John Blackman

Feels like elder spirit

Islamists (former Al Qaeda), fighting to overthrow anti-Zionist and anti-imperialist Syria and who do behead victims, are called by media and US Gov "Rebels" and "resistance fighters". Hamas, first fighting apartheid, now genocide, are called "terrorists". Didn't know? Do now.

You should make a song about those things

If your critiques about what’s going on has to do with how horrible Trump is or his nominees are, instead of how horrible the American duopoly and capitalism is - I have no interest in your “thinking”

Just shared screenshots of these posts on X. @defymasters

Elon Musk's twitter just banned me, without giving any reason. I didn't get any post that was flagged, no infraction, no warning, nothing. Just suspended. So I suspect it is because I have been exposing the propaganda of the genocidal Israeli regime and its supporters, including recently Bill Ackman

In a 60's/70's mood? ;)

Weirdly funny to look back at, for instance, Putin being the evil thing for the planet. Putin! Or Xi or Iran or Cuba - there's always a new one to distract from the real evil. "Brainwashing" seems like such a weak descriptor. How so many don't see what's right in front of them...

Most of my posts now are on behalf of the Palestinians because I think we're all Palestinians, and the worst of what's happening is coming here eventually. The choices are resistance, compliance or support. The latter two are collaboration. I beg you not to collaborate.

You don't have to be Nostradamus to predict everything coming to a head in 2024. Among other events, the Democrats will do a total reveal that even the most credulous Dem voter will have to concede is not democratic.

@g8torgrrl.bsky.social I love the avatar and I'm sure @emergencypants.bsky.social greatly appreciates it. LMAO

Lol. And not a hockey fan, but I do know who the Red Wings are.

No, the Pistons are doing terrible. I was fuckin' with ya.

Well, you'll still take the division. I was just happy because the Pack is still at least alive for a playoff wildcard. Long shot, but keeps me interested. I'm more an NBA guy. So how 'bout dem Pistons?! 🤪

Nope on Lions. lol

They have increased their estimates since that article

bsky.app/profile/forc...

#PalestinePledge

I pledge to withdraw financial support from any business, agency, academic institution, etc. for firing or otherwise punishing individuals there employed, on the grounds of supposed anti-Semitism, due to supporting for the Palestinian people.

(This is what capitalists understand)

If, on US social media, we’re free to say “destroy Iran” or “turn Gaza into a parking lot” but could face expulsion from platforms for “from the river to the sea” or “read Bin Laden’s letter to America” - we are living somewhere, but it’s not in a democracy

Growing Dissent At State Department Over Israel's War on Gaza Two whistleblowers, who previously resigned from positions at the State Department, share their reactions to this dissent.

The support for Palestinians is growing faster than I've ever seen.

thedissenter.org/growing-diss...

Jesus, I have big feet! I wear a size 49! in China

Same! 👊

Elijah McClain's death: Cop acquitted in 2nd trial of police officers The jury acquitted officer Nathan Woodyard in the second trial in connection with the death of Elijah McClain following a 2019 altercation with Aurora, Colorado, police.

Elijah wasn't involved in an altercation with police, FFS. He was attacked and brutalized. His part in the "altercation" was begging for mercy.

abcnews.go.com/US/elijah-mc...

Cynical people are never disappointed

Lily Tomlin: "No matter how cynical you get, you can never keep up"

By the logic of the brilliant loser to Donald Trump, Hilary Clinton, you could argue against having a ceasefire in every conflict, because the other side would take advantage of the time to prepare for more fighting. Genius. Can’t see how she lost to a rich, goofy game show host.

Israel demands UN chief resign over Hamas attack comments António Guterres denies he justified Hamas's attacks by saying they "did not happen in a vacuum".

The majority of the planet knows the truth, but speaking it sparks calls for resignations, firing and censoring, by Israel, US gov (GOP and Dems) and the media mandarins. www.bbc.com/news/world-m...

Look how both parties unite on Israel's genocide and then try to convince me, yet again, about the lesser evil thing

Watch the full conversation with Norman here: https://youtube.com/live/m36CUGA1Ucw00:00 HOW TO JUDGE WHAT HAMAS DID03:30 TURNING TO CHOMSKY FOR MORAL GUIDANC... Norman Finkelstein Calls Gaza A Modern Day 'SLAVE REVOLT'

This is very heavy stuff...

youtu.be/_hhhpxU-Sm0?...

Imagine... thinking Trump or other GOP are SO bad and dangerous for US, that they uncritically go with Biden Administration participation in genocide out of fear of endangering election prospects in 2024. Imagine those people thinking they hold the moral high ground. IMAGINE

You just have to look at all those choices and ask, "do any of these offer profits"? and all becomes clear.

Working for me right now.

David is such a good writer. The Devil's Chessboard reads like a novel. Chilling shit.