"How to Stand Up to a Dictator" by Maria Ressa. Quote “Silence is complicity.”
In Chapter 8, Maria Ressa writes, “Silence is complicity.” What do you think of this? Have you experienced such a moment in your life? Did you or those involved show courage or complicity? What did you take away from the experience?
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"How to Stand Up to a Dictator" by Nobel laureate Maria Ressa.
Today, we begin our discussion of "How to Stand Up to a Dictator" by Nobel laureate Maria Ressa.
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"when you're comfortable being yourself around others" with a photo of a dog is covered in mud while his friends are clean.
Dogs remind us to be yourself. And to treat yourself to a mud spa now and then. #dogsarefamily #funnydogs
When you’re not officially on the payroll but still show up for the job… 😀 #bear
We use this word every day. 😃
Currently reading: "Careless People" by Sarah Wynn-Williams "I was on a private jet with Mark the day he finally understood that Facebook probably did put Donald Trump in the White House, and came to his own dark conclusions from that." - p. 5
Currently reading: "Careless People" by Sarah Wynn-Williams
"I was on a private jet with Mark the day he finally understood that Facebook probably did put Donald Trump in the White House, and came to his own dark conclusions from that." - p. 5
#Booksky #Bluesky #Resist
Fear has a way of being contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
The American people have risen up and they are PISSED AS HELL.
#HandsOff
Solidarity, my penguin friends! 🐧#TeamPenguin
A penguin pointing w a stick at a pic sitting on an easel of a Tesla w a pigeon flying over head pooping on it as 3 pigeons look on
🤣
Also, it’s owned by a jackass
Quisling (noun): a traitor who collaborates with an enemy force.
“I believe that Facebook represents one of the gravest threats to democracies around the world, and I am amazed that we have allowed our freedoms to be taken away by technology companies’ greed for growth and revenues.” Maria Ressa, Nobel laureate. “How to Stand Up to a Dictator: The Fight for Our Future”
#MetaFreeMonday
Can we start a trend here? No Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp every Monday.
Deleting the apps is better, but for those who are addicted, we need to start with a more gradual approach.
What do you think #Bluecrew #Resistance? Can we spread this everywhere?
I know that here in Canada we're likely to cancel our order for F-16 fighter jets for prcisely this reason. The US can decide not to provkde any necessary software or hardware updates in the future. Trump has even gone so far as to say so himself
Welp, there goes the US defense industry.
Lesson 12 of "On Tyranny" by Timothy Snyder is "Make eye contact and small talk"
Lesson 12 of "On Tyranny" by Timothy Snyder is "Make eye contact and small talk" This is our discussion topic for the day.
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Fight the Oligarchy Rally Poster with event details for: Las Vegas, NV, Tempe, AZ, Greeley, CO, Denver, CO, and Tucson, AZ
⚡️FIGHT THE OLIGARCHY RALLY ⚡️
STARTING TOMORROW.
Nevada. Arizona. Colorado.
You, me, and Bernie.
Dem and GOP districts. ❤️💙
See you there 💪🏽🌞
“Tesla Crushed by an Olmec Head” is by Mexican artist Chavis Mármol.
It features a 9-ton replica of an Olmec head resting on a Tesla Model 3 & represents the clash between ancient culture & modern technology, critiquing consumerism & capitalism.
#ArtIsResistance
The TESLA (a/k/a "TESLER") TAKEDOWN is working... WORLDWIDE!
Turns out people really resent an unelected weirdo running our Government & creating economic chaos. Hit Elmo where it really hurts: in his big, fat wallet. If we #TankTesla, It's Ex-X! (a/k/a Twitter) #WinWin
Visit www.takedowntesla.com
Meanwhile, outside the US Embassy in Nine Elms, SW London.
Over 100,000 seats are up for grabs in 2025 — governors, mayors, city councils, state representatives, judges, school boards, and more.
Taking back our power starts now.
Lesson 7 of "On Tyranny" by Timothy Snyder is "Be reflective if you must be armed."
Lesson 7 of "On Tyranny" by Timothy Snyder is "Be reflective if you must be armed." This is our discussion topic for the day.
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X post by Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau ), featuring a verification badge. The text reads, "Thank you, Canada — for trusting in me, for challenging me, and for granting me the privilege to serve the best country, and the best people, on earth."
Gonna miss seeing you around, Prime Minister. Sorry about our 47th. That’s on us.
A massive demonstration took place in Budapest today against Viktor Orbán’s pro-Russia regime in Hungary
Opposition leader Péter Magyar declared: “The spring is here, the spring of the Hungarians, and we, together, will end Orbán’s winter.”
