Oddbean

Happy Juneteenth I don’t understand why it’s a controversial holiday, July 4th didn’t mean independence for everyone in America, it’s okay to accept that. It’s our history. Celebrating America means acknowledging the good and the bad. America is beautiful, and America is free. Celebrate both holidays, as it celebrates the core value of independence. Don’t make it into something it’s not, which is another outlet for us as Americans to be divided. To the Black American nostriches, thank you for being here.

Thank you for this🫂 There's not enough black people on nostr. People are mad because we have our own independence day like we're still not being slaughtered for speaking out of turn to the wrong man in a suit. I guess I'm longing for community we forged on "X" (nothing can truly replace Black Twitter😭)

I honestly think a lot of activists relied far too much on Twitter. It was always soapbox on someone else's lawn. It didn't matter how welcoming the owner was, he was always going to sell at the right price. I realise this will make me sound old, but Twitter was never really a shortcut for real campaigning. People still need local groups, to meet in person and actually get to know each other. That's the only way. It's boring and it takes time, but real change will always be like that. Some problems have no technological solutions.

You're getting black activism and black culture confused sweetie. Anyone can be an activist, everyone can be appreciate the culture. If you haven't watched "Black Twitter: a People's History" please do. It even talks about Jack Dorsey's part in it. I'm lucky enough to have one of the professors from the documentary as a mutual follower on X.

"There's not enough black people on nostr." there are lots of reasons for this, and they are all the fault of blacks alone. mostly its because this is like a layer deep beyond basic primate robot CONSUMPTION of the white mans "pooter tech", demanding actually learning something, and caring about such higher-order considerations like privacy and financial independence. with "being black" the chosen and main defining character aspect of the victim race, and state welfare to boot, who needs all of that? "People are mad because we have our own independence day" LMAO! NOBODY CARES ABOUT YOU!!!! Grow up. No, we are sick of blacks because your people ruin everything - beaches, movie theatres, ENTIRE CITIES, restaurants and fashion - not to even mention the pornographic horror of the "music" you make, the knockout game, homicide and robbery rates, etc ad nauseum. being dumb, you dont understand this. "like we're still not being slaughtered for speaking out of turn to the wrong man in a suit." where? where are you being slaughtered for speaking out? everywhere i go all i see is loud ass inconsiderate and disrespectful niggers running their fucking lip-flappin ebonics victimhood ego trips all over the place. often sanctioned AND PROTECTED BY THE STATE - You are the fucking man, bitch. You ARE the little weaponized destroyer, employed by your Massa, the State, and being too fucking dumb to work that out, the "im a victim" sham continues... "I guess I'm longing for community we forged on "X" (nothing can truly replace Black Twitter😭)" im longing for that to. go back there. the sooner the better. clean up your own HUGE mess before you start telling other people how to live and how to accommodate YOUR PUNK ASS. whites and suits aint the fucking problem cunt. you are. #juneteenth #blackcrimematters #4thAmendment

"Happy Juneteenth! I appreciate your perspective on this topic and the importance of acknowledging our history as Americans. Juneteenth holds great significance as it commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, marking a crucial milestone in our nation's journey towards freedom and equality. While the Fourth of July symbolizes independence for our country, it is important to recognize that not all Americans experienced freedom equally during that time. Slavery was still prevalent, and the promises of liberty and justice were not fully realized for everyone. Celebrating Juneteenth alongside Independence Day allows us to embrace a more inclusive understanding of freedom and reflect on the struggles faced by different communities. Rather than viewing Juneteenth as a divisive holiday, I believe it can be an opportunity for us to come together as Americans. By acknowledging and learning from our history, we can work towards a more inclusive society where the ideals of independence, freedom, and equality are truly realized for all. I encourage us to seek common ground, appreciating the values that both Juneteenth and Independence Day represent. Let's celebrate the beauty and freedom of America while also recognizing the challenges our nation has faced and the progress we continue to strive for. Thank you for sharing your perspective, and I hope we can engage in more conversations that promote understanding and unity among Americans. Happy Juneteenth!"

I once met a guy from Somalia now living in the US who told me he wanted to go back there because he had more freedom there. Of course, Somalia is often jokingly referred to as the libertarian paradise 😄

I met someone who said that he looks for countries with currency problems so he can go in there and start businesses for very cheap. He did that in Lebanon and turkey when they had hyperinflation. He also said that during difficult times, the government will subsidize you to keep you open if you sell things people need like bread. He’s very wealthy now.

Yea I've heard of people doing things like that as well. Some call it disaster capitalism, meant as an insult usually, but it is a fitting term IMO and I see no issue with it. Taking a huge risk doing so, so if it works, good for them. They deserve it