In 2022, one of Peter Thiel’s favorite thinkers envisioned a second Trump Administration in which the federal government would be run by a “CEO” who was not Trump and laid out a playbook for how it might work. Elon Musk is following it. Read the article about this here What would be the name of such system? First some definitions : Technocratic Authoritarianism A system where unelected elites or CEOs are placed in charge of government on the grounds of efficiency or managerial competence, often sidelining democratic institutions. Continue reading →

The Atlantic kicks off opening night at the NOLA Book Festival with a dynamic conversation reflecting on the Signal breach and weighing its national-security implications.

He’s not joking. It’s not a joke, it’s a demonstration of intent. Pretty much like what Putin did to Ukraine. #Trump #Annexation

First, they came for the refugees and migrants, and I did not speak out—because I was not one of them. Then they came for trans people, LGBTQIA+ communities, and women’s rights, and I did not speak out—because I thought my rights were secure. Then they dismantled federal agencies like USAID, eliminating 83% of its programs and terminating thousands of staff. This abrupt action halted critical global health and humanitarian initiatives, leaving millions without essential support. Continue reading →

This is a novel I’m going to run for the next 4 years, when I have the time, when I’ll find the inspiration to write about the singular mess that is the World right now with the USA leading the direction to Hell. The first iteration of this essay is here “When democracy fades, the silence speaks.” The Last Orders They came at midnight. DOGE was swift. The Department of Government Efficiency. Continue reading →

Trump’s use of manipulative language creates a cult-like loyalty among his followers by shaping their worldview through emotional manipulation, repetition, and distortion of reality, making it challenging for them to question him without feeling like they betray their identity. Continue reading →

the Trump administration’s use of prayer is a textbook example of manipulation through religious symbolism. By repeatedly invoking God before taking actions that contradict their prayers, they create an illusion of moral infallibility Continue reading →

Sacrifice as a Strategy for Legitimization in Radical Groups Throughout history, extremist movements have relied on the sacrifice of their members to strengthen their cohesion and legitimacy. Martyrs become symbols, their suffering woven into a mythology that justifies an existential struggle against a perceived oppressive enemy. In the case of the January 6 rioters pardoned by Donald Trump, this pattern is being replicated on an unprecedented scale in modern American democracy. Continue reading →

Modern societies stand at a crossroads, facing not one, but two existential threats. On one side, the unchecked rise of artificial intelligence seeps into every aspect of life, shaping economies, governance, and human interactions without ethical foresight or restraint. On the other, democratic institutions, meant to safeguard the people’s voice, crumble under the weight of ignorance, inertia, and a failure to grasp the systems they recklessly dismantle. We are witnessing a world where automation dictates decisions once made with wisdom, where human agency is eroded in the name of efficiency, and where those in power, blinded by either ambition or apathy, dismantle infrastructures they do not even understand. Continue reading →

The text provides a comprehensive list of tools and trackers to monitor and hold the Trump administration accountable for its various actions and policies. Continue reading →

‘Don’t Just Do Nothing: 20 Things You Can Do to Counter Fascism’ is a zine by Jewish anarchists on what people can do and how people can organise.

Download it (it’s free!), read, print and distribute

“This isn’t rent-seeking or rent-extraction, but something entirely new: the privatization of progress itself.”

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This is a short fiction novel that captures the eerie, unsettling transformation of America into a controlled, efficient, and silent autocracy—where the absence of open war is not peace, but submission. Tagline: “The war never came. The resistance never won. The Republic remained—silent, obedient, and erased.” The Last Election The night was quiet when it happened. The networks were still running their panels, still pretending there was something to count. The numbers had come in hours before. Continue reading →

Oh the irony.

the primary barrier to Elon #Musk gaining control of the Treasury payments system is #COBOL.

read the note here

#Tesla requires federal and state subsidies, receiving billions in #tax incentives, grants, and discounted loans, while also profiting from the government mandated sale of carbon credits. With lucrative #NASA and Pentagon contracts, #SpaceX is a private company sustained by public money.

Holy crap

Unless a miracle

#RFK is about to be nominated #Cassidy has clearly caved to #Trump

Documentation du Script N8N Description Ce script JavaScript est conçu pour N8N afin de calculer et de publier quotidiennement des décomptes avant des événements politiques majeurs aux États-Unis, à savoir : Les Midterms (élections de mi-mandat). L'élection présidentielle. Le jour de l’investiture. Il génère également une barre de progression graphique pour chaque événement sous forme de texte. Fonctionnalités 1. Définition des dates clés Le script définit les dates des événements cibles : Continue reading →

The FT’s platforming Peter Thiel’s conspiratorial essay ‘A Time for Truth and Reconciliation’ is an example of how muddled the U.S. media landscape has become—legitimizing fringe rhetoric for clicks. Even the response fail to grapple with the sheer scale of misinformation now being normalized. Continue reading →

The Second #Trump Presidency, Brought to You by YouTubers And Men’s Podcasts

“Men, and particularly white men, have long made up Trump’s core support base. But in November’s election, young men swung especially hard to the right. "

#joerogan #maga

Braindump Sacrifice and Status in Cultic Movements Sociological Foundation: Sacrifice has long been a cornerstone of radical movements, conferring legitimacy and elevating individuals within the movement’s hierarchy. Émile Durkheim’s theory of the sacred-profane dichotomy applies here: those who suffer for “the cause” are sacralized within the group. Parallels in Religious Cults: Martyrdom functions as a symbolic act, establishing individuals as paragons of commitment. Historical examples include the sanctification of religious figures who were persecuted or killed, bolstering the movement’s narrative of righteousness. Continue reading →