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**Throwback** Italy's Devastating 'Years of Lead' w/ Patrick from Surviving Weimerika

Sep 12, 2025
Italy's 'Years of Lead' from 1968 to 1988 is a deep dive into a turbulent era marked by violent political extremism. The discussion spans the dynamics between far-right and leftist movements, influenced by historical figures like Mazzini and the Red Brigade. Key events, such as the Piazza Fontana bombing and the Aldo Moro kidnapping, highlight a landscape fraught with crime and conspiracy. The conversation also draws parallels to contemporary political issues, revealing how past ideologies continue to shape today's social climate.
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US Intelligence Shaped Postwar Italy

  • Patrick connects James Jesus Angleton and US intelligence involvement to postwar Italian politics.
  • He suggests Gladio-like networks and American collusion shaped anti-communist efforts in Italy.
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Fascist Roots Stayed Intact

  • Patrick notes there was no denazification in Italy and fascists remained embedded in state institutions.
  • That continuity enabled intelligence and neo-fascist collusion against communists.
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Strategy Of Tension Explained

  • The strategy of tension aimed to commit attacks blamed on the left to discredit communists.
  • Patrick sees this as driven by both state actors and accelerationist neo-fascists seeking societal collapse.
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