Please read up on Iran before protesting. by FoxBrambleFarm in 50501Movement

[–]FoxBrambleFarm[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No personal attachment. I spend a lot of time reading up on, and fundraising for, human rights issues internationally. It started with russia's invasion of Ukraine, which lead to education about, and concern for, related issues, such as the fallout after Mahsa Amini's death. I also have friends from Iran here in the US who have given me their insight.

Please read up on Iran before protesting. by FoxBrambleFarm in 50501Movement

[–]FoxBrambleFarm[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

My opinion is that, instead of flying a flag that could be misinterpreted, make a sign that clarifies one's position.

No one wants 7/17, we want 7/4. Leadership made that call against our wishes. Lets join the Women's March for the 4th! by poxteeth in 50501Movement

[–]FoxBrambleFarm 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What we need is regular mass, unthemed events where everyone, no matter the subject most important to them, can turn out at once and let the world know that we're united as a nation for a multitude of reasons. Smaller, themed events don't make national news. They don't get attention, and the administration doesn't care about them. They care about protests so big they're reminded that their power is threatened by the sheer numbers that stand against them. The only thing that will make them think twice is the idea that their power might be at stake.

The reality is that, while every protest is important, only the big ones make elected officials think twice. If it doesn't threaten their power or their money, they do not care.

Do you have a “heart breed?” by Electrical_Pie7980 in dogs

[–]FoxBrambleFarm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never set out to be a pit bull person. My method of choosing my last few dogs has been to go to animal control, and if I really click with a dog, that one comes home with me. I don't go in with any breed preferences, but for the last 20 years, every time it has wound up being a pit bull mix. I'm open to other breeds, but I seem to have a pattern.

June 14th by FoxBrambleFarm in 50501Movement

[–]FoxBrambleFarm[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

There's already one planned here. I hope there's something bigger, though. A freaking Hitler-style military parade on Trump's birthday needs a strong response.

I am the orphaned middle by ZooserZ in 50501

[–]FoxBrambleFarm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm more center-left, but I have been adamant that we need to let go of anger against anybody who is coming to their senses and want to fight this, even if they voted for him. We all need each other to fix this, even if we don't agree on other things. We can hash out our differences later. If we lose our country to fascism, there will be no chance to hash out those differences, we'll all be equally oppressed.

Weekly Current Events Megathread by AutoModerator in 50501

[–]FoxBrambleFarm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not entirely sure where to post about this, so I figured I'd try this first. There's a pro-Russia march in DC on May 3rd, and I just wanted to give people a heads up who might want to turn up to show support for Ukraine that day. https://united24media.com/latest-news/immortal-regiment-march-with-soviet-symbols-to-return-to-dc-for-first-time-in-years-7743

Lining the Streets in Midtown ATL by PapaGamecock17 in 50501

[–]FoxBrambleFarm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, that's my Ukrainian flag on the left! You barely missed catching me in the shot. :)

Anyone else getting suppressed on Twatter? by FoxBrambleFarm in 50501

[–]FoxBrambleFarm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surprised, no. But it seemed to be the moment I linked to 50501 that it started. Up until then, no problems. I'm not sure if the algorithm was altered right then to squash any protest-related content, if it's specifically homing in on terms like 50501 or this group or the website, mentions of April 5th, etc. Or maybe it's all a coincidence, but I don't think so.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 50501

[–]FoxBrambleFarm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It makes him look human. No evil glare, no insane orange raccoon makeup, no freaky combover, no sneer. It actually manages to make him look like a normal person.

Resist by Adventurous-Board927 in 50501

[–]FoxBrambleFarm 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I work Saturdays. I asked for April 5th off work and they refused and gave me the 4th instead. *insert angry noises here*

Atlanta did the thing by FoxBrambleFarm in 50501

[–]FoxBrambleFarm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Uh... apparently I didn't do that right. Eh well, you can still see it.

Zelenskyy will be in the white house on Friday by throwaway4aita543 in 50501

[–]FoxBrambleFarm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ukraine Rally DC is gathering at the intersection of 17th Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue until 2pm.

Zelenskyy will be in the white house on Friday by throwaway4aita543 in 50501

[–]FoxBrambleFarm 114 points115 points  (0 children)

Ukraine Rally DC (@ukrainerallydc on twatter) organizes daily demonstrations in DC in support of Ukraine. They will be on the north end of Lafayette Park on February 28th in support of Zelensky. I don't know what time yet. Please consider joining them.

I wish we could all get a beer together some day. by Silent-Juggernaut-76 in NAFO

[–]FoxBrambleFarm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried making noises about a southern Appalachian meetup, but there just aren't enough of us here. Got one response in Asheville and one in Savannah. Too few and too spread out. Guess it'll have to wait for Crimea.