It Could Happen Here Weekly 171

Mar 1, 2025

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Molly White

Molly White, a crypto journalist known for her keen insights into cryptocurrency, Steve Monticelli, who investigates extremism, and Dr. Michael Phillips, a historian specializing in racism and eugenics, join the conversation. The trio delves into the rise of arguably absurd meme coins influencing Argentine politics and critiques the dark side of crypto scams. They also examine the tensions surrounding critical race theory in education, alongside a discussion about America's complex Christian identity and the reshaping of political narratives by neo-reactionaries.

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ANECDOTE

Milei and Musk at CPAC

Elon Musk appeared at CPAC with Javier Milei and his chainsaw.
This bizarre event overshadowed even Steve Bannon's Nazi salute.

INSIGHT

Milei's Anti-Peronism

Milei's anti-Peronist stance is significant because both Argentina's left and right wings have historically been Peronist.
Understanding Peronism requires analyzing Argentina's militant worker's movement.

INSIGHT

Argentina's Militant Workers

Argentina's working class is extremely militant, capable of factory seizures and uprisings.
The last classical worker's revolution, involving factory occupations, occurred in Argentina in 2001.

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White metropolis

race, ethnicity, and religion in Dallas, 1841-2001

Michael R. Phillips

The Purifying Knife

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Notes on the state of Virginia

Thomas Jefferson

Notes on the State of Virginia is a book written by Thomas Jefferson, begun in 1781 and updated in 1782 and 1783. It originated from his responses to questions about Virginia posed by François Barbé-Marbois. The book is divided into 23 chapters, or 'Queries,' covering various aspects of Virginia such as its boundaries, rivers, climate, population, and institutions. Jefferson also expounds on his views on slavery, education, religious freedom, representative government, and the separation of church and state. The work is significant for its detailed account of Virginia's resources and Jefferson's major philosophical and political beliefs[1][4][5].

Beyond a boundary

C. L. R. James

Published in 1963, 'Beyond a Boundary' is neither a traditional cricket memoir nor an autobiography. It blends discussions of cricket matches, the history of the game in Trinidad and England, and its cultural significance. James argues that cricket is an art form that embodies and dramatically expresses the collective aspirations of a society. The book explores the intersection of sports, culture, and politics, particularly in the context of colonial West Indian society and the decolonization movement[1][3][5].

The Jefferson lies

Exposing the Myths You've Always Believed About Thomas Jefferson

David Barton

In this book, David Barton aims to debunk several myths about Thomas Jefferson, including claims that Jefferson was an atheist, a racist, or that he fathered children with his slave Sally Hemings. Barton argues that these perceptions are distortions created by liberal academics and the media. He uses original documents and historical sources to support his claims, although his methodology and conclusions have been widely criticized by historians and scholars for being flawed and promoting a Christian nationalist agenda[1][3][4].