Fallout Boy

Fallout Boy

@patrickkmc10.bsky.social

7-year glioma survivor. 22-year brain tumor survivor. "The Wednesday Addams" of travel writing. Speculative writer/futurist of America's Ongoing Decline. Ye'd best start believin' in post-apocalyptic, radioactive dystopias, you're in one.

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What if we treated AI culture capitalists looking for another handout/investment the same way we treat other panhandle? "DON'T give him money; he's addicted to GPUs." "No, Honey, if he wants money, we can hire him to do lawnwork." These people aren't brilliant prophets sent by the machine-god.

I find the online defense of Susan Dell's freakish appearance by liberals under the "We don't shame people's appearance" argument to be a superb example of how easily and quickly liberals will inadvertently embrace fascism long before having a serious discussion about fascism.

I love all the fun little, "Gotcha" moments from the recent debates, but I feel we could replicate that by simply asking candidates, "At what age do you think people can give consent?"

I only caught the clips, because that woman isn't worthy of an hour of my mortality, but I've never seen a worse debate performance. Even Biden was better. She came across as feeble, weak, reckless, callous, AND maliciously incompetent.

I just had the uniquely dystopian moment where I was unable to prove I am me to an Amazon delivery man, so he literally took the box of goods WHICH I HAVE ALREADY PAID FOR back to local facility. Forget capitalism; basic commerce is dead in this shithole country.

It is truly damning that the Jewish American community is more upset about Macklemore's tepid support of Palestine than actual, literal Not-Sees returning to power in Germany.

Somehow, "Meet feudalism, reactionary serfs where they are," morphed into, "Every conversation with fascist forces is one worth having, morphed into, "How do I convince voters their vote is counted?" (1)

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So, you should respond to claims that voting doesn't matter with, "Probably not! Stay at home!" This will save you precious emotional energy, AND, protect democracy from the least-serious, least-imformed voters.

Somehow, "Meet feudalism, reactionary serfs where they are," morphed into, "Every conversation with fascist forces is one worth having, morphed into, "How do I convince voters their vote is counted?" (1)

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When someone asks if their vote will count, assure them that it won't. This will protect your mental well-being, and make democracy safe for those who actually believe in it.

Somehow, "Meet feudalism, reactionary serfs where they are," morphed into, "Every conversation with fascist forces is one worth having, morphed into, "How do I convince voters their vote is counted?" (1)

Somehow, "Meet feudalism, reactionary serfs where they are," morphed into, "Every conversation with fascist forces is one worth having, morphed into, "How do I convince voters their vote is counted?" (1)

Yesterday, thousands in the PDF Party celebrated a 31-year-old man who made a career of stalking and harassing teenagers on-camera on university campuses, and the rest of us are supposed to pretend he was somehow different than the creepy, exploitive producers of "Girls Gone Wild."

COPAGANDA: It's all this bureaucratic red tape, burdensome civil rights, and fiendish lawyers that hold us back and allow criminals free reign! ACTUAL LOCAL PDs: We preferentially hire people without college degrees and deliberately avoid people who score high on aptitude tests.

I was today years old when I realized that you have to adapt your dipping substance to the salsa. I just found somemind-bending local salsa. Traditional nachos simply didn't work; this stuff is too thick and dense. So, I upgraded to bagel chips, and haven't looked back. #multiculturalism #meltingpot

I'm tired of all this "Will American democracy die?" nonsense. Instead, I want someone to explain to me when, exactly, the US achieved a full, multicultural, transparent democracy, because I must have been sick that day.

The more I learn, the more convinced I become that the US must criminalize religion in order to progress. Or, at the very least, restrict our politicians from practicing religion. If that seems invasive, let me remind you that we regularly drug test federal employees (1)

Has only served to contort the power of the state and economies to its own will. From upholding Roman Imperialism, to Frankish Expansion, to the Crusades, to rationalizing European conquests in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia, Christendom has proven to be a remarkably virulent and (3)

Violent. TBF, that accusation could probably be leveled at most major religions, and, rather than establish double standards, it's probably for the best that we categorize all religions in the same category as Fentanyl, and forbid our elected officials from them.

