#Civil war 2

[jacksope-lives]

Thinking about how in the comic “Civil War 2” everyone gets a vision that Miles Morales is going to kill Captain America in the street and there’s a manhunt for him and he’s super upset and conflicted because he’d never do that, and now he’s in trouble for something he never did. If I got a vision that Miles Morales was going to kill Captain America with his own shield in broad daylight, I’d simply say he’s just a little guy and let him go free. He could kill me and I’d say it was cool. He’s neurodivergent and a minor. He’s just a silly goofy little guy.

#text post #marvel #miles morales #civil war 2 #comic books

[socialjusticeinamerica]

Dan Patrick made the comments about sacrificing our grandparents to help the economy when the pandemic began.

#Dan Patrick Tex-ass Lt governor #republican assholes #tea-ass republicans #civil war 2 #southern border #immigration #migrants #Texas behavior is unconstitutional

[extraordinary-heroes]

Captain America: Sam Wilson #13 (Cover art by Daniel Acuna)

#captain america #daniel acuna #sam wilson #us agent #john walker #marvel #comics #textless cover art #superheroes #artwork #illustration #civil war 2

[rejectingrepublicans]

#republican assholes #maga morons #maga terrorists #civil war 2

[kate-bishops-waifu]

Since it's on my mind, everytime I read a Carol fic I have to imagine this Carol.

I invite you to do the same. Good for your health.

#carol danvers x reader #carol danvers #captain marvel #captain marvel x reader #marvel #the marvels #mcu #civil war #civil war 2

[conurecc]

i have never met a group of people who hate America as much as conservatives do

#politics #marjorie taylor greene #civil war #civil war 2 #blue states #literally fund #red states

[dontmeantobepoliticalbut]

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has been accused of calling for civil war in a Presidents Day tweet.

“We need a national divorce,” the extremist Republican tweeted. “We need to separate by red states and blue states and shrink the federal goverrnment. Everyone I talk to says this. From the sick and disgusting woke culture issues shoved down our throats to the Democrat’s traitorous America Last policies, we are done.”

It’s not the first time Greene, who vocally supported the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection on the U.S. Capitol, has floated the idea of secession. In October 2021, she polled her Twitter followers on whether they thought the U.S. should “have a national divorce.” She was similarly condemned at the time.

Civil War broke out in the U.S. in the 1860s, after an alliance of Southern states seceded in an effort to continue the legal enslavement of Black people.

Monday’s tweet attracted backlash from both sides of the political aisle. Utah’s Republican Gov. Spencer Cox slammed her rhetoric as “destructive and wrong and — honestly— evil.”

“We don’t need a divorce, we need marriage counseling. And we need elected leaders that don’t profit by tearing us apart,” Cox tweeted. “We can disagree without hate. Healthy conflict was critical to our nation’s founding and survival.”

Sharing Greene’s tweet, former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) noted that “secession is unconstitutional” and no member of Congress should advocate for it.

Democrats, including 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson and Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), also denounced Greene’s rhetoric.

Others labeled the missive treasonous and traitorous. See some of the other reactions below.

#us politics #news #huffington post #2023 #rep. marjorie taylor greene #Georgia #twitter #tweet #secession #american civil war #civil war 2 #Presidents Day #Gov. Spencer Cox #Liz Cheney #Marianne Williamson #Rep. Ted Lieu #rep. Robert Garcia #Kurt Bardella #Josh Marshall #cenk uygur

[webshootersandwingdings]

A-Force (2016) Vol. 2

#marvel’s singularity #a force #civil war 2 #civil war ii #marvel #captain marvel #carol danvers #madame medusa #Medusa #Allison Blaire #dazzler #singularity #elsa bloodstone #nico minoru #marvel comics #marvel comic edit #marveledit #comic edit

[tiliman2]

We are a depraved bunch

#civil war 2 #texas #greg abbott #migrants

[dontmean2bepoliticalbut]

#us politics #twitter #tweet #republicans #conservatives #gop #gop platform #gop policy #civil war 2 #american civil war #secession #sean hannity #fox news #blue states pay for red states #aaron rupar #vaush #vaush good #@vaushv #rep. marjorie taylor greene

[shokuto]

#adam brashear #blue marvel #sam alexander #nova #luke cage #civil war 2

[prep4tomoro]

Will Fair, Legal and Legitimate Elections Ever Happen Again?

