astronaut_sloth

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[–] astronaut_sloth@mander.xyz 2 points 14 hours ago

I love this idea!

 

Hey fellow federal workers, I noticed a DOGE "suggestion box" near the entrance to my building today, and I'm assuming other offices have them, too. Start putting your best suggestions in there and flood them with good ideas. Some examples: "Stop costly deportation flights" or "Disband DOGE" or "Stop targeting trans people"

Will it make a difference? Probably not, but at least some DOGE kid will have to read how much their policies suck while wasting their time combing through the mountain of paper. Or at the very least it'll bury any ideas from sympathizers that could be actually damaging.

[–] astronaut_sloth@mander.xyz 8 points 2 days ago

I mean, obviously the answer is yes. But that is a great hook into what's next.

This article also does a good job of making an argument for the Democrats to tack left and have a strong contrasting message to the Republicans. Even the squishiest, least offensive MAGA is still pretty far right and closer to Trump than to any Democrat. They don't even regret their votes in any appreciable way. The most regret is coming from people who stayed home or voted third party. Give them a real contrast so even the most intellectually dishonest grifter can't say "both sides" anymore.

If the Democrats had a real message and some fight in them, they could be an opposition party. Instead, most just want to write strongly worded letters without doing the hard work. And with that, they might actually win elections. Too bad they're only starting to figure this out now when it's probably too late.

[–] astronaut_sloth@mander.xyz 7 points 1 week ago

Even beyond that, you'd think that at some point someone would realize that if you have to tell someone you aren't a monster even though you're acting monstrously, you're a monster, regardless of whose orders you're following.

[–] astronaut_sloth@mander.xyz 19 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Arguably, ICE was engaging in kidnapping with the intent to violate someone's Fifth Amendment rights. They should have intervened against ICE.

[–] astronaut_sloth@mander.xyz 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

It's also not all-or-none. Someone who otherwise is really interested in learning the material may just skate through using AI in a class that is uninteresting to them but required. Or someone might have life come up with a particularly strict instructor who doesn't accept late work, and using AI is just a means to not fall behind.

The ones who are running everything through an LLM are stupid and ultimately shooting themselves in the foot. The others may just be taking a shortcut through some busy work or ensuring a life event doesn't tank their grade.

[–] astronaut_sloth@mander.xyz 48 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Not gonna lie, I don't really blame the AI.

 

cross-posted from: https://50501.chat/post/184725

Idea for a poster - WE DO NOT SERVE KINGS IN AMERICA 🇺🇸


Originally Posted By u/GhostieThatHauntsMe At 2025-05-04 11:31:20 AM | Source


[–] astronaut_sloth@mander.xyz 10 points 2 weeks ago

Sounds like yet another high crime and misdemeanor. Why doesn't the co-equal branch established in Article I do it's duty? And failing that, why doesn't Hegseth, who has "We the People" tattooed on his drunken forearm, have the courage that he demands of others to tell off his boss? Where are the Oath Keepers who say they are so opposed to a tyrannical government and take their oaths to the Constitution seriously?

They wipe their collective asses with the Constitution. For that, everyone in this administration, and those who enabled it should burn as the traitors that they are.

[–] astronaut_sloth@mander.xyz 5 points 2 weeks ago

I'd also like to note that this story is getting little traction outside of NPR. Let's boost this signal so that more people know about it.

 

A whistleblower at the NLRB is pushing for a Congressional investigation and letting the public know about an ongoing data breach involving Russia. He's already been threatened.

PDF with the full text of the disclosure Reddit post discussing it on /r/fednews

[–] astronaut_sloth@mander.xyz 5 points 2 weeks ago

Again, fighting isn't for everyone. We fight so others can get away and maybe have the hope to see their home again. But in fighting, we realize that there's a VERY good chance that it leads to death. Not everyone is prepared for that, and not everyone's family can afford that. It's risk calculus, and it's different for everyone.

Not to mention, as the article said, there are some cases where getting out and speaking freely is more helpful. One extra person on the street won't make a difference, but a well-respected academic may be able to work to sway another country or international organization to intervene, and that is worth it.

[–] astronaut_sloth@mander.xyz 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Don't be an asshole. Staying or going is an intensely personal decision. "Fighting back" can cost a lot, up to one's life. If someone isn't ready for that--and that is understandable--then they shouldn't be coerced. There is no shame in packing up and leaving.

If you're staying, then part of fighting back is encouraging and helping those who are unwilling or unable to find the exit because if we are being very honest, the chance of coming out of "fighting back" alive is not very high, especially if you're a vulnerable minority.

And yes, I'm staying.

 

"Republicans cannot know a moment of peace." This is the energy I've been looking for! I hope he keeps it up and protects Illinoisans who do have to take off work or get into good trouble with the feds.

[–] astronaut_sloth@mander.xyz 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God’s good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old.

I don't know why, but this made me really sad. Remember when we, the "New World, with all its power and might" fought for "rescue and liberation"? Really makes you want to stand up and fight for who we were and can still be again.

 

After seeing Cory Booker's speech, I got an idea for another poster. Feel free to use it as you see fit. Distribute it and put it up where ever you want.

It's formatted for 8.5x11, so you should be able to just print it off and go.

 
 

Bezos' Washington Post refuses to run this ad and get paid over $100,000 for it. Let's run it ourselves! There are two pages. We can print them and post them up around our towns and cities. It would be great to post it on federal buildings, and if you are or know a federal worker, have them print it, too and distribute them.

With enough, it can have at least a small psychological effect on Musk and his followers.

Here's a link to the actual PDF

 

For those serious about organizing and sharing important sensitive information, e.g. you're a government whistleblower, you're sharing information with free press outlets, etc., it's important to communicate securely. The best (and probably easiest) way is to use a live bootable OS that leaves no trace. TailsOS can be written to a USB flash drive and run on any computer after rebooting. I linked to a get started guide.

I hope this helps! Every little bit helps!

 

Long text post incoming!

Any popular resistance movement dies in the cradle if people feel isolated. Isolation breeds inaction. Therefore, to make people feel less isolated, word needs to go out to the general public to build solidarity and make them feel part of a greater whole. Resistors are not alone! It also has the psychological benefit of making oppressors feel surrounded (and rightfully so).

Therefore, to get those who want to resist motivated, we must advertise our cause. Thankfully, we live in a modern age where designing good looking graphics and printing them has never been easier.

The best information campaign will rely on guerilla tactics. Put posters up in heavy traffic areas outside, at work, in your neighborhood, on public bulletin boards, wherever needed to get the message out. One priority place would be inside government offices. There are plenty of federal workers who are resisting. If they put up even a few, we can psychologically terrorize the fascists, and this will force them to focus inward and divert from the rest of society.

Of course, these will be damaged or destroyed, whether intentionally or not, so we must be ready to replace posters as that happens, especially if it's ripped down.

Design: This, I think, is paramount. To attract those who may not like the current actions but are hesitant to really resist, it is important to use American symbology. Don't let the fascists take our flag, our symbols, our iconography. These things bind us together as Americans, and it can have an inspiring effect. We are all part of the greater whole.

Also highly important, make sure the designs are good. Marketers, graphic designers: that's your cue. If your an amateur, get the opinion of a trusted friend on a design.

If you don't have the time or ability to design, just take one off the internet. Therefore, I propose that we make repository of resistance posters on the web. Domains are cheap. VPSes are, too. It can also serve as a virtual poster.

I'd love to hear your thoughts. If you have some designs, post 'em, print 'em, and distribute 'em!

 

Way to go Chicago! This was really great to see! I'm glad we are taking care of our neighbors.

 
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