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sumpix · 2 years

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Liberal When We Can; Conservative When We Must Don’t expect the politics of tomorrow to be any less turbulent than the politics of today.

Stephen Martin Fritz and Denise Morel https://quillette.com/2022/08/09/liberal-when-we-can-conservative-when-we-must/

In reply c.d.eastmannagle wrote

It is going to be tough as we try to rebuild and re-calibrate our civilizational norms. It will almost certainly mean war.

What is there to lament in this?

I hate to say it, but I just don’t take this negative line at all. Don’t get me wrong, there’s plenty about “Indulgence Capitalism” that I don’t like. But more has gone on in the past 100 years than a simple revival of cultural selfishness and greed. As a long time resident of China, I often remind myself, and others, that for centuries… literal centuries countless millions of women had bound feet with their bones broken from childhood and wrapped into an odd, clothing-iron shaped shoe. Sure, the women of China today are a mindless lot staring into their smartphones, but they aren’t literal slaves.

All across the planet, the “Indulgence Capitalism” that is so often derided has also brought meaning and value into the lives of millions upon millions of people who, in centuries past, were just the peasant pawns in an imperial game of “who can fuck the queen.” Capitalism has given power to the everyman in a manner previously unheard of and unexpected. But it is unfair to deride that power, or the everyman for his efforts at grasping for it.

I, for one, much prefer the anarchy of a spoiled mass of malcontents than the silent order of teeming throngs of “subjects” to a despicable throne, a hemophiliac family or in-bred retards or any other thing that empires and dynasties from Europe to Asia, to Africa called “culture”. I’ll take a Ford F-150 and a fucking handgun any day over that mess.

What has happened merely illustrates that now the everyman must learn how to harness the privilege and power that capitalism has brought to his doorstep. But it is not worth begrudging the process…

You are right. It will be tough. And there may be war.

But I have much more faith in the stable efforts of common people over time. They have, and will continue to show that their common sense can prevail, even under circumstances such as these. They aren’t mindless fish after all…

#capitalism #socialsim #quillette

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otakusocialista · 2 years

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Existen las clases sociales...pero las clases también tienen sus facciones.

Estas se crean conforme avanzan las fuerzas productivas tecnológicas y la division del trabajo ¿Qué dijo? para que existan los pepenadores y carretoneros → debe existir primero una tecnología que recicle lo que antes no se reciclaba; en los años 80´s reciclar cartón era impensable, ...estos podrian entrar en conflicto con los pepenadores de las latas....para que existan los franeleros, primero debe existir el automovil. Es algo que los Sociologos nunca han podido descubrir

There are social classes ... but classes also have their factions These are created as the technological productive forces and the division of work advance, what did he say? For scavenger trash → there must first be a technology that recits what was not recycled; In the 80's recycling cardboard it was unthinkable, ... these could conflict with the cannators of the cans .... so ballet parking that the exist, the car must first exist It is something that sociologos have never been able to discover

#weeb revolution #communist #socialsim #comunismo #socialismo #communist anime #socialist anime

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geezerwench · 2 years

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Covid booster number 4! I really like that ZERO dollars!!!

#gimme that Socialsim #socialism #Covid booster #covid vaccine #zero dollars #06October2022 #Moderna #the plague #plague pass #got it on Etsy

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simshousewindsor · 9 months

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The Royal House of Windsor: A Royal Look Back

Edward II, King of Windenburg and Brindleton Bay

REIGN: 1941 - 1992

Edward II was the first child of Edward I and Queen Lara-Leigh. Prince Edward was born on 29 January 1917 at Buckingsim Palace and was baptized at Windsor Castle on 7 February by the Archbishop of Calgory.

Edward II is noted for creating the Most Noble Order of the Protea, a Brindleton Bay order of chivalry. The Order of the Protea, which pertains to Brindleton Bay, is the second most senior in precedence. Its equivalent in Windenburg, the Most Noble Order of the Garter, is the oldest documented order of chivalry in the United Kingdom.