What Will it Take to Get Back There?

CL - Do you believe that Trump could pull 25+% of Black American votes?

SL - I don’t think it matters what Trump pulls, because, first of all, you guys are still believing there will be an election.  Okay, that’s a possibility.  You believe the [2024] election is not going to be rigged.  The elections have been rigged since . . . you and I were together on election night 2012 and you and I know good and well that he did not win Florida; you know good and well Obama did not win Florida.  But guess what got reported?

SL – These things have been rigged; if you want to do the history, go back to 1960.  John Kennedy did not win that election.  So, what makes you think, 60 years later, with all the practice they’ve had, and they’ve ramped it up since 2012, that any election result you get is actually going to be legitimate?  And the thing is that you’re at the point where the Republic that you know is being actively erased.

SL - You did not start the Republic that you are trying to keep by voting.  Nobody voted George the 3rd out.  Nobody voted chattel slavery away.  Nobody voted Jim Crow out; although there was more legislation going on with that than the others.  At every point in time, you had to make your choice between a peaceful life and a violent freedom.  And if you’re not willing to make that choice  . . .

Resources:

7 Events That Led to the American Revolution

Surviving Under Martial Law

Why Join or Start a Survival Group?

The Threat of Civil Breakdown is Real (April 2023)

[14-Point Emergency Preps Checklist] [11-Cs Basic Emergency Kit] [Learn to be More Self-Sufficient] [The Ultimate Preparation] [5six7 Menu]

#FlushGov #government #politicians #elections #voting integrity #civil war 2 #peace #freedom from tyranny #term limits #american revolution #revolutionary war #1776 #martial law #survival companionship

[whiterunguard]

@shakespeares-saucy-lovechild This is how their rivalry is right

#skyrim #skyrim memes #civil war 2 #ciarán #portia #hawk's nest #warlockverse

[coolcomicbookcovers]

#x-men #civil war 2

[ricardotomasz]

Such is life! Behold, a new Post published on Greater And Grander about Civil War Mockumentary BULLETS OVER ANTEBELLUM Wraps Production with a Star-Studded Cast

See into my soul, as a new Post has been published on https://greaterandgrander.com/civil-war-mockumentary-bullets-over-antebellum-wraps-production-with-a-star-studded-cast/

Civil War Mockumentary BULLETS OVER ANTEBELLUM Wraps Production with a Star-Studded Cast

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — December 4, 2023 — Greater and Grander Productions is excited to announce the successful completion of production for BULLETS OVER ANTEBELLUM the highly anticipated satirical mockumentary that offers a fresh perspective on a second American Civil War. The director leads an ensemble of talent that includes Oscar nominee Eric Roberts, Golden Globe nominee Beverly D'Angelo, and original MAD TV cast member Debra Wilson.

BULLETS OVER ANTEBELLUM delves into an alternate reality where America grapples with the consequences of a divisive war over escalating issues surrounding reproductive rights. The project was initially introduced as "Civil War 2," but as it continued to evolve, the title transformation to BULLETS OVER ANTEBELLUM mirrors the film's unique blend of humor, satire, and historical context.

Oscar nominee Eric Roberts, celebrated for his versatile career and captivating performances in films such as RUNAWAY TRAIN and THE DARK KNIGHT, brings his undeniable talent to the BULLETS OVER ANTEBELLUM cast as a sports collectible dealer turned union spy, Luke Russell. Joining Roberts is Golden Globe nominee Beverly D'Angelo, known for her unforgettable roles in the NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION series and COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER, who plays the first Chairwoman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  Completing this star-studded lineup is the incomparable Debra Wilson, an original cast member of the beloved sketch comedy series MAD TV, whose comedic prowess and dramatic performance, adds depth to the film's already impressive ensemble.  

Ms. Wilson commented, “I’m looking forward to seeing all of these fun and interesting characters with this very interesting plot come together.  I think this is unique, and I think the storyline is unique as well.”

Actress, Virginia Jones (best known for PORTLANDIA), who plays a Christian Nationalist supporter, also says, “BULLETS OVER ANTEBELLUM is an absolutely bonkers satire about the darkest parts of the American experience.  It is at once phenomenally silly, and very very sad."

