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93. You make an excellent point.

Reply to Baron2024 (Reply #90)

Sun Feb 2, 2025, 08:44 AM

Feb 2

At least regarding self-protection and self-preservation, we need to prepare for the worst, while still keeping in mind what is real vs. what is still only rumor or speculation.

To be honest, I never expected that the real threat was Musk taking over the government, which appears to be where we are going. (HCR's post from yesterday lays it all out - if no one has made an OP on that yet, I will shortly). I think for most of us, the "how bad can it get?" potential is still only dawning on us. We thought it would be bad. But not "turn the government over to a mentally competent actual evil genius*" bad. Nope. I for one did not really see the headlight on that train. (Probably because said headlight was turned off and the engine was in quiet mode.)

* genius at doing evil, and having some knowledge to back it up. vs. "practiced skill" that TSF has at manipulating people (which I think many of the opposition have always underestimated - more by wanting to believe people aren't really that gullible. Uh, news flash ...)

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Unsolicited Advice: Try to Avoid FUD and Panicky Shit-Posting [View all] MineralMan Feb 1 OP

Yeah, I read a lot of disinformation here. And people get super-defensive if they're fact checked. emulatorloo Feb 1 #1

Without direction, leadership or a visible take charge presence, I expect this to continue, understandably. Ninga Feb 1 #2

It's part of the Republican strategy, as evidenced by the trolling posts. yardwork Feb 1 #3

Every word of this has been highly relevant since Oct 7, 2023. yardwork Feb 1 #4

Yup. We need to stop being taken in. MineralMan Feb 1 #5

Amen. yardwork Feb 1 #6

It's been relevant since the turn of the century. It's only recently peaking...nt Wounded Bear Feb 1 #28

Reliable sources edhopper Feb 1 #7

Just gonna drop this... Would be preferable with a beat though JCMach1 Feb 1 #8

Very good advice. mzmolly Feb 1 #9

There are several very scary things happening RandomNumbers Feb 1 #10

Honestly Baron2024 Feb 2 #90

You make an excellent point. RandomNumbers Feb 2 #93

HCR's post? LInk, please, i have no idea what you are referring to. Amaryllis Feb 2 #95

Here ya go RandomNumbers Feb 2 #97

Good advive nt XanaDUer2 Feb 1 #11

It helps me (a little) to remember that the barrage of disinformation we are Kashkakat v.2.0 Feb 1 #12

Who elected you hall monitor? Brenda Feb 1 #13

Oh, my. LOL! MineralMan Feb 1 #14

GMTA ... I had the same reaction as you did. Oopsie Daisy Feb 1 #24

I get your "Irony" loud and clear. Cha Feb 1 #86

Same orangecrush Feb 1 #15

Some people find the FUD exhausting, dumb and irritating. BannonsLiver Feb 1 #19

I get tired of the finger wagging here. littlemissmartypants Feb 1 #26

I agree. People who have the most to lose have the most to fear. 58Sunliner Feb 1 #30

Yes, that is it. Patronizing. Brenda Feb 1 #37

Been here awhile, so I've seen it before. 58Sunliner Feb 1 #40

Yep, me too. nt Brenda Feb 1 #42

+1 Arazi Feb 1 #48

Many posts are scaring people on here Brenda womanofthehills Feb 1 #65

Kicking this Hekate Feb 1 #16

On this ForgedCrank Feb 1 #17

Thanks. MineralMan Feb 1 #22

does this bother you at all? Evolve Dammit Feb 1 #18

Yes, of course it does. Did I mention that earlier in the thread? MineralMan Feb 1 #20

I'm sensing you don't regard the current threat seriously enough. To each his own. I'll mind "my own damn business." nt Evolve Dammit Feb 1 #25

You are sensing incorrectly. MineralMan Feb 1 #27

show me. I'm from Missouri Evolve Dammit Feb 1 #35

MM has been around a long time, and does seem to know what's he is talking about. I trust him far more than a lot of SWBTATTReg Feb 1 #80

