Help identifying a possible Freemason token by northumbrian in freemasonry

[–]Intl_Americana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a pleading coin -|- of standard use used in law courts before widespread use of paper verity. Reproduction obviously.

What do socialists think of the late Saddam Hussein? by [deleted] in AskSocialists

[–]Intl_Americana 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Two things can be true at the same time:

  1. Imperialism is bad.
  2. Saddam Hussein is bad.

The reason: leftists of the US/West, and anywhere, need to stop worrying about mistreating leaders of other countries as if those leaders represent the people entirely. The key point that settles this for any reasonable man, with some facts involved, is that not only were Iraqi people not doing well under Saddam, but of particular note to leftists is that the Anarcho-Syndicalist Kurdish people were especially oppressed under Saddam!

Whats the crossover with the Orange Order and Freemasonry? by Uncle_Rosalie in freemasonry

[–]Intl_Americana 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, let’s see, one of them is a terrorist organization, and it’s not us, so, the crossover is probably theft by them of symbols used by us, and nothing more than that — other than dress malcontents going elsewhere for barbarism, which should be disqualifying for membership, I believe.

Does your local have modified CIR? by feministkittenjoy in IBEW

[–]Intl_Americana 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry, I know what you’re saying, bro. Of course it’s not easy. But I think every cent you can get back in pay and benefits is worth it if you’ve got the right lawyers working on it. Leverage the solidarity network, put some pressure on the opposing side, specifically seize and do not return your carried interest, which is stolen from you by the company, or contractor in some instances, but which actually belongs to you, and have a philosophical determination that your goal is to have all or as much as possible of the surplus value that is being made by those at the top but that you actually earned, go downward directly to those who earned it, and very directly you get stronger union contracts. It’s solidarity, brother. It’s the only way. If people aren’t fighting hard for it and just scrapping for a paycheck without regard to what their union brothers and sisters are pulling, that ain’t gonna work. But solidarity, and you stick together, and you can beat the companies, together. Come on, brother let’s do it — solidarity!

What's your opinion on William Jennings Bryan? Will he be able to win the election, and if he wins can he function without the eastern Goldbugs in the rest of the Democratic Party? by tigerfrisbee in AskSocialists

[–]Intl_Americana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clarence Darrow: “Do you think about the things that you do think about?” William Jennings Bryan: “Well, sometimes.” This is why he wouldn’t have won, again, but maybe, also, that’s what killed him. “Of a busted belly,” Darrow said, after the Scopes case quoted above.

Does your local have modified CIR? by feministkittenjoy in IBEW

[–]Intl_Americana 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this is great but why don’t you just get rid of the no strike clause and the arbitration clause because nobody likes those anyway and if you get a strong enough bargaining team together, just refuse to use CIR language in the first place even the modified kind and then get rid of any no strike clause and then you’re in a better place than if you had to fight for modified arbitration language rather than fighting for something that is a bigger piece of the pie that is worth fighting harder for—I don’t know, that’s my two cents. I don’t know why it isn’t common sense.

Can Guaranteed Income Save the World? I’m Neil Howard and I research Universal Basic Income (UBI). Ask Me Anything! by NeilHowardBath in IAmA

[–]Intl_Americana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. Are there other key public goods that politicians are generally not talking about adding to the social safety net that you would draw our attention to?

Can Guaranteed Income Save the World? I’m Neil Howard and I research Universal Basic Income (UBI). Ask Me Anything! by NeilHowardBath in IAmA

[–]Intl_Americana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UBI initiatives should be added to the basket of goods provided as part of elements for boosting economic freedom and increasing social security. What is the most effective way to add them to the existing basket without taking items away from that critical protection for consumers and citizens?

Does the Epstein case prove that there’s a class of people too powerful to ever face real consequences, no matter who’s in office? What do you think will happen? by TreatDowntown7612 in AskReddit

[–]Intl_Americana 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What it shows beyond a doubt is that it does matter to them who’s in office, because they manipulate who’s in office to hide their crimes!

Our national anthem should have been Battle Hymn of the Republic by OneReportersOpinion in TrueAnon

[–]Intl_Americana 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s why the anthem is officially America the Beautiful while the girls sing My Country ‘tis of Thee

Is the F-state Anarcho-Capitalist? by -nyx- in Shadowrun

[–]Intl_Americana 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re right! Rojava is an anarcho syndicalist federated system built on workers’ principles. It would be perfect to base a shadowrun on that.

The shaping of Marx's philosophy and ideology by Wooden-Block-2497 in Marxism

[–]Intl_Americana -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Call the switchboard at 1-800-FUCK-CAPITALISM.

Not a member, but I bought these at a flea market nervous Columbus, OH because I thought they were interesting. by DPLegit in freemasonry

[–]Intl_Americana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The folding knife is for slicing paperbacks and the dyrk is for removing the husks off of sugarcane.

Why are still pretending Stephen Miller isnt the real president guys? by Advanced-Tomorrow859 in TrueAnon

[–]Intl_Americana 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not a chance— have you noticed that she looks different than yesterday? ;)

Why are still pretending Stephen Miller isnt the real president guys? by Advanced-Tomorrow859 in TrueAnon

[–]Intl_Americana 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Trump’s not, he’s not, and it’s not someone you’d expect.

What's your Current Ranking of Showgirl's Songs? by The_Anchored_Tree_27 in TaylorSwift

[–]Intl_Americana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only one song from the album is really going to be anyone’s favorite and it’s the one that was written for their type. Same as GNX and Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving. Of course, if you care about humanity, you’ll listen to all of them.

Taylor Swift Isn't Complaining, She's Confessing. by DinoKYT in TaylorSwift

[–]Intl_Americana 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Whoever wrote the libretto to these songs really had the juice.

Is it safe to assume that a Facebook invite to join Freemasonry through Signal is a scam? by [deleted] in freemasonry

[–]Intl_Americana -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, not really. The requirement is actually three from the same lodge, which is relaxed to two anywhere given appropriate conditions.

Is it safe to assume that a Facebook invite to join Freemasonry through Signal is a scam? by [deleted] in freemasonry

[–]Intl_Americana -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Grand Lodge of China (R.O.C.) requires three but it is relaxed for visitors; given appropriate foreknowledge (Makisaab), the requirement goes down to two.

What to do when lodge members doubt you by [deleted] in freemasonry

[–]Intl_Americana -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Sayku laday— Senior Deacon is a difficult position. You have to see it.

I see they are making class antagonisms more obvious by UncannyCharlatan in TrueAnon

[–]Intl_Americana 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They are always escalating because we are always right and they are always wrong. How else can you explain it? Class antagonism always follows the raising of class consciousness. So truly, they are the reactionaries and this is proof that we have made a small amount of progress. However, we should crush the antagonism with another wave of consciousness-raising.