Melissa

I think collective non-violent resistance as a movement; like the civil rights movement but for a modern age and a broader fight for democracy w/ marches too - that's where the resistance can manifest most. I can visualise it well.

I predicted a social media re-evaluation a month or two ago... and between BlueSky, people changing how they use or not use Facebook, and a general sense that we've been screwed over by big tech long enough. It won't mean quitting for everyone; for some it will mean changing how we see it instead.

No man, no policy, no thugs can do anything about the fact that the people are awoken. It is a simple fact. The path to a brighter tomorrow exists in some form or another. The good fight will matter in the end xo

What could be some of the keys to getting those more in the middle of US politics to join us in vocal opposition and to have the courage to stand for democracy? How do we strengthen and grow the peaceful yet powerful resistance?

I think my approach here will be to speak out against injustice but also provide a healthy dose of non-political good vibes; i.e. the mix of courage and sanity xo

I think all the tech leaders supporting Trump must either come to their senses and join the people and shared understanding (among just enough of a majority of people) or be publicly disgraced when the dark period passes eventually. It's their choice; they can join us or choose fear and foolishness.

My hope made me think he was shifting gears away from naievity. But it's almost like what we really knows is the exact opposite. He's saying the opposite of what wisdom says. Hopefully he snaps back. The alternative is that he'll be publicly disgraced when the dark period passes.

Courage and wisdom must grow faster than hate and silence. It won't be easy nor will it depend solely on those of us who speak the most. It will come from many angles, the subtle, the deeper. Most do not want this reality; so how do we prove it to enough people that courage will matter?

Most Americans must now ask themselves if they believe in love or hate. Indeed, a large percentage, maybe 40% have chosen to support darkness, but about 60% know better in one way or another in this time. It's a question of enough people standing firm together to manifest something much better xo

I feel renewed. Through deep self-discover and reflection, I have fate (the secular version of faith) that humanity will find a way - that the global need for love and renewal is going to overcome this darkness. I am not religious but I see why there is hope, even if it's hard to see yet <3

My point in prior posts is about strategy to save western democracy and avoid the worst outcomes for our sakes, not his. It's about getting him away and saving democracy.

Hope my prior post makes sense. I could be wrong but I think without the off ramp he'll turn to sheer destruction to hold on to power. So we resist him and let him retire in Dubai and leave the US alone. Maybe it's not the only viable path to save democracy and ensure he doesn't unleash hell?

The way I see it; we keep resisting authoritarianism but then we still need to give him an off ramp or else he'll unleash as the four years near an end. So, for real, maybe he's allowed go retire in Dubai. I'm not even joking. That's the scenario that saves democracy but avoids war/violence.

Not promoting coded language... *clears throat* Trump's a psycho... okay, good. But still, when scenarios necessitate, language holds the key to resonance adjustments for the situation, website, etc. Always use your intuition though y'all

You are just a four year president Trump. You have no more authority than this. You are a coward too.

I feel like 2010 me when I'm here and it's funny as my profile has 2110 in it. I love thinking about the future even if it's gone pretty shit so far. But thinking about history, cycles, equilibrium, the breaking of cycles... there's some hope in that, even if only time will tell the long story.

Think I'm ready to use BlueSky more. I think I was processing letting go of Facebook because of the memories of what it once was but the algorithm barely lets my deeper ideas even reach people unless it was in groups. Even then it's becoming a ghost town over there xo

Be sensitive. Be alive. Be a human being xo

I think fear caused humanity to enter a 'social media depression of emotion', though ofc BlueSky here is a breathe of fresh air. But, I mean, in general, human emotion, yes, human emotion has been demonised on social media more generally. We can't control a lot in this world but we can be human xo

One lives in hope that powerful and wise individuals in the intelligence community, top of the US army etc. will inform Trump behind closed doors that the limits of the constitution shall be upheld. It's perfectly legal for them to do so and indeed would be their responsibility.

Sucks what fb is becoming but I'm sure I can learn to untangle my mind from what it once was. I guess there's nostalgia there and maybe w/ autism I feel it stronger but the early 2010s is a while ago, and those vibes persist more here tbf

What's your favorite Simpsons' season or episode? :)

but anyway... watching classic Simpsons rn; season 7, one of my fave <3

Life's not easy and the world is super complicated... we might not be able to truly tell each other exactly how we feel or what we mean in most conversations but maybe w/ time, self-reflection and collective reflection can get us on a better, more 'common interest' path, even if not fully yet xo

I found myself in a bit of a spiral recently and I realised w/ being on the spectrum, sometimes overflowing thoughts can - at least for me - self-perpetuate, because they're stimulating; while I have medication and support, learning how to slow my mind myself is another little, sort of self-help.

How's everyone today? I feel like I'm learning more about myself recently through deeper self-reflecting etc. In short, I've had autism & ADHD since, well, forever ofc; but lately in thinking more about how most process the world, it's getting easier to see what maybe I've been missing etc. a little

Please do what you can to stand w/ the resistance in the coming years. We need as many people w/ power and influence to stand firm for US democracy, to save the republic. Thank you.

I get what you mean but she probably is seriously concerned for her safety. But I still get what you're saying.

Anyone think w/ a strong resistance to Trump & the fact that many Americans still support left policies, a total shift to something much better is possible, especially when more wake up to the horrors of Trump's 2nd term? Little bit of me dares to dream, that we go from the '30s to the '60s.

The surge of Bsky (which I only heard about a couple of days ago) makes me think about how much the internet could be changed more broadly. Sites where you can customise the algorithm, more personalisation, etc. Exciting to join here :)