I posted this on Matt's follow-up post in the comments section, but I'd like to repeat it -- that's how strongly I feel about it:
"I was black-pilled all the way back during the Al Gore concession speech when I realized, "Damn, they're all the same." Now that I am so angry and certain that millions of equally angry people exist, I believe…
I posted this on Matt's follow-up post in the comments section, but I'd like to repeat it -- that's how strongly I feel about it:
"I was black-pilled all the way back during the Al Gore concession speech when I realized, "Damn, they're all the same." Now that I am so angry and certain that millions of equally angry people exist, I believe that their fascism might be stopped.
They've lost any semblance of dignity or humanity, and they're pushing it too far. Unless they kill us all because of that bloody money-laundering operation in Ukraine, we might have a chance. Unless, of course, we let them get away with everything."
Your family members and friends need to be told, over and over again, what's going on. Matt's articles need to be forwarded, screen grabs of Tucker's tweet (104M views 'til now) needs to be shared. We must pull our weight. All of us.
What he basically said was, "News is full of lies," "you're being manipulated," and he elaborated on how the news media's manipulation works. Then he spoke about the limits of what one can say in the media and how you get fired from the media if you cross those limits. Then he announced that he would be on Twitter, "bringing his new show there."
It was worth joining Twitter for the Twitter Files. I think joining to see what Tucker has to say is also worth it. You can be very selective on Twitter if you want. And I got off Facebook and was never on Instagram, etc. I am on Twitter (I am considered "cool" because I had an account before my kids did, LOL). I never used it until Elon took it over. It has its uses, just as Substack does. The short format is horrible, but, again, it has its uses.
I noticed one does not need to be on Twitter to see the the tweets other share on news websites, Truth Social. etc. I'm not on FB or Instagram. I don't even use my cell to access the internet. I follow less than a handful on substack and am Locals free after I quit following two on there.. There is some freedom in that.
Yes, there is freedom there, you put it well, I think. The downside to not being on Facebook is that I no longer see a lot of family posts. The upsides are much more, including finding out how many of my so-called "friends," won't use email or any other method to stay in touch. Of course, they were never real friends and that is good to know. I tried, I even wrote letters. People liked the letters, but literally no one would ever write one in return. Obviously, I am of a generation that used to have to write letters to communicate.
It seems that everyone likes the efficiency of blasting out about their social life, kids, etc on their own FB page. Done! My entire family (but me and my son) are on FB and babies have been born that I find out about later. I do get a few emails from friends with memes attached - better than nothing. This latest mode of communications hardly seems personal. History will show it too. John and Abigail Adams saved all the letter they wrote each other.... oh, well.
I live in the South and I am sure all other states have similar things. When you go to a famous person's house from the 18th - early 20th century, they all have a writing room where said famous person spent many hours a week doing their correspondence. Call them writing rooms or offices, whatever. These people also all had at least one room for guests. For example, Robert Toombs lived in Washington, GA. Alexander H. Stephens (vice president of the Confederacy, but there is much more to him than that) lived in Crawfordville, GA. Each had a room in his house for the other when they visited. By today's standards, Crawfordville and Washington, Georgia, are not at all far apart. But, they were if traveling by horseback or carriage. They also did a lot of letters to each other. These folks spent so much of their time writing to conduct their business and share their thoughts.
By the way, both houses are worth a visit, especially Crawfordville, as Stephens' home is now a park with a museum, etc. Regardless of their cancellation because they supported the Confederacy, they were interesting historic figures. I love this view of how people went about their business back in the day.
Of course, both were wealthy, but anyone literate did a lot of writing back then, especially depending on their jobs. If you ever visit Crawfordville, there is maybe the best BBQ place in the state of Georgia there, called Heavy's. It is open only Thurs-Sat and their building is so cool it was used as the set for Stella's Roadhouse in the movie Sweet Home Alabama.
Anyway, I rambled way to much. Letters are one of the lost arts I really miss. I will still write them, but no one returns the favor, although one young friend of mine has his framed. Hell, I have found that most people won't even take the time to write an email. I tell people to just write a postcard to others, you can think of enough to say there. I had postcards of photos I have taken made into postcards and send them to people. But they won't even write one of those in return. As you said, Oh well...
Nice read, thank you. My nieces still send me thank you note cards but not the nephews. I received thank you emails today from female family and friends replying to my Happy Mother's Day email. Not all courtesy is lost yet.
