i want you to understand that the fact people are saying “it’s wrong to punch a nazi” isn’t something that sprang out of nowhere.
this is what happens when we tell minorities that they cannot speak too loud. that kneeling during the national anthem is “disrespectful.” that protests are riots, that any form of civil disobedience is suddenly too much to handle. when we say that anger is “fighting fire with fire,” when we silence the efforts of minorities by poking holes in the manner of protest. this is what happens when we let people believe in ideas like reverse racism, like anti-male discrimination. when the idea that they are losing the upper hand is the same as hurting them.
this is what happens when we humanize nazis in cute documentaries. when we have “talk shows” where each side is “represented” and one side shouts down the other. this is what happens when we say that the true way to protest is silent, to “just take the high road”. when we treat inhumanity and cruelty as just another “opinion.”
we understand when captain america punches nazis without asking if they’re really just “misunderstood.” we know instinctively, like him, that they’re bad. but for some reason there’s this horror when real people become as violent as real nazis. how awful we are! “lowering” ourselves! we’re just as bad!
this is a vicious cycle of silencing and gaslighting. that feeling that you get when someone says “when you’re mean to the other side, you’re just like them,” that’s what it feels like to be gaslighted. that nausea, that unfairness you feel crawling up your throat. that’s when you refuse to shake hands with your bully and being told by your teachers that you’re just as bad as he is.
it’s bullshit. it’s a lie they tell you so you keep your voice down and your hands still and you don’t make a fuss. it’s a lie so they can ignore you because one person screamed too loud or broke their rules - and one person will always break the rules. it’s the lie that calls feminists militant, it’s the lie that claims black people are thugs and violent, it’s the lie that lets them ignore everything. and if it’s in place, if it’s happening anyway: ignore it. some people need to be punched in the face. i don’t mean there’s no place for discussion. but when someone believes in the eradication of a people based on religion, you punch them in the face. this isn’t a moment for moral relativism, about how two wrongs don’t make a right, about fire with fire, about bullshit. this is me, and my morals, and realizing some things aren’t going to be solved with polite pleas.
listen to me. i’m 5′2″ and if someone gives me the chance, I will punch the ever loving shit out of a nazi.
There is no way around a fact that the First Order concept and culture is deeply and uncritically inspired by Nazi imagery. I am still pissed off at creative decision to use Nazi chic IN SPACE! like you wouldn’t believe. I am also very spiteful, hence this headcanon.
Every person with vaguest idea about history of fashion knows that while Nazi uniforms were admittedly very stylish, they were also incredibly uncomfortable for the wearers. I like to imagine it’s the same case for the First Order uniforms. They certainly look like they could be.
So, imagine: at one of the deeply First Order worlds lives a fashion designer. He doesn’t really have a means to actively fight a regime. On the other hand, he has mouths to feed and workers that depending on him.
That doesn’t mean he can’t make nuisance of himself, though. And he can do it without the First Order noticing that something is amiss, even.
He gets a contract for designing and producing uniforms for officers and civilian dignitaries.
And then he gleefully makes them the most uncomfortable things ever conceived by fashion. All in the name of ~aesthetics~, of course. Of course.
(I like to think it’s generational tradition. The Empire’s boner on capes isn’t very practical, either.)
It’s the little things.
The algorithm for tailoring commissioned officers’ uniforms is one of his favorites.
It looks good. It’s trim and chic and the lines are perfect.
It digs into your waist when you sit down. It tugs gently at the front of your thighs. It pulls down in the back so you feel a tiny bit awkward and always worry about your tunic riding up and exposing a bit of flesh. Attempts to tug it up a little come to no avail.
It’s always just a tiny bit too close at the throat. The inner lining rests above the wristbones, making you feel like your sleeves are too short. The fabric is a little too thick, creasing uncomfortably inside elbows and knees when these joints are bent too far. It does not hide stains at all.
His copy reads brilliantly, if he does say so himself. “Our tailoring programs custom-fit every piece to your specific measurements.” True. “The resulting uniform works with your unique body shape to create a flawless image.” Also true. “The absolute best in military fashion for the absolute best in military history.” Fashion being, as one Coruscanti critic back in the Republic days put it, “the priority of people who never have to sit down.”
