Faxe MacAran CR: Wind and Truth & The Atlas Paradox
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allisonannartistry on Instagram: "Something hinky is happening on TikTok. I made a personal video about my situation and uploaded it earlier. It says it was uploaded…"
Something hinky is happening on TikTok. I made a personal video about my situation and uploaded it earlier. It says it was uploaded and I see it on my profile but if I try to share said video it keeps saying it is still processing. Also I of course follow a lot of liberal/leftist content on that app and my feed that would normally be full of all the political stuff right now is not. Seems weird. Here is the video I made anyway about my GoFundMe and my current shitstorm that is my life.#TikTok #gofundme #vulnerable #divorce #hospitalbills #exhausted #exhaustedView all comments
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A convention friend of mine is going through a rough time and could use some mutual aid. I know not everyone is in a position where they can help. Gods know I'm counting every penny right now until my new job starts. But if you do have some to spare?
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In a democracy, we are supposed to feel like we have control over our lives because the people control the government.
But in the U.S., people feel like our lives are out of control because the people don’t control the federal government.
But in the U.S., people feel like our lives are out of control because the people don’t control the federal government.
February 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
In a democracy, we are supposed to feel like we have control over our lives because the people control the government.
But in the U.S., people feel like our lives are out of control because the people don’t control the federal government.
But in the U.S., people feel like our lives are out of control because the people don’t control the federal government.
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To be fair, what they want is no trans people.
Fox News chumming the water for outrage and clicks despite the fact this is literally what they want, trans men not on HRT competing with women.
February 6, 2026 at 1:39 AM
To be fair, what they want is no trans people.
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I need all my doomer friends to get a grip. At a minimum, use conditional language, like ”He will try to do X.” Stop giving away your power as an American. This country got through a revolution, a civil war, a couple of world wars and a shit ton of other badness. We will get through this too. 1/2
February 5, 2026 at 3:17 AM
I need all my doomer friends to get a grip. At a minimum, use conditional language, like ”He will try to do X.” Stop giving away your power as an American. This country got through a revolution, a civil war, a couple of world wars and a shit ton of other badness. We will get through this too. 1/2
This feels selfish but I've fantasized about what I'd do if I win the big lottery prize, and the first thing I'd do is pay off my close friends' student loan and medical debt.
Then for me I'd track down some rare boardgames and Lego sets (I've always wanted the Executor Super Star Destroyer set).
Then for me I'd track down some rare boardgames and Lego sets (I've always wanted the Executor Super Star Destroyer set).
Pop Quiz:
You've got Elon's money. What's the first thing you buy that makes you happy?
For me it's, "pay every single campaign on GoFundMe." There's only been $30bil raised by GFM its entire existence, I could drop $30bil like it was *nothing*, do immeasurable good, and be instantly beloved.
You've got Elon's money. What's the first thing you buy that makes you happy?
For me it's, "pay every single campaign on GoFundMe." There's only been $30bil raised by GFM its entire existence, I could drop $30bil like it was *nothing*, do immeasurable good, and be instantly beloved.
Elon COULD be happy
He'd need to learn an art, make amends to his children, give to the poor, make friends, love a movie, play a video game, literally do anything but be Elon Musk - the one thing he cannot do
That money could buy anyone happiness except for him
He'd need to learn an art, make amends to his children, give to the poor, make friends, love a movie, play a video game, literally do anything but be Elon Musk - the one thing he cannot do
That money could buy anyone happiness except for him
February 5, 2026 at 6:16 AM
This feels selfish but I've fantasized about what I'd do if I win the big lottery prize, and the first thing I'd do is pay off my close friends' student loan and medical debt.
Then for me I'd track down some rare boardgames and Lego sets (I've always wanted the Executor Super Star Destroyer set).
Then for me I'd track down some rare boardgames and Lego sets (I've always wanted the Executor Super Star Destroyer set).
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This entire thread, and also this: don't do Bannon's work for him
Third, journalists, non-profits, social media influencers, and everyday people need to be VERY discerning and careful about not amplifying unsubstantiated rumors about ICE or other law enforcement at or near the polls, because false rumors (even if well-meaning) WILL suppress the vote.
February 4, 2026 at 9:46 PM
This entire thread, and also this: don't do Bannon's work for him
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Again, not once has the media asked “Can we afford ICE?” the way they obsessed about affordability with Biden’s student loan debt relief or Obama’s health care plan. And the media surely isn’t going to ask “Can we afford this?” about this crazy military spending increase 🤔🤷♂️
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We do not need a $1.5 trillion dollar defense budget.
50% increase in one year?!?
breakingdefense.com/2026/02/excl...
50% increase in one year?!?
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EXCLUSIVE: HASC chair seeking $450B for defense in reconciliation - Breaking Defense
Mike Roger, the House Armed Services Committee chief, wants to use reconciliation for a massive increase in defense spending.
breakingdefense.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Again, not once has the media asked “Can we afford ICE?” the way they obsessed about affordability with Biden’s student loan debt relief or Obama’s health care plan. And the media surely isn’t going to ask “Can we afford this?” about this crazy military spending increase 🤔🤷♂️
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Guess where I am tonight!
