Themistocles Wall
@themistocleswall.bsky.social
Resisting dictatorship is the disciplined thing to do (e.g. Tecumseh and Wilma Mankiller).
Pinned
Over 50% of nonviolent movements to overthrow governments are successful within one year of their peak.
The key is to engage over 3.5% of the country, a cross-section of society—clergy, kids, grandmas, teachers) using DIVERSE & CREATIVE tactics, with women in leadership.
We can do this.
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The key is to engage over 3.5% of the country, a cross-section of society—clergy, kids, grandmas, teachers) using DIVERSE & CREATIVE tactics, with women in leadership.
We can do this.
More:
On Organizing
time to level up / an early draft of a playbook
www.lifeisasacredtext.com
those are the best damn wars to win
in 1776 a few small colonies w/no army or navy took on the greatest empire in history
in 1939 the US army was smaller than Romania’s
let’s roll👇🏼
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in 1776 a few small colonies w/no army or navy took on the greatest empire in history
in 1939 the US army was smaller than Romania’s
let’s roll👇🏼
bsky.app/profile/ther...
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The evolution of the BBC article on Graham Linehan's conviction and how it describes the trans victim of this crime is beyond atrocious. They actively went out of their way to dehumanize the victim here. They removed all pronouns for her and gendered honorifics such as "Ms."
November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The evolution of the BBC article on Graham Linehan's conviction and how it describes the trans victim of this crime is beyond atrocious. They actively went out of their way to dehumanize the victim here. They removed all pronouns for her and gendered honorifics such as "Ms."
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Nothing screams more like a great Holidays Season than Melania’s, aka the Grinch, famous “Who gives a f**k about Christmas.”
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Nothing screams more like a great Holidays Season than Melania’s, aka the Grinch, famous “Who gives a f**k about Christmas.”
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The lawyers in the Alien Enemies Act pending before Judge James Boasberg, who is proceeding with his contempt inquiry against the Trump administration, have recommended that he consider a number of "potential witnesses."
They include now-Judge Emil Bove.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
They include now-Judge Emil Bove.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The lawyers in the Alien Enemies Act pending before Judge James Boasberg, who is proceeding with his contempt inquiry against the Trump administration, have recommended that he consider a number of "potential witnesses."
They include now-Judge Emil Bove.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
They include now-Judge Emil Bove.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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1. EXCLUSIVE
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Musk’s AI supercomputer, used by U.S. military, secretly relies on Chinese hardware
Records obtained by Oligarch Watch reveal that the facility relies on Chinese transformers, creating a major security vulnerability.
oligarchwatch.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
1. EXCLUSIVE
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
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AND running unpermitted, polluting gas turbines AND sited in the predominantly Black Memphis community of Boxtown, which already faces some of the highest rates of asthma in the nation time.com/7308925/elon...
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
AND running unpermitted, polluting gas turbines AND sited in the predominantly Black Memphis community of Boxtown, which already faces some of the highest rates of asthma in the nation time.com/7308925/elon...
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Honored to serve on Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Transition Committee on Technology. For too long, too many New Yorkers have been left behind. NYC deserves governance that centers affordability, equity, and the public good-looking forward to the work ahead. www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announces transition committees
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Monday the creation of 17 transition advisory committees made up of more than 400 people.
www.cbsnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Honored to serve on Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Transition Committee on Technology. For too long, too many New Yorkers have been left behind. NYC deserves governance that centers affordability, equity, and the public good-looking forward to the work ahead. www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
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Typical of the French to screw this up
November 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Typical of the French to screw this up
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Companies have to report profit to their investors and so eating the rise in tariff cost is becoming a problem for them... as much as the administration wants to say inflation is not a problem it is increasing and consumers see that in real time...
