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Brian White

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Learning design/tech. Jazz guitar, and cocktail enthusiast. Former broadcaster. Sighthound owner. Advised a handful of political campaigns. Opinions are my own. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwhite55

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Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · Jun 10

All eight installments of The Resistance Manual are now live.

I’d be grateful if you shared it within your networks, groups, or communities. The more people who feel empowered to act, the stronger we all become.

Thank you for reading. And for resisting.

The Resistance Manual | Substack

The Resistance Manual is an eight-installment guide to proven, non-violent strategies that everyday people can use to resist authoritarianism and build power in their communities. Click to read The Re...

resistancemanual.substack.com

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 1h

Introducing OrganCare™! Because your organs deserve the same optional coverage as your teeth and eyes. Choose from Heart Basic, Lung Plus, or the Full Body Bundle (out-of-network spleens not included).

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 4h

Who could have seen that coming? 🙄

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 5h

In a logical mind, declaring open season on authoritarian dictators might be the sort of thing that would trigger a moment of self reflection before being said out loud by an authoritarian dictator.

Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 6h

A person close to the White House told Semafor that Trump will coordinate military actions in Venezuela with Congress “when Maduro’s corpse is in US custody.”

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 22h

And maybe design it to stay on the handle when you close the door. Or better yet, do what a hotel I stayed at in Manila does: A switch by the door. Turn it on and a little light goes on outside the room that indicates to the staff, “do not disturb”

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 1d

Well. Problem solved, I suppose.

National Debt Reaches $33 Trillion; Adds $1 Trillion to Debt in 3 Months | Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

The gross national debt of the United States surpassed $33 trillion on Friday, just months after the federal government’s gross debt eclipsed $32 trillion on June 15, 2023.

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 3d

I believe a grown adult who CHOOSES to get a Nazi tattoo, and CHOOSES to keep it for years, only saying he’ll remove it when becomes politically inconvenient, and also, as a grown adult, publicly states his ambivalence for covering up rape, has used up all of his strikes to hold the public trust.

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 3d

He also thinks it doesn’t matter if the military covers up rape – and says anyone who thinks it matters is an idiot. Odds are pretty good that he would be sitting on the Senate Armed Services Committee, tasked with providing oversight on Hegseth’s toxic, pro-abuse, policies for the Pentagon.

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 3d

It might be as important to focus on his stated belief (as posted on Reddit – see attached) that anyone who thinks “it matters” if the military covers up rape is an idiot. Probably not someone we want on likely sitting on the Senate Armed Services Committee, with Hegseth in charge of the Pentagon.

A Reddit post, attributed to Graham Platner, a candidate in the Maine Democratic primary for US Senate: "In today's current climate, when every whisper of a misplaced hand brings down a feature length film, anyone who actually thinks the military is purposefully covering up rape to save the career of some god damn [captain], is clearly both an idiot and junior enough in rank or life experience to think it matters," he wrote on Reddit about sexual assault in the military.

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 3d

It continues to feel like we’ve crossed into Idiocracy territory

A satirical scene from the film Idiocracy: a run-down version of the White House surrounded by junk and overgrown grass. The building is grimy and partially damaged, with debris, wrecked cars, and makeshift lawn furniture scattered about—evoking a dystopian, absurd vision of American decline.

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 3d

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 5d

It’s not just the generals and admirals – everyone in the military takes the oath.

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 5d

Who is carrying out these orders? This doesn’t even seem to be on the margins of legal. The big question here is what is happening down the chain of command, and what that likely portends for US citizens as Trump escalates his attacks on American cities.

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 5d

If the U.S. military is now obeying illegal orders to carry out extrajudicial killings of civilians in foreign waters, it means they’ll do the same here. That’s a violation of their oath and a grave warning to every American.

Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 5d

Without a doubt, this calls for an independent international investigation. I certainly do not trust the Trump administration, and I do not know enough about Colombia’s public media apparatus to trust them either.

Gabrielle Hecht has no more spoons @gabriellehecht.bsky.social · 5d

With alt text.

Executive summary: the US killed at least 3 Colombian fishermen who’d put up a distress flag. In Colombian waters

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 6d

@gregsargent.bsky.social – Your Daily Blast podcast keeps airing Kristi Noem ads, promoting her thuggish, anti-immigrant policies. Are you aware of this? Have you contacted your ad network? I would like to assume you are not OK with getting revenue promoting this garbage to your audience.

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 6d

He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us

He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people

He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 6d

For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent

For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury

For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 6d

Pretty much all of the outlined abuses by King George III are at the forefront today with Trump…

He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good

He has obstructed the Administration of Justice

For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 7d

Show up and know your rights. Be loud. Be safe.

KNOW YOUR PROTEST RIGHTS:
1. You don't need a permit to protest in streets or on sidewalks if you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.
2. You have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including police.
3. If stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If yes, calmly walk away.
4. If arrested, ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
ACLU

NO KINGS
Saturday, October 18th.
Wear yellow.
Show up.
Show out.
nokings.org
REJECTING KINGS
SINCE
1776

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 7d

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 7d

For those who aren’t familiar: In AI models, “temperature” controls how predictable or creative responses are. A low temperature (like 0.1) makes answers more precise and consistent. A higher one (like 0.8) adds more variety and imagination. It’s basically a dial between accuracy and exploration.

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 7d

AI tools (like ChatGPT) would likely feel far more trustworthy if users had the ability to simply adjust the “temperature.” Let people choose between precision and creativity. Control builds trust and confidence. Have a slider or similar interface device that has “precision” <—> “creativity.

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 7d

Tomorrow I’ll stand with millions of Americans who refuse to bow to one man. No leader is above the law. No crown belongs in a republic. #NoKings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 9d

It’s all about the cruelty. They absolutely relish in hurting children. Which explains why the GOP and MAGA are so intent on protecting pedophiles and abusers like Trump.

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Rick Steves @ricksteves.bsky.social · 10d

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Last June, more than 5 million Americans joined #NoKings rallies across the country, protesting President Trump's authoritarianism. And this Saturday, with your help, it's going to be even bigger and better.

Brian White @brianwhite.bsky.social · 10d

The U.S. passport just fell out of the world’s top 10 for the first time. Under Trump’s creeping authoritarianism, America is being walled off by the world. Freedom of movement mirrors freedom itself: both in decline.

US Passport Power Falls to Historic Low

For the first time since the Henley Passport Index was created 20 years ago, the United States is no longer ranked amongst the world’s Top 10 most powerful passports.

www.henleyglobal.com