Patrick McGonagle (Trick Mc)

With all the gov sites getting 404’d is the waybackmachine or something comparable out there? I mean “once it’s on the internet it’s there forever”….. right? 🤞

If you have privilege, use it to help those that don’t. Make sure people that are marginalized know you are an ally and will be welcomed. Be like Miep Gies.

If you have privilege, use it to help those that don’t. Make sure people that are marginalized know you are an ally and will be welcomed. Be like Miep Gies.

Came here to figure out what the “Star” was, thanks!

The contrast from the phase of the moon and the positioning is awesome. Thank you for sharing this perspective!

Just to be clear on my previous thread. I asked Ai for a summary timeline of WWII and how long it took from rise to power to concentration camps, and how it happened. Then only asked to anonymize it and change the start date to jan 2025 for being in power

March 2030 – The facilities operate at full capacity. Deportations increase, and the true scale of the operation becomes undeniable.

By 2031 – Entire regions are emptied. The system that once claimed to protect national security has transformed into a machine of destruction, consuming millions.

January 2030 – A meeting of high-ranking officials formalizes the strategy. The goal is no longer relocation or imprisonment but total eradication.

September 2029 – Specially designed facilities are constructed, streamlining the execution process. Instead of mass shootings, a more "efficient" method is introduced, capable of handling thousands in a single day.

July 2029 – The first large-scale massacres are carried out in occupied territories, targeting civilians from the segregated group. Mass graves appear in remote locations.

From Oppression to Extermination (2029-2031)

June 2029 – As war spreads across multiple regions, military units and special task forces are ordered to eliminate resistance. In the process, mass executions begin under the justification of internal threats.

2028 – Entire families are forcibly relocated to isolated districts and heavily guarded compounds, cut off from society. Resources become scarce, and reports of abuse begin to surface.

November 2027 – A government-backed movement attacks businesses and homes belonging to the targeted group. Mass arrests follow.

2027 – New laws are enacted restricting the rights of a specific group of people, marked by their faith and heritage. Travel restrictions and public segregation are introduced.

Persecution Begins (2026-2028)

March 2026 – The first detention centers open under the guise of national security. Initially, they hold political opponents, journalists, and activists.

July 2025 – His party becomes the only legal political entity, and dissenting voices in the media and government are removed.

March 2025 – A sweeping new law is passed, granting him the power to override legislative processes. Civil liberties begin to erode as opposition groups are targeted.

February 2025 – A major national crisis occurs—a suspicious attack on a government building. This event is immediately blamed on political enemies, justifying emergency measures.

Echos of the Past

The Rise to Power (2025-2026)
January 2025 – He is appointed as the leader of the country, rising to power through a mix of public support, economic turmoil, and political maneuvering. His party, once dismissed as radical, now controls the government.

YouTube video by Greg Palast Vigilantes Inc. — Full Movie

I want my kids to be able to say, I know what it looks like. I was there. My dad knew what it looked like then and he did what he could to make sure it didn't happen again.
youtu.be/P_XdtAQXnGE?...

The Cyber-Cleanse: Take Back Your Digital Footprint New Year, New Digital You! New Years are an opportunity for committing to resolutions, starting new habits, discarding what no…

"We think of our data and devices as personal, but they link us to many, many different people. Even if you think you have nothing to hide, your traces can always be used to incriminate others, especially when there is a shift in the political environment."

Reclaim your data. Start today. #optout

How to Disrupt the Cycle?
Build worker co-ops and mutual aid networks. Elect reformist leaders. Counter media narratives with independent journalism. Foster global solidarity to challenge capitalism’s cyclical exploitation and preserve democratic values.

Common Patterns
Wealthy elites gain power through monopolies or privatization. They influence politics via lobbying and crises. Opposition is crushed by media control and legal suppression. Myths like meritocracy normalize inequality while distractions prevent unified resistance.

Modern Resistance (U.S.)
Grassroots worker organizing, leftist politics, and alternative media challenge corporate power. Systemic reforms are critical for combating modern oligarchy and wealth inequality.

Modern U.S. (Late 20th Century - Present)
Neoliberal policies consolidated wealth. Corporate political spending soared after Citizens United. Tech monopolies control data. Crises like COVID-19 enriched billionaires. Media consolidation and corporate-government collusion further widened inequality.

Modern Parallel (Post-Soviet Russia)
Oligarchic control of resources and media, suppression of opposition, and state-backed corporate interests mirror Russia’s model, showing how democracy can be eroded through elite consolidation of power.

Post-Soviet Russia (1990s - Present)
Oligarchs gained wealth through rigged privatization. Media fell under state control. Opposition was jailed or killed. A hybrid of state and corporate control emerged, maintaining power through nationalism and managing public opinion.

Modern Parallel (Nazi Germany)
Corporate-state collusion, suppression of dissent, and far-right movements echo Nazi-era risks. Tech companies aiding authoritarian regimes and economic fears make vigilance critical in preventing oligarchic control.

Nazi Germany (1933-1945)
Corporations like IG Farben profited from war and slave labor. Unions and dissent were crushed. Propaganda controlled media. Militarization merged state and corporate interests, creating a fascist oligarchy. Resistance came through war and limited post-war accountability.

Modern Parallel (Gilded Age)
Tech monopolies, wealth hoarding, and union suppression echo the Gilded Age. Worker organizing and leftist movements offer modern resistance, but systemic corporate control remains a key obstacle.