The more I learn, the more convinced I become that the US must criminalize religion in order to progress. Or, at the very least, restrict our politicians from practicing religion. If that seems invasive, let me remind you that we regularly drug test federal employees (1)

And restrict their First Amendment rights (Hatch Act). Giving religious zealots unhindered, private access to politicians has given us The Moral Majority, the Powell Memo, The Family (read Jeff Sharlet), and Project 2015. Never forget, from its inception, organized religion - in all forms (2)

To follow up on my proposed Dolly cult; let's start with why she's a superior model for morality than Jesus. I said it, either get over it or burn me at the stake. Unlike Jesus, we have multiple photos, documents, and witness statements confirming her existence. (1)

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We know EXACTLY what Dolly would do, even in this moment of grief; she would make a generous donation to the local library, and then make sure the poorest, most-vulnerable among us had a hot meal and a roof over their head. We know that because we have 80 years of documentation.(5)

To follow up on my proposed Dolly cult; let's start with why she's a superior model for morality than Jesus. I said it, either get over it or burn me at the stake. Unlike Jesus, we have multiple photos, documents, and witness statements confirming her existence. (1)

And that's the entire appeal of Dolly as a guiding moral light. She isn't trapped in some distant, disparate part of a long-dead world; she walked among us, and struggled with the exact same issues we do. We don't need to ask, "WWDD?" (4)

To follow up on my proposed Dolly cult; let's start with why she's a superior model for morality than Jesus. I said it, either get over it or burn me at the stake. Unlike Jesus, we have multiple photos, documents, and witness statements confirming her existence. (1)

We also don't have to wade into historical context or allegory to make Dolly's teachings applicable to modernity. She literally died on Tuesday, and regularly spoke on issues that effect us all. Unlike the the contortions and convoluted misstatements Evangelicals use to excuse their greed (2)

Dolly's seminal work, "9 to 5," leaves precious little to interpretation. Unlike the Sermon on the Mount, it's an unapologetic, searing condemnation of bigotry and capitalism. In that spirit, the Cult of Dolly will be organized in anarcho-communist ideals.(3)

In reaction to recent, traumatic events, I have decided to start an organized religion based on the teachings of Our Lady and Savior; Dolly Parton. More updates to follow as the cult/concert grows.

They want you to believe 0.45's relationship with Harp is sexual in nature, because that flatters him more than the truth: she's an hospice nurse who's around to keep Decaying Leader upright and alert. And she's wildly incompetent in that role.

Hey, Ableds; we need to have a chat. There's never a good OR bad reason to romantically reject someone, BUT, if ability or disease status are part of your thinking, you really aren't emotionally ready for a long-term relationship, yourself, BECAUSE, guess what happens as you age?

If your revolution requires vast swathes of humanity to suffer and/or die for your stated end; you aren't a revolutionary, you're a cultist who believes in human sacrifice.

After being forced to sit through an editor's rant about the Giants' Pride themed uniforms, I have to wonder how many Boomers mistake "Deeply uncomfortable silence" with "conversation."

So. I'm just starting to dig in to "Data centers," and, I think we're being lied to. As bad as you think they are; in practice, they're catastrophically worse. As in "Silent Spring" bad.

If you try to analyze 0.45's latest "address" from a conventional political framework, you'll be confounded. The "speech" can only be interpreted accurately as a declining cult leader desperately reinforcing followers' prejudices to cling to power in his waning days. That's all.

When I was younger, I read about how Medieval monarchs would consult astrologers and soothsayers before major decisions. At the time, I thought it was counterproductive and absurd, but, nowadays, pols talk to economists and pollsters about decisions, so I guess time is a flat circle.

Remember, he wants your outrage, wrath, and despair. He wants history to Remember him with vigor and hatred. He does NOT want you to see a declining, feeble, sad old man who has never received a telephone call on his birthday, let alone a sincere celebration.

For no reason; I would like to thank my parents for attending all of my childhood birthday parties. And for giving me the freedom to experience the direct consequences of my decisions. Again, just a random thought.

I would simply add that we shouldn't accept the argument that the Senate won't remove 0.45 as an excuse to do nothing. Congress's inaction on this issue signals to the world that we have no effective checks and balances, and we're, therefore, an unstable, unreliable autocracy.

George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸@gtconway.bsky.social

"Courts weren't meant to stop this. ... It was intended that a corrupt criminal president like this one has to be removed by Congress. And it is not a question of politics, or polls, or talking points. It's a question of simple justice, and simply upholding our country as a nation of laws."

What 0.45 ended up in a "Reverse Godfather" situation with DJTJ's wedding? Instead of a line of friends and neighbors asking favors; it was a line of foreign creditors asking for a refund?