#neoliberal capitalism

[mysharona1987]

[punishedsaints]

[xeavy]

[whereserpentswalk]

Imagine what neoliberal propaganda articles look like in various evil empires.

"Women in Sauron's army. How female orcs have helped create a more inclusive global conquest." - The Mordor Examiner

"How the death star program is revitalizing the galactic economy." - The Coruscant Times

"Despite progressive cries to "Free Arrakis" situation with House Harkonnen more complicated then most people think." - The Corrino Fund

"How the anti imperial rabbit hole can easily lead to people to pro choas views." - Ultramar Today

[tilbageidanmark]

Nobody defends billionaires more than hundredaires.

[vilevexedvixen]

In light of the conservative philosophy that "cuts = efficiency", consider:

A skeleton is not a more "efficient" body.

All other parts are needed for it to function.

Even "foreign bodies" live in symbiosis to form the flora on our skin and in our guts. Protecting us from infection and helping us better digest food. They are part of the body.

Even just bone and muscle is not enough when the means to sustain our energy needs are stripped out.

Reduction is not efficiency.

[nokingsnocrowns]

One Day Soon The Poor Will Have Nothing Left To Eat But The Rich

📷 New York, New York

[anim-ttrpgs]

so silk and dagger question it’s stated the drow tend to take kids and babies from the surface right so the whole bit about some servants not understanding drow language doesn’t really make sense since they should’ve been integrated by that point right?

also most drow are anti slavery right then how do they get away with taking humans from the surface like i get they view it as positive but it’s still taking someone from the servant caste against their will counts as slavery

While children are smaller and easier to take, that’s just a preference, not a hard rule. The Drow in Silk & Dagger will take anyone they can get their hands on, and this does result in many servants from the surface who did not grow up speaking their language.

2. You have come upon one of Silk & Dagger: A Sensible Drow RPG’s most important core themes! Yes, what they do is slavery, they force all of the servant caste, not just kidnapped humans, into labor. They just don’t call it slavery because they’ve created this long Rube Goldberg chain of social systems, environmental pressures, and special language around it that obscures what it is, so much so that they’ve actually started to believe it themselves.

The tunnels outside the palaces are dangerous and easy to get lost in, and most servants don’t have access to the proper tools or supplies to traverse them safely, but they are allowed to leave, so they aren’t slaves.

The Drow are allowed to punish them for any reason, especially for disrespect and disobedience, but they don’t legally have to obey a Drow’s every whim, so they aren’t slaves.

The Drow control the entire society’s food distribution, but servants don’t have to work for Drow, so they aren’t slaves.

Sound familiar?

[sketchysubstance]

When I was a kid I thought billionaires were greedy for having all that money and not sharing it, then I got older and learned that they had to earn it, then I got older again and learned that I was right the first time and they didn't earn shit.

[nando161mando]

China giving desperately needed food aid to Palestinians

[mysharona1987]

[xeavy]

[whereserpentswalk]

Made this political cartoon. Feel free to share it around just don't remove the watermark.

[dipperdesperado]

Notes Toward Finding Community, Or, How to Find Community When You Feel Isolated

Neoliberalism sucks for a ton of reasons. From the enclosure of every common, to the commodification of every creation, it feels like a muzzle on humanity that gets tighter and tighter. One of the most underexplored aspects of neoliberalism is the way in which it creates and reinforces isolation. People don’t really have communities outside of consumption or compulsion. This is problematic for a ton of reasons, namely that it prevents us from fulfilling our basic needs. Humans are social creatures. People need to have connections with folks. People may not all need the same levels or intensity of connections, but connections are important nonetheless. To lack in the ability to socialize meaningfully is to ensure worse health outcomes, mentally, emotionally, and physically. But, I don’t mean to freak you out. I think that there are steps we can take to star building community, bridging gaps with the people around us.

Think About What You Want

When folks feel very isolated, it can be easy to accept anything. If we’re in a vulnerable state, that could leave us open for ending up in precarious situations. One way to fight against this is to start from the position of imagining what community looks like. Is the type of space we want to occupy based around interests (fandom, hobbies)? Religions, spiritualities, social issues? If we are able to list the things that excite us, we have a good idea of what to look for, and can focus our efforts towards finding those spaces.

Find the Watering Holes

With the spaces we’re interested in on hand, youcan find where folks gather. Every community has virtual and/or in-person spaces. For example, if you’re a film fan, you can look for indie cinemas, folks putting on screenings, or look into film societies where you live. For activism, I’ve written a whole guide on how to get started. Looking for those spaces will allow you to start getting integrated in the space. Really think about how you can occupy the same physical and digital spaces of people who are into what you’re into.

Go Meet Folks

Now, this may be difficult, depending on your disposition. The quickest way to meet folks is to put yourself out there. It’s always vulnerable to put yourself on the line in this way, but it’s super necessary. When you’re in spaces with similar folks, you have talking points built in! You don’t have to worry if the folks around you will like movies at film club. If you are enjoyable to be around, through being nice, interesting, and/or being an active listener, you’ll be making connections in no time. If you’re not willing to talk to folks, it’ll be hard to make connections. Being open is an asset towards the end of getting connected. At the very least, consistently go to events and spaces in your interest area(s). Maybe you’ll bump into an extroverted person that can show you the ropes.

Be the Change You Want to See

As you get out there, think about how you can start catalyzing community. Maybe you host a dinner for neighbors. Maybe you start a book club. Or even a neighborhood garden, or cleanup event. In this way, you’re flipping the issue on its head. You’re creating the space to meet folks yourself. It’s like being a magnet, drawing others to you.

We need community. It’s a necessary thing, you know? So, hopefully, keeping these things in mind helps in that regard.

[punishedsaints]