silentjohn

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[–] silentjohn@lemmy.ml 0 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

I/we are under no illusion that those are just liberal status quo movements.

[–] silentjohn@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

we're using the movement to try to recruit for DSA. These big mainstream movements are always a psyop, but there's opportunity to spread the word and get people asking the hard questions.

https://lemmy.ml/post/29240317/18272245

[–] silentjohn@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 day ago (4 children)

I posted this to my DSA chapter:

I’ve read some of Lenin, but I haven’t gotten far into What Is To Be Done. This podcast by RevLeft Radio does a nice overview of the text. It seems very applicable right now.

The gist is that without a Vanguard party, these spontaneous movements (Hands Off, 50501) will eventually and inevitably sputter out and die, or be co-opted by the bourgeoisie. This has happened many times throughout history (Occupy, etc). Furthermore, without an organized Vanguard party to lead these movements, the movement will just default to capitalist status quo.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3otb6CX0Jlk2ON73qRQsYN

[–] silentjohn@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 days ago

I like Debian + flatpaks. 🤷‍♀️

I like the philosophy behind Debian. It's not a corpo distro

[–] silentjohn@lemmy.ml 1 points 4 days ago

I'm just blocking you now. You're just trolling

[–] silentjohn@lemmy.ml 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (4 children)

Talking about logical fallacies while summarily hand-waving away all of crypto is pretty interesting.

I guess some random HN user is smarter than the research arms of these companies who are all building on and utilizing crypto: https://ethereumadoption.com/

😂

Edit: stablecoins have already reached parity with traditional payment networks

And yea, like the other user said, just don't use it! Nobody will be mad that you don't use it, or care. I don't have venmo, so I don't use it. I don't get mad when somebody offers it. 🤷‍♀️

[–] silentjohn@lemmy.ml 12 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (7 children)

Wait until you learn about tradfi

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2022/feb/20/credit-suisse-secrets-leak-unmasks-criminals-fraudsters-corrupt-politicians

EDIT: to answer slightly more seriously, crypto is just a tool. The great thing about crypto is that anybody can use it. The bad thing about crypto is that anybody can use it. Yes, there's lots of dogshit out there (by lots I mean like 95% or more). But the big projects, BTC, ETH, defi stuff like AAVE, Compound, etc are very useful tools. I don't think people realize how exploitative the banking and finance industry really are, and crypto bypasses most of that.

[–] silentjohn@lemmy.ml 5 points 5 days ago

I remember seeing Iron Maiden open for Ozzy back in like 2002. They blew Ozzy off the stage with their set so Sharon literally unplugged them. She is so petty.

[–] silentjohn@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago

The entire premise of this post is that people are supposedly bricking their systems, and atomic distros fix this.

My argument is that nobody is bricking their system. I will repeat it, because that's the assumption made by op to argue in favor of atomic distros.

You are free to disagree, but at this point you are just arguing to argue.

[–] silentjohn@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I'm quoting the OP. His argument is that atomic distros are the future because people are out there bricking their systems.

updates that either work 100% or roll back automatically, no more “oops I bricked my system” moments

[–] silentjohn@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 week ago

I love flatpak lol. something like debian + flatpak is win-win imo

[–] silentjohn@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 week ago (5 children)

I'm curious what you're doing to your system that bricks it so often that would be considered a risk for a normal every-day normie user?

 
 

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These are not normal times. The capitalist, oligarchic system has failed to protect our planet or our freedoms. As more and more of our leaders turn collaborator, all of us must come together to fight fascism. Join us as we stand in solidarity with immigrants, for LGBTQ rights, for a free Palestine, and most of all in opposition to the "Elonreich." A better world is possible!✊

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These are not normal times. The capitalist, oligarchic system has failed to protect our planet or our freedoms. As more and more of our leaders turn collaborator, all of us must come together to fight fascism. Join us as we stand in solidarity with immigrants, for LGBTQ rights, for a free Palestine, and most of all in opposition to the "Elonreich." A better world is possible!✊

The 50501 movement -- a decentralized, nationwide call to action -- has set April 5th as a day of action. Answer the call with us.

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