Conciliatory Twittervism Because No Time for Essay
I didn't finish that big essay, even though I worked on it a little over the last half hour. I could have finished it tonight, but I'd like to at least try getting to bed at a good time. Nothing too exciting over the last few days except chores and a bit of social media, which does a pretty good job of encapsulating my thinking lately.
— KerryB80 (@KB805) June 22, 2018
Thanks so much for clearing that up @realDonaldTrump
— Stephanie Ruhle (@SRuhle) June 21, 2018
Now- how about we cover something a bit more important?
- Where are the girls.
- How are you getting families back together
- What’s next… https://t.co/8oinrzrr8g
Nonetheless, thinking about money gets me closer to my conception of wealth comes from giving rather than taking & hoarding. I feel like a breakthrough is ready to pop its head up. After all, I'm writing an essay on a utopian community in which I kinda have to address this stuff.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) June 22, 2018
Things that kill US citizens: dismantling SNAP benefits for those who need it.
— Courtney!!! Milan ?? (@courtneymilan) June 22, 2018
Things that don’t kill US citizens: making sure that when families cross the border, we keep careful records of who arrived with whom, and doing our best to keep them together.
Protesting today is as much about connection as it is about public pressure. Social, TV, radio, & paper media has fragmented us & encouraged discord & argument. When we come together, in the flesh with trust, we can build each other up & maintain each other's hearts & souls.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) June 22, 2018
Where is the plan from the Trump Administration to reunite these children with their parents? President Trump created this humanitarian crisis—he hasn’t solved anything. https://t.co/T0eecghsFY
— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) June 22, 2018
White folks: giving money to legal support, Black/indigenous/migrant-led organizing *is* taking action. I get we want to show up and be heroes, but shifting resources (whenever we can) is an important act of justice.
— Cayce (@cdutley) June 22, 2018
We’re...we’re at number 8 aren’t we. pic.twitter.com/fHTMcuuAIM
— Hend Amry (@LibyaLiberty) June 21, 2018
Very important to wrap social justice into everything, otherwise "diversity" can become about things like MBTI type--clarity around what we're talking about is essential #rbms18
— A A McNamara (@aamcnamara) June 22, 2018
Universal Health Care can help create a better, more real meritocracy, too. Why don't rich realize that most of their assets these days have a cost attached to it & isn't real wealth. High taxes & high interest rates create real wealth. @theodinspire, connected to my researching.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) June 22, 2018
Oh right, will also need to encourage EVERYONE to put more money into savings accounts & bonds. High interest rates should do that, but many people not used to doing so (either because of more important needs or don't want to think about it).
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) June 22, 2018
Work to impeach him in 2019. People are seeing that the rhetoric of him, Roseanne, and many others the slippery slope to genocide.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) June 22, 2018
[The GOP wants to make us even more into their wage slaves.]
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) June 22, 2018
Behind Trump’s Plan to Overhaul the Government: Scaling Back the Safety Net - The New York Times https://t.co/2Zirg44Y4s
For @MarshallProj, @emilykassie and @elibhager obtained never-before-seen security footage from a family detention center where there have been multiple claims of abuse and neglect. https://t.co/2Ger6pxfgW
— Joseph Neff (@josephcneff) June 22, 2018
The shouts of "fire" by Trump and his followers in the crowded theater are growing louder. Hopefully enough Dems will win House & Senate & put him in his place, outside of the White House.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) June 22, 2018
In my opinion, every person has the right to their culture but not when that culture is inherently looking to destroy other cultures or is OK with escalating tensions except in self defense. Once tensions reach that level, the more powerful aggressor has the responsibility to be
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) June 23, 2018
the bigger person & take the necessary peaceful steps to make their own side & state stand down & be humble enough to create peace & even promote cultural exchangr to truly appreciate each other's culture as HUMAN PERSON CULTURE.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) June 23, 2018
Heck, let's have an Empathy Political Party!
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) June 23, 2018
I fully acknowledge the cultural issues of this clip. . .but the portrayal of the asshole is way to apt for [45]. This is really how I imagine [45].
