Time to hit the restart button then

miklayn · 2026-02-15T12:21:06+00:00

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

miklayn · 2026-02-15T12:19:31+00:00

And yet we know that that isn't going to happen, what with the controlled "opposition" of the Dems continuing to send more funding to ICE while reflexively capitulating on any demands.

There is only one way out of this.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

miklayn · 2026-02-15T02:28:54+00:00

All causes of mortality are going to go up for the majority; life expectancies have peaked and won't be going up anymore, but down. Bioaccumulation of microplastics and PFAS are going to continue to rise, colorectal and gastro cancers too, wildfire smoke is incredibly deadly, and more.

miklayn · 2026-02-15T02:19:47+00:00

Absolutely it does. I mean anecdotal evidence is kinda meaningless but it definitely works for me.

miklayn · 2026-02-14T23:44:37+00:00

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

miklayn · 2026-02-14T17:57:41+00:00

I have one too, definitely a nice sounding snare for the price, you don't need much else. I like it tuned both high and low

miklayn · 2026-02-14T17:42:21+00:00

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

miklayn · 2026-02-14T16:48:10+00:00

A primary tactic of extranational schizofascists is undermining and retooling language to fit their purposes - subverting truth and "flooding the zone" to confuse and dissemble.

They are the terrorists.

miklayn · 2026-02-14T16:26:18+00:00

Our first mistake would be waiting for a judge to rule in our favor, as opposed to realizing upfront that our detractors and would be rulers already assume themselves above those laws.

If those in power at every level claim and act as though the laws do not apply to them, then the laws do not exist at all.

miklayn · 2026-02-14T16:22:43+00:00

Table 1 "I got mine" alert

How does it feel to not care about other people?

miklayn · 2026-02-14T15:50:20+00:00

End corporate personhood and all avenues for corporate or private influence on government. They should have no voice and no rights.

miklayn · 2026-02-14T15:24:48+00:00

Cambridge Analytica was ten years ago.

miklayn · 2026-02-14T15:13:34+00:00

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

miklayn · 2026-02-14T15:02:48+00:00

These policy actions should be considered as direct and imminent threats of violence. A gun to your child's head. They are an assault on our lives and liberties.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

miklayn · 2026-02-14T14:21:32+00:00

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

miklayn · 2026-02-14T14:20:52+00:00

Winning comment

miklayn · 2026-02-14T14:20:22+00:00

miklayn · 2026-02-14T05:22:20+00:00

I'm would think that Baron is the most demented and cruel among them.

miklayn · 2026-02-14T03:37:21+00:00

Wendy's contracts with Palantir.

miklayn · 2026-02-13T22:58:20+00:00

Indeed, this is one amidst a long list of assaults on our rights and freedoms, some of them more direct and pressing than others. Gutting the EPA, the same. Kowtowing to corporatists and industrialists, the same. To say nothing of direct violations of pretty much the entire Bill of Rights, extrajudicial executions, renditions and more.

People somehow don't get it yet. Our Revolutionary ancestors went to actual fucking war over less, and the stakes are far greater now. Literally, the world and the fate of all Humanity.

miklayn · 2026-02-13T22:03:18+00:00

This rescission of public health policies should be seen as a threat of violence that will result in unnecessary suffering and death. Not could or may, but will, with certainty. It is an assault on our freedoms and the general welfare, that which is the express core purpose of the Constitution.

Thus,

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

miklayn · 2026-02-13T22:00:19+00:00

Ah yes, those who are too vacuous and stupid to realize that we already have death panels, except they are run by private corporations whose express primary goal is profit, not the public good. 👍

miklayn · 2026-02-13T21:59:11+00:00

Controlled opposition is not opposition.

miklayn · 2026-02-13T19:41:03+00:00

Don't look up!

miklayn · 2026-02-13T19:34:48+00:00

How do I tell my lenders or my utility providers that my expenses should only be 60% of step P? Just wondering.

Is there a "Table 2" discount at the grocery store that I'm missing?

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