The outer fabric is sturdy, matte, and able to repel low-level energy bolts. It will also do a great deal to resist a vibroknife. The specialized equipment necessary for cutting the pieces out add quite a bit to the price, to the point where they cut significantly into his profits, but all will be well worth it the first time somebody attempts to have their uniform retailored. Moreover, the fabric is an astoundingly poor insulator, and even worse at blocking the wind.
The lining is soft, pleasant to touch, with a tendency to grab and bind when slid and pressed against skin. Say, like when you sit down. Its insulating qualities do as little as possible to make up for where the outer fabric is lacking in that regard, and it tends toward clamminess when wet, and is slow to dry.
None of this will pose too much of a problem on board ship, but whenever they’re out in the field, they will suffer. One does what one can.
He has a lucrative, multi-decade, exclusive contract with the First Order, and at the celebration dinner when the new uniforms were revealed, he made sure to introduce everyone at the head table to his friend who specialized in personal armor design, with the suggestion that the old stormtrooper armor, though a fine design, could perhaps use some minor improvements.
Whenever he feels off these days, all he has to do to cheer himself up is imagine a First Order general sitting down.
this blog is 100% supportive of ppl who punch nazis in the face, the act of punching nazis in the face, and fully believes all nazis should be punched in the face
talking about Rosie The Riveter, fun fact: while the We Can Do It picture has become the most-well known depiction of her in modern times, it wasn’t really a famous image when it was made–in fact, it wasn’t even intended to be her
the most famous depiction of Rosie The Riveter during WWII was probably Norman Rockwell’s painting
note what she’s resting her foot on
i fully support anti-fascist/anti-nazi butch lesbian rosie the riveter
huh i sure do feel like reblogging this for no particular reason today
anyways…if u think my ass is gonna be able to watch the next Star Wars movie see krylo ron and like be impressed by his powers when I just saw daddy v waste everyone in like 1 min….you’ve got a whole other thing coming
My mother told me that violence was never the answer.
My mother told me I was handsome; you can’t always listen to your mother.
What happened to letting the other guy throw the first punch?
Nazis don’t throw the first punch. Nazis burn the first Reichstag.
Aren’t the Left supposed to be the tolerant ones?
Supposed to be the smart ones, too, but they keep falling for that “I
thought you were supposed to be the tolerant ones” horseshit.
What about dialogue?
Dialogue is for reasonable people acting in good faith. Dialogue is
between two acceptable positions. “Taxes need to be raised” vs. “taxes
need to be lowered” is grounds for dialogue. “Taxes need to be raised”
vs. “Jews should be thrown in ovens” is grounds for a beating.
But isn’t this sinking to their level?
That depends. After you punch the Nazi, do you espouse the tenets of National Socialism?
No.
Then you’re better than a Nazi.
But doesn’t this just give the other side ammunition?
The other side in this argument are lying fucks who can twist any
piece of information into a swastika-shaped balloon animal if you engage
them in good faith; lacking a piece of information, they’ll just make
shit up. Might as well punch a Nazi.
What about peace, love, and understanding?
Great goals, and once we get rid of the Nazis we can get to work on
them. All three are completely impossible when Nazis are about.
When should you punch a Nazi?
Whenever you get a chance. Preferably when they’re not looking.
What if they’re smaller than you?
Hit them with your fist.
What if they’re bigger?
Hit them with a bat.
Isn’t this a slippery slope?
After we defeated the Nazis in World War II, did we keep shooting people or did the troops come home and start having babies?
The second thing.
There you go. The slippery slope argument is nine times out of ten
bullshit. Human beings are good with slippery slopes: we build stairs.
What if you think you’re punching a Nazi, but you just hit a white guy with a shitty haircut?
Run.
What should you do if you hit a Nazi?
You should run then, too. Don’t get me wrong: punching Nazis is still illegal. We’re discussing morality.
But I don’t want to punch anyone.
