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It is actually a vehicle that can be remotely controlled to perform strange movements, so calling it a tank is not entirely inaccurate.
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動画:チェチェン首長、マスク氏非難 武装テスラ車を「遠隔操作で使用不能に」
【9月20日 AFP】ロシア南部チェチェン共和国のラムザン・カディロフ首長は19日、米電気自動車大手テスラのイーロン・マスク最高経営責任者から贈られたと主張する同社のトラックを「遠隔操作で動作不能にされた」として同氏を非難した。AFPBB News編集部 (AFPBB News)
This guy is super-brave - it is likely that the Chinese tanks had working brakes.
From the news it appears that Chinese made Tesla's sometimes do not have working brakes.
apnews.com/article/tesla-china…
AP investigates Tesla's aggressive legal strategy in China
Tesla has sued its own customers and journalists in China for defamation – and won just about every time.ELSIE CHEN (AP News)
Let's break America
One Tesla at the time
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For me it means, that our IT business is using European infrastructure services, not one of the big American ones. It's a nice bill every month that doesn't go there.
Viva la France !
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VIDEO: Tesla crashes into child-sized mannequin in FSD test
Tesla has told drivers that the system does not replace a licensed driver and instructs them to keep their hands on the wheel at all times.Grace Kay (Business Insider)
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#usa #uk #canada #australia #ukpolitics #ukraine #blogg #us
For anyone too young to remember the Tiananmen Square protests and massacre and "Tank man"
This is what the #EditorialCartoon is referring to.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_Man
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as someone said on Bluesky: 'Totally ridiculous comparison. A Cybertruck would never stop for a pedestrian'.
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Let's get off our asses, America.
Hunderttausende gegen Rechtsextremismus
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Hunderttausende gegen Rechtsextremismus
Bundesweit demonstrierten Hunderttausende gegen den zunehmenden Rechtsruck. In vielen Städten kamen mehr Menschen zu den Kundgebungen als erwartet.ZEIT ONLINE
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Good, but not enough. It ought to be millions. Germany's political system isn't quite as vulnerable as America's - more parliamentarian and more proportional - as long as the non-Nazis respect the firewall. That is now in question 😬
The societal debate is just as toxic as in the US, and just as immigrant hate centered.
If you're looking for even larger, more disruptive protests, look at the giant student movement in #Serbia right now! #Serbiaprotests
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@ditsch42 @martinvermeer It's good to see so many people out, but from personal experience in the UK (Iraq war, student, and brexit protests), this isn't going to achieve a thing, besides achieving an important sense of not being alone.
If you want to change something, go help out talking to people during an election campaign. Door to door, with thought out lines to take, to show that far-rightismus isn't going to make any positive change.
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See here (in German): demokrateam.org/report/
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I hope Europe will support this! I do!
Actually I'm not sure all the Germans got it what's happening here right now. So we've America to watch a democracy fail - possibly.
#50501protests last week had around 1500 in WA state, 1k+ at the state house & ~400 at the Federal Bldg. Were you at one of those protests? Or are you more the encouraging SocMed fella? 🤔
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It's pretty cool to see the fotos of yesterday's protests in the USA! They might not seem big but I think they were organized on a pretty short notice? also on a Wednesday at noonI think we all know the feeling of "Wait there was a protest why didn't I hear about it in time" (unless we're very well connected) and also "Hey there was a protest why isn't the media interested in that" so I think we should keep that in mind before we complain that "nobody in the USA is protesting / doing anything".
#50501protests #50501movement #USpol
And maybe Canadians can stop treating this as a spectator sport. USA wants to conquer, and we know the targets. The current president made a campaign of it.
#Canada #usa #Trump #deutschland #germany
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Many more Germans protested against Covid measures.
Without the support of parties, unions or other big structures we were more.
There was extreme police violence and almost no coverage in the papers.
This now is against what exactly?
We've been sliding into fascism for years, and it has very little to do with the AfD (which I won't vote for, just sayin) and everything with our government.
Americans! Do you need a catchy song for protest marches against #Trump and #Elon?
In Germany, we sometimes sing this one: youtube.com/watch?v=lx7QR-N0rk…
It can easily be converted to English:
Stand up, fight back and resist
To oppose the fascist iron fist!
Up the barricades, all!
Up the barricades, all!
- YouTube
Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.www.youtube.com
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@farbel I was pointing out that your defeatist attitude was itself, masturbatory.
If we're to oppose fascism, we need to go full spectrum on it. Boycots, general strikes, protests, direct actions, subversion, sabotage, the works. And do you know what? It doesn't matter if no single one of these strategies is particularly effective on its own.
If you want to help, try making your own, constructive suggestions instead of dumping on those who are at least trying to do *something*.
