As predictable as it is, I still believe Anisha is working with Nus(topher). I'm not engaging in the pictures or anything because I don't want to be spoiled.
Possible silly idea but could the reference to a gemstone be a possible nod to the Emerald Chain having some angle here? I realize they were only namedropped maybe once, but they are an active player in the region and could be part of the scaffolding for the villains in season 2.
Gotta love "apolitical" scientists. "I just want to do my work building things to kill people. I dont care who I build it for. You all will use it to kill each other somehow." - Wernher von Braun, probably.
As someone raised by a very ignorant silent generation grandfather, there is a middleish ground. Listen to the stories. The lesson you may take may not be the intended but can be instructive. What is important to remember is their world no longer exists so take the advice with a grain of salt. While I am just as mad as anyone else with the mess we have been left, close personal older family and friends can still provide useful advice. Just... Weigh it out with your lived experience. Use what serves you.
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Civilization and cooperation are intrinsic. The rules of human cooperation dictate rules of behaving. You do not require a god to establish murder and hording of resources and sexual violence as bad. They are defined as malum in sae for reason, in law.
Community sets the rules, adjudication, and punishment regardless of the inspiration of the rule. A god can provide a framework but people can do it too.
In regard to the second paragraph, I am very much a metaphoric horse who will not even be led to water, let alone drink. This has, unsurprisingly led to a great many humbling moments in my life. In regards to those who "know themselves", those who are most sure are those least humbled. Even if misfortune never visits you, always question yourself, your actions, and your intentions. You will find insights by doing this as a mindful part of your life.
Yeah, but did the generals ever consider if your President is a pedophile controlled by Russia and Israel? Huh? Checkmate, professional military thinkers.
Sold those bad boys at RadioShack back in the day. The spiff on those things was absurd. We hadn't even hit the SDTV broadcast death yet and people were buying golden HDMI cables.
Yes, a general strike with no supply chains set up and no assistance from Dems. Sounds like the perfect way to break our resistance by getting people who aren't ready to commit fully to commit early and burn out before the harder questions have been solved. Not everyone is or will become a revolutionary but we still have to account for them in the struggle.
I want a general strike. I want to stop the misery but you can't just say, "OK guys. Everyone clock out." People need electricity, food, and heat. If we aren't building this now then the proposed general strike in 2028 will fail.
During the '08 election, I was a vibes based Dem. Obama, before he went mask off, feels like Mamdani now. But Mamdani actually has policies laided out to do some good. If he stays true to his word and actually accomplishes something, he will be infinitely better than the "Yes, we can!" progressive leader to drone bombing commander and chief.
Oh, look. The thing we've been bellowing since before he got elected is happening.... Again. I'd trade being right for once for the less shitty timeline. Please?
....Please....Please don't convince the government to "Hold my beer" this already terrible moment. This government absolutely will.