The more this government pushes to abandon freedoms, suppress rights, flout laws, abuse citizens, gaslight and lie, undermine the vote, and shove folks further and further toward an economic ledge, the more they encourage violence toward those in power. If the government is abandoning the rule of law, the citizens must abandon it as well. That is the only way fascism has ever been put down in the past.
I can't wait to read the legal gymnastics the SCOTUS is going to barf out to OK this!
"You see the 1st amendment only protects the party in power..."
"If that speech makes the leader of the country sad, then it cannot be protected by the Constitution he's sworn to uphold!"
"Because of this precedent we're choosing to interpret completely opposite to its history being taught in law schools, the 1st amendment only protects registered Republicans. But, and this is important, this isn't setting precedent. This is a one-off. You know, legal no backsies!"
In reality, they'll probably just refuse to take it up if the most recent federal appeal comes down the "right" way. Because they're cowards. Like most of the government.
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A professional-looking slide which reads "Therapy Tip: Feeling like you're not enough? Cause a ruckus in your local community." The slide features a queer-veganarchy symbol and a logo which reads "Diffrint Skills"
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This article gives no information about the status of this bill, or even the number for the bill so you can look it up yourself.
Covering bills like this at the point of introduction is pure fearmongering. Anyone in the legislature can introduce a bill. Most bills go nowhere. Unless it leaves committee or gets co-sponsors, it's not really being considered at all.
If something happens with this make sure to pay attention. But covering this at this point is just trying to make you afraid to get a click.
Yes, wait until "something happens". That'll certainly leave enough time to counter the avalanche of bullshit that rides the apparent complicity of silence on the matter as it built up momentum.
Not OP, but they’re right that successful collective action requires a modicum of focus and prioritization -- i.e., a spam filter -- and it’s especially important for negative headlines since they can easily demoralize, frighten, and even paralyze would-be activists.
It’s an insidious problem for online leftism because too many of us labor exclusively within an activist paradigm of amplification, advocacy, and awareness that excels at igniting a fire of vigilance within people without proffering action to which they might apply it, other than “spread the word.”
That leads to an emotionally exhausting, unproductive churn of frustration and negativity which slowly poisons the activist with anxiety, panic, and despair.
TLDR: Unmeasured vigilance disrupts action, and vigilance without action is worse than oblivion.
31 Comments
xenomor@lemmy.world · 66 pts · 338d
The more this government pushes to abandon freedoms, suppress rights, flout laws, abuse citizens, gaslight and lie, undermine the vote, and shove folks further and further toward an economic ledge, the more they encourage violence toward those in power. If the government is abandoning the rule of law, the citizens must abandon it as well. That is the only way fascism has ever been put down in the past.
LoafedBurrito@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 46 pts · 338d
Small government in action. Controlling your word and actions.
Man I remember a time when Republicans were actually conservative and not fascist Nazi's.
MuskyMelon@lemmy.world · 24 pts · 338d
Lots of baby steps in this direction, which started when Reagan sought to win the Christian Right.
Ironfist79@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 337d
I don't, and I'm old.
AcidiclyBasicGlitch@sh.itjust.works · 36 pts · 338d
TFW you increasingly can't distinguish between cartoon levels of villain and actual terrifying psychopath
"I wonder if this guy looks exactly like I imagine?"
Captainvaqina@sh.itjust.works · 9 pts · 338d
Damn, just look at that thick ass throat.
quick_snail@feddit.nl · 1 pts · 337d
Israeli Occupation Forces*
SarcasticMan@lemmy.world · 28 pts · 338d
Ah yes the freedom party
d00phy@lemmy.world · 26 pts · 338d
I can't wait to read the legal gymnastics the SCOTUS is going to barf out to OK this!
"You see the 1st amendment only protects the party in power..."
"If that speech makes the leader of the country sad, then it cannot be protected by the Constitution he's sworn to uphold!"
"Because of this precedent we're choosing to interpret completely opposite to its history being taught in law schools, the 1st amendment only protects registered Republicans. But, and this is important, this isn't setting precedent. This is a one-off. You know, legal no backsies!"
d00phy@lemmy.world · 19 pts · 338d
In reality, they'll probably just refuse to take it up if the most recent federal appeal comes down the "right" way. Because they're cowards. Like most of the government.
AbidanYre@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 338d
Or dump it into the shadow docket and say it's ok with no justification at all.
Theprogressivist@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 338d
I'd like to see you try, asshole.
frezik@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 14 pts · 338d
It's not like anyone can stop him if this goes through.
Envy@fedia.io · 19 pts · 338d
quick_snail@feddit.nl · 2 pts · 337d
Luigi could
Sanctus@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 338d
The time to disobey is far behind us. If you aren't causing a ruckus in your local community you aren't doing enough.
TherapyGary@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 5 pts · 338d
::: spoiler Alt-Text:
A professional-looking slide which reads "Therapy Tip: Feeling like you're not enough? Cause a ruckus in your local community." The slide features a queer-veganarchy symbol and a logo which reads "Diffrint Skills"
:::
quick_snail@feddit.nl · 0 pts · 337d
Don't post pictures of text
TherapyGary@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 337d
Alt text added.
aesthelete@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 338d
Seems like a laughably unconstitutional law but this supreme court will probably let it fly if passed.
CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 337d
If someone has some meme with the face of "JD" "Vance", does that mean no passport?
CubitOom@infosec.pub · 6 pts · 338d
Please read H.R. 5300, SEC. 226. NO PASSPORTS FOR TERRORISTS AND TRAFFICKERS
https://midwest.social/post/35310527
MuskyMelon@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 337d
So free speech is terrorism now?
CubitOom@infosec.pub · 2 pts · 337d
Not yet
Blackout@fedia.io · 5 pts · 338d
Time to start my covert Detroit river crossing business
quick_snail@feddit.nl · 4 pts · 337d
Here's the original article
https://theintercept.com/2025/09/13/marco-rubio-revoke-us-passports-terrorism/
MrSulu@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 337d
Its ALL free speech, except political speech. That's not free, there's a fee for that. PAYG
AlecSadler@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 338d
Hmm maybe I should get dual citizenship
Cocopanda@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 337d
quick_snail@feddit.nl · 0 pts · 337d
Does that mean it's a shortcut to expatriation, without having to pay the exit tax?
hildegarde@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 0 pts · 338d
This article gives no information about the status of this bill, or even the number for the bill so you can look it up yourself.
Covering bills like this at the point of introduction is pure fearmongering. Anyone in the legislature can introduce a bill. Most bills go nowhere. Unless it leaves committee or gets co-sponsors, it's not really being considered at all.
If something happens with this make sure to pay attention. But covering this at this point is just trying to make you afraid to get a click.
otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com · -2 pts · 338d
Yes, wait until "something happens". That'll certainly leave enough time to counter the avalanche of bullshit that rides the apparent complicity of silence on the matter as it built up momentum.
Genius. 🖕🏻
Septimaeus@infosec.pub · 1 pts · 337d
Not OP, but they’re right that successful collective action requires a modicum of focus and prioritization -- i.e., a spam filter -- and it’s especially important for negative headlines since they can easily demoralize, frighten, and even paralyze would-be activists.
It’s an insidious problem for online leftism because too many of us labor exclusively within an activist paradigm of amplification, advocacy, and awareness that excels at igniting a fire of vigilance within people without proffering action to which they might apply it, other than “spread the word.”
That leads to an emotionally exhausting, unproductive churn of frustration and negativity which slowly poisons the activist with anxiety, panic, and despair.
TLDR: Unmeasured vigilance disrupts action, and vigilance without action is worse than oblivion.