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Brooklyn. Communist. Stoner. Musician/creative. Humanity is worth saving. Medium: https://medium.com/@refreshingtime

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burt ☭ @refreshingtime.bsky.social · Jul 12

friedrich engels on “social murder” in his book condition of the working class (1845)

When one individual inflicts bodily injury upon another such that death results, we call the deed manslaughter; when the assailant knew in advance that the injury would be fatal, we call his deed murder. But when society places hundreds of proletarians in such a position that they inevitably meet a too early and an unnatural death, one which is quite as much a death by violence as that by the sword or bullet; when it deprives thousands of the necessaries of life, places them under conditions in which they cannot live— forces them, through the strong arm of the law, to remain in such conditions until that death ensues which is the inevitable consequence— knows that these thousands of victims must perish, and yet permits these conditions to remain, its deed is murder just as surely as the deed of the single individual; disguised, malicious murder, murder against which (cont.)

none can defend himself, which does not seem what it is, because no man sees the murderer, because the death of the victim seems a natural one, since the offence is more one of omission than of commission. But murder it remains. I have now to prove that society in England daily and hourly commits what the working-men’s organs, with perfect correctness, characterise as social murder, that it has placed the workers under conditions in which they can neither retain health nor live long; that it undermines the vital force of these workers gradually, little by little, and so hurries them to the grave before their time. I have further to prove that society knows how injurious such conditions are to the health and the life of the workers, and yet does nothing to improve these conditions. That it knows the consequences of its deeds; that its act is, therefore, not mere manslaughter, but murder, I shall have proved, when I cite official documents, reports of Parliament and of the Government, in substantiation of my charge.

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if youre still watching stranger things after what they did with season 2 what feels like a decade ago, you will watch literally anything

December 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM

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listen up tankies; i lost my electoral bids

December 27, 2025 at 3:39 AM

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December 27, 2025 at 3:36 AM

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i dont care which fictional character “out-grossed” which other fictional character. you are 12

Ste Jormur @stejormur.bsky.social · 19h

Hello Kitty, if the data is to be believed, has out-grossed Spider-Man. What can you tell me about Hello Kitty, except that she wears a bow?

December 27, 2025 at 2:31 AM

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you know what just keep the snow coming. don't stop with the snow. you can trap me in here it's cool

December 27, 2025 at 1:08 AM

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inventing the forbidden “imperfect blue” maneuver in the bathtub, where i am entirely underwater except for my gut

December 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM

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images folder #34

meme with a block of ham and the text “‘is that ham processed? if it’s processed i don’t want it’ ma’am, that is an eleven pound whole slab of deli ham. it has no bones, fat, or connective tissue. it is an amalgamation of the meat of several pigs, emulsified, liquefied, strained, and ultimately inexorably joined in an unholy meat obelisk. god had no hand in the creation of this abhorrence. the fact that this ham monolith exists proves that god is either impotent to alter his universe or ignorant to the horrors taking place in his kingdom. this prism of pork is more than deli meat. it is a physical declaration of mankind’s contempt for the natural order. it is hubris manifest. we also have a lower sodium variety if you would prefer that”

June 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM

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Burg S. Meredith

December 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM

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cait (and adonis)

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this is demonic. sorry to say but if you do this you should be shipped to a desert island away from the rest of us who still have human souls

All Things Motherhood Jasmen Powell • 6d • S
Hot take, but an honest one.
I think Al is going to replace a big part of traditional photography, especially when it comes to fa... See more

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Jasmen Powell • 6d • 6
Hot take, but an honest one.
I think Al is going to replace a big part of traditional photography, especially when it comes to family photos and kids.
Not because photographers aren't talented. They are.
But because for moms, convenience matters. A lot.
Getting everyone dressed. Coordinating schedules.
Making sure kids cooperate. Packing snacks. Leaving the house. Spending the money. Waiting for edits.
That's work.
With Al, moms don't have to stage a moment at all. No outfits. No schedules. No pressure. You can snap a quick photo, upload it, and generate what you want when it works for you.
We all know the future is Al unless something massive shifts. It's already here. And I'm personally for Al when it comes to convenience.
Especially for moms who are already doing everything.
That doesn't mean photographers will disappear. There will always be space for in-person, documentary, milestone moments. But for everyday family photos, holiday cards, quick keepsakes, and busy seasons of motherhood, Al is accessible in a way traditional photography often isn't.
And sometimes convenience matters more than tradition.
That's not laziness.
That's survival.

December 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM

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852dude

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Can't wait for the loosened up, non-perfect, but quickly shipped AI-enhanced updates to hit my banking and insurance services next year.

Im sure there will be no issues there at all.

software development in 2026 is going to require some to loosen up a little
code doesn't have to be as perfectly crafted the way we did it pre-ai
call it slop if you want, but if you're still demanding perfection on every pr while your competitors are shipping "slop" that works.. you're fighting from a disadvantaged position
shipping velocity matters more than perfection

December 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM

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Bec Shaw

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The comments on this are all about how sweet it is and I feel insane. Using AI to make fake memories of your grandma with dementia and telling her they happened and then filming her reaction

December 26, 2025 at 3:23 AM

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made bacon and over easy eggs with pancakes. i need to learn how to make scratch pancakes bc the box stuff is awful

December 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM

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Revontulet (they/them)

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"Six-piece Chicken McNobody" is hands-down THE most withering insult known to man

A screenshot of two scenes from Space Ghost Coast to Coast.

The top scene is of Birdman sitting at Space Ghost's desk, arm outstretched in dismay as he says "But you're supposed to be in jail."

The bottom scene is of Space Ghost standing in front of the blue backdrop curtain looking towards Birdman as he says "Yeah, and you're supposed to be dumpster diving for ham scraps, you six piece Chicken McNobody."

December 26, 2025 at 3:29 AM

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i watch it’s a wonderful life every year and i react more every time to the way all of the women are treated. i like the movie but it’s definitely the most bizarre thing about it

December 26, 2025 at 1:02 AM

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Alexander who is also from space

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December 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM

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spent christmas morning deep cleaning the entire oven

December 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM

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Your daily Inland Empire screenshot

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December 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM

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grunch demands your hot cocoa

my fulffy cat grunch laying on the radiator

December 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM

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got one sheol win with the lost in isaac and am now working on running the broken shovel, which is essentially a speedrun. it is pretty incredible how many neat little things you can do in this game

December 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM