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On Terrorists and Freedom Fighters

Pen>Sword • 838 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics War on Terror
  1. The film 'The Battle of Algiers' showcases the struggle of people fighting for independence and challenges the labels of 'terrorist' and 'freedom fighter' in colonial contexts.
  2. Laws in colonial and settler colonial states often delegitimize self-determination and dehumanize resistance, labeling it as 'terrorism' along racial lines.
  3. Racial dynamics play a significant role in how individuals involved in conflicts are perceived, with white actors more easily perceived as 'freedom fighters' while non-white individuals are often labeled as 'terrorists'.

Is there a 'Godzilla' of 9/11?

Read Max • 1791 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture War on Terror
  1. The idea of a 'Godzilla' of 9/11 movies is explored through a taxonomy of movie categories
  2. Movies specifically about 9/11 or its aftermath may not necessarily capture the essence of a 'Godzilla' 9/11 movie
  3. Movies about the Global War on Terror may offer better candidates for 'Godzilla' 9/11 movies

Why I Wrote My New Book? The New Crusades

Pen>Sword • 259 implied HN points • 01 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics War on Terror
  1. Islamophobia is a global phenomenon rooted in the American 'War on Terror', spreading across borders and cultures.
  2. The book 'The New Crusades' focuses on highlighting the struggles of Muslims facing Islamophobia worldwide, shedding light on unseen atrocities and the impact of global patterns of persecution.
  3. The author wrote the book to address the creation of global Islamophobia, aiming to challenge misconceptions, empower Muslim voices, and encourage vigilance against discrimination beyond the Holy Month of Ramadan.

‘DON’T LEAVE UNTIL HE BLEEDS’

Seymour Hersh • 26 implied HN points • 02 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics War on Terror
  1. Guantanamo Bay was set up as a prison for alleged terrorists after 9/11, but it was done without proper legal processes. Many detainees were captured and sent there without any real evidence against them.
  2. The prison holds a mix of people, including children, and most detainees have not been charged with any crimes. Many are still there years after being cleared for release, showing serious issues in the system.
  3. Despite the high costs and reported abuses, no senior U.S. officials have faced consequences for the wrongful detention and treatment of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay.

Unveiling Gendered Islamophobia

Pen>Sword • 179 implied HN points • 12 Aug 22
🌍 World Politics War on Terror
  1. The emergent laws policing Muslim women are rooted in imperial discourses, treating Muslim women's bodies as a way to advance colonialism and the 'War on Terror.'
  2. There is a gendered dialectic in Islamophobia that positions Muslim women as victims and men as ominous terrorists, driving a narrative that influences perceptions and actions.
  3. The discourse surrounding the rescue of Muslim women versus the lack of rescue for Muslim men reveals the strategic tropes associated with Muslim bodies exclusively along gendered lines.
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