Edward I and Queen Lara-Leigh with their children (L to R) Prince Albert; Prince Edward (later Edward II); Princess Amelia, Buckingsim Palace, cir 1924

Edward was only ten months old when his sister, Princess Amelia, was born. The pair shared a close bond, and also shared a tutor until Prince Edward was age 14. Prince Albert was born four years after Amelia.

The trio lived during the glorious Edwardian reign of the monarchy, witnessing Windenburgs regal transformation by their parents. They were also the first royal children to be born in, and reside at, Buckingsim Palace.

Edward I with his children (L to R) Amelia, Princess Royal; Prince Albert, Duke of Hastings; Prince Edward, Duke of York (later Edward II), Buckingsim Palace, cir 1937

Edward served in the Royal Navy until the unexpected death of his younger brother, Albert, left him the sole male heir in line for the throne. After leaving the royal navy, His Royal Highness began royal duties, often accompanying his father. Prince Edward grew to resent his sister, who enjoyed the luxury of royal life while, as heir, he was required to take on more royal duties.

Due to a disagreement between the royal siblings, Princess Amelia’s husband was not bestowed a royal title or Dukedom upon their marriage, as was custom. When Princess Amelia’s son was born, he was 8th in the line of succession to the Windenburg throne, and the first legitimate grandchild of a monarch in more than 175 years to be born without a title or courtesy title. Princess Amelia had been bestowed the title Princess Royal by her father and held it until her death in 2014.

Edward I and Queen Larah-Leigh with heir, Prince Edward, Duke of York (later Edward II), Buckingsim Palace, cir 1939

As heir, Prince Edward inherited the dukedom of York and retained it until he ascended the throne in 1941. He was never invested as Prince of Brindleton Bay.

Engagement Portrait for, then, Prince Edward and Princess Zarah, Buckingsim Palace, cir 1940

His father, Edward I, met Princess Zarah during a State visit to Sulani in 1928, when she was age 11. Princess Zarah was the fifth child of Zelio, Emperor of Sulani. Zelio was also a grandson of Albert I and Queen consort Isabella. Upon returning to Windenburg, Prince Edward who was also 11, was betrothed to Princess Zarah. When Edward II turned 16, the two began writing each other.

On his 21st birthday, Princess Zarah travelled to Windenburg, the pair wed, and were created the Duke and Duchess of York. The royal couple had two children, Prince George (later George I), and Prince Louis, Duke of Kent.

His father, Edward I, passed away two years later and he ascended the throne as Edward II.

His Majesty never felt prepared for the throne and relied heavily on his mother, Queen Lara-Leigh. Their closeness caused jealousy between his mother and his wife, Zarah. The two Queens later became close friends, until the death of Queen Larah-Leigh in 1962.

The death of his mother depressed Edward II deeply.

Edward II and his heirs, The Dukes of Kent and York, cir 1989

Edward II's reign saw the rise of socialsimism, commusimism, and the Sulani independence movement, all of which radically changed the political landscape of the Windenburg Empire, which itself reached its territorial peak by the beginning of the 1960s.

Edward suffered from chronic bronchitis, and his heavy smoking exacerbated recurring breathing problems. In November 1990, he fell seriously ill with a bacterial infection and never fully recovered. On the evening of 20 April 1992, Edward took to his bedroom at Sumpterson House complaining of a cold; he remained in the room until his death eight days later. His son, Prince George ascended the throne as George I.

A Royal Look Back Collection

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vialents · 2 years

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i hate you french revolution i hate you russian revolution i hate you democracy i hate you drainage i hate you socialsim i hate you maps i hate y

#ughgoihuf #via.txt #cbse #eeeeeeeeeeeeee #idk do i tag this is that cringe #desi tag

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easternblocrelics · 2 years

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Start label generic 45 rpm (EP) record jacket from Hungary

#start #ep #45s #45 rpm #vinyl #record #socialist #socialsim #vintage #hungary #eastern bloc #design

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sanzoolin · 3 years

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San Zoolin press kit

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Want to analyse the childhood of a duck?

