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1. https://archive.ph/aXzSz | JUL 07 2025 | Startup founders and others in tech call on Sequoia Capital to act after a partner called Zohran Mamdani an 'Islamist' | Business Insider | https://www.businessinsider.com/open-letter-sequoia-capital-partner-shaun-maguire-zohran-mamdani-islamist-2025-7
2. https://archive.is/GHnEI | JUL 06 2025 | Sequoia’s Shaun Maguire slammed for racist jibe at Zohran Mamdani: ‘Comes from a culture that lies’ | Hindustan Times | https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/sequoias-shaun-maguire-slammed-for-racist-jibe-at-zohran-mamdani-comes-from-a-culture-that-lies-101751767467601.html
3. https://archive.is/mn4Dm | JUL 08 2025 | Tech founders call on Sequoia Capital to denounce VC Shaun Maguire's Mamdani comments | NBC Chicago | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/tech-founders-call-on-sequoia-capital-to-denounce-vc-shaun-maguires-mamdani-comments/3784238/

It is a smear piece, but what Zohran did was wrong.

Sabby talks about specific issues with the smear, Mamdani, and with 'progressive' politicians in the video.

She goes into the details.

"The speaker argues that even if the article is a smear, Mandami should be held accountable for his actions, similar to how other politicians like Elizabeth Warren and Mindy Kaling’s brother have been criticized for similar actions."

"The speaker criticizes white progressives for sometimes dismissing the concerns and needs of Black Americans within the progressive movement."

Mandami is a liberal, with some 'progressive' views, and Carlson is a conservative, with some 'libertarian' views.

They both hold some populist views.

Mandami's views are similar to AOC's early pseudo-populist views that appealed to the working class, similar to Bernie Sanders.

Carlson is more like Dave Smith. They are both willing to listen and talk with others they don't agree with. They also talk and learn from Professor Jeffrey Sachs.

They are both critical of the genocide Israel, with the full support of the United States, is doing to the Palestinian people. Their views differ on specifics.

Yes, I know the shows Carlson was on and the reasons he was 'fired.' It has been a while, but I remember the basics.

I think Rachel Maddow and Tucker Carlson share similarities in some of the lawsuits they faced for their shows.

MSM and Tucker were at the hip until he started going against the status quo. Now with his new show, he is even more open about his dissident views that do not align with the oligarchy talking points.

Mamdani "worked as a foreclosure prevention and housing counselor, assisting lower-income non-white homeowners in Queens with eviction notices and efforts to remain in their homes."

He does have sway with the working class in New York. Similar to Bernie Sanders, AOC, and others and their districts.

FYI: I am more aligned with Sabby Sabs, RBN, and Jimmy Dore than Mamdani and Carlson.

Edit:

1. Name, Zachs to Sachs

Yes, he is similar to Joe Rogan in that regard.

They are not interested in being politicians.

They do go against the status quo on some issues, but they are closely aligned with certain views and people.

The tech bro oligarchy are some that Joe Rogan continuously interviews, so his push for the working class is limited by how far he is willing to go.

Again, Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson are critical of the duopoly, but they only go so far.

Their dissenting views are more welcomed than the continued push of the Western regime's propaganda we see from the Main Stream Media (MSM) since the day we are born.

I think their views are important, though, since they both have sway with politics and the working class that others do not reach or try to reach.

“I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong.” – Frederick Douglass

Zoran Mandami

He seems like AOC 2.0.

We already know and have tried these experiments with Bernie Sanders, AOC, the Justice Democrats, DSA, and many more.

You don't change the system from within; the system changes you.

I agree with some of his views, but I know where this goes, so I won't hold my breath.

It is good, though, that someone like him is getting the working class to move away from the status quo, even if it is a little bit.

I say go ahead and criticize the Ukrainian and Russian governments and politicians, but that is not what you want to do.

You only want to continue the status quo of Russophobia and pushing pro-war talking points.

I will continue to push back on the status quo of mass murder and genocides my government continues to fund and support.

No, re-read.

It is about technology.

It is the status quo.

Why would I agree to it...

All is well.

Peace!

We must always be critical of all governments and politicians.

This includes the Ukraine government as well as the Russian government.

