• WatDabney@sopuli.xyz
    168·
    5 months ago

    Probably the weirdest part of the decline and fall of the US is that it’s being brought about by a 78 year old toddler and a 53 year old teenager.

      • nandeEbisu@lemmy.world
        4·
        5 months ago

        Turns out the meek will inherit the earth was a dire warning about giving power to people with self esteem issues.

        • cerement@slrpnk.net
          3·
          5 months ago

          “But”, interjected van Paasen, “You will be sitting on a pile of ruins.”

          “We have always lived in slums and holes in the wall. We will know how to accommodate ourselves for a time. For, you must not forget, we can also build. It is we the workers who built these palaces and cities here in Spain and in America and everywhere. We, the workers, can build others to take their place. And better ones! We are not in the least afraid of ruins. We are going to inherit the earth; there is not the slightest doubt about that. The bourgeoisie may blast and burn its own world before it finally leaves the stage of history. We are not afraid of ruins. We who ploughed the prairies and built the cities can build again, only better next time. We carry a new world, here in our hearts. The world is growing this minute.”

          —Buenaventura Durruti, interview with Pierre van Paassen (1936-07-24)

    • SkyNTP@lemmy.ml
      13·
      5 months ago

      Nah, it’s only happening because the people are rolling over and letting them.

      • Snowclone@lemmy.world
        2·
        5 months ago

        Yeah. This is the key factor. These people were always there. But right now two responses are the majority ‘‘I’m glad this is happening’’ and ‘‘This isn’t my problem’’