TrueAnon Episode 429: Knights in Slavery's Service (trailer)
Jan 12, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of the Knights of the Golden Circle and their controversial ties to Lincoln’s assassination. Explore the alluring, yet dark romanticism of reactionary movements. The discussion also uncovers historical parallels, looking at post-World War I paramilitary forces and their lasting political legacies. Delve into how 1840s freelance militias reflect modern moral dilemmas, spiced with dark humor and absurd hypotheticals about survival in desperate times.
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Free Corps as Paramilitary Analog
- The Free Corps after WWI acted as paramilitary units targeting communist uprisings and regional influence.
- They shared characteristics with filibusters and created puppet governments overthrown by Bolsheviks or national movements.
Romance of Defeat and Its Consequences
- Defeated groups, like post-WWI Germans and Southern losers, foster a romanticized narrative of defeat.
- Germans channeled this into horrific acts such as the Holocaust, contrasting with the Southern US.
1840s Freelance Military Roles
- In the 1840s, freelance armed men could be hired to protect Western mining or escort caravans.
- These expansionist militia roles operated often illegally through Native American territories.