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Capitalism doesn’t care about people. America has become the example of what happens when capitalism goes completely unchecked. The tone speaks to the type of publication @thewallstreet.bsky.social is. They chose fear instead of introspection.

Here is the U.S. State Dept. travel advisory for South Sudan. Yet, the Supreme Court and the Trump admin think this is a valid place for deportees. I recommend any 3rd party country they’re considering sending humans, check the travel advisory to get a clear idea of what awaits these humans.

According to the U.S. State department, South Sudan is plagued by slavery, kidnapping, sexual abuse, torture and extrajudicial killings. Think about that. Trump’s own regime knows what’s happening & they’re good with sending humans to a nation, their own citizens are fleeing. Evil personified.

The U.S. is deporting immigrants to South Sudan, the same country the UN Security Council is renewing an arms embargo against. Any human that’s hurt, tortured, starved or killed after deportation, Trump is responsible for. Also, pay attention to the countries Trump’s regime chooses. Says a lot.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling that immigrants can be deported to a country that’s not their homeland, without an arming or due process, is HORRIFYING. By doing this & paying the other country to take them, this is the definition of HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

The irony of US putting out a travel advisory after Trump increases his travel ban list. He wants you to believe his lie that people from those countries are bad or dangerous. Classic projection. The truth is the same everywhere. The people in power are always the problem. Not the people.

The U.S. govt puts out safety warning for Americans abroad, stemming fm an unconstitutional act of war unilaterally decided by Trump in support of Israel. The world hasn’t become less safe. Trump continues to be the greatest threat & danger.

Will journalists start asking the regime why ICE isn’t going into areas with known gang activity? They go to Home Depot, car washes, & kitchens… but not South Central LA? They’re working with law enforcement. Cops know where the gangs are. Why aren’t they raiding those neighborhoods?

They try to separate players & fans from politics, but that’s HYPOCRISY when you force players to take pictures as someone spews bigoted remarks. They ban flags, but this is okay. The looks on their faces, especially the US players, says it all. Just another sh*t show by FIFA.

With another weekend of protests coming, there needs to be clear goals. Clear actionable demands. The Occupy movement didn’t succeed bc they had broad ideological goals with no specific tangible actions. Unity needs to be more than standing together. We need a unified, specific set of goals.

This is another reason to boycott the World Cup next year. FIFA has dropped their anti-racism & anti-discrimination messaging during the CWC. Just one more action as they bend the knee to fascism. FIFA is corrupt. Always has been. They need to be reminded the beautiful game belongs to the people.

“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” -Einstein This quote, from one of humanity’s brightest minds, says everything about the fight against the Trump regime. Fascists try to keep people from learning because they can’t have the majority know exactly how dumb they are.

Just as The Guardian wrote about boycotting the World Cup. We need to boycott all professional sports to champion human rights, protecting democracy. Sports are incredibly powerful. They have big influence. Let’s use that influence to fight fascism and build a better, more equitable world.

I love the World Cup. For me, it’s the best tournament because it’s inclusive. But, America still being allowed to host it sends the wrong message. FIFA is corrupt. It’s well known. We need to send a strong message that humanity will not turn a blind eye to suffering for sport. Boycott WC 2026.

This regime does not care about the military or veterans. He holds a parade (which was a sad joke & I’m glad people chose not to attend) while knowing he’s going to do this the Monday after. Trump and the Republicans supporting him don’t give a sh*t about the military. They’re a disgrace.

“The principle on which to manage an army is to set up one standard of courage which all must reach.” -Sun Tzu The govt DOES NOT have this. Their ranks aren’t on the same page. During protests, We must try to reach their humanity. It exists. The more doubt We create, the closer We are to victory.

“An army may march great distances without distress if it marches through country where the enemy is not.” -Sun tzu The Resistance grows in strength as it grows in numbers. March in neighborhoods & suburbia. Rally more support. Remain peaceful & nonviolent. March for hearts and minds.

“There is no instance of a country having benefitted from prolonged warfare.” -Sun Tzu The more We persist, the worse this looks for the govt, the more markets crater, & other countries apply pressure. They fear prolonged resistance. We don’t bc we will prevail.

“Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.”-Sun Tzu Nonviolence is the core of change. This includes words. Even as they fire gas & rubber, don’t shout aggressively as this is fighting. Choose an even, respectful tone that de-escalates. Be the example.

“Make your way by unexpected routes and attack unguarded spots.”-Sun Tzu Protests need to adapt. Once protestors assemble at a given location, split the group, move to multiple locations. 1 spot w/5k becomes 2 w/2.5k or 5 w/1k. Force the police to split. Remind them they are the few.

This is what we’re fighting against. She posed ZERO threat. Wasn’t advancing, had her back turned, & LAPD shot her. Utterly pathetic. The bullet was rubber, but how many times has LAPD done this with live rounds against POC? This clearly demonstrates their intent, poor judgement & training.