Cinematographer, Alessandro Gentile (best known for SCHITT’S CREEK, and SOMETHING REAL AND GOOD) signed on to the project, and says, “I think that BULLETS OVER ANTEBELLUM is extremely witty on its satirical take on the US government. It’s over the top dialogue really drives the film’s absurd narrative.”

Actor, Philip McGrade, best known for his work in HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON and THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON, plays a secret agent who gathers information while performing as a drag queen.  He’s quoted as saying, “I love working with Richard and I can’t wait to see how it all turns out. Such a great concept, I wish I’d thought of it!”

With production wrapped, BULLETS OVER ANTEBELLUM now enters the post-production phase, where the creative team will craft the humorous, yet thought-provoking narrative. The director's vision is to maintain a witty and entertaining tone while shedding light on contemporary social tensions and raising awareness of their potential implications.

Stay tuned for more updates on BULLETS OVER ANTEBELLUM as it journeys through post-production and approaches its highly anticipated release.

About Greater and Grander Productions:

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#Alessandro Gentile #America #American Civil War #Beverly D'Angelo #BULLETS OVER ANTEBELLUM #Civil War 2 #Debra Wilson #Eric Roberts #Film #Movie #Philip McGrade #Press Release #Satire #Virginia Jones

[inhonoredglory]

Aziraphale’s Choice, the Job Connection, and Michael Sheen’s Morality

Update: Michael Sheen liked this post on Twitter, so I'm fairly certain there is a lot of validity to it.

I’ve had time to process Aziraphale’s choice at the end of Season 2. And I think only blaming the religious trauma misses something important in Aziraphale’s character. I think what happened was also Aziraphale’s own conscious choice––as a growth from his trauma, in fact. Hear me out.

Since November 2022 I’ve been haunted by something Michael Sheen said at the MCM London Comic Con. At the Q&A, someone asked him about which fantasy creature he enjoyed playing most and Michael (bless him, truly) veered on a tangent about angels and goodness and how, specifically,

We as a society tend to sort of undervalue goodness. It’s sort of seen as sort of somehow weak and a bit nimby and “oh it’s nice.” And I think to be good takes enormous reserves of courage and stamina. I mean, you have to look the dark in the face to be truly good and to be truly of the light…. The idea that goodness is somehow lesser and less interesting and not as kind of muscular and as passionate and as fierce as evil somehow and darkness, I think is nonsense. The idea of being able to portray an angel, a being of love. I love seeing the things people have put online about angels being ferocious creatures, and I love that. I think that’s a really good representation of what goodness can be, what it should be, I suppose.

I was looking forward to BAMF!Aziraphale all season long, and I think that’s what we got in the end. Remember Neil said that the Job minisode was important for Aziraphale’s story. Remember how Aziraphale sat on that rock and reconciled to himself that he MUST go to Hell, because he lied and thwarted the will of God. He believed that––truly, honestly, with the faith of a child, but the bravery of a soldier.

Aziraphale, a being of love with more goodness than all of Heaven combined, believed he needed to walk through the Gates of Hell because it was the Right Thing to do. (Like Job, he didn’t understand his sin but believed he needed to sacrifice his happiness to do the Right Thing.)

That’s why we saw Aziraphale as a soldier this season: the bookshop battle, the halo. But yes, the ending as well.

Because Aziraphale never wanted to go to Heaven, and he never wanted to go there without Crowley.

But it was Crowley who taught him that he could, even SHOULD, act when his moral heart told him something was wrong. While Crowley was willing to run away and let the world burn, it was Aziraphale (in that bandstand at the end of the world) who stood his ground and said No. We can make a difference. We can save everyone.

And Aziraphale knew he could not give up the ace up his sleeve (his position as an angel) to talk to God and make them see the truth in his heart.

I was messed up by Ineffable Bureaucracy (Boxfly) getting their happy ending when our Ineffable Husbands didn’t, but I see now that them running away served to prove something to Aziraphale. (And I am fully convinced that Gabriel and Beelzebub saw the example of the Ineffables at the Not-pocalypse and took inspiration from them for choosing to ditch their respective sides)

But my point is that Aziraphale saw them, and in some ways, they looked like him and Crowley. And he saw how Gabriel, the biggest bully in Heaven, was also like him in a way (a being capable of love) and also just a child when he wasn’t influenced by the poison of Heaven. Muriel, too, wasn’t a bad person. The Metatron also seemed to have grown more flexible with his morality (from Aziraphale's perspective). Like Earth, Heaven was shades of (light?) gray.

