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A group called Return to the Land has established two "whites-only communities" in Arkansas, with plans for four more sites in the Ozarks and Appalachia. The creation of white ‘ethnostates’ is the ultimate goal of some white nationalists, a scholar of right-wing extremism explains:
I think that places you in the ADU phase
The US has broken international & domestic law by killing 11 people extrajudicially. More of this will likely happen.
That's it. I'm quitting all mainstream news media outlets. Not saying one word about why Venezuela is 'interesting' to the WH. Just can't take the whitewashing any longer. If you'd like truth on this issue in particular I recommend the following interview. www.democracynow.org/2025/9/5/gre...
This guy in particular is such a nimnul.
Lifelong milwaukeans know it's all just racism in a blanket.
I've been to most cities shown in the red zone at least once. That space, it's so amazingly homogeneous, can never tell where I am. Sadly, many Wisconsinites judge Illinois by that area & their ignorant perception of Chicago. I love Chicago, a quick ride on the Hiawatha away from Milwaukee.
Kenosha has a lovely very vibrant music scene.
Only reason I know is I dated a woman while in college who moved from Joliet to attend college in Milwaukee. I visited once.
Sounds like most of the people who live in Waukesha County where I live, just west of Milwaukee. As soon as mass transit or gahd forbid TRAINS comes up in a conversation, it's all 'acgch Milwaukee is all criming all those speeders & shootings '.
Huntsville? jfc
Anyone here even aware that this happened on Sunday? Literally a Russian attack on the head of the EU. Barely a whisper. Europe, you in danger, girl. Get your shit together. You may not think you are at war, but Putin's Russia sure does. www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
thanks!
Kids today? Really?
And I wouldn't be at all surprised if Russia is giving experimental treatments to Trump to extend his life. Putin / Rasputin / alt.chemistry
Ah, as in topics, types of authors, etc. I'm not a writer, just a voracious reader.
With all the talk of Trump being dead/not dead, when he dies Russia won't have puppet in the WH. There are connections between far right+techbros->Russia but not like the deep kompromat Putin likely has on Trump. With Vance as POTUS at least that threat would likely disappear. Agree or disagree?
What's a good Substack replacement for that kind of range of genres? Is Ghost a good option?
Volts, that's a podcast?
A lovely break for you from the on-going shitshows & power grabs...
Thanks for reminding me!
Elon's brother admits they are illegal immigrants.
Maybe he has a side gig working for Bannon.
Thank you for your work, including your videos and being interviewed on others' YT channels. I'd feel lost without your reporting.
It's illegal in many states, but anyone who does this would probably drive drunk too.
SO SAD! CHICAGO'S "HERO" MAYOR JOHNSON JUST TOLD DONNY FASCISTPANTS TO STICK HIS POLICE STATE WHERE THE SUN "DON'T SHINE"! JOHNSON WON'T COMPLY WITH SMELLY DICTATOR DONNY. BOO HOO HOO! MANY ARE THANKING YOUR FAVORITE WRITER, JEFF TIEDRICH (ME!) FOR HIS POST ABOUT IT, WHICH IS HERE —> bit.ly/4lTj5kq
You'll have to pry mine from my cold, dead hand. But mine is wired.
Tiny jack couldn't have been placed on the side? Ridiculous design.
Please take a few minutes to read this entire thread.
When someone says genre is nothing but a marketing tool and/or shelving system for bookstores
Happy weekend!
Agreed. I went back to watch the series, couldn't get past the second ep, way too fucking real. But I'd like to read the book again someday, also want to re-read the blue ant trilogy.
Dune: The Butlerian Jihad, Brian Herbert Earth Grief, Stephen Buhner The Creative Act, Rick Rubin There Is No Antimemetics Division, qntm The No-Prep Gamemaster, Matt Davids
Peripheral... ooooh, mind bending book. :)
Conspiring to conspire.
It's hard to keep up with Trump so we've compiled a list of websites tracking Trump’s actions on tariffs, regulations, the environment, immigration, and more. @brookings.edu Hutchins Center www.brookings.edu/articles/tra...
That last bit would've kept me awake for a week, at least. You lucky man.
Lied my way backstage in Birmingham, AL to meet Judas Priest on dare from roommate of my girlfriend who I was spending a week with in Little Rock. Had breakfast next morning w/Rob Halford & members of Heaven who opened for JP. Petting albino tiger at arena near concert venue also occurred c. 1984.
I'm sure no one from the WH fed that question to that (checks notes) reporter.
This is painful to watch. Felon Trump has the National Guard picking up trash in D.C. Because there isn’t enough crime to keep them busy?
No, big language models are massive databases that are WICKED fast. Consciousness does not rise from language. Thanks for attending my ted talk.