San Zoolin is a cozy social sim that takes place on a latin island full of mysteries and colorful animal NPCs. You get to explore their inner lives through psychotherapy, as well as the beautiful world around them as you save the island from bankruptcy

Release: to be announced

Platforms: PC, Mac (possibly more)

Developer: Lina Lundstedt, alias Caracolina

Based in Santiago del Estero, Argentina

Developing San Zoolin since 2021

Music by: Waltson Tanaka

San Zoolin - a quirky narrative driven, social simulation game with psychotherapy at its core

San Zoolin

In San Zoolin you play as the young therapist "Kirk Cat" who moves to the island san Zoolin. The island used to be a popular tourist destination. But because of its complex and off-putting inhabitants, it's loosing popularity. As you arrive, you have 6 months to treat the islanders psychological problems before the holiday season starts. The more animals that get into treatment, the better the town will do in the end. But in order to get clients you need to earn their trust through solving puzzles around the island.

San Zoolin is a beautiful latin island full of mysteries and colorful characters. You get to explore the inner lives of these characters in depth, as well as the beautiful world around them

Caracolina

San Zoolin is developed by Lina Lundstedt, aka Caracolina. A solo developer from Sweden, but residing in Argentina. Before San Zoolin she has 5 years experience of working as a 3D look Developer and animator in TV and advertising (including the Lost in Oz series where she got a daytime Emmy award for look development). She's published smaller games before, but San Zoolin will be the first grand scale game project. Currently she is a part time stay at home parent, and spends the rest of her time working on San Zoolin.

Soundtrack

Waltson Tanaka is a composer and violinist from Brazil. He has previously composed and created sound design for many other games, including "Lazy Shift" and "Billy's gone again".

#sanZoolin #gamedev #indiegame #presskit #lowpoly #socialsim #indiedev #devlog #Youtube

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goodoldtimesesthetique · 4 years

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The October Revolution in socialist realism art.

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sosation · 4 years

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On the Passing of Michael Brooks

I only relatively recently became aware of Michael, less than a year ago. In that time he has impacted my life more than any other media personality, more than anyone I’ve never met.

Even though the first time I voted was for Obama in 2008, my political consciousness really began during my 2nd stint of college at UTA circa 2014/15. My history undergrad was waking me up to the power dynamics and hegemonic systems that exist in our society. I was beginning to understand geopolitics under the tutelage of Dr. Joyce Goldberg and getting really wrapped up in 20th century diplomacy. The Snowden leaks had happened and the Michael Brown demonstrations in Ferguson were drawing attention to the militarization of our police forces and their tactics on US citizens. I began to see capitalism as consisting of, and causing and contributing too, countless problems. Then, the 2016 election cycle stoked my already burning interests.

During this time, there was little “left-tube” to be found. Since 2012, streaming on our X Box has been my wife and I’s primary means of entertainment. Slowly more and more of our time was being spent on YouTube. The Young Turks was really the only progressive voice on Youtube, to my knowledge, at that time. (I wasn’t yet aware of Pakman, Kulinski, Seder and Brooks.) And even though they were my primary source of news, I wasn’t crazy about the hyperbolic presentation, Cenk’s ego, or some of the attitudes expressed by various hosts at various times. That being said, I learned a lot. I was exposed to many many great journalists and they certainly helped me solidify and articulate many of the arguments I had been thinking and feeling during this time. I even became a Texas Wolf-Pac Volunteer right after Trump’s election.

