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Philip Roads
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Here for the good times and good people. Not here for the nonsense.
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Non-sense.
Who are these bots?
Do you know them?
You trust amXFreeze for any reason?
Nope.
August 21, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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February 3, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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As one of the “rare foolishly intelligent people,” I find solace in humor—laughter is a quiet rebellion against a world that fascinates fools.

How do you find your balance between awareness and absurdity?

#FoolishlyIntelligent #MuzzledAndAware #AbsurdityResistance
Bertrand Russell’s quote, “First they fascinate the fools. Then, they muzzle the intelligent,” perfectly captures the strategy of authoritarianism: dazzling the masses with spectacle while silencing voices of reason. In modern America, this feels painfully relevant. Misinformation spreads like wildfire, captivating the gullible, while critical thinkers struggle to be heard. The fools are fascinated, and the intelligent are indeed being muzzled. My reflection ties directly to Russell’s insight: “That’s where we are in America. Muzzled and foolish, I hope to be self-aware enough to laugh at the absurdity of it all.” In the face of a manipulated society, humor becomes a quiet rebellion. Recognizing the absurdity of our circumstances is a small, but significant, act of resistance. Philip Roads’ clever remark, “I’m intelligent enough to not be foolish enough to be intelligent,” captures the paradox of intelligence in an era where discernment often leads to isolation. Life, the Universe and Everything’s response—“Then you’re one of the rare foolishly intelligent people in America”—adds a layer of wry humor, highlighting how rare it is to balance intelligence with self-awareness. As one of these “rare foolishly intelligent people,” I find Russell’s second act—being muzzled—to be all too real. Yet, I also find solace in humor and critical thinking. Laughter in the face of absurdity is a quiet rebellion, a reminder that while the truth may be suppressed, self-awareness and wit remain powerful tools. In a world where fools are fascinated, those who both think and laugh critically are needed more than ever.
January 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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They don’t want us seeing videos on “trump rigged election”. I don’t know what to believe on that, but it’s still suspicious. And censorship is real.
January 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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That answers my question about grocery prices. We all need small farms.
January 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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This is fitting. Two new Darth Vaders today. A deep sea isopod and the orange king of the swamp.

Fr, this isopod is cool.
January 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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January 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Thanks for sending, @rbreich.bsky.social
January 18, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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Fascist Fashion could be better. It makes sense they'd ban creativity also.
January 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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January 14, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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December 26, 2024 at 10:58 AM
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Look at the 1940s kitchen, it’s so good. I love this so much.
December 26, 2024 at 10:57 AM
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Thank you. I'll follow you both.
December 23, 2024 at 3:36 AM
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It takes Elon Musk 6 days 18 hrs 41 mins and 1 sec to earn the $190 million needed for us to fund Gabriella Miller's cancer foundation. Gabriella Miller died from a brain tumor at age 10 in 2013. Elon said, nope. Don't care.

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December 21, 2024 at 1:30 AM
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It's not just me...
December 21, 2024 at 12:59 AM