Unions create freedom. Workers are profit creators.
Unions create freedom. Workers are profit creators.
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Workers are profit creators! Happy Labor Day!
Workers are profit creators!
Asylum seekers deserve freedom and gratitude!
Asylum seekers deserve freedom and gratitude!
Workers are profit creators!
Workers are profit creators!
Workers are profit creators! Workers unite!
Workers are profit creators!
Workers are profit creators!
Workers are profit creators!
Workers are profit creators!
Authoritarians promote a mythologized version of history that denies or erases uncomfortable truths (e.g. atrocities, oppression, and injustice) while reinforcing a narrative of national purity or cultural supremacy (e.g., elevating white men as national heroes).
Fascism thrives on creating an āunrealā world, a false reality where truth doesn't matter. By disconnecting people from facts, it becomes easier to manipulate public opinion, consolidate power, and dismantle democratic institutions.
Hereās the full post. Please read and share widely. This is a fight we canāt afford to lose. open.substack.com/pub/weaponiz...
A powerful progressive movement will require a robust infrastructure: Messaging & language experts Think tanks Media networks that shape narratives (This includes buying radio & television stations) Leadership institutes that teach persuasion Social media empires 24/7 communication
An 18-year-old U.S. citizen was violently detained by Border Patrol and told he had no rights here. He happened to record the encounter, which captured immigration agents joking about using stun guns and getting bonuses. It was always about cruelty. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Today in: Weird statistics that boggle the mind www.popsci.com/environment/...
It's naive and unhelpful to argue this is just about some old man and his grudge against wind turbines. In fact, it's in service of an agenda promoted by his deep-pocketed plutocrat backers (www.clf.org/blog/fossil-...). To ignore that connection is to play into their disinformation campaign.
Itās outrageous and unjust that anyone should fear being denied reentry to their own country. That such fear is even necessary is appalling.
When public moralizingālike pushing Bibles in classroomsāclashes with private misconduct, it's rarely just hypocrisy. It may be repression, projection, or authoritarian double standards. Moral grandstanding often masks internal contradictions.
When public moralizingālike pushing Bibles in classroomsāclashes with private misconduct, it's rarely just hypocrisy. It may be repression, projection, or authoritarian double standards. Moral grandstanding often masks internal contradictions.
Republicans have built a powerful conservative movement that includes think tanks, messaging and language experts, framing specialists, leadership training programs, and a massive, coordinated communication system, all designed to gain power and impose their moral worldview on the rest of society.
Deep learning occurs through forming ideas, discussing them, and debating their meaning.
Malignant narcissists have an unconscious desire to dominate, humiliate, & destroy. Itās a dangerous personality type, marked by four key traits: Narcissism Paranoia Psychopathy A. Impulsivity B. Lack of remorse C. Need for dominance Sadism
These radical extremist conservative justices have two goals: 1. Help Republicans gain power 2. Impose their morality on the rest of us Originalism serves as a rhetorical toolāa mere facadeāto justify their results in pursuit of these goals, rather than as a consistent interpretive framework.
How do tariffs do the following: Lower the prices of eggs and groceries? Make housing more affordable? Reduce inflation and the overall cost of living? The president promised during his campaign to do those things.
George Lakoff changed how I see politics and more: The embodied brain (Thought is physical) We think in frames Conceptual metaphor - more is up We reason with emotion 95% of thought is unconscious Worldviews: Strict father & Nurturing parent Biconceptuals Causation: Direct vs systemic
One verse among many: Leviticus 19:33-34 When an alien resides with you in your land, you shall not oppress the alien. The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.
Most authoritarian strongmen are deeply insecure individuals. Paranoia, moreover, is one of the core traits of malignant narcissistsāsome of whom rise to power as authoritarian strongmen.
Approximately 40% of births in America are covered by Medicaid.
As the song goes, 'This land is your land, this land is my land'
Be sure to read the speech delivered by Frederick Douglass on July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, titled 'What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?"
Malignant narcissism: 1. Narcissism 2. Paranoia 3. Psychopathy* A. Impulsive B. Lack of remorse C. Need for dominance 4. Sadism 5. A desire to intimidate and humiliate others 6. Unconscious desire to destroy
Carl Jung wrote that Hitler "represented the shadow, the inferior part of everybodyās personality ... and this was another reason why they fell for him.ā He embodied the collective shadow or repressed darkness of the psyche of many Germans. This pattern holds true for many authoritarian leaders.
The Republican five pronged approach to governing: 1. Impose austerity on all but the wealthy 2. Gut social programs & safety nets 3. Remove protections (deregulation) for consumers, workers, the environment, etc. 4. Tax cuts for the wealthy 5. Privatize education and nearly everything else
This is what happens when people without empathy control the government.
The Republican five pronged approach to governing: 1. Impose austerity on all but the wealthy 2. Massive tax cuts for the wealthy 3. Gut social programs & safety nets 4. Remove protections (deregulation) for workers, consumers, environment, etc. 5. Privatize nearly everything
āThe immune system, the hypothalamus, the ventricular-medial cortex, and the Bill of Rights have the same root cause ā ~ Antonio Damasio in Descartesā Error
Spot on. This is the clearest explanation Iāve seen. It ās relatable, and humanizes the issue in a way everyone can understand.
