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Cake day: January 22nd, 2025

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  • I think what they’re getting at though is that it’s got to be one or the other. Like all respect to Pretti, he’s sparked a huge sea change in terms of the relationship of the administration to the 2A, and some serious pushback (AZ AG for instance). But if he hadn’t had the pistol he’d likely be alive. And if he had used it a minute earlier… Well. So if we’re going to protest, do it in a way that will not be able to be twisted by the media. And if you’re ready to defend your life with a firearm if someone is threatening you (and at this point an ICE agent advancing towards you is undeniably that) then just do it. To be realistic though, if you’re going to put yourself in that position it would be wise to be among a group that outnumbers the ICE agent force.

    We’re still in the phase of lone wolf type actors. That will end predictably. But with a group of people it would be a completely different thing. Unfortunately that is also exactly what Trump is fishing for. It’s tactically wise to be armed and with a trained group if you’re going to be facing off with ICE. It’s strategically wise to continue nonviolence until the majority of the population is so disgusted with the government that real pushback has overwhelming popular support.

    Unfortunately the strategic move is to continue sacrificing people like Pretti until the public sentiment is so strong that something like the Sterling Hall bombing becomes palatable to most people (or, ideally, the midterm elections throw Trump and his ilk out of office).







  • Get a small collapsible backpack like this: Patagonia Terravia Tote Bag Backpack 24L so you can have a few things on hand during train rides, and have the option to lock your main bag in a locker at the train station or your hotel room while you’re exploring. In Italy (Germany as well, maybe France too, I have less experience there) there are often really nice, cheap public aquaplexes with saunas and pools and hot tubs, that can be a nice way to refresh that is less gross than a hostel bathroom. Have two wallets, one for little stuff with a coin pouch and one for larger sums and your passport. Italy and France are both pretty safe but… Still worth it. Always have wet wipes. Remember to validate your tickets in Italy.