Episode 298: The Siege at Home - Myth, Militarisation, and Resistance

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Today’s episode critiques the United States’ foundational myths of freedom and democracy, arguing they serve as conditioning for public compliance and militarisation, exemplified by intensified ICE raids in Los Angeles and across the US. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, contends that the federal budget weaponises agencies like ICE, providing them with immense funding to enforce policies that are not law but power disguised as order. Dr. Hoerricks contrasts California Governor’s performative “rehearsal” for higher office with genuine community resistance, highlighting how official institutions abandon citizens in times of crisis. Finally, she advocates for a re-evaluation of historical narratives, particularly those surrounding figures like Kim Il Sung and the concept of Juche, to learn lessons of self-sufficiency and resistance from societies the U.S. was taught to mock, urging readers to prepare for survival rather than relying on traditional leadership or narratives.Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/the-siege-at-home-myth-militarisationThe AutSide is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autside.substack.com/subscribe

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