Then get off your duff, mister, and give aid and support to the boys on the front lines. We’re all in this together. Again.
The media is WAY underplaying the women’s march in DC. there are OVER A MILLION PEOPLE. Not “around half a million.” OVER A MILLION.
It’s amazing. Chanting “Black lives matter” and “my body my choice” and “lgbtq and e; we just want equality.” Over a million people shoulder to shoulder with signs and anger channeled into action. THAT’S what the march was.
I talked to a police officer in DC today who said that there were about 1.6 million people. A guy who’s lived in DC for twenty years said that this was bigger than any Independence Day celebration he’s seen, which usually reach about a million.
Don’t let the news tell you that there are only 500k people (which would be impressive in itself). There are at least twice that.
I was at the Women’s March in DC today and didn’t have cell service all day, so I couldn’t get any news updates while I was marching. I thought it was weird when i got back to my campus and saw news sources reporting “about 250k, maybe pushing 500k” turning out.
This event was beyond monumental. We were lined up, completely packed in the roadways, from the end of the National Mall (the rally itself was staged somewhere around the Smithsonian American Indian Museum, with viewing screens and speakers set up intermittently down the Mall, because that’s about as far as they expected us to go) all the way to the Washington Monument and beyond. About two miles, maybe, of residents, students, and tourists, all turning up with their handmade signs for this event.
The Women’s March planning committee had estimated that there would be 250k to 500k people; that’s where they’re getting these numbers. In fact, the crowd so surpassed this estimate that the march itself had to be delayed as alternate routes and new logistics were worked out, because they literally had no clue where to put all of us. We were only supposed to march on Constitution Ave after the rally, but they ended up having to close new roadways for us to march on just because we couldn’t fit.
TL;DR: The inauguration’s turn-out was small enough Trump could hold it in his tiny hands, meanwhile Women’s March was yuuuuge, and now he’s throwing his first official presidential tantrum. Sad!
The media is WAY underplaying the women’s march in DC. there are OVER A MILLION PEOPLE. Not “around half a million.” OVER A MILLION.
It’s amazing. Chanting “Black lives matter” and “my body my choice” and “lgbtq and e; we just want equality.” Over a million people shoulder to shoulder with signs and anger channeled into action. THAT’S what the march was.
I talked to a police officer in DC today who said that there were about 1.6 million people. A guy who’s lived in DC for twenty years said that this was bigger than any Independence Day celebration he’s seen, which usually reach about a million.
Don’t let the news tell you that there are only 500k people (which would be impressive in itself). There are at least twice that.
if you’re not willing to punch a nazi in the face you shouldn’t be allowed to write captain america
also? when that “cap is a nazi” storyline came out and people who sensibly hate nazis said it was complete bullshit, not just for what it was but for all that it represented, there was a significant number of people saying that it wasn’t that deep, that it was just a ploy to get readers signifying nothing. meanwhile it took all of five minutes for the man to write another comic about how people who are “too obnoxious” about wanting equal rights should apologize to their allies, and now he’s on twitter saying people are being too mean to nazis. like??? jack kirby was ready to personally and with gusto kick the ass of every white supremacist and now this motherfucker is arguing that advocating genocide is nonviolent free speech that should be protected.
So in case you missed it, because this kind of weirdness is easy to miss at its entry point, the WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY stood in the briefing room today and actually tried to insist that the 2017 inauguration was the most attended ever, and that the media were irresponsibly lying about it.
Here’s the problem: whole segments of the population who saw this report broadcasted live, with no critical analysis of it or proof to the contrary, believe it.
This is not gonna be about one day or one march, y’all. Stay calm, stay focused, create small and manageable goals, but stand up for yourselves, for others, and for reality. Every. Day.
This link explains in better detail the strategies being used by the Trump administration and how to best combat against them
Unfollow him. Starve him of attention. Drive down his ratings. When he or his minions appear on TV, change the channel.
