movie loved for its themes of good and evil, faith and reason, and more, making it a perfect film.
  2. Death in The Seventh Seal is portrayed as a character that awaits no one, honest in his fatalistic inevitability.
  3. Victoria Nuland, a serious figure, symbolizes a US Empire focus on a Trotskyite jihad against Russia throughout her career.
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The 2nd Anniversary Post

Comment is Freed • 138 implied HN points • 03 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics UK politics US Politics Ukraine conflict International relations
  1. The subscription price will be going up soon, so it's a good idea to sign up now to lock in the current rate.
  2. In 2024, there will be a lot of focus on politics and elections on both sides of the Atlantic.
  3. The content will cover a variety of topics like policy issues, polling techniques, and global elections, with guest interviews to provide diverse perspectives.

Saturday Commentary and Review #132

Fisted by Foucault • 220 implied HN points • 29 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics US Politics European Politics Cultural influence
  1. The 2024 US Presidential Election campaign is crucial, with Trump vs. US Elites as a central battle.
  2. There is a concerning rise in disability claims by college students, impacting education standards.
  3. The shift towards Americanization in UK politics and the EU, and the influence of German band Rammstein, reflect cultural and political changes.

Abortion in Cuba vs US shows which country is truly democratic

Geopolitical Economy Report • 299 implied HN points • 23 May 22
🌍 World Politics Abortion Democracy Socialism US Politics Healthcare
  1. Cuba's healthcare system, including abortion rights, is free and enshrined in a constitution voted on by the people, in contrast to the US where decisions are made by unelected judges.
  2. Cuba's democratic process involves grassroots participation and direct input from the masses in debates and referendums, showcasing a more participatory form of democracy compared to the US.
  3. Socialism in Cuba has led to the full actualization of reproductive rights for women, emphasizing the importance of socialism in ensuring democratic and reproductive freedom for all.

A Thank You to Subscribers

Phillips’s Newsletter • 80 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics US Politics Power Dynamics Military History
  1. The author expresses gratitude to subscribers for their support and the growth of the community.
  2. Future plans for the Substack include more content on Ukraine War, Strategic/Military History, US politics, and the author's upcoming books.
  3. There is a promise to keep the Ukraine-Russia War Talk Podcast free and also introduce a periodic podcast on non-Ukraine topics for paying subscribers.

BREAKING NEWS: Top Trump Foreign Policy Adviser Says the United States Must Move to Recolonize Africa Because Africans “Cannot Govern Themselves”

Proof • 45 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Foreign Policy US Politics Donald Trump Invasion Colonization
  1. A top Trump foreign policy adviser suggested the US should recolonize Africa, claiming Africans cannot govern themselves.
  2. There is increased concern about the potential impact of a second Trump administration on the US and the world.
  3. The Republican Party and Donald Trump have a history of advocating for the invasion of majority-nonwhite countries by the United States.

The NYT Publishes Falsehood by Former Biden Covid Coordinator About UK Vaccine Policy

Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter • 36 implied HN points • 17 Sep 23
📰 News COVID-19 Media Policies US Politics Health
  1. A former White House official made a false statement about UK vaccine policy, leading to misleading context in the article.
  2. The CDC's broad COVID vaccine recommendation faced opposition from public health professionals, unlike more tailored plans in other countries.
  3. The NYT has been accused of amplifying extreme CDC policies without proper investigation or context with other countries' approaches.

Israel Derangement Syndrome

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 13 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Israel Palestine US Politics International Conflicts Humanitarian Crisis
  1. Israel defenders endorse asymmetrical response in conflicts with Hamas, potentially leading to total warfare.
  2. Writing about Israel and Palestine is complex and polarizing, with differing perspectives based on political beliefs.
  3. Israel's future actions in Gaza remain uncertain, with questions about the endgame and the impact of internal political dynamics.

Killing Navalny

The Cosmopolitan Globalist • 4 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Ukraine US Politics Foreign Policy International relations
  1. Vladislav Davidzon and Claire Berlinski discussed political dynamics around Republicans' stance on Ukraine and highlighted concerns about inexperience in American and Eastern European political leaders.
  2. They shared concerns about the complexity of the situation in Ukraine and challenges in influencing US senators to support Ukraine, despite potential benefits.
  3. They also discussed the decline of spiritual values in the West, the impact of the Ukraine conflict on Western culture, and the instability of American foreign policy affecting allies.