Sam (Afterthoughts)
@afterthoughts.bsky.social
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afterthoughts.bsky.social
lol yay
tbh still can’t believe this one
afterthoughts.bsky.social
If you subscribe to Josh and not me (or vice versa) then you are not fully experiencing the dumb shit we make
joshwithparenthes.es
In the unlikely event that there are 24 people who follow me that aren’t subscribed to Sam yet, what are you doing? Go subscribe!
afterthoughts.bsky.social
Me trying to pretend I’m not refreshing this every 10 minutes
afterthoughts.bsky.social
Me trying to pretend I’m not refreshing this every 10 minutes
afterthoughts.bsky.social
nobody look at me, I'm having Realizations
afterthoughts.bsky.social
Eyyyyyy 😀 you and me both lol
afterthoughts.bsky.social
The more guest audio you send me the more I’m like “I feel like I should be listening to James talk right now 🤔”
afterthoughts.bsky.social
Oh, I’m so glad :) I wasn’t sure people were going to like this one because… like, it’s positive and not controversial 😄 I love it when the internet proves me wrong!
afterthoughts.bsky.social
Love @jameswoodall.bsky.social 's work. He often covers subjects I've already seen explored, but with such care & passion that the journey is always worthwhile.

(But also, in the replies I'll link some videos that I hadn't seen covered elsewhere, and quite enjoyed)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffqv...
The Rules Of Comedy: What Can't Comedians Say?
YouTube video by James Woodall
www.youtube.com
afterthoughts.bsky.social
I’ve already watched this twice. It’s exactly what I needed right now ❤️
mainelymandy.bsky.social
youtu.be/NfA_zod32h8

The video you have all been waiting for - Mainely Mandy talks to Mainely Mandy about being neurodivergent and polyamorous.

Premiere is at 5:30 Maine time Friday the 26th.
Neurodivergent & Polyamorous
YouTube video by Mainely Mandy
youtu.be
afterthoughts.bsky.social
I’m happy this one is resonating with people ☺️ always makes it feel well worth the effort!
andrewkozma.net
This is a great and inspiring (even hopeful) video by @afterthoughts.bsky.social. It's part of an ongoing series, which is also recommended.
Change-Makers: Opposing Fascism In Daily Life
YouTube video by Afterthoughts
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Reposted by Sam (Afterthoughts)
joshwithparenthes.es
it's great! and not just because pillar is one of the nine fans of my goofy movie content. i'm constantly amazed by the extent to which pillar is able to take a complex political topic and make it personal in a way that also makes my understanding of the topic feel more meaningful
afterthoughts.bsky.social
Yeeessss YEEESSSS validate my incurable need to categorize things
latenightafa.bsky.social
Acts of resistance are uncomfortable and require practice. Practice regularly. Practice actively. Work your way up from the small things.

Graphic h/t @afterthoughts.bsky.social
TYPE

RISK LEVEL

OBSTRUCTION

SOCIAL INFLUENCE

EXAMPLE

IDEOLOGICAL OBSTRUCTION

High

Med-High

High

Draft dodging

Lunch counter sit-ins

Blocking ICE vehicles

Disrupting a meeting

INSTITUTIONAL or POLICY-BASED RESISTANCE

Low-Med

Med-High

High

Refusing to let ICE into your workplace, citing "sensitive locations" policy

Harvard citing constitutional rights in denying Trump's requests

Costco shareholders voting to reject anti-DEI mandates

Subject to change. (Ex: Google's No Al for Weapons policy.)

Drawback: This form defers some power FROM the people, FROM morality, and TO the status quo.

SNEAKY or PLAUSIBLY DENIABLE NONCOMPLIANCE

Low-Med

Med-High

Low-Med

Many Saul Alinsky tactics. Rules for Radicals describe ways to shut down an

operation, often by playing dumb

Doing work slowly/poorly

Managers being unable to join a strike, but calling out sick the same week as the strike

ENCOURAGING/EDUCATING/SUPPORTING

Low

Low-Med

Med

Teaching kids about historical events that are scrubbed from history books

Vocally / visibly supporting a coworker who speaks out in a meeting

Bringing food to striking workers. Refusing to cross a picket line

Distributing "know your rights" pamphlets

Offering free resources

Wearing a pin/shirt/sticker

Having a lawn ornament/flag

Attending a nonobstructive protest/vigil/rally

Does nothing YET-but is primed to be elevated into signaling/supporting/sneaky noncompliance.