I posted this on Matt's follow-up post in the comments section, but I'd like to repeat it -- that's how strongly I feel about it:
"I was black-pilled all the way back during the Al Gore concession speech when I realized, "Damn, they're all the same." Now that I am so angry and certain that millions of equally angry people exist, I believe that their fascism might be stopped.
They've lost any semblance of dignity or humanity, and they're pushing it too far. Unless they kill us all because of that bloody money-laundering operation in Ukraine, we might have a chance. Unless, of course, we let them get away with everything."
Your family members and friends need to be told, over and over again, what's going on. Matt's articles need to be forwarded, screen grabs of Tucker's tweet (104M views 'til now) needs to be shared. We must pull our weight. All of us.
I'm not on Twitfest, to what do you refer re: Carlson's tweet?
What he basically said was, "News is full of lies," "you're being manipulated," and he elaborated on how the news media's manipulation works. Then he spoke about the limits of what one can say in the media and how you get fired from the media if you cross those limits. Then he announced that he would be on Twitter, "bringing his new show there."
Thank you, Trygve. I appreciate you taking the time to answer.
Oh boy, Tucker truths coming to Twitter. And to think I will miss them all - never joined, no need to. Still no need.
It was worth joining Twitter for the Twitter Files. I think joining to see what Tucker has to say is also worth it. You can be very selective on Twitter if you want. And I got off Facebook and was never on Instagram, etc. I am on Twitter (I am considered "cool" because I had an account before my kids did, LOL). I never used it until Elon took it over. It has its uses, just as Substack does. The short format is horrible, but, again, it has its uses.
I noticed one does not need to be on Twitter to see the the tweets other share on news websites, Truth Social. etc. I'm not on FB or Instagram. I don't even use my cell to access the internet. I follow less than a handful on substack and am Locals free after I quit following two on there.. There is some freedom in that.
Yes, there is freedom there, you put it well, I think. The downside to not being on Facebook is that I no longer see a lot of family posts. The upsides are much more, including finding out how many of my so-called "friends," won't use email or any other method to stay in touch. Of course, they were never real friends and that is good to know. I tried, I even wrote letters. People liked the letters, but literally no one would ever write one in return. Obviously, I am of a generation that used to have to write letters to communicate.
It seems that everyone likes the efficiency of blasting out about their social life, kids, etc on their own FB page. Done! My entire family (but me and my son) are on FB and babies have been born that I find out about later. I do get a few emails from friends with memes attached - better than nothing. This latest mode of communications hardly seems personal. History will show it too. John and Abigail Adams saved all the letter they wrote each other.... oh, well.
I live in the South and I am sure all other states have similar things. When you go to a famous person's house from the 18th - early 20th century, they all have a writing room where said famous person spent many hours a week doing their correspondence. Call them writing rooms or offices, whatever. These people also all had at least one room for guests. For example, Robert Toombs lived in Washington, GA. Alexander H. Stephens (vice president of the Confederacy, but there is much more to him than that) lived in Crawfordville, GA. Each had a room in his house for the other when they visited. By today's standards, Crawfordville and Washington, Georgia, are not at all far apart. But, they were if traveling by horseback or carriage. They also did a lot of letters to each other. These folks spent so much of their time writing to conduct their business and share their thoughts.
By the way, both houses are worth a visit, especially Crawfordville, as Stephens' home is now a park with a museum, etc. Regardless of their cancellation because they supported the Confederacy, they were interesting historic figures. I love this view of how people went about their business back in the day.
Of course, both were wealthy, but anyone literate did a lot of writing back then, especially depending on their jobs. If you ever visit Crawfordville, there is maybe the best BBQ place in the state of Georgia there, called Heavy's. It is open only Thurs-Sat and their building is so cool it was used as the set for Stella's Roadhouse in the movie Sweet Home Alabama.
Anyway, I rambled way to much. Letters are one of the lost arts I really miss. I will still write them, but no one returns the favor, although one young friend of mine has his framed. Hell, I have found that most people won't even take the time to write an email. I tell people to just write a postcard to others, you can think of enough to say there. I had postcards of photos I have taken made into postcards and send them to people. But they won't even write one of those in return. As you said, Oh well...
Nice read, thank you. My nieces still send me thank you note cards but not the nephews. I received thank you emails today from female family and friends replying to my Happy Mother's Day email. Not all courtesy is lost yet.
Psst... (I know... right?) lol
Right. Everyone has their own truths from their own perspective. Some ignore facts and some can turn a fact on its head.