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(neologism, politics) A small group of ultrawealthy men who exert inordinate control or influence within a political structure, particularly while espousing views regarded as anti-democratic, technofascist, and masculinist.
The shit is hitting the fan at such a high rate that it can be difficult to keep up. So this is a place to share such news.
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The people who make comments like this have no idea of the situation most of us are in here.
There have been sizeable protests despite the facts that many can't afford to take time off work, risk losing their job for taking time off, have to travel great distances to get to protests, and other things. Getting arrested can ruin the rest of your life in some situations.
Oh, and most of us aren't suicidal, so the whole "get a gun and go after those important people" ain't a thing because that's a damn good way to end up in a body bag for little to no effect. There's a point where that is a relevant option compared to available alternatives but we're not there yet.
Or they're hostile actors, attempting to push any resistance forward while it's piecemeal and ineffective.
Sowing the seeds of hopelessness, trying to get you to think your every effort is futile and doesn't matter.
It matters. You matter. Keep fighting. Do what you can. Be a beacon. Be a safe place & a safe person. Be kind. Send hope.
Not giving into despair is resistance.
Keep it up!
That too.
You're not there yet? Your country is collapsing in real time, but, yeah....you're not there yet. Ha!
I'd be more than happy to trade places and watch you do all these gungho things you claim you'd do were you in my shoes. I bet I know exactly how that would turn out.
No. We absolutely aren't there yet.
That's obvious hyperbole. It's not "collapsing in real time".
Yes there's some very fucked up things going on, but it hasn't had any impact on most peoples lives yet.
A lone gunman isn't going to achieve anything.
You don't think America's collapsing in real time? It's not lickety-split like the Francis Scott Key Bridge, but check back in a few months — these are the good old days.
Subjective. What does "collapsing in real time" actually mean?
My point is, the population is not ready for armed revolt. Until it is any violent actions won't achieve much.
And I don't disagree with that.