I, for one, welcome our AI overlords.

Yes, but how many fingers did they have?

Hint: the reason it’s this way is that the elite control the media. If you’re fighting with your financial equals on the other side, then both sides aren’t getting together to fight the rich.

The focus of this cartoon is, I believe, an Austrailian(?) politician. I think it works though as “generic oligarch” or “Republicans.”

Don’t forget folks:

Let’s not forget the quality. Also poor.

I can tell you that what I said is accurate with certainty.

It wasn’t my intent to argue with your experience, it just wasn’t the impression I came away with.

streamers were harassed, assaulted, doxed, stalked, and shut out from protests because they were creating evidence that was used to prosecute protesters doing crime.

Yeah I saw some streamers get in to trouble with some specific groups of protestors for that reason, but didn’t see it very often on the streams I was watching. I also listened to some interviews with Portland protestors on the Uprising podcast who felt that was a bit excessive, so didn’t think it was particularly widespread.

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For example there is a protest right now in Los Angeles. News coverage exits, but no independent livestreamers.

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/protest-erupts-in-downtown-los-angeles-over-surge-in-ice-raids-some-demonstrators-block-101-freeway/

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IrBrYR71Xbc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjTxbg5q5pw

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1932 was a pivotal year in the Nazis’ ascent. It’s a terrifying parallel for today

Leading Civil Rights Lawyer Shows 20 Ways Trump Is Copying Hitler’s Early Rhetoric and Policies

Here’s the list from that second article. Article goes into detail for each.

1. Neither was elected by a majority. (not relevant now this was 2019)

2. Both found direct communication channels to their base.

3. Both blame others and divide on racial lines.

4. Both relentlessly demonize opponents.

5. They unceasingly attack objective truth.

6. They relentlessly attack mainstream media.

7. Their attacks on truth include science.

8. Their lies blur reality–and supporters spread them.

9. Both orchestrated mass rallies to show status.

10. They embrace extreme nationalism.

11. Both made closing borders a centerpiece.

12. They embraced mass detention and deportations.

13. Both used borders to protect selected industries.

14. They cemented their rule by enriching elites.

15. Both rejected international norms.

16. They attack domestic democratic processes.

17. Both attack the judiciary and rule of law.

18. Both glorify the military and demand loyalty oaths.

19. They proclaim unchecked power.

20. Both relegate women to subordinate roles.

The same folks I know who wouldn’t even consider a conversation about socialism are not going to be swayed when I quote any black man to them, much less a panther.