On the other hand, can you blame them for wanting to go full atlas shrugged on everything?
I still think things need to be organized from the grassroots, but there's a certain thing going on now... I won't call it a meme. I don't know what to call it. But I've described it as thus: Trump is Dumbledore and the Internet is Hogwarts. Various "Umbridges" have now taken over and are trying to squash every last freedom and pleasure...so we have now found a new pleasure. We mock and undermine their attempts at totalitarianism at every turn. The overton window has shifted and normies have noticed.
IMO, we're on the verge of alt tech taking off like a rocket, but it needs a few things: We don't just need to be able to speak about politics freely. We need escapes and relaxation. Gab is starting to make some headway into some non-political groups, but their "explore" page is still filled with politicians and various public figures. And while Catturd gets a lot of attention, that's not enough.
I like how Rumble, for example, allows political freedom (and thus anyone who is there knows exactly why they are there), but they always make sure the first thing you see is an adorable critter video. Gab and Parler need some of that.
Also, on the same token, we need more media than just informational and news. Conservatives tend to make books and video games because they can be made in one's garage with not much overhead, but people want to be able to veg on the couch in front of a TV and tune out the world. We need movies and shows. I really don't know where to start with that, but I think it would make an enormous crack in the media's power if people didn't have to to turn to the likes of Disney and Netflix for a family movie night. Imagine...a well produced TV drama that didn't suddenly have characters turning gay 2 seasons in. Imagine that! (Until we manage to organize that, anime can fill the hole.)
Now, on the more "official" side of things, there's still fights to be had. Arizona is an ongoing project, as are other states. Their election problems can be cleaned up, so long as people keep the pressure on. (And so far, they are!) The Convention of States is getting attention again after being pretty much forgotten in 2020 due to the scamdemic. (They made a ton of progress in 2019.) State legislatures suddenly realize they may have untapped power, and that will get attention, one way or another.
Anime is the reason, Japan needs to be nuked again. We can fill the hole with humorous Babylon Bee, and Political Cartoons. I think something like "All in the Family", Matlock, or "In the Heat of the Night" could be interesting,
☝☝ I've been misguided in my understanding of the big picture but I've never done well with appeals to authority. I respect someone for their actions, not their words. I remember being told to never be a follower, always think things through for yourself, admit when you're wrong and correct your faults. None of this had anything to do with politics or religion, this was considered 'western philosophy' In 20 years that education has been changed to comply for the greater good.
What do you mean!? You aren't part of the REEEEEEEESSSISTANCE unless you take the same stance as mainstream news, media figures, CEOs and corporations!
Some here insist on voting straight ticket for the most radical leftists we can find, and I'm starting to like the idea.
They stole the white house. Make them swallow their own stupidity in a lifetime, not resist so it's a slow descent into chaos and people forget what happened. Poison the fucking well.
One of the things I've been meaning to do, is buy an old dictionary, because the online dictionaries change the definitions of words all the time. The question I have is, from what year? I'm thinking the older the better, but I still would want some modern words in there as far as tech and whatnot. 70s? 80s? Thinking of combing through some local donation sites, like salvation army, lions club, etc. Any other suggestions?
You can find them on ebay. I have one printed in 1920 that was the 1905 edition and it's glorious.
websters1913.com will give you a good flavor for that vintage of dictionary. By the time they were making dictionaries in the 80s and 90s, the Marxists were already making inroads in the language.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
Are you a straight white male?!? If so, times have changed, you can now apply for small business loans as a minority female owned business! Just remember you identified as that at the time of application!
The thing about resistance is that in many ways, it is a better tactic for conservatives than it ever was for liberals. Sanctuary cities and states move power from the federal government to more local government which conservatives want anyway. Any successful resistance also inherently reduces the power of the central government. In general this is a win for those of us who want to diminish the power of the central government anyway. There is a lot of defacto upside to becoming ungovernable so take your joy in small victories
However, whether it's next year or in 50 years though, the whole thing invariably will go to shit. "Societies" built like this always do. People just don't behave in the way the left thinks they do, try as they might to will it into existence by writing it down.
Yeah, that's where the whole thing falls apart. You can't "hope we don't lose everything" because the Democrats will make sure if they go down, they take everything with them.
No matter where you find yourself on the battlefield, you will find asymmetry. The time has come for a political form of asymmetric warfare.
We have lost certain opportunities and gained new ones. Where we go from here depends on how we recognize and capitalize the opportunities that we have right now.
One of the best opportunities is that of "the noble opposition". There are bad things that the government has done for 50 years, things that 90% of the people can agree are bad. Make the illegal administration take the blame for continuing these things!
Ask "Why are we still at war?" paint that message everywhere you can!
