one that can’t really stand up to imperialistic powers in the real word
Which is why I am communist and not anarchist. To fight capitalism one must organize much more than anarchy movements could .
Long term computer programmer, making my own library. American based. Far left politically. Promotes use of paper ballots. Follows news about environmental collapse, political corruption in my country, human rights, science and tech.
one that can’t really stand up to imperialistic powers in the real word
Which is why I am communist and not anarchist. To fight capitalism one must organize much more than anarchy movements could .
I always say a little prayer before I do that command


I shall prove my humanity by mildly insulting anyone who reads this.


Basically this. Most people are decent enough, that is they are not trying to burn down the world. Many, including me, have unclear ideas about what is happening. Often, people use opposing words and history to really mean the same goals.
But it’s exhausting figuring it out for more than friends and people in my echo groups. So I don’t usually try. They have to be worth it to me.
That said, this is for the mental stuff. When it comes to political actions that need to be done now, and cannot wait, things are different. There is a time crunch then. And it’s not about tolerance , but results.


I’ve been watching this clock for 40 years, also watched it get enshitified the last 20 years.
It has always been a symbol of empire, run by many the same fools who enabled the madness. But the revolving door and who contributes got worse since the 1990s. And it’s just some thing now.
They may be wrong or correct, who am I to know. But not to be relied on, I think
Exactly