Timothy Taubes
@timothytaubes.bsky.social
Philosophy, History, Culture, Art, Books, Critical Analysis, #Resist
CIVIL DEMOCRACY
Vertical checks & balances not horizontal among a higher echelon of power
1 house legislature/term limits/biennial elections
Executive council with rotating chair
Independent department of judication
No party role in national politics
Public Oversight
Civil bureaucracy
NO PRESIDENT
Vertical checks & balances not horizontal among a higher echelon of power
1 house legislature/term limits/biennial elections
Executive council with rotating chair
Independent department of judication
No party role in national politics
Public Oversight
Civil bureaucracy
NO PRESIDENT
January 20, 2026 at 4:02 AM
CIVIL DEMOCRACY
Vertical checks & balances not horizontal among a higher echelon of power
1 house legislature/term limits/biennial elections
Executive council with rotating chair
Independent department of judication
No party role in national politics
Public Oversight
Civil bureaucracy
NO PRESIDENT
Vertical checks & balances not horizontal among a higher echelon of power
1 house legislature/term limits/biennial elections
Executive council with rotating chair
Independent department of judication
No party role in national politics
Public Oversight
Civil bureaucracy
NO PRESIDENT
There is a difference between producing an increase in value of the variables of production and producing an increase in the value of your own financial worth.
The latter is the reason why the balance between individual freedom and universal equality is observed in the breach.
The latter is the reason why the balance between individual freedom and universal equality is observed in the breach.
January 20, 2026 at 3:57 AM
There is a difference between producing an increase in value of the variables of production and producing an increase in the value of your own financial worth.
The latter is the reason why the balance between individual freedom and universal equality is observed in the breach.
The latter is the reason why the balance between individual freedom and universal equality is observed in the breach.
Klingon Bird of Prey
January 20, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Klingon Bird of Prey
On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Duchess Sophia are assassinated setting in motion the self-inflicted conflagration of WWI. Two months later at the battle of Tannenberg the Russian Imperial Army suffer a staggering defeat to a much smaller German force.
January 20, 2026 at 2:51 AM
On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Duchess Sophia are assassinated setting in motion the self-inflicted conflagration of WWI. Two months later at the battle of Tannenberg the Russian Imperial Army suffer a staggering defeat to a much smaller German force.
Never in a million years would I have imagined that when World War 3 finally arrived the United States would be on the wrong side.
January 20, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Never in a million years would I have imagined that when World War 3 finally arrived the United States would be on the wrong side.
The Deification of the Gun
Firearms have played an integral part in American history ever since the conquistadors arrived with a handful of primitive cannons. They brought other weapons as well; horses, body armor, and the silent killers of viral infection; smallpox, measles, and influenza.
Firearms have played an integral part in American history ever since the conquistadors arrived with a handful of primitive cannons. They brought other weapons as well; horses, body armor, and the silent killers of viral infection; smallpox, measles, and influenza.
January 20, 2026 at 12:42 AM
The Deification of the Gun
Firearms have played an integral part in American history ever since the conquistadors arrived with a handful of primitive cannons. They brought other weapons as well; horses, body armor, and the silent killers of viral infection; smallpox, measles, and influenza.
Firearms have played an integral part in American history ever since the conquistadors arrived with a handful of primitive cannons. They brought other weapons as well; horses, body armor, and the silent killers of viral infection; smallpox, measles, and influenza.
"So foul a sky clears not without a storm."
-Shakespeare
-Shakespeare
January 19, 2026 at 3:49 PM
"So foul a sky clears not without a storm."
-Shakespeare
-Shakespeare
During the 18th century most of the world was being carved up into colonies by the European powers. Spain had gotten a big head start, but by 1700 the Spanish empire had reached its zenith and the Spanish monarchy had inbred itself into imbecility.
January 19, 2026 at 3:37 AM
During the 18th century most of the world was being carved up into colonies by the European powers. Spain had gotten a big head start, but by 1700 the Spanish empire had reached its zenith and the Spanish monarchy had inbred itself into imbecility.
The, “general will,” was another rational construction brilliantly formulated by Locke. On paper it sounds reasonable; a consensus-at-large that reflected a majority opinion of the test population. Analogous to adding together a quantity of random numbers,
January 19, 2026 at 3:11 AM
The, “general will,” was another rational construction brilliantly formulated by Locke. On paper it sounds reasonable; a consensus-at-large that reflected a majority opinion of the test population. Analogous to adding together a quantity of random numbers,
John Locke begins his, Second Treatise of Government, describing humankind as born into a state of perfect freedom and equality, “without asking leave or depending upon the will of any other man.”
January 19, 2026 at 3:03 AM
John Locke begins his, Second Treatise of Government, describing humankind as born into a state of perfect freedom and equality, “without asking leave or depending upon the will of any other man.”
Trump, Miller, and all the rest of the traitorous thugs want us to believe that it's a fait accompli.
They must be challenged relentlessly every day. They will learn they are wrong.
They must be challenged relentlessly every day. They will learn they are wrong.
January 19, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Trump, Miller, and all the rest of the traitorous thugs want us to believe that it's a fait accompli.
They must be challenged relentlessly every day. They will learn they are wrong.
