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Shaw MacDuff
@shawmacduff.bsky.social
Gulf War Veteran/Data Center Engineer
Art, Music, TTRPG, Creativity, Learning, Teaching,
Pro-Democracy, Pro-Justice, Left Politics, DEI, Government

#Veteran #mentalhealth #disability #churchoffckry
I hope it goes on sale soon, we might need "soup for the family"
October 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
August 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
July 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Helpful Lectures

Sometimes a lecture can help people but when your audience is believers, does it help?
We can do much more for ourselves working together rather than false labels and misunderstandings. I try to help others and am misunderstood. I encourage people who want to discus to do so.
June 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Hate, no communication, and blindness (3/X)

The Pew Research Center says of likely Registered voters for the two major parties. Democrats are 49% of voters and Republicans share of 48%of the voters

Tolerance and no hate must happen to succeed. Understanding the adversary and recruiting is victory
June 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This site is rife with reactions from hate, and never any reasonable discourse. I mark every politician I can find to better understand the whole cycle of politics, yet everyone makes assumptions and that they are right. You don't understand and are wrong. Reread the terms of service and stop hate.
June 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Hate, no communication, and creating blind spots (2/X)

Hate without communication & no burden of understanding creates empty victories. Unjustified hate solves nothing. You are quickly becoming what you hate. The ability to understand and negotiate will keep you on the right side of history.
June 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Hate, lack of communication, and no understand of each other (1/X)

The recent rotten behavior that may support libel can and will be pursued at some point

This experiment has proved I was correct. The level of communication and negotiation and are near 0% and lack moderation or understanding too
June 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
June 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The 14 Characteristics of Fascism
12.Under fascist regimes, police are given almost limitless power to enforce laws. The people often overlook police abuses and forego civil liberties in the name of patriotism. Oft there is a national police force with virtually unlimited power in fascist nations.
May 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
To my fallen brothers and sisters, thank you for your sacrifice. To your dedication to carry out your mission defending the Constitution and the peoples of the United Sates. You are remembered.
May 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
.... Free expression in the arts is openly attacked, and governments often refuse to fund the arts

#fascist #resist #arts #education #science
May 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The 14 Characteristics of Fascism
11.Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts
Fascist nations tend to promote and tolerate open hostility to higher education, and academia. It is not uncommon for professors and other academics to be censored or even arrested. (continued in reply)

#Fascist #resist
May 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The 14 Characteristics of Fascism
10. Labor Power is Suppressed
Because the organizing power of labor is the only real threat to a fascist government, labor unions are either eliminated entirely, or are severely suppressed .

#fascist #trump #project2025 #anti-unions
#bluewave #resist #unions
May 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The 14 Characteristics of Fascism
9. Corporate Power is Protected
The industrial and business aristocracy of a fascist nation often are the ones who put the government leaders into power, creating a mutually beneficial business/government relationship and power elite.

#fascism #resist #corporation
May 10, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The 14 Characteristics of Fascism
Religion and Government are Intertwined
Governments in fascist nations tend to use the most common religion in the nation as a tool to manipulate public opinion. Religious rhetoric and terminology is common from government leaders, even when .... continued

#resist
May 10, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The 14 Characteristics of Fascism
7. Obsession with National Security
Fear is used as a motivational tool by the government over the masses.

#resist #truth
May 8, 2025 at 5:20 AM
14 Characteristics of Fascism
6. Controlled Mass Media
Sometimes to media is directly controlled by the government, but in other cases, the media is indirectly controlled by government regulation, or sympathetic media spokespeople and executives. Censorship, especially in war time, is very common.
May 7, 2025 at 3:57 AM
14 Characteristics of Fascism
5 Rampant Sexism
Governments of fascist nations tend to be almost exclusively male-dominated. Under fascist regimes, traditional gender roles are made rigid. Opposition to abortion is high, as is homophobia and anti-gay legislation and national policy.
#fascism #resist
May 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The 14 Characteristics of Fascism
4. Supremacy of the Military
Even when there are widespread domestic problems, the military is given a disproportionate amount of government funding, and the domestic agenda is neglected. Soldiers and military service are glamorized.
#fascism #resist
May 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The 14 Characteristics of Fascism
3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause
The people are rallied into a patriotic frenzy over the need to eliminate a perceived common threat or foe: racial , ethnic or religious minorities; liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc.
May 4, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The 14 Characteristics of Fascism

2. Disdain for Recognition of Human Rights

Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights
Because of fear of enemies and the need for security, the people in fascist regimes are persuaded that human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of "need." ....
May 2, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The 14 Characteristics of Fascism
by Lawrence Britt

1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism -

Fascist regimes tend to make constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other things. Flags are everywhere, as are flag symbols on clothing and in public displays.

#fascism #resist
May 2, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Unexpected Absence
I didn't expect to be offline that long.
Amazing can happen as you have realistic flashbacks and extreme episodes of PTSD. I had a lot of therapy.

We also lost a "brother" this weekend, don't be one of the 22 Reach out if you need help, please
#PTSD #Flashbacks #veteran #22aday
May 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
No WankPanzers either
March 2, 2025 at 2:22 AM