Heās also obliterating this country & democracy
The radical conservative justices on Scotus have one goal: to impose their morality and agenda on the nation. To achieve this, they apply originalist arguments selectively. For them, itās not a principled method. Itās a rhetorical tool to justify predetermined outcomes.
This is what happens when people who believe humanity is above nature and the environment are in power. People with this hierarchical worldview will exploit and plunder the environment for profit.
Nonviolent protests and rallies have begun. Leaders from law firms, universities, unions, Indivisible, and other civic and grassroots organizations can strengthen and grow the movement by coming togetherāorganizing, strategizing, keeping the public engaged, and speaking with one voice.
Nonviolent protests and rallies have begun. Leaders from law firms, universities, unions, Indivisible, and other civic and grassroots organizations can strengthen and grow the movement by coming togetherāorganizing, strategizing, keeping the public engaged, and speaking with one voice.
Nonviolent protests and rallies have begun. Leaders from law firms, universities, unions, Indivisible, and other civic and grassroots organizations can strengthen and grow the movement by coming togetherāorganizing, strategizing, keeping the public engaged, and speaking with one voice.
Nonviolent protests and rallies have begun. Leaders from law firms, universities, unions, Indivisible, and other civic and grassroots organizations can strengthen and grow the movement by coming togetherāorganizing, strategizing, keeping the public engaged, and speaking with one voice.
"...the executionerās face is always well hidden..." ~ A Hard Rainās A-Gonna Fall Written by: Bob Dylan
She has issues?
Wag the dog?
ā¢ Is there a clear endgame? ā¢ If Iran's government is toppled, who will govern the country? ā¢ What happens to the religious & ethnic groups in Iran? ā¢ What is the likelihood of regional and global escalation? ā¢ What roles might Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, or Turkey play in the aftermath?
ā¢ How do Israel and the U.S. define āsuccessā in this conflict? Is there a clear endgame? ā¢ If the government is toppled, who will govern the country? ā¢ What are the long-term consequences for Iran & its ethnic groups, Israel, other regional countries, & the United States?
Oh, whatāll you do now, my blue-eyed son? ... Iām a-goinā back out āfore the rain starts a-fallinā Iāll walk to the depths of the deepest black forest... Where the executionerās face is always well hidden. ~ Bob Dylan, A Hard Rainās A-Gonna Fall Like the executioner, ICE agentsā faces remain hidden
Government and Business Have Different Missions Government: Serve the public good Protect rights, consumers, workers, and the environment Promote the well-being of all citizens Business: Maximize shareholder value and profits. Government is about justice, fairness, & the common good.
āFor every complex problem, there is a simple, easy-to-understand wrong answer.ā
Conservatives believe the strong are above the weak, the rich are above the poor, straights are above LGBTQ+ individuals, whites are above nonwhites, men are above women. These beliefs underpin and help explain rulings by conservative Supreme Court justices that consistently harm the powerless.
Itās important that we not become desensitized to the sight of masked agents making arrests or the military patrolling our streets. These are signs of a police state. Our rights are at stake. We must remain outraged by these actions, continue to come together, and nonviolently rally against them.
The Republican six-pronged approach to governing: ā¢ Gut social programs ā¢ Grant massive tax breaks to the wealthy ā¢ Privatize nearly everything ā¢ Plunder the environment for profit ā¢ Pursue a hawkish foreign policy ā¢ Impose austerity on everyone but the rich
How do tariffs, the big deadly bill, and the Genius bill do the following: Lower the prices of eggs and groceries? Make housing more affordable? Reduce inflation and the overall cost of living? The president promised during his campaign to do those things.
They are on a mission to impose their morality on the country.
About the only way to stop autocracy in this country is for the leaders from Indivisible, law firms, universities, 50501, Peopleās Union USA, and other civic and grassroots organizations to band together and build a highly organized, strategic, and sustainable nonviolent movement.
The extremist conservative justices are imposing their hierarchical worldview and morality on the country. Todayās ruling reflects the aspect of their hierarchy that places straight people above LGBTQ+ individuals. These justices will continue to impose other parts of their worldview on us.
The administration is pursuing an economy of extraction. They're extracting mineral rights from other countries & money from the common person and transferring it to the rich. Extractive economics led to the Great Depression, gutted Africa, bled South America, and left generations in poverty.
Please do not become desensitized to the sight of masked agents making arrests or the military in our streets. These are signs of a police state and an erosion of our freedoms. We must remain outraged by these actions, come together, and nonviolently rally and protest against them.
Democrats need to build a robust infrastructure (see below) that endlessly promotes progressive values and advances a progressive agenda. Messaging and framing experts Think tanks Media networks that shape narratives Social media empires that connect with people on an emotional level
Please do not become desensitized to the sight of masked agents making arrests or the military in our streets. These are signs of a police state and an erosion of our freedoms. We must remain outraged by these actions, come together, and nonviolently rally and protest against them.
