Abby Martin: "The fight against the war machine and the fight to save the planet are the same. U.S. military the world’s largest consumer of fossil fuels, has been excluded because of the Kyoto protocols from the emissions counts on grounds of national security."
Joseph
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Mostly here to lurk a few minutes a day. Bad at social media, good at being present, in the woods, at a table, or one on one. There's something about presence of the moment. I to I www.inimzi.com
When they speak of communism, remind them that under Trump the government has taken equity or quasi-equity stakes in 30 private companies. And converted CHIPS Act grants into equity. That number under Biden is 0. Most is driven by a new Department of Defense unit colloquially called Deal Team Six
The baobab tree aka the Tree of Life, is a nutritionally remarkable African tree rich in vitamin C, B vitamins, minerals- potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and dietary fiber. And also used as poison antidote.
The most influential billionaire is a company, Andreessen Horowitz. Musk, Thiel parrot their manifesto. Their vision for the future is back to 20s, which caused the Great Depression. And their enemy is social responsibility, trust & safety, tech ethics https://a16z.com/the-techno-optimist-manifesto/
The Techno-Optimist Manifesto | Andreessen Horowitz
We are told that technology is on the brink of ruining everything. But we are being lied to, and the truth is so much better. Marc Andreessen presents his techno-optimist vision for the future.
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El Sayed win comments show Democrats disconnect. Same harmful “we know better” narrative. The people’s voice matters more than loud social media voices. People want their tax money invested in healthcare, education, safety net, affordability, not wars or handouts for oligarchs and corporations
https://consortiumnews.com/2026/08/05/chris-hedges-don-corleone-trump/
Chris Hedges: Don Corleone Trump
The White House runs a mob-style extortion racket that will bankrupt the country the way the U.S. president bankrupted his casinos. By Chris Hedges Scheerpost I visited Donald Trump’s Taj Mahal Ca...
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Cornyn: "There's nothing we can do to rein in the president" is a sign of where we're at and what's to come.
Flock CEO said that if you criticize his company and value your privacy, then you're a terrorist
https://consortiumnews.com/2026/08/04/israel-destroying-crucial-evidence-of-genocide-in-gaza/
Israel ‘Destroying Crucial Evidence of Genocide’ in Gaza
The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor says Israeli forces, by moving millions of tons of rubble that belong to Palestinians, are apparently violating a World Court order to preserve criminal evi...
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He has advocated for people to carry weapons to attend church and referred to lax immigration policies as “suicidal empathy.” https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/08/justin-overbaugh-oh-look-another-far-right-extremist-at-the-pentagon/
Oh look, another far-right extremist at the Pentagon
He oversees defense intelligence and security agencies and helps shape military operations.
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One's lawyers wrote that the bank's own filings and the Trump businesses' allegations "make clear that Capital One closed Plaintiffs' accounts for anti-money laundering ('AML') reasons." www.npr.org/2026/08/02/g...
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
The bank is asking a judge to permanently dismiss a lawsuit from Trump-affiliated businesses, arguing a monthslong internal review — not the Jan. 6 riot — explains why hundreds of accounts were shut d...
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When they speak of communism, remind them that under Trump the government has taken equity or quasi-equity stakes in 30 private companies. And converted CHIPS Act grants into equity. That number under Biden is 0. Most is driven by a new Department of Defense unit colloquially called Deal Team Six
Character isn't revealed in the ease of bright days, but in the steady grace with which you respond when someone reaches out and every eye is upon you.
Hello to the brave who speak what they do, and do what they say. May your courage be met with kindness, your honesty with trust and the world reward your integrity more times than it tests it. May you find people who hear your words for the promises they are.
What would you call someone who says, "I never do that, will never do that" then does the exact thing they promised they won't do?
When reality as it exists is invisible to the eye, truth doesn’t matter, and our perception of the world around us and others becomes muddied.
I am predicting the fall of these companies and in this order: Oracle Open AI X AI Meta Palantir If USA elects government changes and stops handing contracts to Palantir, then Palantir will fall second.
In reality, that tradeoff between safety and civil liberties “was just a one-way transaction.” futurism.com/future-socie...
Flock Surveillance Cameras Are Actually Horrible for Fighting Crime, FBI Data Shows
New FBI data shows case closure rates for the Atlanta Police Department have not improved despite thousands of ALPRs installed since 2021.
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An apology requires reflection, self-awareness, and a look in the mirror. That's bravery. And it's the reason cowards never apologize. If they do, it's empty words with no change in behavior. We've each met a coward in our life. Trump is exhibit A
I’m running for Congress as a floater. I cover for the “not too old to understand AI” & the “not dead” congresspeople. I enjoy hummus and pacing back & forth in hallways. My favorite color is black. Oops did I say that out loud Endorsed by the Muffin Man My name is Joseph and I approve this message