@farbel We're a vassal state of the USA, hence the so-called "special relationship". It impacts us directly if our spineless PM decides, for example, to codify our trade relations, and our food markets are then flooded with dangerously unhealthy food that starts a bird flu epidemic. Or we support the USA in annexing allied territories or ethnically cleansing Gaza.
Sorry guy, but we have a dog in this fight. And spending your energy shouting at non-voters isn't helping anyone.
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@farbel Sure, but pointlessly raging about historic grievances doesn't provide constructive solutions in the present, does it? You're literally talking about everyone voting next time, when it's far from clear there'll even be a next time. There's a coup underway in the US, and whinging about low Democratic turnout last year isn't going stop it.
Also, I'm *Apostate* Englishman for a reason. I loathe the political and security establishment of this country.
mastodon.world/@ApostateEnglis…
Let's see what this old brain can do...If you haven't done so already, acquaint yourself with the UKUSA agreement of 1946, Five Eyes (FVEY) - or probably 14 eyes now, due to participation of "third countries" such as Germany, Italy, Sweden. It's the most advanced global bulk collection operation ever, having been in construction for over 70 years. The Stasi on steroids. The infrastructure - a vast network of cable taps, signals stations etc. - is global, and used to be codenamed ECHELON.
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Then you might consider to support it as a way to encouragement the participants. So they continue to learn and become better activists.
Agreed. When gas prices at the pump were insanely high social media pushed for a one day boycott. Such a thing would not and did not bring down prices.
BUT, a one day shopping boycott would send a strong message to the big retailers. It wouldn't lower prices. It would rattle cages. It would be the start of the public spending their money elsewhere and decreasing their spending overall. It could be a signal a public willing to make changes.
@farbel
Agreed with what you say. One day doesn't change the financials.
It does start a conversation.
If a person is inclined, one day will make them think about where they spend their money. If we're lucky that one day can make them consider who they cast their vote for in the future.
One day isn't much. In the scheme of a year it's nothing.
But one day and others strung out behind it can spark a change that hopefully sticks.
Besides, stupid and futile gestures done with passion are some of the stuff that makes for great legends.
It seems to be. I saw the one and reposted it with alt text. The other one I've seen is about a complete shut down (labour, purchasing etc) Do what you can! I just hope people do Something. 🙂👍
If you plan on going to a protest this week, be very careful when posting photos of others online. Especially close-ups of identifiable people. Your threat model might not be their threat model.
Whenever possible in context,
ask for consent first.
Privacy is team work! 🔒🙌
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I think what I posted is mostly okay but now that you mentioned it I should probably remove that woman who posed with senator Chris Van Hollen
it is too easy to identify people even without faces ...
it may be prudent to wear clothes that have never been worn and will never be worn again as well .
@homelessjun even that diesn't work.
- There are successful #biometric mechanisms to identify people based off the way the walk.
That's why #Assange fled not just dressed up as a motorcycle courier but put a little stone and sand in his shoes.
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DO NOT BRING:
your everyday phone
Your smart watch
Your digital camera, unless you know how to delete metadata before sharing
Your GPS enabled car, ebike, etc
DO BRING (electronics wise):
Burner phone you have never and will never turn on in your house, preferably one with a removable battery. Wait till you get there to put the battery in, take it out as soon as you can when leaving
...that's about it.
Phone companies can ping your phone location when it's on, even in airplane mode. Your phone doesn't need to transmit anything to track its own location via gps, and once you connect back up it'll dump all that saved data to Facebook, etc.
Powered off, to my knowledge, it can't be tracked, but I'm not a security expert and am completely unsure about that. Plus you never want it powered on in the same place your burner phone is.
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@Vonskinnback A dumb phone still can and will be triangulated on the network, if it's turned on, and that's a routine way of tracking phones.
Have a read through this one: sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines…
Seems pretty good.
Mobile Phone Security for Activists and Agitators Zine
Anarchist zine distro with PDF zines and pamphlets on anarchism, direct action, tactics, etc.Sprout Distro
Just leave your cell phone, apple watch or fitbit at home.
If you really, really cannot do without a phone buy a burner phone.
But really any type of photo is completely out.
As an experienced activist (not USA) remarked. "No photos. Ever. The security police."
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- Check with the organisers for legal advice
- Coloured spots on your face will make identification impossible when the police take video
- Don't take your phone to the event unless it's locked and in a box that doesn't let out electromagnetic waves. You could lose it.
- No means of defense, not even a knife
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Claro que sí, aquí tienes una descripción de texto alternativo para la imagen:
La viñeta muestra a cuatro jinetes del Apocalipsis a caballo: Guerra, Hambruna, Peste y Muerte. Cada jinete, con túnicas oscuras y capuchas, monta un caballo de color claro. A su lado, un quinto jinete, también con túnica y capucha, monta un caballo similar pero lleva una tableta y representa la Desinformación. Un bocadillo de diálogo indica que la Desinformación es el "jinete" que se está preguntando. El fondo es de un tono rojizo oscuro.
