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I feel like anti-intelectualism has won. People can be given free audiobooks, the physical book, etc but they refuse to read because they view reading theory as bad or some bullshit. I have a friend and she thinks "its posh" to read theory. It seems like everyone has fallen for the propaganda that the only people who read theory are rich white college students. It fucking pisses me off.

So I've been learning within the past year or so that brainwashing seems to be bullshit. It's been combination of the Korea War Blowback podcast season, a recent Seth Skorkowsky YouTube episode on moral panics in D&D/ttrpg history, and stuff like that.

It started during the Korean War to explain why prisoners of war were okay with the North Koreans or something, to dismiss the strong arguments of North Koreans as being the good guys in that war. Hell, it was written about by a CIA agent lol.

Stockholm Syndrome also seems to be untrue in a similar capacity from what I can tell. Haven't looked as much into it, but I've heard similar things that not really accepted by the psychology community as being a definitely proved thing that exists.

But what's up Patty Hearst? That seems to be the most straightforward example of "brain washing" that I've seen.

Hey comrades !!!,…I’m here again with another update from us in Juba. Things are still really rough, honestly worse than before. We’ve now gone two days without bathing. We’re only using a little water to brush in the morning and keep some for cooking and drinking. The 10 liters we had left are almost gone. It’s not that we don’t want to fetch more…it’s just the fear. The last time we went to fetch water, we were attacked by unknown men. We survived but the fear hasn’t left us. Every night I still think about it.

The caretaker still hasn’t come back but he left us with a big burden. We have to pay the remaining 244 usd of our 900 usd rent before he reconnects our water. After paying half 531 usd …he reconnected our WiFi and electricity, which helped us feel a little normal again but without water, even simple things feel impossible.

For those seeing this for the first time, my sisters and I are trans refugees from Uganda. We fled because of violence and ended up here in Juba, South Sudan. Life has been about survival…our shelter was once attacked and burned and we’ve had to start from zero again and again. Through everything, the kindness of this community has kept us going.

I hate asking again but I don’t know where else to turn. Life was already hard before I found this space and I can’t go back..especially in a place where being trans is dangerous. Your help has been the only light we have and it’s what keeps us holding on.

Sharing our story here is the only way to stay seen and hope for solidarity from people who understand. So many generous people have helped us before and I’m forever grateful. I always dream of helping others the way you’ve helped me and my girls.If you know any trans community or kind people who might want to help, please consider to share our story.

I’m sharing this with honesty and hope, praying it reaches a kind heart who can share or support. Every small donation really makes a difference. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for taking a moment to read this and for standing with us.

Support link is in my profile With love and hope, Onandrah

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Hello everyone, trust all is well.

I am reposting because things here are still really hard. The landlord who had earlier threatened to throw us out hasn’t come back since he left but we’re still living in fear that when he returns we are afraid he might chase us out of the house. We are currently stranded about what will happen. Honestly that fear alone keeps us restless. Personally I get headaches because I’m just still recovering from the sickness. we really can’t go back to the camp and also afraid of the streets because of our visibility and being a foreigner in South Sudan. I know it’s really overwhelming to always be seeking for help but it’s just we have no where else to run to.

We’ve so far managed to raise $267 out of $950, meaning we still need $683 to clear the rent and secure our shelter. Please if you can help or share, it will mean so much to us. You’ve always been our hope when things get too heavy and we’re truly grateful for that. Please consider supporting us through the link in my profile/Bio

Also our fellows in the camp are also still very worried about possible attacks from South Sudanese nationals. The tension keeps growing and it’s hard to even feel safe anymore.

Thank you so much for always showing love and care.

I went through things like growing up underweight for a while and sneaking food that was withheld from me. Those things still affect me. Looking back, one of the worst parts of this was that my caretakers were not poor. We went on vacations around the world each year along with wealthy families(one of them was a millionare family) usually staying in impressive hotels. Yet I was somehow always under the impression that we were desolately poor. I remember a teacher making an embarrassing call in front of the entire class to my childhood caretakers to tell them I needed new clothes. They sold this myth to me that they could not possibly buy me many basic needs, and I believed it more than the proof of these vacations that we were actually well off.

