Lesley Against the Machine

America is beginning to echo the Roman Empire, but amplified—whether bulked up on steroids or bloated by excess. Talks of taking Greenland, Canada, the Panama Canal, and whatever else can be seized reflect a familiar pattern.
Greed, hubris, and the illusion of unending supremacy

Donold Loses It Over Flags At Half-Staff On His Inauguration Day "The final gift to America from Jimmy Carter."

He’s losing his mind over flags being lowered a few feet.

"In lieu of flowers, the Carter family requests that you consider a contribution to The Carter Center."

www.jimmycartertribute.org

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Amazon denies New Orleans truck attack victim's request for leave of absence: report A woman who was seriously injured in the New Year's Eve truck attack in New Orleans says that the Amazon warehouse where she works has denied her request for a leave of absence.In an interview with Th...

"There's a storm coming, Mr. Bezos. You and your friends better batten down the hatches, because when it hits, you're all gonna wonder how you ever thought you could live so large and leave so little for the rest of us."

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This year, I’m calling out injustice, fighting fascism & greed, embracing chaos & being LOUD. No time, money, or attention to corporations harming our planet or putting profit over people. We all must rise to protect our kids, our planet, & demand a just equitable future.

What’s your resolution?

I posted this a month ago. I think it’s time to repost it.

Upside down flag from US protests

It is now 2025. It’s time to mobilize protests against Trump.

Drop your protest locations or mobilization requests below. Use hashtags

#USprotests #3E

Organize. 👇

Could two followers please copy and re-post this tweet to show that someone is always there?

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Call: 0800 689 5652 (UK)
1-800-273-8255 (USA)
1.833.456.4566 (Canada)

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This year, let’s starve the rich. Our power lies in where we put our work, money, time, & attention. Refuse to feed big corporations—support ethical businesses, live your values, and make every choice a reflection of the future we want. Don’t just eat the rich—starve them. #ReclaimPower

also just be mindful of what businesses you support our power comes from our output (work) our $ our time & our attention so don't work for big corps, don't give them ur $ don't give them ur attention have ur life completely reflect your ethics & values ppl say eat the rich I say starve them.

If we could turn our frustration into action, we could accomplish damn-near anything. What say we give it a try?

Opinion | Trump’s Assault on the Systems That Keep Americans Safe Is Dangerous (Gift Article) Eviscerating modern state institutions almost always clears a path for a different political order, built on loyalties and connections to the ruler.

"The German sociologist Max Weber had a word for this type of regime: patrimonialism, based on the arbitrary rule of leaders who view themselves as traditional “fathers” of their nations and who run the state as a family business of sorts..."

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He’s a monstrous gasbag of depravity. As ruthless as he is cunning, Trump lusts for power & has a talent for manipulating others by exploiting their weaknesses. Greed, cruelty & hedonism are his guiding “principles.” This orange-hued shitbird is the very essence of evil in human form #Shitler

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Just to put things into perspective.

Just in time for his presidency, Elon has changed his online avatar to a white-supremacist hate symbol, his screen name to a 4chan slogan neo-Nazis favor (“kek”), and his bio icon to two swords.

This is your POTUS.

Are these also gamer symbols? Yes. Does he know they’re far more? You bet your ass.

A graphic comparing wealth distribution across three pie charts: 1. United States: The top 20% own 84% of the wealth, leaving the bottom 20% with 0.1%. 2. Sweden: The top 20% own 36%, with more balance across the remaining groups. 3. 'Freedonia': An ideal distribution with all quintiles holding 20%. Source: PBS NewsHour.

The top 20% in the U.S. own 84% of wealth while millions struggle with nothing. Protests, votes, and letters haven't worked—we must act. Support local businesses, educate others, and build communities. Change won’t come from above—it starts with us. #BeTheChange #WealthInequality

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