austinsmoak

Cinematographer, writer (kinda), theater geek (for sure). I drunk-buy books- it's a problem

[The Intellectualist @highbrow_nobrow]

2/10: The Role Reversal: Europe Takes the Mantle America Created

In the 18th century, America was the answer to European despotism.

The U.S. Constitution was a radical rejection of monarchy, tyranny, and the suppression of liberty. America’s founding was an act of defiance against the old world, a revolution meant to establish democracy as a permanent force in human history.

Now, history has reversed itself.

Today, Europe has become the standard-bearer of democracy, while the United States is slipping into the very despotism it once rejected. By nearly every measure—press freedom, fair elections, democratic participation, protections against corruption—European democracies now surpass the United States.

And now, Europe has formally acknowledged it must take the mantle America has abandoned.

Kaja Kallas’ statement—“The free world needs a new leader.”—wasn’t just a warning. It was a declaration of succession.

America created the postwar order. Now, Europe will inherit it.

The United States did not simply lose influence today—it lost the very role it created for itself at its founding.
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[Michael Harriot @michaelharriot]

A thread

[fazoomjr @FazoomJr]

People complaining that rdj has two mcu roles

LIKE THIS GUY DOESNT

[Jocelyn J. Fitzgerald MD @jjfitzgeraldMD]

No US President has ever given birth so explain to me why suddenly we think that’s necessary

[chris evans @notcapnamerica]

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but if you’re not well informed on a particular issue, it’s perfectly okay to not weigh in on the topic.

As an addendum, it’s also okay to say I don’t know anything about this, can someone enlighten me.

[Dr. Victoria Dooley @DrDooleyMD]

Maybe if we change the term from universal healthcare to the WAR against sickness then the government will finally fund it.

[austinsmoak @austinsmoak3]

@nevertellmeodd @MindblowingClip

[austinsmoak @austinsmoak3]

@TLCplMax Don’t be ridiculous. It isn’t like it’s a visual medium. How can I possibly understand a story without expositional dialogue at every turn?

[Daryn Faulkner @DarynFaulkner]

Is there a word for that feeling when you have so much to do, but you're absolutely frozen with dread because you have SO much to do?

Perhaps something in German?

[austinsmoak @austinsmoak3]

@meg_it_happen As someone whose parents attempted to put costumes (see: hats) on their goats for a holiday party- I think you’ll be unpleasantly surprised by how difficult they are to catch

[austinsmoak @austinsmoak3]

@gregmachlin @franklinleonard Got to shoot an interview with him once and I could have listened to him talk story for hours

[austinsmoak @austinsmoak3]

@NickCActor It takes a second to find the rhythm on any set and things will go wrong. Don’t panic- pivot.

Trust your instincts and trust your crew.

[trash jones @jzux]

not fight, not flight, but a secret third option (call my mom about it)

[Spencer Althouse @SpencerAlthouse]

Cord Jefferson calling out Hollywood during his Oscar speech…hell yes

“Instead of making one $200 million movie, try making twenty $10 million movies or fifty $4 million movies”

[austinsmoak @austinsmoak3]

@marty_lang @CSuggsthevoice Congrats! Can’t wait to hear more!

[maria🦝 @mariamainmo]

I will stop using lol as punctuation as soon as they come up with a punctuation mark that conveys my need to be liked

[austinsmoak @austinsmoak3]

@jldallow Hey! Just seeing this. I’m guessing you’ve found someone at this point but DM me if not.