Dig: Assassin Nation w/ Patrick Blanchfield
Jacobin Radio
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Navigating Power and Resistance
This chapter explores the intricate interactions between power, legitimacy, and violence in society, highlighting how public perceptions of violent acts often favor certain individuals over others. It critiques the systemic barriers to political agency and dissent, emphasizing the hypocrisy of societal norms that frame resistance as criminal while glorifying sanctioned violence. Through historical and contemporary examples, the discussion illustrates the complexities of crime, resistance, and the moral implications of state authority.
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