Mastodawn

#israel #palestine : #gaza / #genocide / #blockade / #globalsumudflotilla / #internationallaw / #humanitarianaid / #blockaderunner / #compulsion

(Law before power, not power before law!)

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/04/30/gaza-freedom-flotilla-says-boats-surrounded-by-israeli-military_6752993_4.html

Gaza Freedom Flotilla says boats surrounded by 'Israeli military'

The dozens of boats, which set sail from various European ports, aim to break through the years-long Israeli blockade.

Le Monde

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Venice church of Christ Apr 22

Throughout 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15, #Paul emphasized again and again how #Christians should give #cheerfully and not #reluctantly or under #compulsion.

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Ethan Longhenry Apr 22

Throughout 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15, #Paul emphasized again and again how #Christians should give #cheerfully and not #reluctantly or under #compulsion.

WIST Quotations Apr 16

A quotation from Accius

Let them hate me, so long as they fear me.

[Óderint, dum métuant.]

Accius (170-c. 86 BC) Roman tragic poet, literary scholar [Lucius Accius, Lucius Attius]
Atreus (fragment 168) [tr. Kline (2010)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/lucius-accius/20033/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #accius #cicero #seneca #suetonius #caligula #compliance #danger #despot #fear #hatred #leadership #lifeanddeath #threat #tyrant #terrorism #coersion #obedience #compulsion #power

Accius - Atreus (fragment 168) [tr. Kline (2010)] | WIST Quotations

Let them hate me, so long as they fear me. [Óderint, dum métuant.] A fragment from Accius' work, known only by its quotation by others. The phrase was often used by classical writers as a hallmark of a tyrannical ruler. This includes: Cicero, Pro Sestio, 48/102 (where he regrets that…

WIST Quotations

Gerd_Brodowski Apr 10

#lebanon #india : #middleeast / #warzone / #airlines / #employees / #dangerofdeath / #compulsion / #union / #protest

„Pilots from Lebanon to India have voiced “widespread” concerns they could face sanctions if they do not fly in often unpredictable conditions where airspace can close with little notice due to missile or drone strikes, according to the head of the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (#IFALPA).“
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/airline-pilots-fear-retribution-over-refusing-to-fly-in-middle-east-aviators-group-says

Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators’ group says

Pilots from Lebanon to India have voiced concerns they could face sanctions if they do not fly. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Straits Times

Steam & Epic Games | Daily Apr 5

⚡️WILD, South of Midnight on PS5 suddenly climbed the Metacritic ranks: the PlayStation build sits at 80.

The port to PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, released on March 31, 2026, reignited interest in the adventure from Compulsion Games, which originally launched on April 8, 2025 for Xbox/PC; Xbox and PC versions sit at 77 and 75 despite no major technical differences.

#SteamAndEpic #Xbox #PS5 #PlayStation #Metacritic #Compulsion

Steam & Epic Games | Daily Apr 4

⚡️South of Midnight on PS5 unexpectedly SHOT UP the Metacritic charts, the PlayStation version currently sits at 80.

The Compulsion Games port to PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 launched on 31 March 2026, sparking renewed attention; the original on Xbox Series X/S and PC (released 8 April 2025) holds 77 and 75, despite no major technical differences.

#SteamAndEpic #PS5 #PlayStation #Metacritic #Compulsion #Midnight

jaimedavid327 Mar 30

Social Media Addiction: A Personal Reflection on Recent Legal Developments

The recent lawsuits against major social media companies, alleging harm caused by addictive design, have caught my attention and prompted reflection on the nature of social media use in my own life and the lives of those around me. These cases, where courts have held platforms liable for contributing to compulsive behavior, underline the seriousness of an issue that many people still dismiss as trivial or exaggerated. While the plaintiffs in these cases are young individuals claiming mental […]

https://jaimedavid.blog/2026/03/30/20/57/37/analysis/jaimedavid327/10333/social-media-addiction-a-personal-reflection-on-recent-legal-developments/

Resisters.info Mar 28

https://nypost.com/2026/03/26/us-news/gavin-newsom-floats-idea-of-mandatory-national-service/

No, Gov. Newsom, compulsory "national service" is a terrible idea, and would be unenforceable:

https://hasbrouck.org/draft/national-service.html

Young people want to be given opportunities, not to be given orders.

#nationalservice #compulsion #agesim #gavinnewsom

Gavin Newsom floats idea of mandatory national service

California Gov. Gavin Newsom — an expected Democratic presidential candidate in 2028 — is raising the prospect of requiring Americans to complete a set period of national service, suggesting commi…

California Post

Nicco Kunzmann Mar 19

Having gone to a 10 day #Vipassana retreat, I recognize that the #technique gives me the #sensitivity and the tools to work on my #adhd.

1. I am aware of #anxiety popping up where I would not have noticed it, before.
2. I can observe my #focus getting twitchy because of my anxiety, trying to find #peace somewhere.
3. I can prevent it latching onto random thoughts.
4. I can redirect my focus to #consciousness, #balance and my #body.

This retrains the #compulsion into a me that I enjoy more ❤️‍🩹