Azhrie Drake
@azhrie139.bsky.social
Internet's oldest lurker
Will keep my feed SFW, but avoid the likes
Will keep my feed SFW, but avoid the likes
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To repeat: I have studied a lot of cases of autocratization over the past 15 years. Wrote about them, taught about them, consulting about them.
I do not recall an opposition so apathetic, ignorant, and inept as the @democrats.org. They cling to their power, rather than fight for democracy. Shame.
I do not recall an opposition so apathetic, ignorant, and inept as the @democrats.org. They cling to their power, rather than fight for democracy. Shame.
March 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
To repeat: I have studied a lot of cases of autocratization over the past 15 years. Wrote about them, taught about them, consulting about them.
I do not recall an opposition so apathetic, ignorant, and inept as the @democrats.org. They cling to their power, rather than fight for democracy. Shame.
I do not recall an opposition so apathetic, ignorant, and inept as the @democrats.org. They cling to their power, rather than fight for democracy. Shame.
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democratic voters wanted their party to shut down the government for myriad reasons — troops in american cities, masked thugs ripping families apart — but dem leaders insisted the wise thing to do politically was to stay hyper-fxated on this one thing, ACA tax credits. and then they just… gave up
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 AM
democratic voters wanted their party to shut down the government for myriad reasons — troops in american cities, masked thugs ripping families apart — but dem leaders insisted the wise thing to do politically was to stay hyper-fxated on this one thing, ACA tax credits. and then they just… gave up
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New Yorkers have spoken and voted for change. Congrats Mayor-elect
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
November 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM
New Yorkers have spoken and voted for change. Congrats Mayor-elect
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
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The regime corrupts all of us. Once upon a time I would never have advocated for the gallows, but the eventual – and may we make it our work to ensure it is the *inevitable* – Crimes Against the Constitution tribunal is going to need rope.
Stephen Miller on Fox threatens to arrest JB Pritzker for "seditious conspiracy" and says, "to all ICE officers: you have federal immunity in the conduct of your duties. And anybody who lays a hand on you or tries to stop or obstruct you is committing a felony."
October 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The regime corrupts all of us. Once upon a time I would never have advocated for the gallows, but the eventual – and may we make it our work to ensure it is the *inevitable* – Crimes Against the Constitution tribunal is going to need rope.
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is here today delivering remarks to rile up ICE agents about their masked operations in the Twin Cities. We have a White House that has its sights set on Minneapolis.
October 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is here today delivering remarks to rile up ICE agents about their masked operations in the Twin Cities. We have a White House that has its sights set on Minneapolis.
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New Yorkers know Attorney General James for who she is: a champion for justice who fights relentlessly for the people. Donald Trump knows her only as an obstacle to his corruption.
My full statement:
My full statement:
October 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
New Yorkers know Attorney General James for who she is: a champion for justice who fights relentlessly for the people. Donald Trump knows her only as an obstacle to his corruption.
My full statement:
My full statement:
I'm starting to get a little annoyed by "fiercest advocates" consistently focused on small and proximate problems rather than systemic or more global problems. To be clear, discussion on a breadth of topics is fine, but constant operating at 11 is kind of telling about what you're here for.
October 7, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I'm starting to get a little annoyed by "fiercest advocates" consistently focused on small and proximate problems rather than systemic or more global problems. To be clear, discussion on a breadth of topics is fine, but constant operating at 11 is kind of telling about what you're here for.
While i agree this will make it harder, just a reminder to liberals, fascists of the future will also not be all that concerned over empirical reality.
At least the fact that they obsessively livestream everything means that future scholars will be able to confirm that yes, he was literally insane, and no, that was not just propaganda cooked up by the Milley Dynasty’s court historians.
September 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
While i agree this will make it harder, just a reminder to liberals, fascists of the future will also not be all that concerned over empirical reality.
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THE MEME IS REAL
September 29, 2025 at 1:38 AM
THE MEME IS REAL
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a good arbiter of how close we are to bad hybrid regime shit is if the political comedy shows start getting pulled for whatever reason
January 23, 2025 at 5:36 AM
a good arbiter of how close we are to bad hybrid regime shit is if the political comedy shows start getting pulled for whatever reason
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Charlie Kirk was a champion of free speech and anyone who says otherwise will be fired
September 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Charlie Kirk was a champion of free speech and anyone who says otherwise will be fired
This is a little old but wow. If you have heard about enshittification jut know this speech covers a lot more. youtu.be/_Ai-fC-2Bpo?...
Cory Doctorow at CF 25: How Enshittification Conquered the 21st Century and How We Can Overthrow It
YouTube video by CloudFest
youtu.be
September 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This is a little old but wow. If you have heard about enshittification jut know this speech covers a lot more. youtu.be/_Ai-fC-2Bpo?...