February 5, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Guess where I am tonight!
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reposting with alt text bc i love this
February 4, 2026 at 3:01 PM
reposting with alt text bc i love this
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worth noting that the second rich people stopped being afraid of mobs tearing them limb from limb, they stopped building libraries and opera houses and stuff and started ripping the copper wiring out of the walls of society instead
February 4, 2026 at 4:44 PM
worth noting that the second rich people stopped being afraid of mobs tearing them limb from limb, they stopped building libraries and opera houses and stuff and started ripping the copper wiring out of the walls of society instead
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We gotta come up with a better system than “everything rests on whether these twelve billionnaires are nice”
February 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM
We gotta come up with a better system than “everything rests on whether these twelve billionnaires are nice”
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The results of the Post laying of hundreds of reporters and CBS installs a “right wing ideologue” are the same: “the dismantling of crucial journalism infrastructures (for a healthy democracy) that can’t be easily replaced.”
In the case of the Post blame goes to one person: its billionaire owner.
In the case of the Post blame goes to one person: its billionaire owner.
The Washington Post Is in Freefall—and There’s One Person to Blame
Today’s layoffs at this once-great newspaper were nowhere near inevitable. But Jeff Bezos was never committed to the paper’s best traditions.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:43 PM
The results of the Post laying of hundreds of reporters and CBS installs a “right wing ideologue” are the same: “the dismantling of crucial journalism infrastructures (for a healthy democracy) that can’t be easily replaced.”
In the case of the Post blame goes to one person: its billionaire owner.
In the case of the Post blame goes to one person: its billionaire owner.
Image Description: skeet from Puff the Magic Hater "Ezri once told Word, "The Klingon Empire is dying, and I think it deserves to die. I know this sounds harsh, but the truth is you have been willing to accept a government that you know is corrupt. Gowron is just the latest example." (cont. below)
i would be overjoyed if the U.S. had a president as ethical and even-tempered as Chancellor Gowron
February 4, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Image Description: skeet from Puff the Magic Hater "Ezri once told Word, "The Klingon Empire is dying, and I think it deserves to die. I know this sounds harsh, but the truth is you have been willing to accept a government that you know is corrupt. Gowron is just the latest example." (cont. below)
One day, Democrats will stop chasing the mythical moderate conservative voter. There is no conservative demographic any Democrat will ever win in this day and age.
Alas, that day is unlikely to come until two-buck Chuck here is gone.
Alas, that day is unlikely to come until two-buck Chuck here is gone.
Democrats want commonsense reform for ICE:
End the roving patrols and racial profiling.
Take accountability and abide by the same rules as local police.
Masks need to come off, body cameras need to stay on—no secret police in the United States of America.
End the roving patrols and racial profiling.
Take accountability and abide by the same rules as local police.
Masks need to come off, body cameras need to stay on—no secret police in the United States of America.
February 4, 2026 at 1:28 AM
One day, Democrats will stop chasing the mythical moderate conservative voter. There is no conservative demographic any Democrat will ever win in this day and age.
Alas, that day is unlikely to come until two-buck Chuck here is gone.
Alas, that day is unlikely to come until two-buck Chuck here is gone.
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Democrats want commonsense reform for ICE:
End the roving patrols and racial profiling.
Take accountability and abide by the same rules as local police.
Masks need to come off, body cameras need to stay on—no secret police in the United States of America.
End the roving patrols and racial profiling.
Take accountability and abide by the same rules as local police.
Masks need to come off, body cameras need to stay on—no secret police in the United States of America.
February 3, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Democrats want commonsense reform for ICE:
End the roving patrols and racial profiling.
Take accountability and abide by the same rules as local police.
Masks need to come off, body cameras need to stay on—no secret police in the United States of America.
End the roving patrols and racial profiling.
Take accountability and abide by the same rules as local police.
Masks need to come off, body cameras need to stay on—no secret police in the United States of America.
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people who are forced to vote for Democrats because there aren't better options want commonsense reform: abolishing and prosecuting ICE, salting the ground from which they crawled, and draining the treasury to pay reparations to victims
Democrats want commonsense reform for ICE:
End the roving patrols and racial profiling.
Take accountability and abide by the same rules as local police.
Masks need to come off, body cameras need to stay on—no secret police in the United States of America.
End the roving patrols and racial profiling.
Take accountability and abide by the same rules as local police.
Masks need to come off, body cameras need to stay on—no secret police in the United States of America.
February 4, 2026 at 12:30 AM
people who are forced to vote for Democrats because there aren't better options want commonsense reform: abolishing and prosecuting ICE, salting the ground from which they crawled, and draining the treasury to pay reparations to victims
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we are at 15 days left, halfway through the campaign, with $120 to go to unlock the second pin and $680 to go to unlock all three! my goal is still to hit the second pin this week! ☘️💪
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Good Luck Pins!
A set of three enamel pins featuring good luck charms from around the world!
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February 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
we are at 15 days left, halfway through the campaign, with $120 to go to unlock the second pin and $680 to go to unlock all three! my goal is still to hit the second pin this week! ☘️💪
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When I try to explain to people that investors are generally very, very stupid people this is what I mean.