Someone in my current life repeatedly told me I can heat up canned food instead of eating it straight from the can. The idea of taking the step to heat my canned food still feels forgein. If canned food prices weren't through the roof now, I'd try to keep practicing what they told me.

Occasionally I find myself on wikipedia regarding palestinian organisations (in this case the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine) and, always, the citations are iffy and more often than not there is blatant misinformation

I do want to edit these to fix it, but since it is wikipedia it requires me to have an account that actively edits other articles and whatever, plus checking the talk page, its also rife with other liberal shenanigans and ignoring input, ill probably get put under a flame if i try to edit it and probrably get it locked down

Its not like im ready for it anyway lol, i dont know where to get sources, that to trust, which words to look out for, contradictory statements, etc, and im not the smartest tool in the shed

do any of you contribute to wikipedia regularly to, like, aid me on this?

I don't agree with SpongeBob that he could only exist in the paper world, maybe he could have learned English, picked up shifts at the Krusty Krab, drawn his own big pineapple.

I heard when you're rich enough, everyone wants you for your money. I read wealth can literally change your brain too. (Not posting the article because it was basically an ad for one of the most expensive mental hospitals in the world, and I didn't finish reading it.)

I'm mostly asking this for your judgements and reasoning of how rich our favorite treat-producing celebrities can be before you personally feel they're no longer good people... I'm not sure what I mean by the word "good." At some point they're the CEO of their own empire, right? When does the addiction to being a liberal defending right wing abuse eventually become part of the riches?

Hey comrades :) <3!!!, It’s me again. I wasn’t even sure how to start this but I just wanted to give a small update from us here in Juba. The caretaker still hasn’t come back but he left us with a heavy burden…we have to clear the remaining 244 usd before he reconnects our water.

Right now, we still can’t access the toilet, bathroom or water for cooking and washing. Every time we run out, we have to walk a long way to fetch it in small jerrycans and that’s where we were attacked last time. I’m honestly scared to go back there. We survived with my girls but the fear still sits in our chest. Pretty’s still in pain from that day and sometimes it’s hard to believe this is real life.

For anyone reading this for the first time … my sisters and I are trans refugees from Uganda. We fled after violence and persecution made it impossible to live safely and ended up here in Juba, South Sudan. Life hasn’t been easy…our shelter was attacked and burned and we’ve had to rebuild from nothing more than once. Through it all, the kindness and solidarity of comrades here has kept us alive.

I hate asking for help again but I don’t know where else to turn. Life was already hard before I found this community and I can’t go back… especially in a place where being trans is dangerous. You’ve been the only light that’s made this bearable.

We have WiFi and electricity again and that helps us stay connected but without water, even small things feel impossible. I wish I could say things are better but they’re not yet. Still, I’m grateful for how far we’ve come because of all of you. Your kindness helped us eat , kept our lights on and gave us reasons to keep fighting.

If we can clear the balance, the caretaker promised to reconnect the water. That would mean safety again and a little peace. Any extra support will also help us with food since what we have left won’t last long.

Thank you to everyone who’s been bumping my posts, donating or just checking in. You’ve carried us more than you know.

Support link in my profile. With love and hope always ❤️❤️❤️

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Hey comrades… it’s been two days since I last updated here. I didn’t post yesterday because honestly after what happened, I just wasn’t myself.

For anyone new… my sisters and I are trans refugees from Uganda. We fled violence and persecution and ended up in Juba, South Sudan. Life hasn’t been easy…we’ve been attacked, our shelter burned and had to rebuild more than once. Every time, it was the kindness of comrades here that kept us alive.

So yesterday, we got attacked again on our way back from fetching water. I was carrying 10L in a jerrycan when a group of guys started shouting at us, asking if we’re male or female. When I ignored them, they got closer. One even tried to force me to show my private parts. They started beating me, yelling that we’re homosexuals and deserve to die. Olivia and Charity ran, leaving me with Pretty. I honestly thought we wouldn’t make it… until a motorbike rider stopped and they slowly scattered. I have some injuries, Pretty is in pain and hasn’t received treatment yet. I’m still shaken but we’re alive.

