Keith MacKinnon

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My friend Thomas had something to say about the election. It’s from Facebook but how I wish he was here on Mastodon. Apologies for the lack of alt text but these are screenshots of a long post. 1/2
I'm an atheist. In the past when people asked me what I believe in, I said I believed in people. I don't know what I fucking believe in anymore.
I think it's going to be more important than ever that #Mastodon and the #fediverse are not centrally operated out of the US unlike almost every other social media platform out there.

Last time, in 2016, it crept up on everyone and took the world by surprise. Few expected he would win, everyone’s guard was down because it seemed inconceivable. You can excuse that to some extent - as long as you live, learn, and become stronger.

This time is much worse though.

There is no excuse and no mitigation. He’s a known quantity, he’s angrier and declining, yet there was nothing stealthy or lucky about it. Americans voted for him in greater numbers than last time.

Out of the blue, one week before a pivotal election, my old bandmate suggests getting together for a reunion jam session this winter. I know we've got 2 Democrats and 1 MAGA in the mix. Should be interesting. I already said yes. Keep on Rockin' in the Free World.
@QasimRashid Good idea. Maybe independent media, academics, and activists can do something about informing folks about this Trump guy in the next week or so. Because after that it could be a whole new ballgame with different rules.
Today, each book I'm reading mentioned the Dryfus Affair.
#history #books
US B-2 bombers strike Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

The US carried out a round of strikes in Yemen against the Iran-backed Houthis on Wednesday evening, according to three US defense officials, targeting weapons storage facilities, including underground facilities.

CNN