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//criticism≠destructive
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❝When a journalist turns into a Politics Junkie they start raving & babbling about things only a person who has Been There understands❞ — HST
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//insults≠criticism
//criticism≠destructive
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❝When a journalist turns into a Politics Junkie they start raving & babbling about things only a person who has Been There understands❞ — HST
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Non-absolutes subject to change without notice
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Treat Systems, Not Symptoms: Defending the Sanity of the Oppressed
Pathologizing distress benefits psychiatry, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies, but dampens responses that could dismantle oppression.
www.madinamerica.com
ICYMI: Sometimes - often, I think - what is delusionally (on the part of "professionals" and "authorities") considered a mental health problem is a normal, sane reaction to untenable circumstance
#MentalHealth #Oppression #Socioeconomics
#r/raisedbynarcissists
www.madinamerica.com/2025/07/trea...
#MentalHealth #Oppression #Socioeconomics
#r/raisedbynarcissists
www.madinamerica.com/2025/07/trea...
It's what happens when the memory cache needs cleared
January 31, 2026 at 12:48 AM
It's what happens when the memory cache needs cleared
~7.45: "People like the convenience of either the apple ecosystem or the android ecosystem"
Brain boxes. Email and inadequately defined data interoperability legislation holds all that together.
Which is to say nothing is preventing a change for the better. Nothing that's not easily changed anyway
Brain boxes. Email and inadequately defined data interoperability legislation holds all that together.
Which is to say nothing is preventing a change for the better. Nothing that's not easily changed anyway
January 30, 2026 at 11:49 PM
~7.45: "People like the convenience of either the apple ecosystem or the android ecosystem"
Brain boxes. Email and inadequately defined data interoperability legislation holds all that together.
Which is to say nothing is preventing a change for the better. Nothing that's not easily changed anyway
Brain boxes. Email and inadequately defined data interoperability legislation holds all that together.
Which is to say nothing is preventing a change for the better. Nothing that's not easily changed anyway
An entirely vibes-based observation from reading a lot of first party sources written in different time periods is there is an almost distinct cleavage of thought systems when comparing before & after the world wars. Not unlike what many have noted we are dealing with now.
Anyway here's an ad!
Anyway here's an ad!
January 30, 2026 at 10:12 PM
An entirely vibes-based observation from reading a lot of first party sources written in different time periods is there is an almost distinct cleavage of thought systems when comparing before & after the world wars. Not unlike what many have noted we are dealing with now.
Anyway here's an ad!
Anyway here's an ad!
Interesting ideas from right before the world wars, Einstein, Schrodinger & his cat
This one especially (lightly edited):
>The sun wasted into space practically all its energy except an imperceptible portion that happened to fall on earth; but even this portion was not utilizable - w/o assistance
This one especially (lightly edited):
>The sun wasted into space practically all its energy except an imperceptible portion that happened to fall on earth; but even this portion was not utilizable - w/o assistance
January 30, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Interesting ideas from right before the world wars, Einstein, Schrodinger & his cat
This one especially (lightly edited):
>The sun wasted into space practically all its energy except an imperceptible portion that happened to fall on earth; but even this portion was not utilizable - w/o assistance
This one especially (lightly edited):
>The sun wasted into space practically all its energy except an imperceptible portion that happened to fall on earth; but even this portion was not utilizable - w/o assistance
Not sure what grabbed me but I read this entire book yesterday. Good example why more availability is always a net gain. Some were never going to read. For us who will, there's more available. For the others, now they're getting the "spark notes". And maybe an unexpected book will tickle just right
The degradation of the democratic dogma : Adams, Henry, 1838-1918 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Introductory note.--The heritage of Henry Adams.--The tendency of history.--A letter to American teachers of history.--The rule of phase applied to history
archive.org
January 30, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Not sure what grabbed me but I read this entire book yesterday. Good example why more availability is always a net gain. Some were never going to read. For us who will, there's more available. For the others, now they're getting the "spark notes". And maybe an unexpected book will tickle just right
Reposted
The Trump administration's “war on empathy,” Hillary Rodham Clinton writes, “threatens to pave the way for an extreme vision of Christian nationalism that seeks to replace democracy with theocracy in America”: theatln.tc/IGpDxpIf
January 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The Trump administration's “war on empathy,” Hillary Rodham Clinton writes, “threatens to pave the way for an extreme vision of Christian nationalism that seeks to replace democracy with theocracy in America”: theatln.tc/IGpDxpIf
Reposted
What technology takes from us – and how to take it back | Rebecca Solnit
What technology takes from us – and how to take it back | Rebecca Solnit
The long read: Decisions outsourced, chatbots for friends, the natural world an afterthought: Silicon Valley is giving us life void of connection. There is a way out – but it’s going to take collective effort
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:06 AM
What technology takes from us – and how to take it back | Rebecca Solnit
>“Thanks to you, [and] the Trump Accounts, the next generation of Americans will benefit from today’s record-breaking economy, record-breaking markets
Dang maybe it would just make sense to get rid of the entire scamconomy & go back to actual public benefits administered by an actual government.