November 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Companies have to report profit to their investors and so eating the rise in tariff cost is becoming a problem for them... as much as the administration wants to say inflation is not a problem it is increasing and consumers see that in real time...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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📉Depressed US consumers! The Conference Board consumer confidence index -6.0pt to 88.7 in Nov: 19% below Dec 2024
🔻Present situation: -4.3pt to 126.9
🔻Expectations: -8.6pt to 63.2
⚠️Confidence depressed by weak job & income conditions & prospects: #inflation, #tariffs & #politics
🔻Present situation: -4.3pt to 126.9
🔻Expectations: -8.6pt to 63.2
⚠️Confidence depressed by weak job & income conditions & prospects: #inflation, #tariffs & #politics
November 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
📉Depressed US consumers! The Conference Board consumer confidence index -6.0pt to 88.7 in Nov: 19% below Dec 2024
🔻Present situation: -4.3pt to 126.9
🔻Expectations: -8.6pt to 63.2
⚠️Confidence depressed by weak job & income conditions & prospects: #inflation, #tariffs & #politics
🔻Present situation: -4.3pt to 126.9
🔻Expectations: -8.6pt to 63.2
⚠️Confidence depressed by weak job & income conditions & prospects: #inflation, #tariffs & #politics
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RUSSIA LIKELY TO REJECT UKRAINE AGREED PEACE DEAL: WAPO Russia is unlikely to accept changes in the new peace plan to end the war that the U.S. and Ukraine are negotiating over, say analysts, even as U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll is in the United Arab Emirates meeting with
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
RUSSIA LIKELY TO REJECT UKRAINE AGREED PEACE DEAL: WAPO Russia is unlikely to accept changes in the new peace plan to end the war that the U.S. and Ukraine are negotiating over, say analysts, even as U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll is in the United Arab Emirates meeting with
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UK PM STARMER: UK WILL DELIVER MORE AIR DEFENCE MISSILES TO UKRAINE IN THE COMING WEEKS
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
UK PM STARMER: UK WILL DELIVER MORE AIR DEFENCE MISSILES TO UKRAINE IN THE COMING WEEKS
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Strongest S&P Case-Shiller home price index gains nationally since February in the month of September (after my SA - their SA is bad). National prices +1.2% annualized, had fallen slightly MoM for March-July. This can get revised down but clear improvement.
November 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Strongest S&P Case-Shiller home price index gains nationally since February in the month of September (after my SA - their SA is bad). National prices +1.2% annualized, had fallen slightly MoM for March-July. This can get revised down but clear improvement.
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Loved ones give you what you need & have needs of their own that call out for your care.
GenAI gives you precisely what you want & makes no demands on you. Addictive and hollow.
GenAI gives you precisely what you want & makes no demands on you. Addictive and hollow.
The company essentially turned a dial that made ChatGPT more appealing and made people use it more, but sent some of them into delusional spirals.
OpenAI has since made the chatbot safer, but that comes with a tradeoff: less usage.
OpenAI has since made the chatbot safer, but that comes with a tradeoff: less usage.
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Loved ones give you what you need & have needs of their own that call out for your care.
GenAI gives you precisely what you want & makes no demands on you. Addictive and hollow.
GenAI gives you precisely what you want & makes no demands on you. Addictive and hollow.
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UK PM STARMER ON UKRAINE: THE UK IS READY TO MOVE WITH THE EU ON PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT BASED ON THE VALUE OF THE IMMOBILISED ASSETS
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
UK PM STARMER ON UKRAINE: THE UK IS READY TO MOVE WITH THE EU ON PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT BASED ON THE VALUE OF THE IMMOBILISED ASSETS
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Word of the Day: Stagflation. So "stag-" is stagnation. That's when the economy slows, sometimes when it goes backward... there's roughly a 1 in 3 chance of a recession over the next year... "-flation" is inflation., and inflation currently has remained stubbornly high"
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Word of the Day: Stagflation. So "stag-" is stagnation. That's when the economy slows, sometimes when it goes backward... there's roughly a 1 in 3 chance of a recession over the next year... "-flation" is inflation., and inflation currently has remained stubbornly high"
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The first batteries rolled off the production line at Toyota’s new $14 billion battery plant in Liberty, North Carolina. The plant will produce batteries for hybrid, plug-in hybrid & electric models, which Toyota plans to make up 70% of its sales by 2030 electrek.co/2025/11/17/t... 🔌💡 🔌🚗
Toyota's 1,850-acre EV battery plant is live, but the company says this is just the start
Toyota’s $14 billion US battery plant is now up and running. The mega site spans 1,850 acres, or about 121...