“Freedom is not a state; it is an act. The work of love, peace, and justice will always be necessary, until their realism and their imperative takes hold of our imagination, crowds out any dream of hatred or revenge, and fills up our existence with their power.” -John Lewis The activist blueprint

Palantir is the dark hand behind the dystopian future the current U.S. regime envisions. Funded by Jeffrey Epstein & the CIA, fueled by a dangerous technocrat, & the heart of the largest surveillance network in America. Palantir needs to be stopped. U.S. admins haven’t. The People must rise.

Hey kids, here’s an example on how to signal you’re a villain without saying it. Sanctioning ICC judges defines one of the true pillars of America: hypocrisy.

ZERO matches. Humans are jailed and punished by the racism & pure incompetence of the Trump regime. Sorry, that actually sums up much of humanity’s history.

These 16 Democrats voted to advance Trump’s crypto bill, the “GENIUS Act” (the irony). This is a reminder that the Democrats are the same corruption wrapped in a different political color. The goal of resistance can’t be to only fight America’s 1st dictator, but demand changes to the system!

More countries need to be accountable for their histories and acknowledge their ability to help reconcile the past, starting with decisions like this. Returning artifacts to the cultures they belong to should be required. Intuitively, we know it’s the right thing to do. So just do it

Our systems fail because humanity isn’t at the center. Congo, Sudan, Palestine, immigration, poverty, human trafficking, gender rights… We’ve accepted the labels and divisions that erode humanity faster than our actions erode the climate. Progress begins when we prioritize humans in every action.

Trump removed TPS for 500k+ Haitians, Cubans, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans. Nothing has changed in those countries. And yet, he hasn’t removed TPS for the 200k+ Salvadorans. Is your regime acknowledging the situation in El Salvador hasn’t become safer under your pal Bukele?

“May toughen their stance…” How are you able to stand w/o a spine? The continued slaughter of humans, young & old, the starvation of over a million people, the ongoing occupation, the continued attack on hospitals, journalists & int’l aid workers… and you STILL won’t commit to SAVING PALESTINIANS.

Not even hero. Is there not a single person among you that is willing to be a champion for humanity? One person that cares more about the humans than their own greed & desperate cling for power? May history remember your silence.

Yes, we must resist fascism and oppression, but we need to think long term too. As the Resistance grows, we need to push to change America’s dysfunctional & broken democracy. The Resistance’s goals need to focus on fixing the parts of the system that made this dystopian descent easier.

Boycotting a corporation for a day or week isn’t going to change things. We need to boycott industries with real influence. There isn’t a more influential industry than professional sports. We need the athletes to use their voices. We need to starve the oppressive leagues and owners of revenue.

America’s descent into a fascist oligarchy didn’t begin with Trump. The Democrats need to evolve to a party solely answering to the People. The reckoning needs to be thorough, but everything starts with money. We need to demand fundamental changes, starting with campaign finance.

We need to demand fundamental changes to the system that brought us to this moment. Trump and his cronies are a symptom of the system that’s failed us.

Travel is education and resistance because experience sheds light on the lies and deceit they use for control. open.substack.com/pub/kurtwate...

We’ve been conditioned to laugh & think how stupid. Perhaps to keep from crying, but this needs more of a response. If only stupidity is repeated, then real wisdom doesn’t have a chance. Pick 1-2 issues and constantly repeat the facts and truths. We can’t let stupidity reign due to volume.

Elon Musk is cash poor and leveraged to the hilt. We just need to strike at his businesses. This will require other countries to stop doing business with him. As sure as the sun sets, he won’t survive in the Trump admin forever because no one does. And Trump is the most vindictive man alive.

Words are an act of resistance. This list of banned words shows the “golden age” they’re trying to resurrect. That golden age was the rich oppression & subjugation of the poor. Resist by using these words. Teach others what they mean. Have conversations. Resist erasure!

DHS detains a Columbia student because President Trump and Israel don’t like what he says and stands for. Clear violation of his First Amendment rights. Columbia is complicit. Add them to the boycott list

There are so many choices!! Wait, Democrats have to choose to have a spine first. Never mind. We know that’ll never happen.

Listen to our Editor-in-Chief @sengelberg.bsky.social break down the source for the claim that only 6% of federal employees are working full time in their offices, and why the untrue statistic matters. 📽️: @carissaqmb.bsky.social

This isn’t hyperbole. Whatever you chose before or whoever who voted for, doesn’t matter. This is where we are. I’ve made my choice. DOWN with the (self proclaimed) King!!! Long live the people!!!

As the Trump admin wages war on the press, support independent journalism. We need journalists to keep us informed and combat the propaganda the U.S. admin is flooding us with. Legacy media companies are living in fear and clearly forget, their loyalty should be to the public.

I’ve learned this also applies to shattering non-Americans’ idea of America which was formed by America’s greatest export: popular culture. I debunk myths almost daily.

With an income of $1bn, he made $19,230,769.20 a week. Federal minimum wage is $7.25. If you work every hour for the entire year, you’d earn $63,510. Oh, and you will get taxed more than him. America: land of the “free”

Since Hollywood has remained silent on Palestine, Sudan, Congo, and Trump, this the next boycott. BOYCOTT the Oscars, their movies & shows on ALL platforms & in-theaters. For decades they loved to draw attention to causes that wouldn’t cost them. Now, their silence is complicity