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The World's Most Famous Narco Wife Walks

CrashOut by Ioan Grillo • 628 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Crime Gender Power Violence Drug Trafficking
  1. Emma Coronel is a famous figure due to her association with El Chapo and her glamour as a former beauty queen
  2. There is a long-standing interest in the role of narco wives in media and fiction, focusing on their relationships and power dynamics
  3. Despite her legal troubles, Coronel continues to attract media attention and appears to be navigating her situation strategically

Ecuador's Gangster Warlords and the Murder of a Presidential Candidate

CrashOut by Ioan Grillo • 727 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23
🌍 World Politics Crime Violence Corruption Elections
  1. Ecuador's democracy is impacted by gang violence, including the recent assassination of a presidential candidate.
  2. Gangsters in Ecuador have evolved into powerful political players, involving themselves in activities like drug trafficking and extortion.
  3. Crime wars involving mafia networks and corrupt security forces threaten the political and social fabric of Latin American societies.

All governments are based on violence but democracy brings that violence under the control of the people

Demodexio • 132 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Democracy Violence Dictatorship Judiciary
  1. All governments are based on violence, but democracy puts that violence under the control of the people.
  2. Liberal democracy adds extra checks to protect unpopular minorities from the majority's control of violence.
  3. Even in a democracy, the government's foundation is the threat of violence, although it's managed by laws and oversight for social benefit.

Israel’s Final Solution for the Palestinians

The Chris Hedges Report • 329 implied HN points • 03 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Israel Palestine Extremism Violence Conflict
  1. Israeli extremists are advocating for the obliteration of Gaza and the expulsion of Palestinians.
  2. There is a deep-rooted strain of Jewish fascism within the Zionist project, now controlling the Israeli state.
  3. The Israeli government is pursuing a final solution to the Palestinian issue, including mass civilian casualties and ethnic cleansing.
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Hamilton, Hip Hop, and the Culture of Dueling

Glenn’s Substack • 353 implied HN points • 25 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture History Music Politics Society Violence
  1. Dueling was a common practice among the gentry in early America, with social pressure making it almost inevitable to accept challenges or issue them.
  2. Attempts to outlaw dueling in the 19th century were largely unsuccessful, with laws not effectively curbing the practice due to cultural norms and individual reputations at stake.
  3. As the culture changed post-Civil War, dueling declined, with the experience of the war making the ritualized violence seem outdated and less acceptable.

Explosion

Join Activism • 117 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Conflict Media Violence Humanitarian Crisis Occupation
  1. The media presents Hamas's attack as terroristic, but may not provide a balanced view of the conflict.
  2. Unbiased media should shine a skeptical spotlight on all sides involved in conflicts, avoiding political agendas.
  3. The ongoing conflict in Gaza is resulting in a humanitarian crisis, with civilians suffering amidst airstrikes and blockades.

America's fractured reality is fueling political violence

Weaponized • 37 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Violence Polarization Extremism Conspiracy Theories Civil War
  1. Political violence in the US is increasing and becoming more targeted and high-impact.
  2. There is a significant rise in political violence by right-wing extremists with a focus on harming people.
  3. Belief in conspiracy theories and loss of faith in democratic processes are fueling the acceptance of violence as a means to achieve political goals.

Democracy, Organization, Violence: Lessons From the Civil Rights Movement

Life in the 21st Century • 19 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Civil Rights Movement Democracy Organization Violence Activism
  1. Historically, the Civil Rights Movement was a pinnacle of democracy, revealing the power of collective democratic thinking and action.
  2. The Movement's essence goes beyond one charismatic figure, emphasizing the crucial role of democratic organization for any meaningful movement.
  3. Ella Baker's organizational insight and advocacy for personal and political transformation highlight the importance of education, organizing, and egalitarian dialogue in true democratic politics.

Violence

Black Lodges • 19 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Violence Capitalism Hegemony Genocide
  1. Reject barbarism by focusing on mutual aid networks and refusal of labor.
  2. Violence may be necessary to establish democratic control over labor and profits.
  3. Consider the use of violence in response to capitalist resistance to genuine organization efforts.

Amid Suburban Riots in France, Some Brief Thoughts on Their Potential Roots

Paris Unlocked Newsletter • 117 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics France Violence Discrimination Community Policing
  1. Riots and demonstrations have broken out in Paris due to frustration, poverty, and discrimination.
  2. There is intense political polarization in France around issues of policing and order.
  3. Understanding the roots of violent protest does not excuse the violence but helps in comprehending the conditions that lead to such responses.

The Violent Rules Based Order

Black Lodges • 39 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Theory Capitalism Violence Power Propaganda
  1. The concept of bourgeois legality as a facade for ruling class violence is crucial to understanding power dynamics in the 21st century West.
  2. In the face of government crackdowns, it is essential to move beyond illusions of freedom and work towards a strategic response.
  3. Recognizing the true power structures and oppressive nature of the capitalist class is key to offering a meaningful future by acting accordingly.

The War on Terror and the everyday infrastructure of oblivion

Wars Of Future Past • 98 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Terrorism Conflict Security Military Violence
  1. Cars, which are part of our daily lives, can also be turned into deadly weapons like car bombs.
  2. The book 'Buda's Wagon' delves into the history and evolution of car bombs, showing how they have been used as tools of asymmetrical warfare.
  3. The use of car bombs highlights the intersection of everyday technologies with violent intentions, shaping the tactics of conflicts and the consequences of warfare.

War Crimes

Painful Signs, Or, Joel's Substack • 19 implied HN points • 15 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture History Art Literature Violence Ancient
  1. The epic of the Iliad explores the limits of violence, with scenes like advocating for infanticide and portraying extreme brutality during war.
  2. The depiction of violence in ancient Greek art, like the Mykonos Vase, reflects the harsh realities of warfare and societal practices of that time.
  3. The breakdown of social conventions in the Iliad leads to brutal, dehumanizing violence, showcasing how individual actions can disrupt norms and unleash chaos.

Negative Partisanship

Brain Lenses • 19 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Partisanship Politics Polarization Violence Rhetoric
  1. Negative partisanship is when some voters base their political opinions on who they dislike, not who they like.
  2. Traditional partisanship involves some dislike for the opposing team, but is more about central democratic tenets and country values.
  3. Negative partisanship is believed to be a factor in political polarization and increased tribal rhetoric in many countries.