10-4 Evolve Dammit Feb 1 #81

We have an unelected Nazi in the government's purse. Bluethroughu Feb 1 #53

Sure as hell hope so, but the denial and concealment may carry the day on our MSM. Evolve Dammit Feb 1 #56

The attack on our institutions is Nazi based bronxiteforever Feb 1 #21

I guess I see it differently senseandsensibility Feb 1 #23

With all due respect to the OP, I think there is plenty to be panicked about. totodeinhere Feb 1 #29

TRIGGER ALERT: The Sky Has Fallen ZDU Feb 1 #31

There is enough going on without posting false info womanofthehills Feb 1 #70

Agreed ZDU Feb 1 #72

Thanks for this! n/t Cheezoholic Feb 1 #32

Great advice! PortTack Feb 1 #33

Yes, yes, yes! We need to check the sources and *read the entire articles* posted. LauraInLA Feb 1 #34

Part of it is confirmation bias. MineralMan Feb 1 #39

Absolutely. There are "reliable" sources about related instances -- but nothing confirming the hard drive story. LauraInLA Feb 1 #52

It is a known acct followed by a lot of people. 58Sunliner Feb 1 #54

That does not mean it is an official account of the National Park Service. MineralMan Feb 1 #58

They have been around since the first admin. Yes, we know they aren't official, but they are usually very accurate. 58Sunliner Feb 1 #62

How about Reuters? And Alt Nt Park isn't a spoof agency, it's a resistance group of federal employees. chia Feb 1 #63

Thanks for the link. MineralMan Feb 1 #66

Thanks for the shout out. Autumn Feb 2 #94

"I hope this helps." 58Sunliner Feb 1 #36

I believe a new forum was set up for persons like yourself. 1WorldHope Feb 1 #38

I am aware of that new forum. However it is not the right place MineralMan Feb 1 #45

Please give specifics. LAS14 Feb 1 #84

That there were 2 new forums set up after the election. 1WorldHope Feb 1 #88

Good advice. Elessar Zappa Feb 1 #41

I think this is all very reasonable. Thank you. LoisB Feb 1 #43

Roosevelt understood this point. In his first inaugural address he said: flashman13 Feb 1 #44

Thanks for that quote! MineralMan Feb 1 #47

The fear and panic are based on reality Cirsium Feb 1 #46

Thank you for taking the time to reply. MineralMan Feb 1 #50

Thanks Cirsium Feb 1 #76

Yes. There is reason for concern, MineralMan Feb 1 #79

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hello KS Toronado Feb 1 #71

Welcome to DU - enjoy your stay - however short it is. GoneOffShore Feb 1 #73

Welcome! JoseBalow Feb 1 #77

Thank you for saying it better than I could. 1WorldHope Feb 1 #69

Thank you for the helpful suggestions. Buddyzbuddy Feb 1 #49

Just as people on the other side like drama. Keepthesoulalive Feb 1 #51

Panic? RB77 Feb 1 #55

Moreover, stay offline as much as possible. valleyrogue Feb 1 #57

Sure. Not everyone wants to do that, though. MineralMan Feb 1 #59

Of course they don't want to do it. valleyrogue Feb 1 #61

Lot of truth in that comment! Emile Feb 1 #60

Good advice. Many thanks. (nt) Paladin Feb 1 #64

And please, please, please mcar Feb 1 #68

Is it OK with you to fucking panic now? "Musk Given Access to Treasury Payment System" maxrandb Feb 1 #74

I am so close to the door stillcool Feb 1 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author LiberalArkie Feb 1 #78

I think many here would do well to take some advice from Marc Elias Wiz Imp Feb 1 #82

Thank you! betsuni Feb 2 #92

The time to be very concerned is right now DaBronx Feb 1 #83

I will stop being scared when a reliable source BlueKota Feb 1 #85

Co-signed Hitorque Feb 1 #87

Misinformation Baron2024 Feb 2 #89

You mean the 2026 elections Mountainguy Feb 2 #91

They still have "elections," in Russia and China too. BlueKota Feb 2 #99

Good advise, MAGA distracts so they can pic peoples pockets uponit7771 Feb 2 #96

I'm preparing but not panicking Kaleva Feb 2 #98