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2021
Guys... can we talk about words?
I've seen folks claiming that these folks actin' a fool on the capital are being sent by "Antifa. "
Word means things, and I think maybe we need to talk:
"Antifa" means Anti-Fascist-- as in, against Fascism.
Fascism is a form of far-right, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition and strong regimentation of society and of the economy which came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe.
To be Anti Fascist means to be agains totalitarian, ultranationalist government. There are many organizations that are "Anti-Fascist" but there isn't a singular "Antifa" organization.
This is comparable to "Feminist" organizations. There isn't a single Feminist Organzation. Feminism is an ideology.
To be Feminist means that you believe woman are equal to men. To be an "Feminist organization" means that you are an organization in support of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.
So, to circle this wagon: there are feminist organizations and anti-fascist organizations-- and, like those ideals, there is no central organization.
Here's what I don't get: How have we twisted the idea of being "Anti Fascist" into being a bad thing? Since when is being against a totalitarian government a bad thing?
Could it be that if you are a fascist, you want to convince people that being "anti fascist" is a bad thing?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/five-myths/five-myths-about-antifa/2020/09/11/527071ac-f37b-11ea-bc45-e5d48ab44b9f_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/five-myths/five-myths-about-antifa/2020/09/11/527071ac-f37b-11ea-bc45-e5d48ab44b9f_story.html
I've seen folks claiming that these folks actin' a fool on the capital are being sent by "Antifa. "
Word means things, and I think maybe we need to talk:
"Antifa" means Anti-Fascist-- as in, against Fascism.
Fascism is a form of far-right, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition and strong regimentation of society and of the economy which came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe.
To be Anti Fascist means to be agains totalitarian, ultranationalist government. There are many organizations that are "Anti-Fascist" but there isn't a singular "Antifa" organization.
This is comparable to "Feminist" organizations. There isn't a single Feminist Organzation. Feminism is an ideology.
To be Feminist means that you believe woman are equal to men. To be an "Feminist organization" means that you are an organization in support of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.
So, to circle this wagon: there are feminist organizations and anti-fascist organizations-- and, like those ideals, there is no central organization.
Here's what I don't get: How have we twisted the idea of being "Anti Fascist" into being a bad thing? Since when is being against a totalitarian government a bad thing?
Could it be that if you are a fascist, you want to convince people that being "anti fascist" is a bad thing?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/five-myths/five-myths-about-antifa/2020/09/11/527071ac-f37b-11ea-bc45-e5d48ab44b9f_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/five-myths/five-myths-about-antifa/2020/09/11/527071ac-f37b-11ea-bc45-e5d48ab44b9f_story.html
in image"WHEN THE LOOTING
STARTS, THE SHOOTING
STARTS®
- Donald J. Trump
May29,2020
Responding to BLM protests
"Go home. We love you.
You're very special. [...]
I know how youfeel"
-Donald J. Trump
Januany 6,2021
Responding to white nationalists' attempted
coup, breaking into the U.S. Capitol and
forcingu.S. Senators +Congressmen to
Shelter in place under their desks
@turnitaroundproject
STARTS, THE SHOOTING
STARTS®
- Donald J. Trump
May29,2020
Responding to BLM protests
"Go home. We love you.
You're very special. [...]
I know how youfeel"
-Donald J. Trump
Januany 6,2021
Responding to white nationalists' attempted
coup, breaking into the U.S. Capitol and
forcingu.S. Senators +Congressmen to
Shelter in place under their desks
@turnitaroundproject
Oh HUD, I wish
you joy
and peace
you joy
and peace
in imageOh HIUD,Jwvisi
youjoy
ame peace
Joe Borough
@philofherrera
Ben Carson is the only one who's
still there like
EMERGENCY EXIT
@washingtonianprobs
youjoy
ame peace
Joe Borough
@philofherrera
Ben Carson is the only one who's
still there like
EMERGENCY EXIT
@washingtonianprobs
in imageabby
@abbyOmal
if adults can still be employed after
storming the capitol building i can
probably get a job with a nose ring
SHIT
OU SHOULD CARE ABOU)
@shityoushouldcareabout
@abbyOmal
if adults can still be employed after
storming the capitol building i can
probably get a job with a nose ring
SHIT
OU SHOULD CARE ABOU)
@shityoushouldcareabout
in imageRobert Reich •
@RBReich
America's 664 billionaires could give
everybody in the country a $3,900
survival check and still be as rich as
they were before the pandemic.