I ended my bachelor’s and master’s programs under the Trump presidency. (May ‘17, Dec ‘18 respectively.) During this time I read and wrote more than I ever have in my life. Under Dr. Christopher Morris, Dr. Patryk Babiracki, and Dr. Pawel Goral, I read Marxist historical theory and studied the history of the Cold War from the perspectives of the US, USSR and Europe. I also began watching less and less TYT and more Secular Talk, David Pakman, and David Doel. While these shows are great, there was little to no international perspectives or geopolitical discussions happening. (Doel being Canadian accounts for something but, IMO, anyone who lives in the 5 Eyes is hardly a non-western perspective and therefore significantly less valuable in regards to gaining the insight of the peripheries of the globe. As the hegemonic “leader” of the world, Canadians, New Zealanders, Aussies and Brits, can point and laugh at the US all they want but they are taking our lead-systematically and economically.That’s not to say that their perspective is unimportant, just not the same as those outside the western sphere) Furthermore, there is still even less of a historical perspective being represented in regards to current events anywhere on YouTube. No one seems to have a long dureé, an understanding of how history plays out- again and again, and how capitalism is responsible for much of our recent history. Marx did. Michael did.

I began my teaching career in earnest last summer, 2019, as a Geography teacher. First time I’ve ever had a salary and the first time that I didn’t have to wear a hat (or hairnet) to work. My lunch was 2nd lunch, 12:35-1:15. Here in Texas, The Majority Report was live and it began showing up consistently on my youtube feed so I began watching them while I ate my sandwich and apple, before students from guitar club would show up for a quick lesson before 6th period. I had watched TMR before, particularly live streams on twitch during the first few primary debates this cycle. They reminded me a little too much of an east coast morning talk show for me to take them too seriously at first but I eventually began to see that while Sam is--well-- Sam, the others on the show had quite a lot to say and clear, logical and articulate reasons for their positions...especially this guy Michael. Once I heard that he had his own show it quickly became the most listened to podcast in my feed. (This in itself is no small feet. I’ve been listening to podcasts for hours a day (sometimes 8) since 2012. It, too, no doubt contributed to my education and understanding of our world during this same time period but that is another blog all itself.)

Michael was everything that I was looking for. He was unabashedly a Marxist. He was intelligent and enjoyed rigorous thinking and leftist theory. He was hilarious and did fantastic impressions. He also was compassionate, kind and empathetic. He was a humanist, in the truest sense of the word and he understood, and articulated to me, that Socialism is a humanist movement. After I became a patron, I once asked him on Discord what his credentials were and he said that his Bachelor’s was in International Relations, which explained so much. Again, he was the only media personality that I was aware of that was knowledgeable and curious about the same things I was. He understood history. He valued history and its importance, so much so that he dedicated a separate Sunday show just to “Illicit Histories” where he would invite Historians from all over the world to discuss leftist movements in their own countries and how we could apply those lessons here and vice versa. This was it. This is what was missing from our national discourse--an international perspective and voice, and a historical perspective and voice. Michael was both and he was damn good at it.

The Michael Brooks Show was an inspiration. Michael, Matt Lech and David Griscom were smart, eloquent, young men who articulated the systemic failures of our time, who critically discussed and analyzed our current political discourse and who pondered possible solutions based in history. The guests of TMBS, the network Michael created, really were the shining feature. Ben Burgis, Artesia Balthrop, Molly Webster, Glenn Greenwald, Adolf Reed, President Lula De Silva, Slavoj Žižek , Noam Chomsky, Dr. Cornel West, Dr. Richard Wolff...the list goes on and on and on. These people brought so much insight to the state of our world. Professors, Journalists, people who have spent their lives working on the cause, a cause for a better future, one based in humanity and empathy. Michael was able to bring his own empathy for humanity into his interviews, asking thoughtful direct questions that got to the heart of the issue-- while simultaneously bringing levity to a serious topic by making jokes in the voice of Gandhi, Mandela, Obama, or Bernie, to name a few. He, fucking, got it man. He understood how the world was connected. He understood that we are ALL humans, and that we all deserve to be treated with dignity, and he understood that Marx was right about a ton of shit and he wasn’t scared to remind you of that.