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) June 23, 2018
Hey everyone: Getting rid of the Apportionment Act of 1911 would be easier and more effective than getting rid of the Electoral College. It would piss off rural voters, but much better overall.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) June 24, 2018
M83 is my fallback music this week to feel the happiness and melancholy of existence this week.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) June 24, 2018
.@RepMikeQuigley @SenatorDurbin @SenDuckworth I know I'm coming late to this one, but why isn't Congress doing anything about this article using dehumanizing genocide language on the White House website? https://t.co/hYJlt5fxDf
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) June 24, 2018
8. We cannot go through our days as if this is business as usual. This is not business as usual. This is Germany before the camps (and I say this as the daughter of a Polish Jewish immigrant and the granddaughter of Polish Jews who lost so many relatives in the Holocaust) #resist
— Jennifer L. Pozner (@jennpozner) June 23, 2018
From what I read, the restaurant owner seemed pretty polite about the whole thing. Owner could have been very rude about it. https://t.co/qV7BHko9SD
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) June 24, 2018
2.Everyone of good conscience: STOP CALLING FOR CIVILITY AND POLITENESS TOWARD THIS ADMINISTRATION. WE CANNOT FIDDLE WHILE ROME BURNS. It is not just inappropriate, it is #complicity, to be polite and civil to fascists, war criminals, human rights abusers, propagandists for them.
— Jennifer L. Pozner (@jennpozner) June 23, 2018
AND RETAIN OUR EXISTING SEATS.
— One Fish, Two Fish (@Pixelfish) June 23, 2018
There will be shenanigans from the other side. Stop assuming you live anywhere safe. Don’t assume a vote is in the bag. Make sure you and your friends are registered. Run registration drives. https://t.co/Ea5g0u7qDy
Sarah Sanders on SCOTUS' ruling that a cake baker could turn away a couple wanting a cake for their same-sex wedding: "We are pleased with the Supreme Court’s decision." https://t.co/kGetNd0XrD
— Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) June 23, 2018
America, let's be an example to the rest of the world that we can get racists getting ready to do genocide out of office, to inspire others around the world, so we don't have to fight fascists again.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) June 24, 2018
Today I met children living in one of the largest Palestinian refugee camps.
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) June 23, 2018
But the UN body that supports refugees is in crisis after Donald Trump’s decision to withhold funding.
We must lead in ensuring these children have hope, and work to end the refugee crisis. pic.twitter.com/Eo8tEniUZa
I need to just stop debating with Bernie-inspired-styled libertarian socialists. They're not listening.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) June 24, 2018
Here's a couple links to explain "libertarian socialist" because some people got confused:
Libertarian Socialism entry on Wikipedia
Libertarian Socialism entry on Urban Dictionary
"What is Libertarian Socialism" by Ulli Diemer
"Why is Anarchism Also Called Libertarian Socialism?
[Maybe just a small part in it, but another example of how fiction/poetry can help create a better world. Thank you, Kelly!]
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) June 25, 2018
In Defense of Escapism by @KellyDMcC - Uncanny Magazine @UncannyMagazine https://t.co/0pzGIveubk
BREAKING: Sarah Sanders violated ethics laws by Tweeting this morning from her Official Government account, a direct attack on a private business.
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) June 24, 2018
I'm sure nothing will be done legally, but as Americans we can take things into our own hands and refused her service EVERYWHERE!
jfc. ICE is reportedly dangling family reunification as an incentive to drop asylum claims.
— Caroline O. (@RVAwonk) June 25, 2018
They're telling parents they can be reunited w/ their kids at the airport — but only if they sign a voluntary order to be deported back to the country they fled.https://t.co/F5biikXa0d
This is what our democracy looks like. A crowded and engaging town hall inside with a group listening in from outside after we reached fire code. Good questions, great ideas, incredible Texans ready to get after the work ahead of us. Uniting for our communities, state, & country. pic.twitter.com/LVCrYlBrHF
— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) June 24, 2018
Cynthia Nixon to @theView: "I think we need to abolish ICE."
— ABC News (@ABC) June 21, 2018
"They have strayed so far from the interests of the American people and the interests of humanity—we need to abolish it." https://t.co/J3CyOvcPHJ pic.twitter.com/0CXQdD4eQw
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