If that doesn't convince you we need
a wealth tax, I don't know what will.
@rbreich
@RBReich
America's 664 billionaires could give
everybody in the country a $3,900
survival check and still be as rich as
they were before the pandemic.
If that doesn't convince you we need
a wealth tax, I don't know what will.
@rbreich
I saw that @kingsdominionva is having trouble staffing it’s water park.
Life guards make $15/hr and other gigs pay $13.
Life guards make $15/hr and other gigs pay $13.
in imageI saw that @kingsdominionva
is having trouble staffing
it's water park.
Life guards make $15/hr and
other gigs pay $13.
is having trouble staffing
it's water park.
Life guards make $15/hr and
other gigs pay $13.
I was a kid who worked full time during summer months (age 14-18).
I made $13/hr at the Virginia Renn Faire.
I was performing child labor (I was a child, and I labored).
I made $13/hr at the Virginia Renn Faire.
I was performing child labor (I was a child, and I labored).
in imageI was a kid who worked full
time
during summer months
(age 14-18) .
I made $13/hr at the
Virginia Renn Faire.
I was performing child
labor (I was a child, and I
labored) •
time
during summer months
(age 14-18) .
I made $13/hr at the
Virginia Renn Faire.
I was performing child
labor (I was a child, and I
labored) •
Data Set 1: Earnings
in imageData Set 1: Earnings
$15/hr
40/hr week
$2400/ month
$1984/take home
Where is your money going?
Gross Paycheck $600
Taxes 9.67% $58
FICA and State Insurance Taxes 7.65% $46
Pre-Tax Deductions 0.00% $0
Post-Tax Deductions 0.00% $0
Take Home Salary 82.68% $496
$15/hr
40/hr week
$2400/ month
$1984/take home
Where is your money going?
Gross Paycheck $600
Taxes 9.67% $58
FICA and State Insurance Taxes 7.65% $46
Pre-Tax Deductions 0.00% $0
Post-Tax Deductions 0.00% $0
Take Home Salary 82.68% $496
Data Set 2:
Monthly Expenses
Monthly Expenses
in image$15/hr
40/hr week
$2400/ month
$1984/take home
Rent: $1000
Health Care: $550
Electric: $75
Phone: $50
Expenses: $1675
Data Set 2:
Monthly Expenses
$77.25/week
Must cover:
-transportation (2.50 bus ride each way= $25/
week)
$52.25/week now...for...?
Groceries
Saving for college
40/hr week
$2400/ month
$1984/take home
Rent: $1000
Health Care: $550
Electric: $75
Phone: $50
Expenses: $1675
Data Set 2:
Monthly Expenses
$77.25/week
Must cover:
-transportation (2.50 bus ride each way= $25/
week)
$52.25/week now...for...?
Groceries
Saving for college
$1984
- $1675
- $1675
in image$15/hr
40/hr week
$2400/month
$1984/take home
Rent: $1000
Health Care: $550
Electric: $75
Phone: $50
Expenses: $1675
$1984
- $1675
$77.25/week
Must cover:
-transportation (2.50 bus ride each way= $25/
week)
$52.25/week now...for...?
Groceries
Saving for college
40/hr week
$2400/month
$1984/take home
Rent: $1000
Health Care: $550
Electric: $75
Phone: $50
Expenses: $1675
$1984
- $1675
$77.25/week
Must cover:
-transportation (2.50 bus ride each way= $25/
week)
$52.25/week now...for...?
Groceries
Saving for college
This isn’t a livable wage as an adult.
