Robla
@rsluney.bsky.social
Black Acadamic-ish / PhD Candidate in African American Literature and African Literature / English Instructor / Thinker / Sci-Fi / Art Lover / Asheville
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The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, and the lie became the truth.
—George Orwell, 1984
—George Orwell, 1984
December 14, 2024 at 9:20 PM
The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, and the lie became the truth.
—George Orwell, 1984
—George Orwell, 1984
Reposted by Robla
It's making my Day to wake up to you asking these Qs. Citizens United is a 2010 SCOTUS decision that allowed corporations to donate unlimited $$$ to politicians & political parties. $ in politics was bad before, but after? Plutocracy (govt by/for the rich)+ kleptocracy (rule by thieves).
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Citizens United Explained
The 2010 Supreme Court decision further tilted political influence toward wealthy donors and corporations.
www.brennancenter.org
December 7, 2024 at 4:23 PM
It's making my Day to wake up to you asking these Qs. Citizens United is a 2010 SCOTUS decision that allowed corporations to donate unlimited $$$ to politicians & political parties. $ in politics was bad before, but after? Plutocracy (govt by/for the rich)+ kleptocracy (rule by thieves).
More here:
More here:
December 6, 2024 at 5:16 AM
I'm a feeler too. The struggle is real. Maybe you could read some fantasy stuff. The cognitive distance from reality in this genre really helps me. Here are some fantasy books to check out when or if you feel up to it.😁❤️
December 6, 2024 at 5:15 AM
I'm a feeler too. The struggle is real. Maybe you could read some fantasy stuff. The cognitive distance from reality in this genre really helps me. Here are some fantasy books to check out when or if you feel up to it.😁❤️
I'm telling you. . . In this age of AI, the human element - voice, authenticity - is everything!
December 6, 2024 at 4:45 AM
I'm telling you. . . In this age of AI, the human element - voice, authenticity - is everything!
Agreed! If one perpetually shapeshifts for a variety of gazes - male, white,etc., eventually, one may look in the mirror and not recognize the reflection. The struggle is real though,especially in this climate. That makes voices like yours so inspirational and important. Imma keep trying 😁
December 6, 2024 at 4:43 AM
Agreed! If one perpetually shapeshifts for a variety of gazes - male, white,etc., eventually, one may look in the mirror and not recognize the reflection. The struggle is real though,especially in this climate. That makes voices like yours so inspirational and important. Imma keep trying 😁
Thank you for sharing this and for your fearless vulnerability. Writers and thinkers like you give me the courage to express my true self.
December 6, 2024 at 4:26 AM
Thank you for sharing this and for your fearless vulnerability. Writers and thinkers like you give me the courage to express my true self.