On top of that, our rent situation is still urgent. Thanks to kind comrades, we were able to raise $531 and pay half the rent. Electricity and WiFi are back, which helps but we’re still struggling to get water and the little food we bought is running out. The caretaker came back today asking for the remaining $244. I’m trying to stay calm and hold on, praying a miracle will happen before it’s too late.

I know I’ve asked a lot but I still believe in kindness. Every bump, share or $5 helps us keep food in our bellies, water in our buckets and a roof over our heads. You’ve kept us alive before and right now, just seeing that people care gives me a little hope.

If you can help finish the rent or even just share our story, it means the world. Support link in my bio.

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My name is Soliman. I live with my family in a simple tent. The war has taken away our safety, our home, and our stability — but it has not taken away our humanity or our belief in each other.

My sister Montaha has been fighting illness for a while, and we are doing everything we can to secure her medication so she can breathe easier and recover, God willing.

But our struggle isn’t just ours… The children in the surrounding tents are suffering too:

Harsh cold, broken toys, and little faces searching for a moment of joy or something warm to hold onto.

That’s why I refuse to give up.

I want — as much as I can — to raise enough funds to:

• Buy Montaha’s medicine
• Bring warmth and joy to the children: small gifts, blankets, a little candy to remind them what childhood feels like

Every step you take makes a real difference.

A small donation can bring a big smile.

It can help Montaha breathe without pain…

And give a child a moment of happiness that helps them forget the wounds of war.

We are trying to live… to smile despite everything…

Trying to tell life: we are still capable of love.

✋🏻🤍 Help us bring warmth this winter

Every contribution means life… means new hope.

🔗 Donation Link:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/surviving-an-onslaught

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I want to try to compile resources about different community mobilization tactics for when ICE is conducting raids, specifically for all of the tenants/neighbors in the vicinity. I have heard of the whistle thing which I think is a smart piece of a puzzle but I want to try to help people build more cohesive acute support networks

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My dear brothers and sisters of the Hexbear community,

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting me, my sister, and the rest of my family. I am truly grateful.

Thanks to God, my sister’s condition has started to improve. And with part of the donations you have given us, I decided to share kindness with others around me in the tents. I took some of the children and bought them a few things they love — like Indomie noodles and Almarai juice. Yes, it was a bit expensive, but seeing the smiles on their faces made it worth everything, especially the children.

I also bought 18 kilograms of rice and 10 kilograms of flour, and distributed them to nearby families. It truly brought hope back into our hearts.

We are living because of your support.

We smile because of your support.

Your kind words give us strength.

Everything you do for us brings joy into our lives.

Please continue donating so we can keep doing these small acts of kindness for the poor and the suffering around us. Thank you all so much for your love and support.

I hope we can reach more support this week, so I can withdraw the donations and buy more food while there are many items available in the market. I also want to purchase medicine for my sister, Montaha.

👉 Donation Link:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/surviving-an-onslaught?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&lang=en_GB

https://www.gofundme.com/f/surviving-an-onslaught?lang=en_GB

Thank you again, from my heart. ❤️

— Soliman

I feel like we should check in on him, Im worried.

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I'm looking to something Astronomy/space/astrophysics to listen to while I work that isn't Techbro Elon slop, AI voice, or clickbaity

EDIT: Thank you thank you thank you these are all great I'm so excited for space facts

I have a chance to go through India soon and people recommended Kerala over Delhi. Thing is, it's longer than Pennsylvania is wide, so how can I make sure I'm going to the Philadelphia of Kerala and not its Pittsburgh or shudder State College?

Ive listened to a few episodes but I can't really parse through the rampant sarcasm from both the community and the hosts themselves as to what the general consensus is in regards to considering them "left" or what theyre even all about. Some of the things they say and talk about are typical liberal/reactionary nonsense and I saw a post on here yesterday about brace and the comments were typical. I mean...They call themselves the most liberal podcasts out there and Brace brags about how rich he is from podcasting so I haven't been able to form any type of concrete analysis of them without knowing if theyre being serious about what theyre saying.

French toast is 100% better, any naysayers will be punished appropriately. We will not make excuses for the terror.