Environmental degradation: The natural world is often banished, distrusted, or exploited.

Technological control: Advanced technology is frequently used as a tool for the state to monitor and control its population."

Only then did I realize, it's no longer a fictionary tale, we are here.

Use of propaganda: The ruling power manipulates the citizens through propaganda to maintain the illusion of a perfect society.

Loss of individuality: Citizens are pressured to conform to strict social norms, and any form of dissent or uniqueness is suppressed.

Oppressive government control: Citizens live under constant surveillance and are restricted from independent thought and action.

Widespread poverty or inequality: Wealth is often heavily concentrated in an elite class, while the rest of society lives in scarcity or misery.

"Dystopian"

Then I looked up the word to make sure that its meaning matched what I was feeling.

Upon a quick search, AI, of course, gave me the following version.

"Mostly depicted in fiction to serve as cautionary tales about current social or political trends. Characteristics often include:

I rarely post anything these days but this really moved me and help put into words what I have been feeling lately. I hope others can relate. This is a multi, so bare with me.

Tonight while discovering the moving images by award winning photojournalist, Lu Guang, I could think of only one word.

YouTube video by Ron Wyden FOLLOW THE MONEY: Epstein’s Crimes, Sleazy Banks, and the Trump Conspiracy to Cover It Up

youtu.be/wxTI7416P9I?...

“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it — always.” - Mahatma Gandhi

Peace??? More like WWII.

What happened to "State's Rights"?

I’m A Psychologist Who Specializes In Narcissists. Here’s What We Need To Do To Stop Trump. "The same patterns that destabilize families destabilize democracies."

My new strategy for getting through this administration is to start calling Trump out on his narcissist ways: Deny, Attack, Play the Victim, Perform the Hero, Create Crisis.
I think the advice Dr. Sze recommends in her article is extremely helpful.
www.huffpost.com/entry/psycho...

Big Brother is watching you.
Can't wait to see what happens next...

Don't forget Elon, too!

Lo-fi MAGA Video to Relax/Study To 🇺🇸 Promises Made, Promises Kept.

Donny, I doubt your supporters can read that fast. But I'll give it to you, no one else can blow your own horn better than you.
www.whitehouse.gov/past-events/...

Seriously??? I hope we see lightning bolts soon.

YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren On 100th Day of Trump Admin, Warren Reads 100 Acts of Trump Corruption Into Congressional Record

And the grifting continues...
We are in big trouble, folks.
youtu.be/HWSl_B_RtBY?...

YouTube video by radiofri A Short 'His Story' lesson from Gil Scott Heron 1982

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U.S.-born man held for ICE under Florida’s new anti-immigration law • Oklahoma Voice A 20-year-old U.S. citizen was charged with illegally entering Florida as an “unauthorized alien” even though he was born in Georgia.

Trump and ICE are out of control. Trump is taking away birther rights all on his own. US born citizens tracked, targeted,and held for deportation for minor offences. In this case, DeSantis is a coward, Trump is a tyrant. No one is coming to our rescue.
oklahomavoice.com/2025/04/17/u...

It's time to make a plan.
As Adam says, "No one is coming to save us. It's only us."
bsky.app/profile/adam...

This alone should be enough to impeach him. Unfortunately, I have no faith that his sycophants will develop a moral backbone within the next 4 years. Our only option is to vote these cowards out of office.

Modus Operandi: Domestic Quid Pro Quo

So Trump can plunder the coffers enough to fulfill his ego and that is acceptable? This is what true government waste looks like. www.thedailybeast.com/trump-orders...

National Park Service removes references to Harriet Tubman from ‘Underground Railroad’ webpage | CNN An image of and quote from Harriet Tubman have been removed from a National Parks webpage about the “Underground Railroad,” following several prominent changes to government websites under the Trump a...

Disgraceful. The whitewashing of American history continues...
www.cnn.com/2025/04/06/u...

"Hey Russia, if you are listening..."

Maybe everyone can see it now, but the world's richest people have tanked it all to restock assets and get liquid after years of illegally playing with funny money. They used "the wokeness" as a cudgel and it worked. The next Disney princess WILL be white, as we all eat beans under the highway.

5) With the transfer of stocks the ultra wealthy have gained more power, and take advantage of higher pricing while lining their pocket while the remaining 99% continue to suffer.

3) Trump will change his mind on tariffs when his popularity plummets.
4) The miniscule reduction in pricing due to reduction of tariffs will be hyped by Trump, and his minions as a huge success.
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