Ask why Biden won't acknowledge the Armenian Genocide!
Declare to the people the atrocities of the Fed & SEC!
Additionally, we can play dem special interests against each other better now. As bad as the GOP looked infighting during the first 2 Trump years, we can make dems look worse. The 50/50 senate split is the greatest opportunity ever to stymie a legislative agenda.
We need every dem senator to hang their votes on special interests that screw over other dem senators. If you're not sure how this works, look at how New Jersey, with a solid dem majority and a dem mayor still havent managed to legalize weed, making them all look like fools.
I'm an 'all of the above' thinker. Like in those movie fights where things escalate with violence until the two primary opponents face off and some trivial edifice turns the conflict. Sand.
How about we fight? National Guard is a big joke, filled with women who half asked it through basic, fuck Biden and fuck every silent pussy who would rather try again next time rather than rally around Trump now
Sad to see everything go to shit.
It was all shit before, we were just being placated with media and drugs. Internet fucked all this up for them.
I think they are locked in here with us, the moment covid ends and they lose control frightens them...
That's why they'll never let it end, if they can help it.
The poohbahs are already talking about Thanksgiving 2021, and oh, look - new variants!
Isn't it funny that the list of "symptoms" of the china virus consists of every symptom you can have with almost any known illness?
We have to resist, keep showing them they are clowns...
I work in advertising, I watched the name of the virus change 3x in one month before we got an official name.... fucking bogus
On the other hand, can you blame them for wanting to go full atlas shrugged on everything?
I still think things need to be organized from the grassroots, but there's a certain thing going on now... I won't call it a meme. I don't know what to call it. But I've described it as thus: Trump is Dumbledore and the Internet is Hogwarts. Various "Umbridges" have now taken over and are trying to squash every last freedom and pleasure...so we have now found a new pleasure. We mock and undermine their attempts at totalitarianism at every turn. The overton window has shifted and normies have noticed.
IMO, we're on the verge of alt tech taking off like a rocket, but it needs a few things: We don't just need to be able to speak about politics freely. We need escapes and relaxation. Gab is starting to make some headway into some non-political groups, but their "explore" page is still filled with politicians and various public figures. And while Catturd gets a lot of attention, that's not enough.
I like how Rumble, for example, allows political freedom (and thus anyone who is there knows exactly why they are there), but they always make sure the first thing you see is an adorable critter video. Gab and Parler need some of that.
Also, on the same token, we need more media than just informational and news. Conservatives tend to make books and video games because they can be made in one's garage with not much overhead, but people want to be able to veg on the couch in front of a TV and tune out the world. We need movies and shows. I really don't know where to start with that, but I think it would make an enormous crack in the media's power if people didn't have to to turn to the likes of Disney and Netflix for a family movie night. Imagine...a well produced TV drama that didn't suddenly have characters turning gay 2 seasons in. Imagine that! (Until we manage to organize that, anime can fill the hole.)
Now, on the more "official" side of things, there's still fights to be had. Arizona is an ongoing project, as are other states. Their election problems can be cleaned up, so long as people keep the pressure on. (And so far, they are!) The Convention of States is getting attention again after being pretty much forgotten in 2020 due to the scamdemic. (They made a ton of progress in 2019.) State legislatures suddenly realize they may have untapped power, and that will get attention, one way or another.
Anime is the reason, Japan needs to be nuked again. We can fill the hole with humorous Babylon Bee, and Political Cartoons. I think something like "All in the Family", Matlock, or "In the Heat of the Night" could be interesting,
We have always been the resistance.
☝☝ I've been misguided in my understanding of the big picture but I've never done well with appeals to authority. I respect someone for their actions, not their words. I remember being told to never be a follower, always think things through for yourself, admit when you're wrong and correct your faults. None of this had anything to do with politics or religion, this was considered 'western philosophy' In 20 years that education has been changed to comply for the greater good.
I got those same exact lessons. And "be humble but take no shit".
Conservatism is by definition resistance.
Conserving anything is unbelievably hard work
True.
1776 was about resistance to a hierarchy. Resistance to "elites." To the power of the State.
Gotta think long term.
Now, as the resistance, read Rules for Radicals from a difference perspective.
What do you mean!? You aren't part of the REEEEEEEESSSISTANCE unless you take the same stance as mainstream news, media figures, CEOs and corporations!
Some here insist on voting straight ticket for the most radical leftists we can find, and I'm starting to like the idea.
They stole the white house. Make them swallow their own stupidity in a lifetime, not resist so it's a slow descent into chaos and people forget what happened. Poison the fucking well.
While you're fighting, stock up on history books, among others.
Every "history" book written since WWII needs to go in the fire. It's all tainted.