Jet stream? Or "The Scream"?
Please do not become desensitized to the sight of masked agents making arrests or the military in our streets. These are signs of a police state and an erosion of our freedoms. We must remain outraged by these actions, come together, and nonviolently rally and protest against them.
Please do not become desensitized to the sight of masked agents making arrests or the military in our streets. These are signs of a police state and an erosion of our freedoms. We must remain outraged by these actions, come together, and nonviolently rally and protest against them.
Please do not become desensitized to the sight of masked agents making arrests or the military in our streets. These are signs of a police state and an erosion of our freedoms. We must remain outraged by these actions, come together, and nonviolently rally and protest against them.
Please do not become desensitized to the sight of masked agents making arrests or the military in our streets. These are signs of a police state and an erosion of our freedoms. We must remain outraged by these actions, come together, and nonviolently rally and protest against them.
Please do not become desensitized to the sight of masked agents making arrests or the military in our streets. These are signs of a police state and an erosion of our freedoms. We must remain outraged by these actions, come together, and nonviolently rally and protest against them.
But for the presidentās rhetoric and actions, would political violence be on the rise?
Please do not become desensitized to the sight of masked agents making arrests or the military in our streets. These are signs of a police state and an erosion of our freedoms. We must remain outraged by these actions, come together, and nonviolently rally and protest against them
"Starve the Beast" For decades, Republicans have used the āstarve the beastā strategy: 1. Cut taxes 2. Increase debt 3. Use the deficit as an excuse to cut social programs and safety nets
"Starve the Beast" For decades, Republicans have used the āstarve the beastā strategy: 1. Cut taxes 2. Increase debt 3. Use the deficit as an excuse to cut social programs and safety nets.
Democrats need to build a well-funded and robust infrastructure (see below) that promotes progressive values and advances a progressive agenda. Messaging experts Think tanks Media networks that spread frames Social media empires that know how to connect with people on an emotional level
A pathetic man with a heart of stone!
Efficiency is not a democratic value. It benefits those in power, not the rest of us living under their control. The push for āefficiencyā is a cover for a raw power grab, predatory privatization, deregulation, the erosion of rights and freedoms, and wealth concentration.
To stop autocracy in this country, leaders from Indivisible, law firms, universities, 50501, Peopleās Union USA, and other civic and grassroots organizations must band together to build a highly organized, strategic, and sustainable nonviolent movement.
According to some reports, approximately 1.5% of the population participated in the No King rallies today.
As Dr. George Lakoff put it: āEmpathy is the central component of a healthy and functioning democracy. Thatās because democracy is based on the principle of equal representation. Empathy is necessary to understand and respect the perspectives and experiences of diverse individuals and communities.ā
We the peopleā¦
We the peopleā¦
From a miltiary post on Reddt..... 80 year old vet arrested at the capitol today for protesting against military force used on US citizens.
š„ Join a āNo Kingsā Rally ā Today! š Saturday, June 14, 2025 ā Stand up. Speak out. No crowns. No thrones. Just democracy.
š„ Join a āNo Kingsā Rally ā Today! Saturday, June 14, 2025 ā Stand up. Speak out. No crowns. No thrones. Just democracy.
š„ Join a āNo Kingsā Rally ā Today! Saturday, June 14, 2025 ā Stand up. Speak out. No crowns. No thrones. Just democracy.
š„ Join a āNo Kingsā Rally ā Today! Saturday, June 14, 2025 ā Stand up. Speak out. No crowns. No thrones. Just democracy.
š„ Join a āNo Kingsā Rally ā Today! Saturday, June 14, 2025 ā Stand up. Speak out. No crowns. No thrones. Just democracy.
š„ Join a āNo Kingsā Rally ā Today! Saturday, June 14, 2025 ā Stand up. Speak out. No crowns. No thrones. Just democracy.
š„ Join a āNo Kingsā Rally ā Today! Saturday, June 14, 2025 ā Stand up. Speak out. No crowns. No thrones. Just democracy.
š„ Join a āNo Kingsā Rally ā Today! Saturday, June 14, 2025 ā Stand up. Speak out. No crowns. No thrones. Just democracy.
š„ Join a āNo Kingsā Rally ā Today! Saturday, June 14, 2025 ā Stand up. Speak out. No crowns. No thrones. Just democracy.
š„ Join a āNo Kingsā Rally ā Today! Saturday, June 14, 2025 ā Stand up. Speak out. No crowns. No thrones. Just democracy.
š„ Join A āNo Kingsā Rally ā Today! Saturday, June 14, 2025 ā Stand up. Speak out. No crowns. No thrones. Just democracy.
š„ Join A āNo Kingsā Rally ā Today! Saturday, June 14, 2025 ā Stand up. Speak out. No crowns. No thrones. Just democracy.
š„ Join a āNo Kingsā Rally ā Today! Saturday, June 14, 2025 ā Stand up. Speak out. No crowns. No thrones. Just democracy.