I mean, Graham Platner said he went through decades of work in the military and was never screened out for “hateful tattoos.” Guess they’re just saying the quiet part out loud, now.
Excellent point lmfao
I just had several hours of conversation about this, racism/homophobia in general, pedophilia, and USA aggression being ramped up with someone precious to me. I really hope we find something better in ourselves to build on and that we stamp out this ignorance properly, this time.
We talked about a murder committed by a mentally ill person who couldn’t access the care needed when their parent requested it. Socialism could have addressed all the issues we discussed.
sometimes it’s exhausting. just begging people to have empathy. not saying that is your situation but I’ve been in the same boat as of recently.
Then don’t have empathy for people who won’t afford it for you instead cheer for their demise
Sometimes, you do. Sometimes, you don’t. It isn’t always black and white like that, unfortunately. Even if I fully agree with you.
Something is rotten in the state of <capitalism>. I quit begging. I will either figure it out or not, and I’m not saying you should, just that the exhaustion is real. Is there any sort of mutual aid or even faith funded you might access?
I work IWW as of recently, used to do more WFP. Had a red card for years and been working with them for a while. I switched over to Working Families for a bit because they had some more direct action (feedings/mutual aid, donation/charity runs) but ended up switching back over to IWW when I got my new job as I had to start being able to afford food instead of garbage-pickin. Other than those two, there isn’t quite any other leftist organizations where I live. Some anarchist cells which some are cool some are not.
I did work for a church for years though doing some really easy, nice-paying part-time work. Then they ended up going belly-up because priests love children. Might end up doing another one before Christmas (mutual aid).
I think my original point was more so having people you knew really closely, either it be friends or family, suddenly stripping down to an uber-hitler. It’s fucking insane how remigration is actually becoming something people are talking about.
I hear you. There isn’t even a phone number for CPUSA or DSA in my area, anymore. The churches do what they can, but there are only two grocery stores donating in my whole county, because that’s all there are! Rural life has it’s ups and downs, lol.
because priests love children.
Go figure.
I got your original point, but physical needs are still real. As far as soul fam, i’m looking too. I don’t know how far I can go within my current means, but I’m thinking nearer an arts district may be beneficial. The cost of living seems to be directly proportional to proximity, but I think it’s a matter of finding time and travel arrangements to seek out frbos.
got your original point, but physical needs are still real. As far as soul fam, i’m looking too. I don’t know how far I can go within my current means, but I’m thinking nearer an arts district may be beneficial.
I lived near two for a while, depending on how old you are it can be isolating or you can meet a lot of new people. I met my current partner near one. The cost of living is high though, which is why I eventually moved away. As for my physical needs, I do have a close-knit group of friends and my partner, but I have a lot of things I miss doing when I had a bit more disposable income. I can’t wait to get back my old acoustic that I had to leave behind for a while, a beautiful rosewood guitar I named Rosa. As for other needs, I make do with what I got and what I can grow/make with my own hands.
Travel is expensive though. So many things in this country could be cheaper.
I’m glad you have close friends and family that are reliable, hopefully you and your beloved Rosa will be reunited soon.
Yes, COL near arts districts are wild, but I already started looking online, anyway.
I dream of both a future and a brighter one, with fully funded, clean and safe rail, health, education, clean and safe housing, decent work for anyone who wants it without sacrificing body and mind, children who can truly play carefree.
I’m glad you have close friends and family that are reliable, hopefully you and your beloved Rosa will be reunited soon.
All I needed these years, after all.
decent work for anyone who wants it without sacrificing body and mind
I’m reminded of someone posting “who will clean the toilets under communism”. Fuckin’ me. I’ll gladly clean toilets, clean floors, clean buildings and maintain them. I can get paid a living wage and have somewhere to live by just doing that? Holy fuck! A trade I actually enjoy and love that I can get paid decently for?
Everyone here gets it. When others hear that they’re just like “join the military and kill some kids.”
I John Brown etc etc
The US military and their appendages have nazi and fascist tattoos because they are the US military not inspite of it. This is not an exception to the rule, this is what they are. A better question to ask is why don’t all US military personnel have nazi tattoos (aesthetics, greater loyalty to american fascist imagery than german ones etc etc). And maybe a more pertinent question is why isn’t this fact obvious to so-called western leftists; what relative class characterstics (or material conditions) of the latter group leads to this “ignorance”.
They are denying it now. https://archive.is/0UUFU
Edit: For those who want proof of the military allowing Neo-Nazi symbols.
Military Times (Mar 27, 2024) “The 3rd Group roots of this unofficial Nazi-inspired Green Beret logo” https://archive.is/xlepu
They ever actually did?
