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Hallo

Today I start using Substack

I used to like Twitter but always felt very constrained by the 144 limit

This brought problems for the irony-challenged, who misunderstood a lot of what I was trying to say

This is a particular problem for me because I seem to be regarded as ‘on the left’ by people on the right, and' ‘on the right’ by people on the left

Apparently this makes me controversial, and therefore box office poison

How to brainwash your mind in next 7 days:

  1. Wake up and don't look at your phone for 1 hour.

  2. Drink 3 litres of water every day.

  3. Do your most important task in the morning.

  4. Exercise at least 1 hour per day.

  5. Replace social media with knowledge books.

Contrary to what some in the far-right echo chamber have been saying this week, I have not been silenced. I’m right here folks. And I am ready to get started!

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Ten reasons for modest optimism

Thanks for the warm welcome. Just posted something on how I’m thinking about the path before us. Looking forward to reading your thoughts and ideas.

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I’ve read and analyzed every executive order signed by Trump since the inauguration, and painstakingly taken tons of notes and written a pretty okay article about it if I do say so myself. Please read it if you’re interested, my substack is and always will be 100% free, I just want to empower others with knowledge. I attempt to make some sense of loads of insanity. It’s out now.

"Your half-Jewish ancestry does not do much, seeing as chances are you have passed as a white Christian woman your whole life."

Exactly what should the casual observer make of this bigoted and prejudicial language?

How is this not an exemplar of the “hate speech” you wish to see silenced and “moderated” into oblivion?

Should we then call for your silencing and suppression, to protect any who might not be able to handle such harassing speech?

Shall we censor you for your impolitic turn of a phrase?

Or shall we allow people the freedom to engage or disengage with your words as they see fit?

Apr 24, 2023
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