Ok, but 80s is cool again, right?
How are you feeling? Play that emotional color. When Musical Directions Don’t Say What to Do, but How to Be - The New York Times share.google/msHPrnk4JrxU...
Ah yes, the three genders
Best place for Hobonichi gear. :)
And don't forget... www.jetpens.com
Too much civilization? No, just too much control. Ask Eno... share.google/VYcJLHpewpd8...
You know what it’s a good day for? Releasing the damn Epstein files.
Remember: it isn't intelligence, it's a language model.
Every time I've watched that movie my mind is expanded for days afterwards.
Can you recommend any books on this subject?
Slow down ICE by helping local businesses put up signs to clearly mark “Staff Only” areas that can’t be entered without a warrant. Protect your community while showing solidarity with immigrant workers and customers: act.indivisible.org/...
The Sheltering Sky, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci
For composing music as well.
We already have that and they are planning on building more in Kentucky & Indiana, that's just for starters.
We're not talking about her, we're saying Newsom sucks because he throws trans folks under the bus and has physically removed homeless people's tents. This isn't single issue anything.
That's a nice band name right there that is. Oh, wait. Is the label's actual name Secretly Canadian?
NEW: Video shared with me from a bystander in DC shows multiple masked federal agents (at least one of whom appears to have an ICE badge) violently attacking and handcuffing a delivery worker in the street outside Bluestone Lane cafe near Logan Circle this morning. Please take care when watching.
I have, a couple of them. They both were more Muller than Marine, even wore tan rain trench coats.
#WeekendDeepThoughts
I was working at a college radio station when I was in music school. One day the station manager told me he bought cases of old Mountain Dew in bottles when the change happened. I told him how much I enjoyed it growing up, he brought me 3 bottles. Delicious!
Happy Caturday… 🐱 #caturday #bluesky
oh ffs NASA’s acting chief calls for the end of Earth science at the space agency - Ars Technica share.google/VzjtJI7vBgOd...
Because, OTTERS!!! "Weird" poop crawling with parasites found on US riverbank. DNA analysis reveals exactly what's going on | Discover Wildlife share.google/ddKiGUkPj95p...
The number of possible jokes approaches infinity...
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30s too busy, need a new hand.
Well done, DC! Good night and good luck...
Stripe says it’s accepting payments for LGBTQ content JVA site starts working with Visa again Mastercard reportedly panicking and making Riot moderate messages The tide is turning We are going to win this Keep calling Keep writing Keep fighting You can do this
Did she clear having her image posted here?
Those Dems who panicked? Please don't vote for them anymore. They're part of the problem.
bing, bing, bong oh hi lindsey I know grass like no one
Here is the article I was thinking of data4democracy.substack.com/p/the-mother...
I will help crowdfund $1mil+ for any journalist who asks Hegseth 'so you support the Confederacy, what the fuck is wrong with you?'.
They were told that so the market would be squished and salaries/rates would drop into the basement. It worked.
yeah
Or the direct synonym of "maximalist" in this context: "Totalitarian" That it literally the maximum government possible! Everything which is not compulsory is forbidden.
And of course they weren't ejected for throwing things at the athletes. If I throw rubber toys at NBA players during a game I bet I'll be ejected, maybe arrested and charged with assault.
Which ones are you hanging onto?
The two protests have converged outside MDC to loud cheers and chants. Got a solid 100+ here, out in the street in front of the MDC here in LA. Another reporter earlier witnessed what she called “the most brutal arrest I’ve ever seen.” Despite this, it’s a party outside MDC in Los Angeles
It exists but for genres I'm not that into.
Time to cancel our Paramount subscriptions, right now.
These people are more dumb than MTG.
You've described my personal struggle these days, to a T.
Ooh, that's another take on the same issue. If I find the one I read I'll respond with it.
I think I have it in a tab on my desktop browser. Looking later this morning...
So many things are so fucked up. Here are some strategies to help you deal with it all. Personally, nationally, locally. For and with your community. Or not. open.substack.com/pub/chocolat...
Firing up the 'which side of my family in Europe can get me EU citizenship more quickly?' project again. Germany is looking to be the winner at the moment.
The mathematician John Venn was born on this day in 1834. To commemorate the occasion, here’s a poem in the form of a Venn diagram.
The people who will lose NPR etc. don't really have stable or good internet access.
It's called public broadcasting for a reason. Are you claiming that the right's bullshit about biased reporting by NPR is accurate?
You've seen this original version of the ad?
live action catbus looking pretty sweet
I'm tryin' Ringo, I'm tryin' real hard.
And as a foil against my previous post, watch your back, Jack. #AIisntreallyAI #AIisascam
Place in refrigerator overnight, next morning slice, sprinkle with high quality salt, eat.