But the "king" thing is astoundingly direct in how it replicates that old joke from police states. To repeat something once so innocuous & ubiquitous as "sic semper tyrannis" is immediately taken as a treasonous threat. Don't you dare call him a king, but also any opposition to kings is about him.

You can print and mass produce paraphernalia calling for the vehicular massacre of anyone protesting, but if you share a photo of a nintendo character around a news story about another healthcare CEO you're instantly somehow seen as making an actionable and specific threat of violence.

50% vegetables
25% lean proteins
25% starchy vegetables
15% concentrated power of will

Holy shit what the fuck even is that?

If somehow every single person involved with a major news outlet was abruptly thrown into the sun, the genocidal march in this country would dramatically slow. It's not even a question. The engine of fascism pumps through the NYTimes and FOXnews. Everyone knows it.

Is it hard to simply refrain from commenting negatively on other women being attracted to someone?

I guess I kinda maxed out on the despair I can feel and the exposures I can have.

I'm finding these days I just want to train and build community and find joy through that. 🩷

I know this post is a year old, but have you had any luck? I'm also starting to look for such communities.