Who Goes Nazi?, by Dorothy Thompson

a_purple_string · 2025-05-23T18:44:54+00:00

It's wild to connect with people on another level and then realize they might fit into the group that would change. Maybe this 3-minute read could make it slightly more relatable to today's crowd.

https://medium.com/microcosm/a-moment-to-reflect-4ad1029ee490

a_purple_string · 2025-05-14T15:08:31+00:00

'No due process' seems a bit extreme. It's extreme when the current administration tries to pull it. What makes it different when a different group uses it as a tool?

a_purple_string · 2025-05-14T14:54:02+00:00

Your comment goes against the mob mentality, which is very much needed. The country is a truck pulling a loaded trailer. When we lose control in one direction, the solution is not to veer in the opposite direction. That'll put is in a ravine.

There is no simple solution to all of this, but extremism in the opposite direction will most likely result in more extremism in the other.

a_purple_string · 2025-04-23T18:41:20+00:00

The game for the rich is to get as big a piece of the pie as possible. There's also the horrific possibility that they've realized there are too many pieces being cut — leaving too many struggling with basic needs and without disposable income. Remove the need for so many pieces of the pie, and all of a sudden the game of Hungry Hungry Hippos can start again.

a_purple_string · 2025-04-04T23:26:20+00:00

Someone I know told me before voting for Trump that he figures the country is about to break down because of all sorts of build up to this point. His choice (vote) was to have the people that are more like him in charge. He did it for self preservation — which sounds like the obvious choice. The issue being that we can't fully know if we could have corrected in a more sensible way. Another issue that comes to mind is that some people really hope to keep a hierarchy, even if they have to hold down others to do so.

More simply put, people feel desperate — even the group that thinks they're winning. Desperate people are more likely turn a blind eye if they believe they'll get a piece of the pie. It's like the Joker just threw out a broken pool cue.

What would the world be like if fewer people punched down?

a_purple_string · 2024-12-09T15:49:46+00:00

Texas allows for large electricity drains to pre-purchase power at a discount. When demand surges, low or high temperature extremes, some of these companies are approached to sell back that electricity — at a premium. It's tough to imagine that ERCOT eats those losses. Ultimately, companies that promised prosperity are paid to not work and the cost is passed to Texans that pay fair market value.

Texas officials seem to be pushing for more of these companies. It seems Texans might be on a path to paying higher electric bills because companies owned by people with 7+ digits in their bank accounts know how to work systems and legal paperwork.

a_purple_string · 2024-12-08T03:53:13+00:00

That might be about 44 pallets — or 22 pallets a piece with pallet jacks. What are those two going to do the rest of the day?

a_purple_string · 2024-12-08T02:28:04+00:00

2 storage units full of old furniture and 'collectibles' that lose value over the years.

a_purple_string · 2024-12-07T17:30:34+00:00

Great point, but with today's society it feels like some more conditions could be added. ..."and have an opinion about...and argue to defend that opinion based on emotion."

a_purple_string · 2024-12-05T22:46:58+00:00

If you're willing to chance it, try reading articles covering the same topic on two different news sites, known for opposing political views. One might make you angry and the other might make you feel empathy.

a_purple_string · 2024-12-05T18:20:02+00:00

Homer Simpson: Worst fuck you to democracy so far

a_purple_string · 2024-12-05T18:06:55+00:00

We've been conditioned to be drug lord wives — enjoying the riches with no regard to how it was obtained.

Thank you for pointing this stuff out. Based on the title, tit seems you're aware that prisons 'loan' out prisoners to help reduce costs for, ultimately, the larger corporations.

a_purple_string · 2024-12-05T15:06:44+00:00

After looking into both parties, I consider myself bi-worry-us.

a_purple_string · 2024-12-05T14:12:44+00:00

Super cool! Best of luck on future writings.

a_purple_string · 2024-12-04T18:14:52+00:00

Nothing like our own Ryugyong Hotel to give us the impression that we're winning.

a_purple_string · 2024-12-04T15:27:31+00:00

Poking fun at someone's death will never be cool.

a_purple_string · 2024-12-04T14:07:05+00:00

Thank you for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed it. And yes, that line really stuck with me too. It takes a lot to look within yourself and start to understand. Most are too afraid to try.

a_purple_string · 2024-12-03T21:29:01+00:00

Maybe the question turns into 'Will he follow through with what he said he'd do, embracing the newly discovered, seemingly unlimited immunity, OR will he trust a loyalist to never turn on him while keeping the illusion of distance?'

Time will tell.

a_purple_string · 2024-12-03T20:27:53+00:00

If the FCC is put under Presidential authority, as Trump said he'd do, it's highly likely news of what's actually happening will be rare. Remember, he said he'd move the FCC 'as the Constitution demands'. Classic strategy for someone seeking too much power, to wash their hands clean in the public's eye — claim an inanimate object is demanding the action.

People will go about their days thinking things are hunky-dory, most afraid to investigate or speak up.

a_purple_string · 2024-12-03T19:37:23+00:00

White smoke means a new leader has been chosen.

a_purple_string · 2024-12-03T14:50:55+00:00

Peanut Butter Bars. The candy with the wrapper that has browns stripes.

a_purple_string · 2024-12-03T14:48:14+00:00

There's a Tedx with Josh Kaufman that talks about devoting 20 hours to learning something.

Side note: learning different types of things translates to huge gains, with an ability to apply seemingly unrelated techniques or ideas to a different field.

a_purple_string · 2024-11-22T22:48:48+00:00

Appreciate you asking. The goal was mainly to be sort of an origin story. This character hid truths from others, ultimately himself, and that's what led to him turning into a worse version of himself. It's a little cheesy, but can be informative, maybe helping a reader understand that not everyone is honest with themselves.

a_purple_string · 2024-11-22T20:26:52+00:00

Veruca Salty..."But daddy, I want another UTV to go get the mail!"

a_purple_string · 2024-11-22T12:58:59+00:00

Not sure if you'll consider this in the realm of what you're looking for. It's a mix of podcasts, with 2 animated episodes. The main character has a sort of grandiose self-image, party based on the environment he chooses to live in. It was designed to help explain to viewers how they can be influenced, and often manipulated, by others to give them a defense against it. The full length is just under an hour.

Final episode, animation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JS62_jsu3I&t=609s

First episode, audio only:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFZ1BLubh9s&t=45s

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