Strategy #2: Seek the Truth
Keep close tabs on what Trump does to America and the world, but rely on news source(s) that will rigorously fact-check his every utterance. Follow only credible outlets that are willing to call out a Trump lie when they encounter one. Avoid those that repeat his falsehoods as if they were true, or give his minions a platform for lies and the “Three Ds.”
Strategy #3: Fight Back
Boycott and tweet out the companies sponsoring irresponsible platforms, so they are held accountable for their actions. Take a look at Sleeping Giants. It provides a do-it-yourself approach to influencing companies that advertise on “hate news” sites. Most of the businesses you challenge will be grateful to hear from you because a computer algorithm chooses their ad sites. Literally, these companies don’t know what they’re doing. The strategy works for “fake news,” too.Throughout the campaign, Trump’s strategies produced ratings that were a media bonanza. Not any more. Remember that your time and your clicks translate into money for media outlets.
TL;DR: “For eight years, American colonists fought to win freedom from Great Britain. Every citizen has a duty to preserve and protect it.”
Isn’t this a form of gaslighting?
Yes it is. This is the very definition of gaslighting.
Female staffers adopted a meeting strategy they called “amplification”: When a woman made a key point, other women would repeat it, giving credit to its author. This forced the men in the room to recognize the contribution — and denied them the chance to claim the idea as their own.
“We just started doing it, and made a purpose of doing it. It was an everyday thing,” said one former Obama aide who requested anonymity to speak frankly. Obama noticed, she and others said, and began calling more often on women and junior aides.
If you’re wondering what amplification looks like it really is as simple as listening to a person’s point and then saying “Yes I really agree with (this person’s name) that (the point they made) and I think that (build on point)”
So for example, “Yes I agree with the female staffers that amplification is an effective process and I’ve seen great results from similar techniques used by my own colleagues”
Support, Credit, Reinforce. It’s simple and effective and it really does work.
OK this will just be me making one last note on the March. While I was there I saw a lot of sign a with vaginas and uteruses on them and that was for a reason. Because they were not trying to exclude trans individuals, at least the majority of them were not. Those signs I saw and the people I talked to who held them were specifically using those signs as a means of calling out the Anti-Abortion legislation that could be a law in the future. Yes there were some people who were not pro-trans rights but those few were far outnumbered by those who were simply protesting setting else entirely. And honestly? See all those pro-choice signs was great. And I saw so many supporters of trans-rights that it made my tiny genderfluid heart flutter in excitement. This was the story I saw in DC and it made me so happy.
There were countless Princess Leia posters at the march today, young girls walking around in her iconic buns. I think this is the importance of film. Because if a character stands among protesters at a march of resistance and unity and hope, it means something. Art has power and we need it now more than ever, I just wish Carrie Fisher could see all she’s inspired.
Unfollow me if you wish, but this blog will NEVER support Trump and instead supports the LGBT community, racial minorities, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, Muslims, Jewish people, and anyone else who is afraid now. I am with you, and this will always be a safe space for you.
Executive dysfunction is like all of your abilities are on cooldown and you’re mashing buttons to try to do anything but your brain is just like “i can’t do that yet. that’s still recharging. i can’t do that yet. that spell isn’t ready yet. that’s still recharging.”
its ok to punch nazis guys. full stop its ok. they want you to be dead and they want what freedom you have. you should not respect that, tolerate it or allow it to manifest in your cities. if they dont want to get punched, they shouldnt be nazis. maybe the fact that nazis are frequently the villain of most movies ever made should tip you off about how in the wrong you are about this one
I’m so like…amused and frustrated by people who are just SO indignant about the protests happening today.
Like, listen up ya Cheetos, you spend all day monday singing praises about how great MLK was.
You don’t get to pitch a fit on Friday when people do the same shit he did.
Oh but they are blocking roads! They are shouting and making people feel uncomfortable and it is inconvenient! Yes, you french fry. What do you think MLK did?
I get why some people seem to get the impression that the central ethos of Dr Who is ‘don’t fight hate with hate’ or some shit like that but if you’ve actually been paying attention over the past 53 years it’s really something more like ‘if resisting oppression peacefully through negotiation doesn’t work then feel free to blow the fuckers up’