The status quo is only to criticize the Russian government and not the Ukrainian government.

If you want the status quo, then you can just read or watch any Western regime propaganda, and you will have your fill of Russophobia and pro-war views.

I mainly focus and share about the United States most of the time, since we are the ones that caused most of the wars going on right now, with our continued aggression and escalations.

We also fund and continue to cause a good number of genocides.

I focus on this because the status quo does not speak about this, or rarely they do.

Independent journalists and commentators are the dissidents willing to talk about these topics on many platforms, even when they get censored by our government (politicians, puppets of the oligarchy).

I'm not sure my spine could have handled it any more though.

That is a big factor; back pain sucks! You would need extra support to enjoy the trip!

Their only online presence is Facebook, though, which I have since permanently deleted, so I don’t have any way to know about future gigs, which is annoying.

Damn, that does make it difficult!

I found this: https://www.songkick.com/artists/96264-fumes/gigography

Yeah, it seems they have limited tours.

Wednesday 17 July 2024

The Fumes with Amber Lawrence

Robertson Public House & Kitchen, Robertson, NSW, Australia

All is well.

Peace.

I would say listen to and learn from as many sources as you can.

Some great United States journalists have worked with RT. Until it got censored, as many platforms are doing with the help of the oligarchy and their political lackeys. I have communities for some.

Western propaganda is well and all, but we must work harder to understand the bigger picture by also searching for non-Western propaganda and sources.

Independent journalists and commentators can be found on many platforms; I have made communities for a few.

It is true that corporately tied and backed sources and people are increasing as MSM influence decreases; they start funding people in naturally 'independent' areas.

We must always be critical of all governments and politicians.

We must work hard to seek out views that we do not agree with so as to not stay in our self-built echo chambers and our self-censorship.

“I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong.” – Frederick Douglass

“Don’t be in a hurry to condemn because he doesn’t do what you do or think as you think or as fast. There was a time when you didn’t know what you know today.” – Malcolm X

Do you see Mark Zuckerberg and Peter Thiel as part of the oligarchy?

Is calling them out on what they do being a shill? I think it would be the opposite of a shill.

Glenn has already proven himself with his record and investigative journalism, especially his work with Edward Snowden.

fascist oligarch shill

I am not sure these words have any meaning when they continue to be used so loosely.

We may not agree with him 100% on all topics, but I don't think there are people you can agree with 100%, unless you are an apologetic or celebrity worshipper and you just blindly follow people.

I see the topic he discusses here as important, and it is directly tied into technology, with Mark and Thiel being the direct tie.

I am interested in learning about the criticism of the analysis and arguments Glenn has made that you disagree with.

Feel free to post people that have brought these topics up as well.

Topics discussed are "transhumanism, AI, and the potential dangers of unchecked billionaire influence."

A generated summary is included so people understand the basics of what the video is about.

I am not sure how to make it easier for people to understand, sorry.

The people Glenn discusses are part of the oligarchy of the United States; they have great power and influence.

Meta and Palantir are a big part of the United States and companies that collect private data on the populace.

Here you go:

Peter Thiel | German-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist (born 1967)

Peter Andreas Thiel is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist. A co-founder of PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and Founders Fund, he was the first outside investor in Facebook. According to Forbes, as of May 2025, Thiel's estimated net worth stood at US$20.8 billion, making him the 103rd-richest individual in the world. After graduating from Stanford, Thiel began his career as a clerk for Judge James Larry Edmondson, worked as a securities lawyer at Sullivan & Cromwell, a speechwriter for former U.S. secretary of education William Bennett, and a derivatives trader at Credit Suisse. He founded Thiel Capital Management in 1996 and co-founded PayPal with Max Levchin and Luke Nosek in 1998. He was the chief executive officer of PayPal until its sale to eBay in 2002 for $1.5 billion. Following PayPal, Thiel founded Clarium Capital, a global macro hedge fund based in San Francisco.

