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Violence is the currency of politics.
The potential for violence is the basis by which political action has value.
However, in the same way that the US dollar was once backed by gold in reserve, the basis of that political currency only retains its value if it is not expended.
The potential for violence is the basis by which political action has value.
However, in the same way that the US dollar was once backed by gold in reserve, the basis of that political currency only retains its value if it is not expended.
September 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Violence is the currency of politics.
The potential for violence is the basis by which political action has value.
However, in the same way that the US dollar was once backed by gold in reserve, the basis of that political currency only retains its value if it is not expended.
The potential for violence is the basis by which political action has value.
However, in the same way that the US dollar was once backed by gold in reserve, the basis of that political currency only retains its value if it is not expended.
If we embrace the fact that being transgender is a birth defect, I think that would solve a lot of problems.
August 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
If we embrace the fact that being transgender is a birth defect, I think that would solve a lot of problems.
One of two things will happen:
Either we will form a cohesive society rooted in mutual respect and protection, in which case the government will fall into place automatically.
Or our systems will collapse and we will probably die.
I'm not sure why so many are still averse to the first option.
Either we will form a cohesive society rooted in mutual respect and protection, in which case the government will fall into place automatically.
Or our systems will collapse and we will probably die.
I'm not sure why so many are still averse to the first option.
August 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
One of two things will happen:
Either we will form a cohesive society rooted in mutual respect and protection, in which case the government will fall into place automatically.
Or our systems will collapse and we will probably die.
I'm not sure why so many are still averse to the first option.
Either we will form a cohesive society rooted in mutual respect and protection, in which case the government will fall into place automatically.
Or our systems will collapse and we will probably die.
I'm not sure why so many are still averse to the first option.
Courage is not a trait. It's a skill. People who have more of it started practicing it sooner. We can all start now.
August 15, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Courage is not a trait. It's a skill. People who have more of it started practicing it sooner. We can all start now.
The reason this world is so painful to live in is that we have the capacity to fix it, and that endows a heavy responsibility.
July 18, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The reason this world is so painful to live in is that we have the capacity to fix it, and that endows a heavy responsibility.
I've been sulking lately on how silly it is to observe the 4th of July in these times of oppression and governmental culpability. But instead of celebrating the fleeting and imperfect union our ancestors built, we can reflect on the perfect and free system we can yet create.
July 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I've been sulking lately on how silly it is to observe the 4th of July in these times of oppression and governmental culpability. But instead of celebrating the fleeting and imperfect union our ancestors built, we can reflect on the perfect and free system we can yet create.
Additionally, it is essential to understand who holds true power. A public servant, no matter how lofty their title, can only rent it at best.
July 2, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Additionally, it is essential to understand who holds true power. A public servant, no matter how lofty their title, can only rent it at best.
As soon as we acknowledge that our government is defunct, we can divest from those parts that can't be saved (which may be all of them) and begin to build something which serves its purpose.
July 2, 2025 at 4:47 AM
As soon as we acknowledge that our government is defunct, we can divest from those parts that can't be saved (which may be all of them) and begin to build something which serves its purpose.
It's increasingly important for all of us to understand and enforce the law. All three branches of government have indicated unambiguously that they not only don't intend to do so, but will interfere with any such attempts. We have the moral, ethical and legal imperative to oppose them
June 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
It's increasingly important for all of us to understand and enforce the law. All three branches of government have indicated unambiguously that they not only don't intend to do so, but will interfere with any such attempts. We have the moral, ethical and legal imperative to oppose them
There is no safe way to live.
We each choose either to hope that harm passes us by or is deflected by others; or we proactively attempt to mitigate dangers before they reach us.
Running and hiding are not, in the long term, the most effective strategies.
We each choose either to hope that harm passes us by or is deflected by others; or we proactively attempt to mitigate dangers before they reach us.
Running and hiding are not, in the long term, the most effective strategies.
June 14, 2025 at 2:14 AM
There is no safe way to live.
We each choose either to hope that harm passes us by or is deflected by others; or we proactively attempt to mitigate dangers before they reach us.
Running and hiding are not, in the long term, the most effective strategies.
We each choose either to hope that harm passes us by or is deflected by others; or we proactively attempt to mitigate dangers before they reach us.
Running and hiding are not, in the long term, the most effective strategies.
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Update: The TERRIBLE 10-Year Ban on State AI Regulations advanced House Committee. What does this mean?
It means we BLAST the HELL out of their phones! Call your House Members AND Senators today! Called a few days ago? Call again!
Tell them NO on 10-year State AI Regulation Ban!
(Info in thread)
It means we BLAST the HELL out of their phones! Call your House Members AND Senators today! Called a few days ago? Call again!
Tell them NO on 10-year State AI Regulation Ban!
(Info in thread)
May 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Update: The TERRIBLE 10-Year Ban on State AI Regulations advanced House Committee. What does this mean?
It means we BLAST the HELL out of their phones! Call your House Members AND Senators today! Called a few days ago? Call again!
Tell them NO on 10-year State AI Regulation Ban!
(Info in thread)
It means we BLAST the HELL out of their phones! Call your House Members AND Senators today! Called a few days ago? Call again!
Tell them NO on 10-year State AI Regulation Ban!
(Info in thread)
It's useful to be exposed to absurdity, both as practice for dealing with the unexpected, and as a reminder that the world we've constructed is not inherently real.
May 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
It's useful to be exposed to absurdity, both as practice for dealing with the unexpected, and as a reminder that the world we've constructed is not inherently real.
Instead of complaining about our lack of government, we need to be building a new one.
April 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Instead of complaining about our lack of government, we need to be building a new one.
Capitalists like to define productivity in terms of profit. But if we instead define it in terms of social benefit, then having a job, especially a corporate one, can in fact be a hindrance to individual productivity.
April 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Capitalists like to define productivity in terms of profit. But if we instead define it in terms of social benefit, then having a job, especially a corporate one, can in fact be a hindrance to individual productivity.
Know this: the world will not improve until we improve it.
Know this: it is very easy to save the world. It just takes all of us.
Know this: it is very easy to save the world. It just takes all of us.
April 10, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Know this: the world will not improve until we improve it.
Know this: it is very easy to save the world. It just takes all of us.
Know this: it is very easy to save the world. It just takes all of us.
Before democracy, post flyers, make calls. After democracy, post flyers, make calls.
April 2, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Before democracy, post flyers, make calls. After democracy, post flyers, make calls.
Today April fools speak of liberation, while patriots fight for it.
April 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Today April fools speak of liberation, while patriots fight for it.
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It's not enough that it be important. To succeed, resistance has to be beautiful.
March 24, 2025 at 1:52 AM
It's not enough that it be important. To succeed, resistance has to be beautiful.
This is March 8th
Join our feminist movement.
The mission of Women’s March is to harness the political power of diverse women and their communities to create transformative social change.
www.womensmarch.com
March 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
This is March 8th