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"When the concept of safety is invoked by our leaders it is always trick. It is a tool used to get buy-in from the subjects of empire towards the goals of capital."

One of the more radicalizing moments for me was realizing that the safety of everyday people has never truly been the priority of the American political establishment. We're only viewed as being expendable cogs - serving the interests of capital and empire in a violent, inhumane, and profit-obsessed machine. Referencing Jordan Neely and Daniel Penny is a great way of demonstrating how consent is manufactured in real time, which then paves the way for the establishment of the permission structure to allow for people to replicate Daniel's horrifying actions. Even looking at the perpetual scapegoating of migrants shows us just how much our political establishment loves to hallucinate "villains" as a means to keep the people scared, divided, and fighting amongst themselves - never to realize that the true enemy hovers up above us at all times.

"If we zoom out and realize who is actually putting us in danger, those who seek to use these narratives to discipline and distract us can’t succeed."

We're very much so in a time and place where those windows of opportunity are presenting themselves - we just need to find the courage, willingness, and boldness, to act upon it. If we don't push back against the perpetrators of these propagandized weaponizations of unsafety, then marginalized groups, like the Palestinians and many others, will continue to suffer, and justice and accountability will continue to escape those who deserve it the most.

Another fantastic piece Scarlet! Thanks again for another thought-provoking read as always!

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Rachel Baldes's avatar

I just listened to criticism of TYT on this on the UNFTR podcast! Great minds etc.

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