electrek.co
November 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The first batteries rolled off the production line at Toyota’s new $14 billion battery plant in Liberty, North Carolina. The plant will produce batteries for hybrid, plug-in hybrid & electric models, which Toyota plans to make up 70% of its sales by 2030 electrek.co/2025/11/17/t... 🔌💡 🔌🚗
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ZELENSKY READY TO MEET TRUMP OVER THANKSGIVING TO FINALIZE DEAL, TOP AIDE TELLS AXIOS - AXIOS
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
ZELENSKY READY TO MEET TRUMP OVER THANKSGIVING TO FINALIZE DEAL, TOP AIDE TELLS AXIOS - AXIOS
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This piece is timely. Yesterday, the FDIC released its Quarterly Banking Profile showing that banks’ deposit income is increasing (L) as the Fed lowers interest rates (R).
Rate pass-through tends to lag, but it’s a trend worth watching because it reflects banks’ pricing power.
Rate pass-through tends to lag, but it’s a trend worth watching because it reflects banks’ pricing power.
November 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This piece is timely. Yesterday, the FDIC released its Quarterly Banking Profile showing that banks’ deposit income is increasing (L) as the Fed lowers interest rates (R).
Rate pass-through tends to lag, but it’s a trend worth watching because it reflects banks’ pricing power.
Rate pass-through tends to lag, but it’s a trend worth watching because it reflects banks’ pricing power.
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Zelensky is ready to meet with Trump on November 27 to finalize the peace agreement, - Reports in Ukraine citing Yermak
November 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Zelensky is ready to meet with Trump on November 27 to finalize the peace agreement, - Reports in Ukraine citing Yermak
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Mr SVB has spoken so
November 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Mr SVB has spoken so
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Several articles in the local press on Susan Collins support for overturning Maine's longstanding, LePage-era policy around after school sports...but not one of them notes that Collins is so thirsty to stigmatize trans kids that she voted to DEFUND MAINE SCHOOLS over the policy in 2021. #MEpolitics
November 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Several articles in the local press on Susan Collins support for overturning Maine's longstanding, LePage-era policy around after school sports...but not one of them notes that Collins is so thirsty to stigmatize trans kids that she voted to DEFUND MAINE SCHOOLS over the policy in 2021. #MEpolitics
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It's always hard for mayors to increase affordable housing, even when there's available land. The political powers of developers get in the way. Here are two examples from Boston and New York, courtesy Bob Kuttner:
prospect.org/2025/11/25/p...
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Progressive Mayors vs. Developers - The American Prospect
In New York, one of the toughest challenges that Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faces will be preserving and increasing the supply of affordable housing. Same story in Boston, where progressive Mayor Mich...
prospect.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
It's always hard for mayors to increase affordable housing, even when there's available land. The political powers of developers get in the way. Here are two examples from Boston and New York, courtesy Bob Kuttner:
prospect.org/2025/11/25/p...
prospect.org/2025/11/25/p...
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Seattle’s newly elected city attorney says she will reverse her predecessor’s policy of barring people suspected of certain crimes from entering parts of the city. “I will not criminally charge someone for being in an area they’re not supposed to be.”
Progressives Win in Seattle, Changing Directions on Public Safety
Voters ousted a mayor who oversaw a surge in encampment sweeps, and a Republican prosecutor who pursued punitive policies toward homeless people and drug users.
boltsmag.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Seattle’s newly elected city attorney says she will reverse her predecessor’s policy of barring people suspected of certain crimes from entering parts of the city. “I will not criminally charge someone for being in an area they’re not supposed to be.”