They must be challenged relentlessly every day. They will learn they are wrong.
Does anyone at this point have any doubts about Trump being a Russian asset? Putin in his wildest dreams couldn't have imagined a better outcome.
January 19, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Does anyone at this point have any doubts about Trump being a Russian asset? Putin in his wildest dreams couldn't have imagined a better outcome.
@briantylercohen.bsky.social
In the CIVIL DEMOCRACY citizens invest 2 years in public service programs administered through the civil bureaucracy in exchange for universal healthcare and higher education. It won't be an entitlement because it will have been earned.
In the CIVIL DEMOCRACY citizens invest 2 years in public service programs administered through the civil bureaucracy in exchange for universal healthcare and higher education. It won't be an entitlement because it will have been earned.
January 18, 2026 at 2:20 PM
@briantylercohen.bsky.social
In the CIVIL DEMOCRACY citizens invest 2 years in public service programs administered through the civil bureaucracy in exchange for universal healthcare and higher education. It won't be an entitlement because it will have been earned.
In the CIVIL DEMOCRACY citizens invest 2 years in public service programs administered through the civil bureaucracy in exchange for universal healthcare and higher education. It won't be an entitlement because it will have been earned.
Truth Be Told
Is there generic meaning from which all language is derived? This is the question that has plagued philosophy since, the linguistic turn, that took place a century ago. How does our access to that meaning determine its shape, its size, and its value?
Is there generic meaning from which all language is derived? This is the question that has plagued philosophy since, the linguistic turn, that took place a century ago. How does our access to that meaning determine its shape, its size, and its value?
January 18, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Truth Be Told
Is there generic meaning from which all language is derived? This is the question that has plagued philosophy since, the linguistic turn, that took place a century ago. How does our access to that meaning determine its shape, its size, and its value?
Is there generic meaning from which all language is derived? This is the question that has plagued philosophy since, the linguistic turn, that took place a century ago. How does our access to that meaning determine its shape, its size, and its value?
Don't get me started
January 17, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Don't get me started
CIVIL DEMOCRACY
Vertical checks & balances not horizontal among a higher echelon of power
1 house legislature/term limits/biennial elections
Executive council with rotating chair
Independent department of judication
No party role in national politics
Public Oversight
Civil bureaucracy
NO PRESIDENT
Vertical checks & balances not horizontal among a higher echelon of power
1 house legislature/term limits/biennial elections
Executive council with rotating chair
Independent department of judication
No party role in national politics
Public Oversight
Civil bureaucracy
NO PRESIDENT
January 17, 2026 at 3:55 AM
CIVIL DEMOCRACY
Vertical checks & balances not horizontal among a higher echelon of power
1 house legislature/term limits/biennial elections
Executive council with rotating chair
Independent department of judication
No party role in national politics
Public Oversight
Civil bureaucracy
NO PRESIDENT
Vertical checks & balances not horizontal among a higher echelon of power
1 house legislature/term limits/biennial elections
Executive council with rotating chair
Independent department of judication
No party role in national politics
Public Oversight
Civil bureaucracy
NO PRESIDENT
Stratified societies are not unique to human beings. Status groups within various species are commonplace in nature. A class society is not a human invention. But humankind has put its unique stamp on the institution.
January 16, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Stratified societies are not unique to human beings. Status groups within various species are commonplace in nature. A class society is not a human invention. But humankind has put its unique stamp on the institution.
@ivehaditpodcast.bsky.social
Trump has another stroke.
JD Vance is sworn in.
What's to stop Vance from pardoning Miller, Noem, Hegseth, and the rest of the traitors.
Trump has another stroke.
JD Vance is sworn in.
What's to stop Vance from pardoning Miller, Noem, Hegseth, and the rest of the traitors.
January 16, 2026 at 2:55 AM
@ivehaditpodcast.bsky.social
Trump has another stroke.
JD Vance is sworn in.
What's to stop Vance from pardoning Miller, Noem, Hegseth, and the rest of the traitors.
Trump has another stroke.
JD Vance is sworn in.
What's to stop Vance from pardoning Miller, Noem, Hegseth, and the rest of the traitors.
Sic Semper Tyrannis
January 15, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Sic Semper Tyrannis
Militarism [2018]
Militarism is a conglomerate of political, social, geographic, and economic variables. Militarism does not exist in a void. It needs other geopolitical actors in order to operate.
Militarism is a conglomerate of political, social, geographic, and economic variables. Militarism does not exist in a void. It needs other geopolitical actors in order to operate.
January 15, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Militarism [2018]
Militarism is a conglomerate of political, social, geographic, and economic variables. Militarism does not exist in a void. It needs other geopolitical actors in order to operate.
Militarism is a conglomerate of political, social, geographic, and economic variables. Militarism does not exist in a void. It needs other geopolitical actors in order to operate.
ICE have no combat experience. They've been playing Tour of Duty in mommy's basement for 20 years and think they're badass MFer's. If faced with real armed resistance they would crumble and run like the pussy cowards they are.
January 14, 2026 at 5:36 PM
ICE have no combat experience. They've been playing Tour of Duty in mommy's basement for 20 years and think they're badass MFer's. If faced with real armed resistance they would crumble and run like the pussy cowards they are.