Revisionist History Revisionist History Presents: The Limits of Power
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Jun 2, 2020 The podcast digs deep into the societal impact following George Floyd's death, contrasting public outcry with governmental silence. It explores the historical unrest of 1969 Belfast through personal stories, revealing community resilience amid chaos. By unpacking military miscalculations in Northern Ireland, it addresses how power can exacerbate conflict. The speaker shares reflections on personal disillusionment, emphasizing the emotional toll of navigating authority and community struggles. The parallels with contemporary issues of race and policing resonate throughout the discussion.
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Rosemary Lawler's Escape
- Rosemary Lawler, a newlywed in Belfast during the Troubles, recounts her experience of escalating violence.
- Fearing for their safety, she and her husband fled their home with their baby.
Rebellion and Authority
- The Leeds and Wolfe report, "Rebellion and Authority," proposed that controlling insurgents is a math problem.
- It assumed people behave rationally, calculating costs and benefits, thus requiring only toughness, not sympathy.
General Freeland's Approach
- General Ian Freeland, embodying the "Rebellion and Authority" mindset, aimed to quell the unrest in Northern Ireland with force.
- Despite superior resources and experience, his approach failed, extending the conflict.