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Hey fellow Americans! Please show up for your state's 50501 protest on Wednesday at your state capitol building.
50 states, 50 protests, 1 day.
I know it's a work day for most, but it's happening from 12-7pm. If it's possible, show up and let your voice be heard.
Bonus points: print some copies of the poster for your state and put them up them around your town!
Please boost. We desperately need some anti-fash energy.
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I'm going out with a friend this afternoon to post flyers in my town for Wednesday's protest at the Capitol opposing Project 2025 and authoritarianism.
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@BmeBenji This particular protest appears to be in reaction to Project 2025 in particular. You can check the link for more details, and there's a subreddit that appears to be the home of the organizing.
Speaking for myself, this is a very small piece of what needs to happen. But if we don't start to show some movement now, we may not have a lot of opportunity. So I personally will not be waiting for a better organized protest, or one with clearer goals. I'm going to go to one that's happening.
From what I’m reading about #GeneralStrikeUS this seems much better organized
The General Strike
The General strike -the people united shall never be stopped. If we strike together we can make true real change. Sign the strike card today.The General Strike
@BmeBenji A strike doesn't preclude a protest. Everyone obviously has to make their own judgments, but I see quite a bit of buzz around this one, and so I'm going to show up.
Good luck with whatever you decide to pursue! I really mean that.
I hope that the protest this Wednesday goes well, and I also want to hope it’s successful but I really don’t understand what the goal is.
I don’t want to discourage anyone from participating but I also really don’t understand it
@BmeBenji Definitely not wanting an argument here, and I totally respect your right to decide what makes sense to you.
That said, I would say that protests are inherently irrational and don't typically have any direct effect. (I would actually love evidence to the contrary on this.)
But we need effect and movement from all angles at the moment, not just rational, thoughtful angles. We, the people, do not have a lot of leverage these days, unfortunately. Our numbers are all we've got.
Some useful Surveillance Self Defense links for people who want to lock their shit down right now:
Attending a protest: ssd.eff.org/module/attending-p…
How to Use Signal: ssd.eff.org/module/how-to-use-…
Security starter pack: ssd.eff.org/playlist/want-secu…
Attending a Protest
For quick reference, we've created a handy guide designed to be printed, folded, and carried in your pocket (PDF download).ssd.eff.org
Sensitive content
Heads up that this protest has some red flags: cathode.church/@rabbit/1139414…
If you’ve heard about the 50501 protest (“50 protests in 50 states”), PLEASE be advised that it is really fishy. People in our local organizing community and in other states have looked into it and cannot find the organizers. Especially if you are a new activist, please get in contact with local long-time activist orgs and get plugged in. Learn from them!In the words of a very good friend:
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Remember: The threshold for participation is just 3.5% of the population & no peaceful protest movement has EVER failed.
If you count 25 friends, neighbors, colleagues etc., just find one person to go with you & the two of you have passed the threshold twice over.
bbc.com/future/article/2019051…
The '3.5% rule': How a small minority can change the world
Nonviolent protests are twice as likely to succeed as armed conflicts – and those engaging a threshold of 3.5% of the population have never failed to bring about change.David Robson (BBC)
Just wanted to let everyone know that people in my neck of the woods (NH) showed up in some pretty great numbers for our #50501 #protest today. People and passers-by were incredibly enthusiastic. There was so much great energy. The signage was epic.
It was a truly grassroots effort with no major organizations behind it. Just a lot of people who needed to get together and say some things.
The prevailing attitude was that this would be the first protest of many.
for every bit of hatred and disgust I might have for the orange rapist, he was at least (mostly) legitimately voted in on the platform he is following.
You can't say that for the wannabe Emperor of a world that doesn't want him in it.
I am still hoping they both head to Mars, there's so much prime beachfront real-estate to develop there and it's dirt cheap and regulation free! It's surely Agent Orange's wet dream.
Oh, I´d personally push the launch button. Let him play The Martian all by himself.
@martinlentink @AlgoCompSynth @Lorry The world needs a hyper-realistic version of The Martian movie poster with Elon's face instead of Matt Damon's.
Imagine if he really found himself in that situation. He would be so fucked.
Ohio 11th District US House Representative Shontel Brown @RepShontelBrown is on Mastodon and today used her platform here to call out the illegal take over of government systems.
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Follow courageous public servant Hon. Brown and let her know she is welcome here on Public Social Media.
Elon is not an elected official.He is not a senate confirmed appointee.