So!
Am i to understand that this is a job for children?
When I was younger, they hired Russians and Ukrainians to come in and do it.
Because it wasn’t a livable wage 25 years ago.
And there weren’t enough children Virginian children who could labor.
So!
Am i to understand that this is a job for children?
When I was younger, they hired Russians and Ukrainians to come in and do it.
Because it wasn’t a livable wage 25 years ago.
And there weren’t enough children Virginian children who could labor.
in imageThis isn't a livable wage
as an adult.
So!
Am i to understand that
this is a job for
children?
When I was younger, they
hired Russians and
Ukrainians to come in and
do it.
Because it wasn't a livable
wage 25 years ago.
And there weren't enough
children Virginian children
who could labor.
as an adult.
So!
Am i to understand that
this is a job for
children?
When I was younger, they
hired Russians and
Ukrainians to come in and
do it.
Because it wasn't a livable
wage 25 years ago.
And there weren't enough
children Virginian children
who could labor.
Can anyone make the math work for $77.25/week to cover:
-Groceries
-Child Care
-Occupational Training (getting a lifeguard cert updated costs money)
-Mental Health Treatment (co-pays are still $25, even at a $550/month insurance rate)
-Retirement
-Groceries
-Child Care
-Occupational Training (getting a lifeguard cert updated costs money)
-Mental Health Treatment (co-pays are still $25, even at a $550/month insurance rate)
-Retirement
The conclusion I draw:
@kingsdominionva has a business model that neccistates any of the following:
-child labor
-work visas for immigrants
-households with multiple incomes and a shared pool... where the other wage earner makes significantly more than $13-15/hr.
@kingsdominionva has a business model that neccistates any of the following:
-child labor
-work visas for immigrants
-households with multiple incomes and a shared pool... where the other wage earner makes significantly more than $13-15/hr.
in imageThe conclusion I draw:
Ckingsdominionva has a
business model that
neccistates any of the
following:
-child labor
-work visas for immigrants
-households with multiple
incomes and a shared
pool... where the other
wage earner makes
significantly more than
$13-15/hr.
Ckingsdominionva has a
business model that
neccistates any of the
following:
-child labor
-work visas for immigrants
-households with multiple
incomes and a shared
pool... where the other
wage earner makes
significantly more than
$13-15/hr.
“Hi my name is [your name], and I’m a resident of DC— [your address] — and I believe that critical race theory is an essential part of education in Washington, DC” not sure what to say?
in imagewashingtonianprobs
Jesse Rabinowitz
@jesserbnwtz
Republican Congressperson
@RepGrothman introduced a bill to
ban teaching Critical Race Theory in
DC Public Schools.
DC residents his office can be
reached at (202) 225-2476 if you
have any thoughts you'd like to
share.
Jessie Opoien • @jessieopie • 3h
INBOX: @RepGrothman, R-WI, "has
introduced the Ending Critical Race Theory in
D.C. Public Schools Act."
washingtonianprobs "Critical race theory is an academic
concept that is more than 40 years old. The core idea is tha...
not sure what to say?
>
"Hi my name is Lyour
name], and I'm a resident
of DC— [your address] —
and I believe that critical
race theory is an essential
part of education in
Washington, DC"
Jesse Rabinowitz
@jesserbnwtz
Republican Congressperson
@RepGrothman introduced a bill to
ban teaching Critical Race Theory in
DC Public Schools.
DC residents his office can be
reached at (202) 225-2476 if you
have any thoughts you'd like to
share.
Jessie Opoien • @jessieopie • 3h
INBOX: @RepGrothman, R-WI, "has
introduced the Ending Critical Race Theory in
D.C. Public Schools Act."
washingtonianprobs "Critical race theory is an academic
concept that is more than 40 years old. The core idea is tha...
not sure what to say?
>
"Hi my name is Lyour
name], and I'm a resident
of DC— [your address] —
and I believe that critical
race theory is an essential
part of education in
Washington, DC"
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