Michael, for me, was an exemplar. He was a role model. I looked up to him. I had no idea he was only 13 months older than me, I thought he was probably in his early 40’s just based on the amount of shit that he knew. My personal 10 year goal was to be on his show. I wanted to either become a writer or go back into academia. I even wrote into a show a couple of months back and asked him which was a better choice. He was honored to be asked such a heavy question but didn’t feel comfortable giving that kind of life advice and I don’t blame him. He recommended that I continue teaching high school if that’s what I enjoy doing, and I do, and I likely will. He has shown me how to speak up for ideals that are right, regardless of what people think. Like, I understood that in the abstract, but watching someone do it multiple times a week really put it in my head that I need to advocate for my position publicly. I tell people that I’m a marxist- which in Texas is unheard of, even among leftists. Mostly due to people not understanding labels and what that even means. So I tell them. Thanks to David’s weekly recommended readings I haven’t stopped reading leftist theory even though I finished grad school over a year and a half ago. If TMBS never existed I never would have had the opportunity to read any of that.

My heart bleeds for Matt and David. I can’t imagine what they’re going though. I want them to continue, to keep the community alive in his name. But I completely understand if that is just too painful.

I was thinking earlier, trying to find an appropriate historical comparison to his passing. There are many but as a North Texan, the one that I ended up landing on was the passing of Dimebag Darrell Abbot. He did a lot. He accomplished a lot in a short amount of time. He inspired many to do things like him. It was entirely unexpected and not one person, not one, has a bad thing to say about the guy. Dimebag was adored. He listened to people, strangers, fans. He was kind and open-hearted and treated everyone with respect. Which made it extra hard when he passed. The same can be said for Michael. For Michael, since Socialism is more than just music, he inspired us to educate ourselves, to ask questions, to remember the periphery-Latin America, Africa, and Asia,-- to remember history and value it, to be compassionate, to educate others and to be active in our own communities.

He will be sorely missed. The one thing I keep telling myself is that his death has the potential to bring even more attention to his message-- to help further catapult this movement into something undeniable. To bring more awareness to how power works and to finally activate us to become, as Michael said at Harvard on Feb 1, 2020: machiavellian.

“...we still have to put work into reminding everybody that (Dr. MLK Jr.) was on the left. He wasn’t a guy who came out once a year and said ‘everybody should treat each other nicely. ...The other thing I loved about this speech was he talked about the fallacy- that certain Christians misunderstand love as a seeding of power. And then Nietzsche came along and rejected christian morality because he thought it was denying someone’s vitality- the will to power in a healthy sense, and he said ‘Love without power is sentimental and anemic. And power without love is abusive and corrosive’ I’m paraphrasing. And that was when I saw, I thought, ‘well here, ok, we know the left-wing Dr. King. Well here is the machiavellian Dr King, and I love it.’ I want the left to have Machiavelli, so we can have the strategy, the ruthlessness, the clarity, to actually win these battles. And be ruthless with institutions. And then I want us to learn how to be really kind to each other, welcoming of a broad set, and actually have a movement that has the capacity to do that.”

Let’s do the best we can to make that happen. Educate yourself about power. Educate yourself about ideologies. Read Marx and Engels. Read Slavoj Žižek and Adolf Reed. Read Michaels book Against the Web: A Cosmopolitan Answer to the New Right. Don’t get caught up in identity politics. Never lose sight of class dynamics. Use this knowledge to educate others and make informed decisions. Register to vote. Run for office. Effectuate real change. Do the intellectual rigor that was happening on TMBS every week, multiple times a week. Thank you for all that you brought to us Michael, you will be sorely missed and I hope to see you at the clearing at the end of the path.

Anthony Sosa

7-21-20

#Michael Brooks #TMBS #History #Geopolitics #International relations #humanity #compassion #humanist #Socialsim #marx #economics

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