Dang maybe it would just make sense to get rid of the entire scamconomy & go back to actual public benefits administered by an actual government.
January 29, 2026 at 7:58 PM
>“Thanks to you, [and] the Trump Accounts, the next generation of Americans will benefit from today’s record-breaking economy, record-breaking markets
Dang maybe it would just make sense to get rid of the entire scamconomy & go back to actual public benefits administered by an actual government.
Dang maybe it would just make sense to get rid of the entire scamconomy & go back to actual public benefits administered by an actual government.
Which makes the most sense?
Currency in circulation determined by
- gold/silver/etc in a vault somewhere (eg gold standard)
- what some marketer w/ the title of CEO convinces other wealthy people they can accomplish (eg stonk markets)
- human population because we all have the same needs (reality)
Currency in circulation determined by
- gold/silver/etc in a vault somewhere (eg gold standard)
- what some marketer w/ the title of CEO convinces other wealthy people they can accomplish (eg stonk markets)
- human population because we all have the same needs (reality)
January 29, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Which makes the most sense?
Currency in circulation determined by
- gold/silver/etc in a vault somewhere (eg gold standard)
- what some marketer w/ the title of CEO convinces other wealthy people they can accomplish (eg stonk markets)
- human population because we all have the same needs (reality)
Currency in circulation determined by
- gold/silver/etc in a vault somewhere (eg gold standard)
- what some marketer w/ the title of CEO convinces other wealthy people they can accomplish (eg stonk markets)
- human population because we all have the same needs (reality)
Par for the course. Get em early enough they'll support what they're told & eventually die on camera, becoming a "martyr" for the "movement" like Charlie Kirk.
They think everyone has a price, because they do.
If you don't stand for anything you'll get on your knees for a certain amount of money
They think everyone has a price, because they do.
If you don't stand for anything you'll get on your knees for a certain amount of money
Nigel Farage tricked into paying tribute to Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins
Reform leader calls the child sexual abuse offender ‘a good man, a really good guy’ in 27-second Cameo video clip
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Par for the course. Get em early enough they'll support what they're told & eventually die on camera, becoming a "martyr" for the "movement" like Charlie Kirk.
They think everyone has a price, because they do.
If you don't stand for anything you'll get on your knees for a certain amount of money
They think everyone has a price, because they do.
If you don't stand for anything you'll get on your knees for a certain amount of money
The only thing remotely similar is the illusion created by the "financial industry" where they print counterfeit currency called "shares"
Share the wealth, not receipts.
Receipts don't buy anything
Similar to how "exposure" doesn't buy anything.
The incentives, top to bottom, are backwards
Share the wealth, not receipts.
Receipts don't buy anything
Similar to how "exposure" doesn't buy anything.
The incentives, top to bottom, are backwards
January 28, 2026 at 2:32 AM
The only thing remotely similar is the illusion created by the "financial industry" where they print counterfeit currency called "shares"
Share the wealth, not receipts.
Receipts don't buy anything
Similar to how "exposure" doesn't buy anything.
The incentives, top to bottom, are backwards
Share the wealth, not receipts.
Receipts don't buy anything
Similar to how "exposure" doesn't buy anything.
The incentives, top to bottom, are backwards
Reposted
A massive pipe rupture has sent sewage spilling into the Potomac River. The spill of about 40 million gallons of sewage a day is turning part of the river gray upriver of Washington, D.C.
Massive sewage spill flowing into Potomac River upstream from Washington
A massive pipe rupture has sent sewage spilling into the Potomac River. The spill of about 40 million gallons of sewage a day is turning part of the river gray upriver of Washington, D.C.
bit.ly
January 24, 2026 at 5:30 AM
A massive pipe rupture has sent sewage spilling into the Potomac River. The spill of about 40 million gallons of sewage a day is turning part of the river gray upriver of Washington, D.C.
