Sam Bailey
Sangreal Sodality, Practical Kabbalah, Neoplatonism, Universal Sufism, Vedanta, antifascism, antiracism, democratic socialism, #woke
Joined Apr 2022
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People on the far right aren't interested in any rational answers that don't also serve their fascist narratives. Rather, they value the drug-like rush of power they get from denigrating & forcing others, over knowledge that's both practical and morally compassionate. How platforms like Facebook & Twitter make their money is by manipulating these people, essentially monetizing their basest instincts. What they really are, is drug pushers weaponizing human nature against itself.
People on the far right aren't interested in any rational answers that don't also serve their fascist narratives. Rather, they value the drug-like rush of power they get from denigrating & forcing others, over knowledge that's both practical and morally compassionate. How platforms like Facebook & Twitter make their money is by manipulating these people, essentially monetizing their basest instincts. What they really are, is drug pushers weaponizing human nature against itself.
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y'all she MAD
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/05/03/i-am-angry-warren-unleashes-fiery-speech-against-extremist-court
'I Am Angry!': Warren Unleashes in Fiery Speech Against 'Extremist' Court
"The United States Congress can keep Roe v. Wade the law of the land, they just need to do it," said the senator.
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If being a bad American means caring about others and their rights? Then I guess that makes me one
@CommonSenseGent your claim the left wants to ban guns & infringe on 2nd Amendment rights is a Strawman Argument. You repeat false claims about your opponents' views, then argue against the view they don't actually hold, while pretending you're arguing against them. It's a dishonest, irrational tactic, and completely transparent. You try to present yourself as a thoughtful, logical proponent of everyone getting along, even as you forward these false strawman arguments from the right.
@CommonSenseGent you haven't made a valid point, because the left doesn't want to ban guns and infringe on 2nd Amendment rights. That old trope has always been a lie, and as long as people on the right keep forwarding it, there can never be any intelligent discussion on the subject.
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Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Do not become bitter or hostile. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble. We will find a way to make a way out of no way. - John Lewis
@grannyclear Normally in life, I try to be polite and kind, even to people who hold a lot of very questionable ideas. But when it comes to the QAnon cult members, it's hard for me to suppress a desire to ridicule, denigrate, and generally make fun of them. They're causing such profound damage in the world, why not?
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Ran into my first serious Q--Anon today in the wild. Was at McDonald's getting hubby hot fudge sundae 'cause he loves them and I love him. Drive-thru was not moving so went into. Guy waiting struck up convo.
Told me Biden is a clone Biden and they found the clone factory next to HRC's house last week, but media won't cover that. Said most of congressmen are clones. Clones are controlled by cabal trying to take over world.
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I have met a few old warriors.
Not many young ones.
Old warriors, have eyes that are deep pools of compassion.
They have the patience of trees.
They talk little, but can move quickly.
The tools they use, they know like the back of their hands.
They are quick to smile, and never get angry.
For they know the warriors code.
Never use force, unless it is needed, and then use it overwhelmingly.
Never bluff, nor threaten.
Commit totally.
Be guided only by great feelings of love.
~ me
@MamaJ @DCskroot Although there were a few different iterations such as The Shari Lewis Show, the main program I remember from my childhood was called Lamb Chop's Play-Along. But the more obscure, older show I really thought was the cat's pajamas was called Kukla, Fran, and Ollie. https://www.youtube.com/c/KuklaFranandOllie
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Don't get me wrong. I really love my city Portland and don't hate hipsters at all. But some days, a few of them are beyond obnoxious. Here's my brief poem: "Hipster Virus." It's just a joke that arose from an unpleasant encounter with the most ridiculously pretentious coffee shop crowd I've ever seen, and it wasn't even in Portland! LOL https://qr.ae/pvYTWk
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Have you never seen Alejandro González Iñárrituh's thought-provoking film "Birdman" starring Michael Keaton? Here's my recommendation. https://qr.ae/pvYT99
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🚨Fascism Alert: Minn. GOP candidate wants Democratic elections chief jailed
Have you never seen Alejandro González Iñárrituh's thought-provoking film "Birdman" starring Michael Keaton? Here's my recommendation. https://qr.ae/pvYT99
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@Lindalemondrop I was listening to podcasts at work today, talking about this. It's a very real concern, but not entirely surprising given the fascist coup they're still trying to pull off. Not sure about legal challenges at this point, as it seems if the GOP is able to simply run out the clock until they're able to take control again, legal challenges won't mean much then. My point is that dems always try to be polite and play by the rules, and the fascists simply weaponize that against us.
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Here's a link to an essay I wrote on the modern Christofascist movement. "Christofascists: Fake Christians, fake patriots" https://qr.ae/pvYTM9
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Here is a link to a very brief essay I wrote on the alt-right appropriation and misuse of Stoic philosophy. https://qr.ae/pvYTuV
Sam Bailey
Sangreal Sodality, Practical Kabbalah, Neoplatonism, Universal Sufism, Vedanta, antifascism, antiracism, democratic socialism, #woke
Joined Apr 2022