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Aren't we all figuring it out as we go?

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i’ve gotten a lot of messages from baby queers being like “will we get through this” and the answer is yes. i don’t know how it’ll all go down and it will suck for a while but your human spirit is 10000x stronger than their hatred. it’s the only reason you’ve gotten this far

23.01.2025 00:38 — 👍 2879    🔁 551    💬 27    📌 6

Which state, and cautioned how?

02.02.2025 05:16 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Jewel Apologizes To 'My LGBTQIA+ Community' For Performing At Inauguration For RFK Jr. What do you make of her apology, folks?

What are your thoughts on this, folks?

01.02.2025 18:30 — 👍 1271    🔁 85    💬 1662    📌 65

I keep asking myself what kinds of questions do I ask people in everyday life situations when the question of fascism comes up, and the best thing I can think of is, “would you be the kind of person the Nazis would have killed in 1939; if no, why not?”

01.02.2025 00:36 — 👍 14    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

If you are in danger unless you comply with a regime, you are in danger whether you comply or not

31.01.2025 21:16 — 👍 9482    🔁 2652    💬 46    📌 62
A reddit comment by user Syncopia: Sociologist Jennifer Walter, explaining what is happening in this country right now and what to do about it: "As a sociologist, I need to tell you: Your overwhelm is the goal. 1: The flood of 200+ executive orders in Trump's first days exemplifies Naomi Klein's "shock doctrine" - using chaos and crisis to push through radical changes while people are too disoriented to effectively resist. This isn't just politics as usual - it's a strategic exploitation of cognitive limits. 2: Media theorist McLuhan predicted this: When humans face information overload, they become passive and disengaged. The rapid-fire executive orders create a cognitive bottleneck, making it nearly impossible for citizens and media to thoroughly analyze any single policy. 3: Agenda-setting theory explains the strategy: When multiple major policies compete for attention simultaneously, it fragments public discourse. Traditional media can't keep up with the pace, leading to superficial coverage. The result? Weakened democratic oversight and reduced public engagement.

A reddit comment by user Syncopia: Sociologist Jennifer Walter, explaining what is happening in this country right now and what to do about it: "As a sociologist, I need to tell you: Your overwhelm is the goal. 1: The flood of 200+ executive orders in Trump's first days exemplifies Naomi Klein's "shock doctrine" - using chaos and crisis to push through radical changes while people are too disoriented to effectively resist. This isn't just politics as usual - it's a strategic exploitation of cognitive limits. 2: Media theorist McLuhan predicted this: When humans face information overload, they become passive and disengaged. The rapid-fire executive orders create a cognitive bottleneck, making it nearly impossible for citizens and media to thoroughly analyze any single policy. 3: Agenda-setting theory explains the strategy: When multiple major policies compete for attention simultaneously, it fragments public discourse. Traditional media can't keep up with the pace, leading to superficial coverage. The result? Weakened democratic oversight and reduced public engagement.

What now? 1: Set boundaries: Pick 2-3 key issues you deeply care about and focus your attention there. You can't track everything - that's by design. Impact comes from sustained focus, not scattered awareness. 2: Use aggregators & experts: Find trusted analysts who do the heavy lifting of synthesis. Look for those explaining patterns, not just events. 3: Remember: Feeling overwhelmed is the point. When you recognize this, you regain some power. Take breaks. Process. This is a marathon. 4: Practice going slow: Wait 48hrs before reacting to new policies. The urgent clouds the important. Initial reporting often misses context. 5: Build community: Share the cognitive load. Different people track different issues. Network intelligence beats individual overload. Remember: They want you scattered. Your focus is resistance."

What now? 1: Set boundaries: Pick 2-3 key issues you deeply care about and focus your attention there. You can't track everything - that's by design. Impact comes from sustained focus, not scattered awareness. 2: Use aggregators & experts: Find trusted analysts who do the heavy lifting of synthesis. Look for those explaining patterns, not just events. 3: Remember: Feeling overwhelmed is the point. When you recognize this, you regain some power. Take breaks. Process. This is a marathon. 4: Practice going slow: Wait 48hrs before reacting to new policies. The urgent clouds the important. Initial reporting often misses context. 5: Build community: Share the cognitive load. Different people track different issues. Network intelligence beats individual overload. Remember: They want you scattered. Your focus is resistance."

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31.01.2025 23:40 — 👍 543    🔁 343    💬 14    📌 33

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02.02.2025 04:21 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I had the same question, so Thank You for asking!🙏🏽

02.02.2025 04:14 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
BREAKING NEWS Q The California Department of Education Responds to President Trump's Executive Order on What Can Be Taught in Schools "President Trump signed an executive order today that does nothing but require the Secretary of Education to determine what federal education funds can legally be rescinded as a penalty for teaching curricula that President Trump finds objectionable. We can give the Trump Administration that answer right now: nothing. It is against federal law for the White House to dictate what educators can and cannot teach by threatening to defund essential public services for students. School curriculum should not vacillate back and forth depending on the occupant of the White House, which is why federal law already prohibits the federal government from leveraging grants to mandate specific instructional content in schools." CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

BREAKING NEWS Q The California Department of Education Responds to President Trump's Executive Order on What Can Be Taught in Schools "President Trump signed an executive order today that does nothing but require the Secretary of Education to determine what federal education funds can legally be rescinded as a penalty for teaching curricula that President Trump finds objectionable. We can give the Trump Administration that answer right now: nothing. It is against federal law for the White House to dictate what educators can and cannot teach by threatening to defund essential public services for students. School curriculum should not vacillate back and forth depending on the occupant of the White House, which is why federal law already prohibits the federal government from leveraging grants to mandate specific instructional content in schools." CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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01.02.2025 02:32 — 👍 15    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Adam Freeland - Mind Killer
YouTube video by kryzysss Adam Freeland - Mind Killer

Immediately brought this track to mind, which was one of my most-played tracks between 2008/9! youtu.be/iqoUDGJ4g2A

23.01.2025 01:48 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

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