Aziraphale is too good an angel not to believe in hope. Or forgiveness (something he’s very good at it).

Aziraphale has been scarred by Heaven all his life. But with the cracks in Heaven’s armor (cracks he and Crowley helped create), Aziraphale is seeing something else. A chance to change them. They did terrible things to him, but he is better than them, and because of Crowley, he feels ready to face them.

(Will it work? Can Heaven change, institutionally? Probably not, but I can't blame Aziraphale for trying.)

At the cafe, the Metatron said something big was coming in the Great Plan. Aziraphale knows how trapped he had felt when he didn’t have God’s ear the first time something huge happened in the Big Plan. He can’t take a chance again to risk the world by not having a foot in the door of Heaven. That’s why we saw individual human deaths (or the threat of death) so much more this season: Elspeth, Wee Morag, Job’s children, the 1940s magician. Aziraphale almost killed a child when he couldn’t get through to God, and he’s not going through that again.

“We could make a difference.” We could save everyone.

Remember what Michael Sheen said about courage and doing good––and having to “look the dark in the face to be truly good.” That’s what happened when Aziraphale was willing to go to Hell for his actions. That’s what happened when he decided he had to go to Heaven, where he had been abused and belittled and made to feel small. He decided to willingly go into the Lion’s Den, to face his abusers and his anxiety, to make them better so that they would not try to destroy the world again.

Him, just one angel. He needed Crowley to be there with him, to help him be brave, to ask the questions that Heaven needed to hear, to tell them God was wrong. Crowley is the inspiration that drives Aziraphale’s change, Crowley is the engine that fuels Aziraphale’s courage.

But then Crowley tells him that going to Heaven is stupid. That they don’t need Heaven. And he’s right. Aziraphale knows he’s right.

Aziraphale doesn’t need Heaven; Heaven needs him. They just don’t know how much they need him, or how much humanity needs him there, too. (If everyone who ran for office was corrupt, how can the system change?)

Terry Pratchett (in the Discworld book, Small Gods) is scathing of God, organized religion, and the corrupt people religion empowers, but he is sympathetic to the individual who has real, pure faith and a good heart. In fact, the everyman protagonist of Small Gods is a better person than the god he serves, and in the end, he ends up changing the church to be better, more open-minded, and more humanist than god could ever do alone.

Aziraphale is willing to go to the darkest places to do the Right Thing, and Heaven is no exception. When Crowley says that Heaven is toxic, that’s exactly why Aziraphale knows he needs to go there. “You’re exactly is different from my exactly.”

____

In the aftermath of Trump's election in the US, Brexit happened in 2018. Michael Sheen felt compelled to figure out what was going on in his country after this shock. But he was living in Los Angeles with Sarah Silverman at the time, and she also wanted to become more politically active in the US.

Sheen: “I felt a responsibility to do something, but it [meant] coming back [to Britain] – which was difficult for us, because we were very important to each other. But we both acknowledge that each of us had to do what we needed to do.” In the end, they split up and Michael moved back to the UK.

Sometimes doing the Right Thing means sacrificing your own happiness. Sometimes it means going to Hell. Sometimes it means going to Heaven. Sometimes it means losing a relationship.

And that’s why what happened in the end was so difficult for Aziraphale. Because he loves Crowley desperately. He wants to be together. He wanted that kiss for thousands of years. He knows that taking command of Heaven means they would never again have to bow to the demands of a God they couldn’t understand, or run from a Hell who still came after them. They could change the rules of the game.

And he’s still going to do that. But it hurts him that he has to do that alone.

#good omens #good omens 2 #ineffable husbands #it's kinda like capt america: civil war #with Azi as Tony Stark: traumatized and trying to do the right thing #and Crowley being Steve Rogers: fuck the establishment let's go rogue #gos2spoilers #good omens meta #good omens 2 meta #go s2 #michael sheen #go s2 meta #go meta #*mine #*mymeta #ineffables husbands #ineffable soulmates #*mybest