I don't entirely disagree. The trick is to get those books and get them stored properly before they get destroyed.
One of the things I've been meaning to do, is buy an old dictionary, because the online dictionaries change the definitions of words all the time. The question I have is, from what year? I'm thinking the older the better, but I still would want some modern words in there as far as tech and whatnot. 70s? 80s? Thinking of combing through some local donation sites, like salvation army, lions club, etc. Any other suggestions?
You can find them on ebay. I have one printed in 1920 that was the 1905 edition and it's glorious.
websters1913.com will give you a good flavor for that vintage of dictionary. By the time they were making dictionaries in the 80s and 90s, the Marxists were already making inroads in the language.
1828 webster. https://www.amazon.com/American-Dictionary-English-Language-Facsimile/dp/091249803X/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=1828+noah+webster+dictionary+first+edition&qid=1613016602&sprefix=1828&sr=8-3
80s at the latest, I'd think. Best places? Thrift stores, yard sales, or bookstores that carry older books.
Found an "old" dictionary the other day at a thrift store. 1970s
Antique malls are a treasure trove of old books. Generally cheaper than eBay too
Not just history books, but copies of primary sources. We need to remember our actual American roots!
WELL STOP LETTING OTHER PEOPLE EDUCATE YOUR SONS
AMEN
Constitutional Restorationist?
We need the truckers and warehouse workers and stockers to strike in mass. Train engineers, everyone. Grind it to a halt.
That would be glorious.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
Whoa there buddy, that's terrorist speak.
Where did you get this manifesto of domestic terrorism, the proud boys? - Nancy Pelosi probably
green new deal now
we want more gender studies in Pakistan
everybody needs student loan debt forgiveness
Are you a straight white male?!? If so, times have changed, you can now apply for small business loans as a minority female owned business! Just remember you identified as that at the time of application!
And can be validated by a dna test that says you are 1024th whatever ethnicity you chiose
Well, no shit.
holy shit, I agree with this. Hoping to also avoid anal swabs in the process.
Keep them pants high.
There are only 2 genders ~Sand
Yea that is best case scenario. I hope everyone takes a good hard think about how this ends.
Francisco d'Anconia That shit.
The thing about resistance is that in many ways, it is a better tactic for conservatives than it ever was for liberals. Sanctuary cities and states move power from the federal government to more local government which conservatives want anyway. Any successful resistance also inherently reduces the power of the central government. In general this is a win for those of us who want to diminish the power of the central government anyway. There is a lot of defacto upside to becoming ungovernable so take your joy in small victories
Bitch, we are the revolution.
Unfortunately I believe this is correct.
However, whether it's next year or in 50 years though, the whole thing invariably will go to shit. "Societies" built like this always do. People just don't behave in the way the left thinks they do, try as they might to will it into existence by writing it down.
Yeah, that's where the whole thing falls apart. You can't "hope we don't lose everything" because the Democrats will make sure if they go down, they take everything with them.
I'm resigned to everything going to shit for a while. At this point I'm fighting for my grandkids
Heinlein’s 6th column?
This is 100% bullshit.
No matter where you find yourself on the battlefield, you will find asymmetry. The time has come for a political form of asymmetric warfare.
We have lost certain opportunities and gained new ones. Where we go from here depends on how we recognize and capitalize the opportunities that we have right now.
One of the best opportunities is that of "the noble opposition". There are bad things that the government has done for 50 years, things that 90% of the people can agree are bad. Make the illegal administration take the blame for continuing these things!
Ask "Why are we still at war?" paint that message everywhere you can! Ask why Biden won't acknowledge the Armenian Genocide! Declare to the people the atrocities of the Fed & SEC!
Additionally, we can play dem special interests against each other better now. As bad as the GOP looked infighting during the first 2 Trump years, we can make dems look worse. The 50/50 senate split is the greatest opportunity ever to stymie a legislative agenda.
We need every dem senator to hang their votes on special interests that screw over other dem senators. If you're not sure how this works, look at how New Jersey, with a solid dem majority and a dem mayor still havent managed to legalize weed, making them all look like fools.
Shrug
This is the 100% truth.
There is no saving this and nothing can stop what is coming.
We will survive. They won't.
Quit my job and homeschooling in September, feels good!
I'm an 'all of the above' thinker. Like in those movie fights where things escalate with violence until the two primary opponents face off and some trivial edifice turns the conflict. Sand.
How about we fight? National Guard is a big joke, filled with women who half asked it through basic, fuck Biden and fuck every silent pussy who would rather try again next time rather than rally around Trump now
We've been the TRUE resistance from the start!!
So our plan is to be democrats, without any of the unity or power
I mean... If you have another suggestion wed love to hear it