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The Continuum "You can clear a city of its people. But you can’t clear away the cost"
1. Ferdinand Marcos – Manila
Marcos cleared poor communities to impress foreigners, relocating families to distant, inadequate housing. The hardship and resentment helped spark the movement that overthrew him in 1986.
2. Benito Mussolini – Rome
Mussolini demolished working-class districts for grand projects, displacing thousands and erasing communities. The empty, costly spaces fueled public disillusionment.
3. Idi Amin – Kampala
Amin’s mass evictions destroyed livelihoods and gutted local economies. The resentment weakened his rule, contributing to his 1979 overthrow.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rejil.substack.com
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By Political Besties Network1. Ferdinand Marcos – Manila
Marcos cleared poor communities to impress foreigners, relocating families to distant, inadequate housing. The hardship and resentment helped spark the movement that overthrew him in 1986.
2. Benito Mussolini – Rome
Mussolini demolished working-class districts for grand projects, displacing thousands and erasing communities. The empty, costly spaces fueled public disillusionment.
3. Idi Amin – Kampala
Amin’s mass evictions destroyed livelihoods and gutted local economies. The resentment weakened his rule, contributing to his 1979 overthrow.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rejil.substack.com