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Hello blue skyians ~ Nate the seldom great here. First time on social media in over 10 years. I’m a fan of nature, weed, wildlife, cats, and art & music of the olden days. From OKC. Feel free to leave a message ✌️🤙

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Nathan

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February 4, 2025 at 3:54 AM

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BumblingBard42

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Let's unite as one
#Marginalized
WE HAVE THE NUMBERS
Help me share this, translate it, a global message to say we are done being used as fuel.
There doesn't even need to be a fight we just decide we are done not feeding people.
Fuck you, to those in power.
Let's unite and make something better

The image is a Renaissance-style poster featuring a large, diverse group of individuals standing together in unity, symbolizing strength and solidarity. At the top, there is a winged figure in a circular frame with symbolic markings, resembling an angel or a representation of justice. The diverse crowd includes people of different ages, races, and abilities, including individuals in wheelchairs and others in various poses of empowerment and determination. The colors are warm and earthy, creating a sense of harmony and purpose. At the bottom, the bold text reads, "#MARGINALIZED WE HAVE THE NUMBERS," emphasizing the theme of collective power and unity. The ornate border adds a classical and regal touch to the composition.

$#Marginalized By: BumblingBard42 Why We Must Come Together: Unity Is the Only Way to Shift the Paradigm For far too long, power has remained in the hands of a small group who thrive on keeping the majority divided, silenced, and fighting among themselves. This system wasn’t built for us—it was built to keep us in check. But here’s the truth: if marginalized communities unite, we don’t have to wait for anyone to hand us justice or equality. Together, we can make the decisions, shift the paradigm, and create a world that works for us all. This isn’t just a hopeful idea—it’s a reality backed by undeniable logic and the strength of our numbers. 1. Unity Exposes the Illusion of Power Those who oppress us rely on one thing: our division. They maintain control by pitting us against one another, creating artificial hierarchies, and feeding us lies about scarcity and fear. But this power is an illusion—it only exists because we’ve been kept apart. When we come together, the illusion shatters. Their power isn’t infinite. It’s a fragile system built on keeping the majority distracted and disconnected. If we unite, their control evaporates. Unity doesn’t just challenge the system—it replaces it entirely. 2. We Are the Majority, and Numbers Don’t Lie Globally, marginalized people far outnumber those in positions of power. A tiny fraction of humanity—the wealthiest 1%—holds most of the world’s resources. But the remaining 99%? That’s us. The workers, the creators, the communities that keep the world running.$

If we unite, our numbers make us unstoppable. Together, we control the workforce, the innovation, the culture, and the communities that sustain the system. It’s simple math: if the majority acts in solidarity, the minority holding the reins of power loses its grip.
Imagine millions of us making decisions together—redistributing resources, dismantling unjust systems, and building new ones that actually serve everyone. We don’t need permission. Our collective strength makes their rules irrelevant.

3. Divided We Wait, United We Act
For generations, we’ve been told to wait: wait for justice, wait for equality, wait for change. But waiting is what keeps the system alive. Every moment we hesitate, we give power to those who oppress us.
Unity ends the waiting. When we unite, we stop asking for change and start creating it ourselves. We don’t need to appeal to corrupt systems or beg for representation in spaces designed to exclude us. Together, we are the decision-makers. We rewrite the rules, redistribute the wealth, and reclaim the power that’s always been ours.

4. Unity Is a Revolution of Truth
The system thrives on lies: that we’re too different to work together, that there’s not enough to go around, that power is out of our hands. But these lies can’t survive when marginalized people unite. Why? Because we bring the truth.
Our shared experiences expose the system for what it is. Together, we see the full picture, not the narrow version those in power want us to believe. This shared understanding is revolutionary—it’s the foundation for a new reality built on honesty, fairness, and inclusion.

5. We Don’t Need Their Permission
The most radical truth is this: we don’t need permission to change the world. Those in power want us to believe we’re powerless without their approval. But that’s a lie. The power doesn’t come from them—it comes from us.
We don’t need to follow their systems or wait for their institutions to act. When we unite, we create our own systems, our own decisions, and our own future. Marginalized communities have always had the creativity, resilience, and strength to lead. The only thing stopping us is the idea that we have to wait.

6. A New Paradigm Built by Us
The world doesn’t have to stay the way it’s been. The systems of oppression, inequality, and exploitation only exist because they’ve been allowed to. If we stop allowing it—if we come together—they can’t continue.
Unity isn’t just resistance; it’s creation. It’s the foundation for a world where power is shared, decisions are made collectively, and resources are distributed fairly. It’s a world where no one is left behind because the people making the decisions are all of us—not just a privileged few.

The Time Is Now
There’s no reason to wait. The math is on our side. The truth is on our side. And the power is in our hands. If marginalized communities unite, we don’t just change the game—we end it entirely. We build something new, something better, something that works for all of us.
We don’t need their permission. We don’t need their systems. Together, we decide what comes next. The only question is: when do we start? The answer is simple. We start now.

January 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Nathan

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F a n c y F e a s t #caturday

January 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM

Nathan

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Happy #caturday my friends!! 😛😝

January 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM

Nathan

@oldyoungperson.bsky.social

When you want to watch Die Hard for Christmas but your cat thinks otherwise

December 26, 2024 at 2:42 AM

Nathan

@oldyoungperson.bsky.social

Such a great art scene in downtown OKC. Love seeing creative murals in my hometown!! #art #mural #creativity

December 15, 2024 at 11:58 PM

Nathan

@oldyoungperson.bsky.social

We cling to our own point of view as though everything depended on it, yet our opinions have no permanence. Like autumn and winter, they gradually pass away.

December 7, 2024 at 2:26 AM