‘what radicalized you?’
‘nothing, i was born with basic empathy.
‘the world decided that was radical.’
-the h.h.
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art credit: leah jo canix
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Yes to everything in that poster, and hooray for May Day!
Best wishes, Pete.
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I like the poster and the quote.
It’s amazing how things have shifted so much so that wanting basic rights for all is now seen as radical.
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it is –
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Personally, I’d use the ‘no kings’ message selectively. Other than that, go ahead :-)
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Sorry, I thought I was logged on. Can’t abide anonymous comments.
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A perfect way to welcome May!
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Me again!
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“The worker is the creator of all things.” – Karl Marx
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
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Yes. I was also born with empathy at my core. Empathy and gratitude are the maps I use to navigate.
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it makes a person who they are
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👏🏼This👏🏼quote👏🏼right👏🏼here👏🏼
Gotta make empathy the norm again, like back in the day when everyone looked aghast at sociopaths. Here’s hoping May Day participants move the needle a little. Lord knows the North Carolina legislature should be taking better care of our teachers and students.
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A wonderful poster – love it. And of course – it’s Happy May Day 🌸💮🌷
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YES – isn’t it a shame really that the world so much needs a ‘May Day’? Fantastic quote to a great poster
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it is, and sadly it does
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Bravo! All are great slogans.
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PERFECT!
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God, I used to hate May Day. Growing up in Hawaii, it was Lei Day, and throughout elementary school, I was always forced to do some lame aloha-themed recital. I have no beef with it nowadays, of course—especially when it advocates protest!
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and especially if you were in hawaii
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I confess my thoughts are always divided on May 1 because today is my sister’s birthday. But yes, empathy worldwide would be a giant step forward. And for those who can’t summon empathy, respect. (It’s in my avatar for a reason.)
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yes, i like this –
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Spot on!! Basic empathy – radical indeed! Happy May Day, Beth!
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Exactly what we need– a radical use of empathy! Grateful for yours…
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Amen! Regardless of who we are and where we come from, the world can never have enough empathy.
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i agree
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Nice, beth!
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A shame that we need to be reminded of such issues. Indeed, we are so “advanced” yet we never seem to learn. So, the poster helps!
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yes, a visual aid –
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What a quote! Empathy for the win! ❤️❤️❤️
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What “radicalized” me? Hmm…I need to think about that. Likely Orwell, Bradbury, Huxley, and 70/80s music about injustice and just being a Gen Xer generally left to my own devices.
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this all makes sense
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What a great poster. I was born a radical feminist. My mother wanted a nice girl, but she got me instead.
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not to say you aren’t a nice radical feminist , depending on your definition of nice )
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Aways define your words/terms, right?
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yes ! ‘planet over profit’ !!
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The gaslighting of the common folk by the oligarchs is fascinating and infuriating. This was a very helpful reminder, Beth. Happy May!
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Yes, yes, yes
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A little backstory…I’ve previously been a resident of NM, and most of my family lives there, including one serving as a member of an independent citizens advisory group of LANL. So a member of my family sent me this article about an astounding crossover. All I can say is, “Well done, Michigan!” for taking a stand against LANL. https://www.santafenewmexican.com/ap/national/michigan-utilitys-data-center-water-ban-throws-lanl-plans-into-limbo/article_fb487f6b-f84b-5616-b360-c3821c8da76b.html
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we are in a battle royale!
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Again, a big “kudos” to you all! Fantastic!
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Note: The citizens’ advisory board was not affiliated with LANL (for further clarification).
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Perfect picture. It’s scary how much has changed in such a short time. It frightens me.
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I am not sure why all my comments are posted under ‘anonymous’. It’s me The Happy Quitter
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ahhhh I have to log in every time to comment. Another change. Thanks WP :)
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that’s happening to me on certain blogs too, even some i’ve follower for years
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i’ve found that if you scroll down and click on that little circle near your avatar at the bottom where we usually start typing, it opens it up
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same!
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Love the art. Love the quote. Love the movement.
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