I don’t like Flock cameras. Let me get that out of the way right from the beginning, because I don’t want anybody reading this and thinking I’m secretly defending them. I have serious concerns about automated license plate readers, surveillance cameras, the amount of data these systems can collect, how long that data is retained,Continue reading “Flock Cameras, Privacy, and the Dumbest Possible Form of Protest”
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Why I Still Don’t Trust Antifa: A Leftist Perspective
In my first post, I took a shot at Antifa—mostly for its aesthetics. I was going through a lot at the time and didn’t really know why I had such a strong reaction, but I still stand by what I said. Now, I want to elaborate because I think it’s important to address the deeperContinue reading “Why I Still Don’t Trust Antifa: A Leftist Perspective”
NSPM-7 Non-Compliant, and Proud of It: An Unapologetic Declaration
In this moment, in this world, where silence and conformity seem to reign supreme, I stand unyielding, unashamed, and unapologetically myself. For too long, the systems that control us have dictated the rules by which we are meant to live, think, and believe. But I refuse to follow those rules. I am NSPM-7 non-compliant—and IContinue reading “NSPM-7 Non-Compliant, and Proud of It: An Unapologetic Declaration”
Reimagining Leftist Solidarity: Paulsego’s Vision Versus Vaush’s Pragmatic Progressivism
In contemporary leftist discourse, ideological diversity often sparks debate over the best strategies to build social and political power. Two prominent figures within online leftist circles, YouTubers Paulsego and Vaush, exemplify differing approaches to organizing and movement-building. While Paulsego advocates for a broad, inclusive worker solidarity that crosses political divides, Vaush emphasizes pragmatic coalition-building focusedContinue reading “Reimagining Leftist Solidarity: Paulsego’s Vision Versus Vaush’s Pragmatic Progressivism”
Raul Menendez and His Real-World Echoes: A Composite of Resistance, Influence, and Conflict
When Call of Duty: Black Ops II was released in 2012, the world met Raul Menendez—a villain who transcended the usual archetype of the simple antagonist. Menendez was a complex figure, a charismatic revolutionary and militant strategist wielding not only guns but media, ideology, and personal tragedy as weapons. His story of insurgency in aContinue reading “Raul Menendez and His Real-World Echoes: A Composite of Resistance, Influence, and Conflict”
Flipping the Script: The Inversions Between 2020 and 2025
Introduction: The years 2020 and 2025 may seem like just a short span in the grand sweep of history, yet they are bookends of profound societal shifts that have altered the fabric of global politics, culture, and technology. As we look back to 2020, the world was in the midst of a pandemic, rising politicalContinue reading “Flipping the Script: The Inversions Between 2020 and 2025”