Newsflash that doesn't only happen in sexual relationships. And having society structured to be as oppressive as fucking possible incentivizes and facilitates it in every possible way.
The entire system is engineered to be incompatible with life.
Unless you're born in the right place of course.
The entire system is engineered to be incompatible with life.
Unless you're born in the right place of course.
January 28, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Newsflash that doesn't only happen in sexual relationships. And having society structured to be as oppressive as fucking possible incentivizes and facilitates it in every possible way.
The entire system is engineered to be incompatible with life.
Unless you're born in the right place of course.
The entire system is engineered to be incompatible with life.
Unless you're born in the right place of course.
My stance is financial information should be public because it is a public interest.
But I understand the counter arguments
Which is not: "I'm incomprehensibly wealthy & hide money wherever the most lax tax laws are at the moment"
It's basically to avoid domestic abusers. There's a lot of them.
But I understand the counter arguments
Which is not: "I'm incomprehensibly wealthy & hide money wherever the most lax tax laws are at the moment"
It's basically to avoid domestic abusers. There's a lot of them.
‘It was like a lifeline’: the money clinics helping women escape financial abuse
A ‘sneaky’ form of coercive control, financial abuse can be difficult to identify early. A small network of counsellors is helping victims navigate the complex terrain
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:59 AM
My stance is financial information should be public because it is a public interest.
But I understand the counter arguments
Which is not: "I'm incomprehensibly wealthy & hide money wherever the most lax tax laws are at the moment"
It's basically to avoid domestic abusers. There's a lot of them.
But I understand the counter arguments
Which is not: "I'm incomprehensibly wealthy & hide money wherever the most lax tax laws are at the moment"
It's basically to avoid domestic abusers. There's a lot of them.
As it exists it causes fraud.
But, like "blockchain", if used correctly it could improve things. Such as intentionally duplicate names. Encrypted names are only decryptable w/ the keys. Which is complicated but TLDR data could be simultaneously public & private. And made public only if necessary.
But, like "blockchain", if used correctly it could improve things. Such as intentionally duplicate names. Encrypted names are only decryptable w/ the keys. Which is complicated but TLDR data could be simultaneously public & private. And made public only if necessary.
January 28, 2026 at 1:59 AM
As it exists it causes fraud.
But, like "blockchain", if used correctly it could improve things. Such as intentionally duplicate names. Encrypted names are only decryptable w/ the keys. Which is complicated but TLDR data could be simultaneously public & private. And made public only if necessary.
But, like "blockchain", if used correctly it could improve things. Such as intentionally duplicate names. Encrypted names are only decryptable w/ the keys. Which is complicated but TLDR data could be simultaneously public & private. And made public only if necessary.
Nano, things have evolved.
But don't tell anyone then they'll have to switch it again so the poors don't catch on & realize working 50+ hrs a week (not counting commute time) & still being unable to afford or even access basic things like housing (etc) is, literally, slavery
But don't tell anyone then they'll have to switch it again so the poors don't catch on & realize working 50+ hrs a week (not counting commute time) & still being unable to afford or even access basic things like housing (etc) is, literally, slavery
In which direction does the value of various size plastics scale? nano -> macro or macro <- nano? And what does that mean? I mean, which side of the text alignment do we drive on here?
January 28, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Nano, things have evolved.
But don't tell anyone then they'll have to switch it again so the poors don't catch on & realize working 50+ hrs a week (not counting commute time) & still being unable to afford or even access basic things like housing (etc) is, literally, slavery
But don't tell anyone then they'll have to switch it again so the poors don't catch on & realize working 50+ hrs a week (not counting commute time) & still being unable to afford or even access basic things like housing (etc) is, literally, slavery
halp the freed & gear index isn't loading what am I supposed to feel?!
January 28, 2026 at 1:43 AM
halp the freed & gear index isn't loading what am I supposed to feel?!
We don't have capitalism
We don't have "free markets"
We have a very strictly "planned economy"
It is planned 100% for the benefit of the wealthy. There are no other goals. Because they successfully convinced most of us society is too expensive & living is dangerous & bad so we probably shouldn't
We don't have "free markets"
We have a very strictly "planned economy"
It is planned 100% for the benefit of the wealthy. There are no other goals. Because they successfully convinced most of us society is too expensive & living is dangerous & bad so we probably shouldn't
January 28, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Maybe one day some intelligent people will investigate how these indecipherable systems function or what they are supposed to achieve or enable and teach us how to fix it.