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this is their third or so tower
September 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
this is their third or so tower
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i just sent this email to @ezraklein.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
i just sent this email to @ezraklein.bsky.social
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Okay this is my final Tweet on this
1) The proliferation of political violence is bad
2) You shouldn't feel guilty for not caring that a fascist agitator had something bad happen to him
3) Don't say anything stupid
1) The proliferation of political violence is bad
2) You shouldn't feel guilty for not caring that a fascist agitator had something bad happen to him
3) Don't say anything stupid
September 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Okay this is my final Tweet on this
1) The proliferation of political violence is bad
2) You shouldn't feel guilty for not caring that a fascist agitator had something bad happen to him
3) Don't say anything stupid
1) The proliferation of political violence is bad
2) You shouldn't feel guilty for not caring that a fascist agitator had something bad happen to him
3) Don't say anything stupid
This video essay is on the long side, but well worth the watch for the times we are in.
August 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This video essay is on the long side, but well worth the watch for the times we are in.
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read trump's new executive order on domestic military dplymt + vigilante "portal." one of the reasons i am happy to be an independent journalist is so I can say that this is crazy, fascist, brownshirts shit without getting pulled into a meeting with PR for "opening us up to criticism from the right"
August 26, 2025 at 3:36 AM
read trump's new executive order on domestic military dplymt + vigilante "portal." one of the reasons i am happy to be an independent journalist is so I can say that this is crazy, fascist, brownshirts shit without getting pulled into a meeting with PR for "opening us up to criticism from the right"
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Wu. Mamdani. Wilson. Sheffield. Fateh. The feds are coming after our cities and these are the mayors who are going to fight back.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu:
“Silence in the face of oppression is not an option. The U.S. Attorney General asked for a response by today. So here it is…Stop attacking our cities to hide your administration's failures.”
“Silence in the face of oppression is not an option. The U.S. Attorney General asked for a response by today. So here it is…Stop attacking our cities to hide your administration's failures.”
August 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Wu. Mamdani. Wilson. Sheffield. Fateh. The feds are coming after our cities and these are the mayors who are going to fight back.
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Have to bug visa and PayPal today. Going to cancel my backup visa card if I don't get a case number.
Cheat Sheet v.2
nothing from the prior version is incorrect, but ive made it a little easier to read, plus included a bit more helpful information
imgur link: imgur.com/a/wWaLY2i
more comprehensive info can be found here:
stop-paypros.neocities.org
yellat.money
MAKE YOUR CALLS!!!
nothing from the prior version is incorrect, but ive made it a little easier to read, plus included a bit more helpful information
imgur link: imgur.com/a/wWaLY2i
more comprehensive info can be found here:
stop-paypros.neocities.org
yellat.money
MAKE YOUR CALLS!!!
July 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Have to bug visa and PayPal today. Going to cancel my backup visa card if I don't get a case number.
Scripting help for those who need/want it.
Here’s a short script:
“Hello, my name is _____, and I would like to file a complaint. I find it troubling that Mastercard is blocking content on (the platforms you use) and making it difficult for me to make legal purchases. I am going to stop using Mastercard if this isn’t rescinded and fixed."
“Hello, my name is _____, and I would like to file a complaint. I find it troubling that Mastercard is blocking content on (the platforms you use) and making it difficult for me to make legal purchases. I am going to stop using Mastercard if this isn’t rescinded and fixed."
Maybe we could find out.
Mastercard (US): 1-800-627-8372
Mastercard (Int.): +1-636-722-7111
Visa (US + Can): 1 800 847 2911
Visa (AUS): 1 800 125 440
PayPal: +44-0203-901-7000
Mastercard (US): 1-800-627-8372
Mastercard (Int.): +1-636-722-7111
Visa (US + Can): 1 800 847 2911
Visa (AUS): 1 800 125 440
PayPal: +44-0203-901-7000
July 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Scripting help for those who need/want it.
The evangelical "Christians" won't stop at nsfw. They will come for everything they hate which is basically anyone to the left of a nazi. Please sign, please cancel unnecessary credit cards and complain on the phone.
Once again, there is an ACLU petition specifically made to stop Mastercard from unlawfully policing adult content. It’s getting pretty grim for us out there. Please sign and/or spread the word.
action.aclu.org/petition/mas...
action.aclu.org/petition/mas...
Mastercard: Sex Work is Work. End Your Unjust Policy.
Mastercard's new policy unfairly targets the adult content industry, making sex workers more vulnerable, especially Black trans women. It must be stopped.
action.aclu.org
July 24, 2025 at 4:40 AM
The evangelical "Christians" won't stop at nsfw. They will come for everything they hate which is basically anyone to the left of a nazi. Please sign, please cancel unnecessary credit cards and complain on the phone.
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After choking in March - Chuck Schumer and Senate Dems have another big opportunity to pressure Republicans this September around another gov funding deadline when Republicans will need their votes.
From early indications it looks like Schumer and his band of losers have no desire to fight.
From early indications it looks like Schumer and his band of losers have no desire to fight.
July 23, 2025 at 11:36 AM
After choking in March - Chuck Schumer and Senate Dems have another big opportunity to pressure Republicans this September around another gov funding deadline when Republicans will need their votes.
From early indications it looks like Schumer and his band of losers have no desire to fight.
From early indications it looks like Schumer and his band of losers have no desire to fight.