He is leading a fabricated dept. without Congressional oversight
And he clearly lacks any understanding of government.
He is dangerous and must be stopped.
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Just wondering why so few of our elected representatives choose to be on Mastodon. 🤦♂️
Not sure what is so difficult about this. Public service representatives should be using Public Social Media where they can communicate with their public unfiltered and uncensored by corporate gatekeepers.
Even networks that today may seem transparent are by no means safe from future capture and control. Only Public Social Media is defensible from the oligarch's malevolent reach.
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If you are aware of other elected federal or state government representatives or other public service employee accounts on Mastodon, please mention them below.
Let's make Public Social Media the home of public information.
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There was one other Democratic congressperson besides @SeanCasten who was regularly posting on #Mastodon but as far as I've seen he's stopped.
I wish that Congressman Casten would add his title to his handle so that people would know that he actually has some power.
@Fanua
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully things will change as these folks realize the value in Public Social Media.
Give her credit for being here and encourage more active engagement from all public sectors.
@Fanua
i got a tingling feeeling our problem here is about to solve itself
mastodon.social/@Thelonious08/…
Before Elon there was free speech on Twitter#media #socialmedia #twitter #musk #elon #elonmusk #censorship #freedom #FreedomOfSpeech #USPolitics #uspol
@SeanCasten of Illinois’ 6th district is also on #Mastodon. He posts excellent, LOUD threads like this one:
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The White House's commitment to higher energy prices continues. THIS IS INTENTIONAL. They are only hostile to clean energy because it is cheap. Uncompetitive fossil fuel producers cannot make money against cleaner sources. reuters.com/business/energy/pu…
Sure.
Good luck with that.
Horse-bolted.
Agreed. Understand that people are upset, but venting at people who are stepping up is counterproductive.
It takes a long time to build a house. Burning it down, not so much.
It's so sad to see young people taken in by these grifters spooling out such nonsense. The only vision these guys are following is turning the US into an oligarchy like modern day Russia, where they own everything and have absolute power. It's not going to be as much fun as it sounds.
Aquí hay una descripción de texto alternativo para la imagen:
La imagen muestra una manipulación fotográfica de la Estatua de la Libertad siendo arrestada por dos policías. La Estatua está coloreada de turquesa, mientras que los policías y el fondo están en blanco y negro. En la parte superior, el texto dice "Deportiando a ella de vuelta a", y en la parte inferior, "FRANCIA". La imagen es una sátira política.
Proporcionado por @altbot, generado usando Gemini
Allons enfants de la patrie...
La France, elle est juste derrière les USA !
Chez nous aussi, la liberté est morte.
Avec l'égalité et la fraternité...
Again: the goal is to destroy democracy, burn the government down, and create a Christofascist oligarchy.
NYT:
More than 8,000 web pages across more than a dozen U.S. government websites have been taken down since Friday afternoon, a New York Times analysis found. The purges have removed information about vaccines, veterans’ care, hate crimes, scientific research and more.
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Key demographic: Veterans' care.
These folks and their families have sacrificed beyond anything the other 99% of the American populace and put themselves between our enemies and our country, often losing limbs, suffering PTSD or TBIs, and know exceedingly well what taking an oath to defend the US Constitution really means.
If this goes on, I foresee a Starship Troopers style political revolution that demands accountability from Trump, DOGE, Elon, and MAGA sycophants. 🤬
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It's not acceptable in any way how the dictator plays with the future of a country
World leaders should really step up and put #Trump in his place, stop waiting and act please
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Missing The Point
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Fuck Putin, Fuck Trump
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in reply to stux⚡ • • •Do you think Zelensky actually gives a flying one about ‘gambling with World War III’ when his country is being attacked by Russia and its allies?
Furious Trump accuses Zelensky of 'gambling with World War Three' bbc.com/news/articles/c9dejydy…
Donald Trump accuses Zelensky of 'gambling with World War Three'
Tom McArthur (BBC News)peachfront
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WW3 has already started
Russia may not be making much progress in Ukraine but they have already taken the US
you are not "gambling" when an event is 100% certain because it is already occurring
but nobody ever accused 47 of being smart, truthful, or accurate...
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in reply to stux⚡ • • •One of the more bizarre things to come from this meeting...Marjorie Taylor Greene has a boyfriend...
Can you imagine?! Who the hell would have guessed? Wow.
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in reply to stux⚡ • • •Honestly, I’m relieved.
No joke, I thought #Trump would have #Zelenskyy killed [1].
So I suppose having Trump scream at him like a drunken fishwife while simultaneously embarrassing our country, betraying our allies, and spitting on common decency is a step up.
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[1] Trump enjoys having people killed. It’s why Biden commuted everyone on federal death row before he left.
#SlavaUkraini
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Кава з молотком
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