Obviously that's not how things work in reality but surely there's a better way than "idk let bezos have the tv control"
Obviously that's not how things work in reality but surely there's a better way than "idk let bezos have the tv control"
I am endlessly amused the number of fundamental ideas I've arrived at via my own reasoning (though that simplifies & ignores all I've read / learned) where what I think is an obvious idea not stated by (m)any today - has heavy weights from previous generations who agree (in slightly different words)
January 28, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Maybe one day some intelligent people will investigate how these indecipherable systems function or what they are supposed to achieve or enable and teach us how to fix it.
Obviously that's not how things work in reality but surely there's a better way than "idk let bezos have the tv control"
Obviously that's not how things work in reality but surely there's a better way than "idk let bezos have the tv control"
>Rigs the entire world economy built on the foundation that opposes the entire idea of the internet
>wins
>gets bored
>still an asshole
Propublica article tangentially related, mostly reiterating the point about inevitability.
>wins
>gets bored
>still an asshole
Propublica article tangentially related, mostly reiterating the point about inevitability.
I spent a few hours reading about this guy when this article was published. Weird - it's as if centralization of wealth & influence inevitably causes major problems. Maybe we should figure out how to address that? Some kind of tool where we take from those w/ too much & give to those w/o enough
A Year Before Trump’s Crime Rhetoric, Dallas Voted to Increase Police. The City Is Wrestling With the Consequences.
Leaders at Dallas HERO argued the city was descending into anarchy despite falling violent crime rates. Residents, including some law enforcement officials and at least one prominent Trump supporter, ...
www.propublica.org
January 28, 2026 at 1:37 AM
>Rigs the entire world economy built on the foundation that opposes the entire idea of the internet
>wins
>gets bored
>still an asshole
Propublica article tangentially related, mostly reiterating the point about inevitability.
>wins
>gets bored
>still an asshole
Propublica article tangentially related, mostly reiterating the point about inevitability.
>We’re building towers with no foundations
>Just stacking stone on stone
>Whatever it takes, mix our mortar with bones
>But true progress means matching the world to
>The vision in our heads
>But we always change the vision instead
We are the slaves building the pyramids we then destroy to rebuild
>Just stacking stone on stone
>Whatever it takes, mix our mortar with bones
>But true progress means matching the world to
>The vision in our heads
>But we always change the vision instead
We are the slaves building the pyramids we then destroy to rebuild
January 28, 2026 at 1:37 AM
>We’re building towers with no foundations
>Just stacking stone on stone
>Whatever it takes, mix our mortar with bones
>But true progress means matching the world to
>The vision in our heads
>But we always change the vision instead
We are the slaves building the pyramids we then destroy to rebuild
>Just stacking stone on stone
>Whatever it takes, mix our mortar with bones
>But true progress means matching the world to
>The vision in our heads
>But we always change the vision instead
We are the slaves building the pyramids we then destroy to rebuild
Contra-
Inside Trump and Barr’s Last-Minute Killing Spree
Private executioners paid in cash. Middle-of-the-night killings. False or incomplete justifications. ProPublica obtained court records showing how the outgoing administration is using its final days t...
www.propublica.org
January 28, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Contra-
-diction
Don’t be fooled: The Trump administration filed this motion to protect its ability to restrict mifepristone later.
Both the Louisiana politicians who brought this case and this administration have the same goal: Limiting our access to abortion.
Both the Louisiana politicians who brought this case and this administration have the same goal: Limiting our access to abortion.
Trump asks federal court to hit pause on abortion pill case, citing ongoing study
The administration argues the lawsuit may be “unnecessary” since the FDA may impose the restrictions Louisiana wants of its own volition.
www.politico.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:28 AM
-diction
I am once again telling you there is more to the Epstein thing
Quotes:
>The fact I continue to tell you all, what is the most consistent thing the survivors have asked us to do?
>Follow the money
>Everybody's so distracted by this whole thing of, you know, the Clintons, Trump & everything
>But who was funding it?
>The fact I continue to tell you all, what is the most consistent thing the survivors have asked us to do?
>Follow the money
>Everybody's so distracted by this whole thing of, you know, the Clintons, Trump & everything
>But who was funding it?
Rashida Tlaib And James Comer Have Tense Exchange Over Bondi Testifying About Epstein Files
YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 1:10 AM
I am once again telling you there is more to the Epstein thing