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Well, fuck that πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

I’ve been collecting myself since the election. This blog isn’t going to turn into a negative spiral, or focus on just politics. I’m still going to post the same silly stuff, but I am … Read more

If you’re a piece of shit, they put you in charge. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

An "I Voted Early NYC 2024" sticker resting on top of a wood surface, along with the vote branded pen I used.

It’s the first day of early voting in New York City, and the turnout was healthy. I waited in line about a half hour, which I was happy to do.

If you haven’t noticed, our democracy is on the ballot. Proud to have voted for Kamala Harris. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

I got this political ad texted to me: “AMISH for Trump”. Who do I tell that they’re barking up the wrong tree, twice? πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

If you don’t vote, apologize to democracy, you putz. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

The Future is Analog (if you can afford it), by Maroussia LΓ©vesque, explores the “analog privilege” of economic elites to escape the automation and A.I. they apply to everyone else.

Today is National Register to Vote Day. Please, register to vote. And then, you know, vote. It matters. A lot. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

I do not say this lightly: the Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity paves the way for a conservative dictatorship. This was deliberate. Do not pre-agree to fascism.

Citizens should not obey in advance. Much of fascism is a bluff β€” look at our loyal cult, listen to our outrageous language, heed our threats of violence, we are inevitable!

The crucial thing is the individual decision to act, along with others, for four months, a little something each day, regardless of the atmospherics and the polls and the media and the moods.

Resist. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