FEMA is doing an emergency alert test on all TVs, radios, and cell phones on October 4, 2023, at approximately 2:20pm ET.
If you live in the US and you have a phone you need to keep secret for any reason, make sure that it is turned off at this time.
Yes, I'm doing this months in advance, and yes, my blog has very little reach, but I figure better to post about it more than less.
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the funny thing is that i don't think younger people - and i mean those under the age of 40 - really have a grasp on how many of today's issues can be tied back to a disastrous reagan policy:
war on drugs: reagan's aggressive escalation of the war on drugs was a catastrophic policy, primarily targeting minority communities and fueling mass incarceration. the crusade against drugs was more about controlling the Black, Latino and Native communities than addressing the actual problems of drug abuse, leading to a legacy of broken families and systemic racism within the criminal justice system.
deregulation and economic policies: reaganomics was an absolute disaster for the working class. reagan's policies of aggressive tax cuts for the rich, deregulation, and slashing social programs were nothing less than class warfare, deepening income inequality and entrenching corporate greed. these types of policies were a clear message that reagan's america was only for the wealthy elite and a loud "fuck you" to working americans.
environmental policies: despite his reputation being whitewashed thanks to the recovery of the ozone layer, reagan's environmental record was an unmitigated disaster. his administration gutted critical environmental protections and institutions like the EPA, turning a blind eye to pollution and corporate exploitation of natural resources. this blatant disregard for the planet was a clear sign of prioritizing short-term corporate profits over the future of the environment.
AIDS crisis: reagan's gross neglect of the aids crisis was nothing short of criminal and this doesn't even begin to touch on his wife's involvement. his administration's indifference to the plight of the lgbtq+ community during this devastating epidemic revealed a deep-seated bigotry and a complete failure of moral leadership.
mental health: reagan's dismantling of mental health institutions under the guise of 'reform' led directly to a surge in homelessness and a lack of support for those with mental health issues. his policies were cruel and inhumane and showed a personality-defining callous disregard for the most vulnerable in society.
labor and unions: reagan's attack on labor unions, exemplified by his handling of the patco strike, was a blatant assault on workers' rights. his actions emboldened corporations to suppress union activities, leading to a significant erosion of workers' power and rights in the workplace. he was colloquially known as "Ronnie the Union Buster Reagan"
foreign policy and military interventions: reagan's foreign policy, particularly in latin america, was imperialist and ruthless. his administration's support for dictatorships and right-wing death squads under the guise of fighting "communism" showed a complete disregard for human rights and self-determination of other nations.
public health: yes, reagan's agricultural policies actually facilitated the rise of high fructose corn syrup, once again prioritizing corporate profits over public health. this shift in the food industry has had lasting negative impacts on health, contributing to the obesity epidemic and other health issues.
privatization: reagan's push for privatization was a systematic dismantling of public services, transferring wealth and power to private corporations and further eroding the public's access to essential services.
education policies: his approach to education was more of an attack on public education than anything else, gutting funding and promoting policies that undermined equal access to quality education. this was, again, part of a broader agenda to maintain a status quo where the privileged remain in power.
this is just what i could come up with in a relatively short time and i did not even live under this man's presidency. the level at which ronald reagan has broken the united states truly can't be overstated.
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Linktober 2023 day 25: Fairy
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Aug 13-20. Updated Aug 14.
These campaigns are for evacuation and involve at least one person who needs to be evacuated for medical care as soon as possible. The health of other members deteriorate due to poor living conditions.
Mohiy-Resh: @mohiy-gaza (vet)
There are other members in this family but please focus on this campaign for now. Donation match USD 5. gfm (Venmo, PayPal, Google Pay, credit/debit): USD 12,395 12,898 / 31,000.
Falastin Iwais: @falesten-iw (vet). Far from goal.
10USD = 105SEK. gfm (Google Pay, credit/debit): SEK 3,344 3,850 / 2,000,000
Muhammad Al-Habil: Tent burned down, father and children injured (said here). @aya2mohammed and @alhabil (#166 on @/el-shab-hussein and @/nabulsi's spreadsheet)
gfm (PayPal, Google Pay, credit/debit): € 23,480 23,877 / 50,000
Mohammed Hijazi: @savemohammedfamily (vet, #475 in the ButterflyEffect Project spreadsheet)
gfm (PayPal, Google Pay, credit/debit): € 8,673 10,070 / 20,000
Ahmed Halas: @ahmeadhilles (vet). Far from goal. They are registered and are likely to be called to leave soon.
gfm (PayPal, Google Pay, credit/debit): € 5,004 5,239 / 80,000
Walaa (child): Has type 1 diabetes and is constantly at risk of dying because she doesn't have insulin. @burningnightgiver (Walaa's mother, vet)
gfm (credit/debit): CAD 10,126 10,221 / 50,000
Mohammed Haboub's twin sister was shot at the Khan Younis Massacre and underwent an expensive surgery. @mohammedhaboubsblog (vet, more details)
10USD = 105SEK. Donation match: 100 SEK, 526 SEK. gfm (Google Pay, credit/debit): SEK 76,973 77,473 / 94,375 (short-term goal)
The Alanqar Family is close to their goal of evacuating their 6 members. @abuadamfamily, @mohammedalanqer, @enasmajedfamily (campaign vetted, #174 on @/el-shab-hussein and @/nabulsi's spreadsheet)
gfm (PayPal, Google Pay, credit/debit): € 55,342 55,519 / 58,000
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