Mark Zuckerberg | American Internet entrepreneur

Mark Elliot Zuckerberg is an American businessman who co-founded the social media service Facebook and its parent company Meta Platforms, of which he is the chairman, chief executive officer, and controlling shareholder. Zuckerberg has been the subject of multiple lawsuits regarding the creation and ownership of the website as well as issues such as user privacy. Born in White Plains, New York, Zuckerberg briefly attended Harvard College, where he launched Facebook in February 2004 with his roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes. Zuckerberg took the company public in May 2012 with majority shares. He became the world's youngest self-made billionaire in 2008, at age 23, and has consistently ranked among the world's wealthiest individuals. According to Forbes, Zuckerberg's estimated net worth stood at US$221.2 billion as of May 2025, making him the second-richest individual in the world.

This post seems to affect you personally, maybe due to the topics it discusses...

All is well; we all get highly emotional on certain topics.

Peace!

All is well; no need to force ourselves unless we want to, hahaha.

Camping is cool, but it is a hassle, and you need to prep and plan ahead to have an enjoyable experience if it has been a while since you have gone camping.

Vacations need planning, or it can also be just a last-minute thing, but be prepared to go with the flow of an adventure, hahaha.

True.

We all have our preferred independent propaganda sources in addition to mainstream media (oligarchy-owned) propaganda.

It is important for us to also check out independent journalists and commentators.

Reading and watching the status quo sources and the dissident sources can help us see the bigger picture, even more when we can also check out non-Western regime propaganda.

Generated Summary:

Main Topic: The increasing polarization of Gen Z's political views, with young men leaning towards the populist right and young women towards the populist left, and the underlying reasons for this trend.

Key Points:

• Political Polarization: Young men are increasingly voting for far-right populist parties (e.g., AfD in Germany, Trump's MAGA movement), while young women are turning to the far-left.
• Defining Populism: Populism is defined by a focus on the struggle between "the people" and "the elite establishment." Far-left parties advocate for radical redistribution and rejection of the capitalist system, while far-right parties are nativist and believe in strict social order.
• Problems with Populism: Populist governments, both left and right, tend to challenge democratic institutions, erode checks and balances, and often negatively impact the economy.
• Reasons for Populism:
  • Economic Insecurity: Populism thrives in regions with high inequality and economic hardship. The current cost of living crisis and high housing prices contribute to this.
  • Cultural Factors (for Far-Right Populism): Far-right populism gains traction among demographics that have experienced a decline in social status.
  • Male Backlash: A backlash against perceived extreme feminism, increasing loneliness among young men, and young men falling behind women in education are potential factors driving young men to the right.
  • Social Media: Polarizing messages on social media amplify populist sentiments.
• Potential Solutions: Centrist politicians need to address economic insecurity by building more houses to lower prices and redesigning the energy and food markets to reduce the cost of living.

Highlights:

• The video emphasizes the scientific definitions of populism, far-left, and far-right, moving beyond typical political rhetoric.
• It highlights the historical data showing the negative impacts of populist governments on democratic institutions and economic growth.
• The video explores the potential reasons behind the shift in Gen Z's political views, including economic insecurity and cultural factors.
• The role of social media in amplifying polarizing messages is discussed.
• The video concludes with potential solutions for centrist politicians to address the root causes of populism.

Nice catch!

It might be his go-to response when he is listening and learning from the speaker; Professor Richard Wolff does have a way with words!

It seems he said it three times on this video, hahaha:

1. 7:24 - Wow. I wanted to ask you um about knowledge and class in particular, this
2. 41:19 - Wow. It seems to me that when you were um explaining all of this that as Mark
3. 45:38 - Wow. I'm reminded of because we've just have about four or five minutes left. I'm reminded of this amazing set of u

[Hook]

1. Lock and load your gun where I'm from, the Third World, son
2. Been to many places, but I’m Third World born
3. Guerrillas hit and run where I'm from, the Third World, son
4. You polluted everything and now the Third World’s gone
5. The water is poison where I'm from, the Third World, son
6. 700 children died by the end of this song
7. Revolution'll come where I'm from, the Third World, son
8. Constant occupation leaves the Third World torn

Immortal Technique is Peruvian. He is talking about Africa and Peru in this song

Tech’s “I’m from where … ” concept is modeled off of Jay-Z’s song “Where I’m From”. Tech removes any reasonable doubt that this is just a coincidence with at least two additional Jay-Z references.^[[1] https://genius.com/Immortal-technique-the-3rd-world-lyrics]