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evan @verynormalguy.bsky.social

hmmmm I wonder if there are any historical examples you could look at that directly counter your assessment. ah, well, probably not

aug 30, 2025, 7:42 pm • 2 0

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Matthew Downhour @matthewdownhour.bsky.social

We built a sun to drop on them and felt essentially 0 remorse doing it, is the thing

aug 30, 2025, 7:43 pm • 1 0 • view
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evan @verynormalguy.bsky.social

American propaganda in ww2 was so placid though, not bloodthirsty at all!

aug 30, 2025, 7:44 pm • 1 0 • view
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evan @verynormalguy.bsky.social

if we expand our def of “fascist” a tiny bit, just read diaries from random northern infantry, especially post Gettysburg, and particularly from units raised in the Midwest. not exactly in a forgiving mood

aug 30, 2025, 7:46 pm • 1 0 • view
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evan @verynormalguy.bsky.social

I believe in the khornate spirit of liberalism

aug 30, 2025, 7:47 pm • 1 0 • view
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theoretical vibe physicist @matthewraskob.bsky.social

my concern in this case would be that there isn’t a Union Army, for instance, to channel the rage & fear of so many individuals to some greater end.

aug 30, 2025, 7:54 pm • 2 0 • view
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evan @verynormalguy.bsky.social

yeah I think it’s going to be grim

aug 30, 2025, 7:58 pm • 2 0 • view