Video game stocks are suddenly crashing today with the launch of Google's Project Genie as investors think games will start magically getting made with AI
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#GoogleGemini #TakeTwo #CDProjektRED #Roblox #videogames
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#GoogleGemini #TakeTwo #CDProjektRED #Roblox #videogames
January 30, 2026 at 5:35 PM
When I try to explain to people that investors are generally very, very stupid people this is what I mean.
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This is right. The White House keeps looking for the “Kneel Before Zod” button — and seems completely shut off to evidence that there isn’t one.
the practical effect of arresting lemon et al is to spark widespread condemnation, especially since these arrests will certainly be thrown out. this doesn't mean the action isn't a dangerous escalation, it does mean the white house doesn't know what to do but spam its only attack
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
This is right. The White House keeps looking for the “Kneel Before Zod” button — and seems completely shut off to evidence that there isn’t one.
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It’s also a big part of how we sustain our wellbeing enough to keep fighting. It might be how we are able to fight.
Folks, please don’t tell artists they shouldn’t be making or selling their art right now. For many, it’s how they pay the bills. Art is vital during times like this. ALL ART. Whether it’s a protest sign or a book cover or just a beautiful drawing. It’s part of the heart of humanity.
January 29, 2026 at 9:29 AM
It’s also a big part of how we sustain our wellbeing enough to keep fighting. It might be how we are able to fight.
A convention friend of mine is going through a rough time and could use some mutual aid. I know not everyone is in a position where they can help. Gods know I'm counting every penny right now until my new job starts. But if you do have some to spare?
www.instagram.com/reel/DT9FQJU...
www.instagram.com/reel/DT9FQJU...
allisonannartistry on Instagram: "Something hinky is happening on TikTok. I made a personal video about my situation and uploaded it earlier. It says it was uploaded…"
Something hinky is happening on TikTok. I made a personal video about my situation and uploaded it earlier. It says it was uploaded and I see it on my profile but if I try to share said video it keeps saying it is still processing. Also I of course follow a lot of liberal/leftist content on that app and my feed that would normally be full of all the political stuff right now is not. Seems weird. Here is the video I made anyway about my GoFundMe and my current shitstorm that is my life.#TikTok #gofundme #vulnerable #divorce #hospitalbills #exhausted #exhaustedView all comments
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January 29, 2026 at 9:43 AM
A convention friend of mine is going through a rough time and could use some mutual aid. I know not everyone is in a position where they can help. Gods know I'm counting every penny right now until my new job starts. But if you do have some to spare?
www.instagram.com/reel/DT9FQJU...
www.instagram.com/reel/DT9FQJU...
Hey Chuck, step the fuck up, or step the fuck back. ICE didn't exist before 2003. I doesn't need to exist now. You know this, you were in fucking Congress at the time. It's a failed experiment and it's time for it to go.
If you can't do that, then it's time for YOU to go.
If you can't do that, then it's time for YOU to go.
Majority of the country now wants to abolish and/or dismantle ICE and yet Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. told the caucus the message had to be to “restrain, reform and restrict ICE.”
Once again it looks like Schumer is about to choke after getting a massive opportunity.
So pathetic and weak.
Once again it looks like Schumer is about to choke after getting a massive opportunity.
So pathetic and weak.
Senate Democrats plot strategy as DHS standoff deepens heading into shutdown week
Two sources who were on a Democratic caucus strategy call Sunday said Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told the group the message must be to “restrain, reform and restrict ICE.”
www.nbcnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Hey Chuck, step the fuck up, or step the fuck back. ICE didn't exist before 2003. I doesn't need to exist now. You know this, you were in fucking Congress at the time. It's a failed experiment and it's time for it to go.
If you can't do that, then it's time for YOU to go.
If you can't do that, then it's time for YOU to go.
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"...we maintain this weird double standard: Soldiers in combat zones must refuse unlawful orders, but civilians facing unlawful force from domestic law enforcement must submit."
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The Moral Right to Defend Yourself Against ICE - Public Seminar
If you saw an armed stranger forcing his way into your neighbor's home at dawn, would you have the right to stop him?
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January 25, 2026 at 2:20 PM
"...we maintain this weird double standard: Soldiers in combat zones must refuse unlawful orders, but civilians facing unlawful force from domestic law enforcement must submit."
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this reminds me of the way i’ve seen susan bro speak about her daughter, heather heyer. when a fascist murders your child, you aren’t allowed to just grieve. you have to defend their memory, even their very grave.
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
January 25, 2026 at 1:10 AM
this reminds me of the way i’ve seen susan bro speak about her daughter, heather heyer. when a fascist murders your child, you aren’t allowed to just grieve. you have to defend their memory, even their very grave.
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If the US were a geopolitical rival the headlines would be like: US Secret Police Execute Second Dissident In the Streets As Militarized Occupation Enters Sixth Week
January 24, 2026 at 4:14 PM
If the US were a geopolitical rival the headlines would be like: US Secret Police Execute Second Dissident In the Streets As Militarized Occupation Enters Sixth Week