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Yes I am worried. Everyone should be. None of this is normal. Its a bit hopeful seeing the administration racking up all these law suits though. Our judicial system is perhaps one of our last lines of defenses. If Trump and Elon decide to defy these court orders we're in deep trouble.

Given Musk's influence in the White House and his illegal infiltration of governmental systems I felt this was a good video to share. This all very troubling. The video below sheds some insight into the intentions and end goals of tech billionaires like Musk and Peter Thiel. I think its worth discussing. Ultimately I don't think they will succeed. These people are absolutely delusional if they think this will be sustainable. https://youtu.be/5RpPTRcz1no?si=qHqya0v8TGSEt50z The Tech Billionaire Agenda: What Are They Trying to Achieve? Historically, the ultra-wealthy have funded political movements to secure tax benefits and regulatory advantages. However, the modern tech elite is going further. Instead of just influencing policy, they aim to replace governments with their own private rule. Key motivations include: 1. Regulatory Escape – Avoiding taxation, labor laws, and oversight by shifting to self-governed regions. 2. Technological Control – Using blockchain, AI, and digital governance to create a new system of rule outside traditional democratic institutions. 3. Political Takeover – Supporting leaders like Trump who are willing to dismantle traditional government structures in favor of corporate-backed rule. Network States: A New Model for Governance? The concept of network states was popularized by Balaji Srinivasan, who envisions: Corporate-controlled micro-nations with their own laws, economy, and military. Blockchain-based citizenship where individuals buy into the society instead of being born into it. Military-backed sovereignty to protect tech billionaires from government interference. Some early examples of network state experiments include: Prospera (Honduras) – A tax-free corporate city aiming to be self-governed. Praxis (Crypto City) – A decentralized urban space funded by Silicon Valley elites. Afropolitan & Itana (Africa) – Tech-funded cities aiming for economic independence. Project 2025 & The Technocratic Power Grab One of the most alarming aspects of this movement is its direct ties to Project 2025, a far-right plan to dismantle democracy in the U.S. through: 1. Replacing civil servants with corporate-backed officials. 2. Declaring courts powerless over executive decisions. 3. Federalizing law enforcement under direct presidential control. 4. Eliminating traditional media and academic institutions. The Role of Tech Giants: Who is Involved? Several high-profile figures are funding and promoting these radical ideas: Peter Thiel – Openly anti-democratic, pushing for authoritarian capitalism. Elon Musk – Advocating for corporate-owned cities governed by tech leaders. Mark Andreessen & JD Vance – Building financial infrastructure for network states. Potential Consequences: What Happens if They Succeed? If this movement gains momentum, we could see: The collapse of democratic governance in favor of corporate rule. Wealth-based citizenship, where only the rich have full rights. Nationalized police forces loyal to tech elites, rather than elected governments. The end of traditional media and universities as independent institutions. =========≈===========================

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/01/29/trump-presidency-news/ This has the potential to spiral out of control. Not to be hyperbolic but the Nazi's did something similar by setting up extrajudicial detention centers in Poland (these would be what we now refer to as death camps).

Be vigilant but stay calm. Make sure you have your ID (and perhaps a copy of your birth certificate) with you at all time. I am not going to sugarcoat whats going on in this contry right now. Things are bad with the potential to get much worse. I think rhetoric towards minorities and immigrants will grow more severe as Trump's policies grow more unpopular and he has less successes. They're going to need a scapegoat and distractions.

It isn't a publicly funded project from what I understand. And the Stargate project started last year under Biden's admin. The whole press conference seemed to be a publicity stunt to make Trump look good. Its ridiculous. https://youtu.be/z6l0HvLVVGU?si=8tJBGRIJBJrZZkdI

Political Winter in America I thought this was a prescient insight about where America is headed. Not sure if its already been dicussed yet but I think its worth creating a seperate thread (perhaps in the politics section) about different things we can do to insulate ourselves from whatever may coming down the pike in this new era for American politics. I especially liked the emphasis on staying calm and poised and not getting stuck into a cycle of pessimism.

No this is him being what he is. A racist Aparthied linked South African Nazi.

This timeline is so stupid.

As a minority, his presidency alone emboldens all the crazy white supremacist militia types. I've had to invest in firearms and training for myself and family.

Can he even give a proper definition of wokeness?

Leo please do your part to become apart of the resistance. Voices of reason are being drowned out by right wing buffoonery and its leading far too many astray.

Trump is 78 years old and his only reason for running is to avoid jail time. There's a good chance he resigns shortly after being elected in exchange for his crimes being pardoned. The Christian Theocracts have been playing the long game for decades now and have possibly outwitted everyone. True to some extent. Trump will no doubt dismantle the government but he's still a bit of a wild card. He serves himself first and foremost. I think this is why JD Vance was ultimately chosen for VP. On another point I really don't see how all of this is sustainable. Even if Kamala wins, MAGA itself will not go away. Right wing billionaires will still own most of the media platforms in this country. Misinformation will continue to proliferate. People will get dumber with social media brainrot. What realistically can a Kamala administration due to combat this problem? Especially if she doesn't have a trifecta (House, Senate, and Presidency). In 4 years we'll be at this exact same point again. Ripping our hair out and in an existential crisis about the future of democracy in this country. Without strong actions fascism will eventually win.

Loved the most recent blog post. I agree that people aren't taking a 2nd Trump presidency seriously enough. This time there will be no guardrails to prevent him from following through on his worst impulses. However, I do think there's a possibility that the 25th Amendment is invoked and Vance becomes president. And I think that will be in some aspects worse. He'll undoubtedly carry out Project 2025 and be a vessel for right wing billionaire silicon valley tech bros like Musk and Peter Thiel.

Smh. This is exhausting. How did society get like this?

What more can really be said at this point. If you're still supporting this man then you're on the wrong side of history. The choice is clear. Democracy or Fascism.