Friends,
I will have more to say in the coming weeks and months, as always. But it’s clear to me that our country — America — is being consumed, in whole, by fascism. So now: you must ensure you protect your mind and find your community.
I’m not a paid political commentator or consultant, despite my best efforts. I have nothing to sell you, with a single exception below, and no narrative to push for Party or Donor. Instead, what you get from me, for better or worse, is just how I feel.
I feel as though we are about to enter a period of acceleration, where what’s happening should become more clear, but won’t for most people because of the thick fascistic atmosphere in which we exist, digitally and physically.
I don’t know how much worse it will get. But my brain is telling me to go into a more protective mode. And so that’s what I will do.
With that, the pitch:
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Don’t worry about the Acropolis/Santorini stuff. That’s a story for another time.
Humor is going to be an important weapon and — unfortunately, given the present circumstance — it’s the only weapon I know how to wield.
I really should learn to wield more weapons…
With that, I remind you: create, don’t consume; protect your mind, find your community.
Nick Butler
Smithville, NY
June 2025
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