One of the worst parts of identity politics is having essentialised people from specific countries. What do you mean I have to listen to someone just because they are Cuban or Venezuelan. They can also be dumb as hell, you know.
We have become too articulate about our suffering & too inarticulate about our strength. The more elegantly we describe our wounds, the harder it becomes to leave them behind. When a struggle becomes part of your identity, overcoming it feels like a betrayal of who you are.
Chat, it might really be over TikTok. The new Terms Of Service is actually insane. Beyond invasive and predatory. Automatic geo-tagging even if your disable it from your phone, they own all of your content and likeness and can use it for ads, can permanently delete your account without explanation — it’s pretty bad.
when are u guys gonna realize “rules for thee and not for me” is a core tenet of fascism. this is not a contradiction to them, you’re not catching them in a gotcha
If you’re angry at the rise of fascism and eugenics, one of the first things you should be doing is wearing a mask. The government convinced people that those who are higher risk are disposable. By taking care of the most vulnerable you’re going against fascism and eugenics.