I stand corrected! Adding it to my list
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In political science, a reactionary or a reactionist is a person who holds political views that favor a return to the status quo ante—the previous political state of society—which the person believes possessed positive characteristics that are absent from contemporary society. As a descriptor term, reactionary derives from the ideological context of the left–right political spectrum. As an adjective, the word reactionary describes points of view and policies meant to restore a status quo ante.
As an ideology, reactionism is a tradition in right-wing politics; the reactionary stance opposes policies for the social transformation of society, whereas conservatives seek to preserve the socio-economic structure and order that exists in the present. In popular usage, reactionary refers to a strong traditionalist conservative political perspective of a person opposed to social, political, and economic change.
Reactionary ideologies can be radical in the sense of political extremism in service to re-establishing past conditions. To some writers, the term reactionary carries negative connotations—Peter King observed that it is “an unsought-for label, used as a torment rather than a badge of honor.”
Oh shit, is this from Paprika? Looks like it . What an awesome, trippy af movie
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Technology@lemmy.ml•Biden’s TikTok Flip-Flop: President Rushes To Undo Ban He Championed As Backlash Grows
2·10 months agoSure but what’s their excuse? Is everyone simply a huge Meta investor? That’d be my best guess for how multiple people try to achieve something like this without looking at the consequences - personal gain. But I’m still inclined to believe these politicians/surrogates want to do a decent job and/or get re-elected
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Technology@lemmy.ml•Biden’s TikTok Flip-Flop: President Rushes To Undo Ban He Championed As Backlash Grows
41·10 months agoFor sure. I just wonder why no one could see this coming. I get Biden is old as shit and ignorant af, but isn’t there supposed to be a team informing him on shit? I mean, guess the same goes for all the congress(wo)men that supported such a stupid, irrational policy
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Technology@lemmy.ml•Biden’s TikTok Flip-Flop: President Rushes To Undo Ban He Championed As Backlash Grows
5·10 months agoWhat absolutely atrocious politics
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ADHD@lemmy.world•Book Recommendation: Scattered MindsEnglish
3·10 months agoI liked it but I also felt it was a bit outdated. I’ve gone back to it a couple times but during that, admittedly scattered, time I finished Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Dr. Barkley and then recently started How to ADHD by Jessica McCabe.
I’ll admit my opinion/openness to the book changed after I learned how effective and well-researched medication is and noticed he mentions a few times in the first few chapters how he doesn’t seem to believe the science or just disregards it.
Note: Just checked and realized Dr. Barkley’s book first came out only a year after Dr. Mate’s so I guess they’re originally not that far apart.
2015 Honda Civic SI - best sports car I could get for the price. Great value car; still running perfectly almost 10 yrs later (afai
kct). The interior was also much better compared to others.Probably not getting a new car ever due to all the “smart” features cars come with that I really don’t like.
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World News@lemmy.world•Israeli Ground Forces Cross into Syria, Officials SayEnglish
3·11 months agoYou and what army?
I mean, like are you from
Irananother country likely to attack them or something? Who do you see attacking Israel, in that scenarioI didn’t downvote you, btw. Just wondering which one of us is more confused here. lol. No hate
If we’re just pulling shit out of our ass, maybe this will encourage conspiracy nuts to actually learn about political organizing and the rich history of well-documented movements from the last 100+ yrs that have resulted in real change/benefits for the working class
Hell, maybe people will even start reading more! Like, stuff written by authors and shit. lol. Now, that’d be some crazy. lol. I wonder if Musk “and his friends” could ever pull that one off - getting Americans to read/learn - even with their infinite money hacks
Crazy stuff. Now, hurry up and pass that shit! You’re hoggin it
This absolutely the right lesson to learn here. Who cares if you can’t discuss it (not literally)? We already know the American people agree. We now need to take the next step to unify the working class and organize so we can coordinate our efforts and exercise actual political power
You replied to an accelerationist. Don’t threaten them with a good time. lol …or try to teach them; they’re likely a reactionary, too
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Memes@lemmy.ml•How long before he starts talking about martial law now?
3·11 months agoWhat are the benefits that come from unification, like for the SK people, other than just helping the struggling NK people?
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Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world•When, if ever, would you call for law enforcement?
142·11 months agoI’m not white though, pretty sure they’d assume I did something illegal as soon as I opened the door. lol. How would calling the
crazy racists on steroids with gunscops help? Seems like a very unnecessary risk. Also, why would I be in a courtroom due to my home getting robbed?I’m not a homeowner, but guessing that applies for renter’s insurance too. Never had to use it, thankfully, but that’s def good info to have! If robbed, leave drugs at friend’s house so you can make an insurance claim.
I wonder if you actually have to interact with a cop for that. Really adds insult to injury (again, if you’re not white of course)
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Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world•What's the greatest videogame of all time?
52·11 months agoSince everyone’s just saying their favorite game, I’ll say The Finals!
It’s fuckin great! It’s the first FPS in years that gets me legit excited to play. I like that the game requires decent strategy, movement, and teamwork to get wins and not just good aim/luck. Everything about it feels fresh. Best of all it’s freaking free. A free AAA game in 2024 that’s more than decent and has an awesome dev team? Sign me up!
It’s wild to me that it’s not huge compared to games that go mainstream (not gonna mention names. lol), but I’ll appreciate it while it’s here.
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Memes@lemmy.ml•How long before he starts talking about martial law now?
7·11 months agoYeah, that’s how I’m interpreting it as well, but I could be a bit biased given the fact it seems to be going on everywhere
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Memes@lemmy.ml•How long before he starts talking about martial law now?
33·11 months agoI mean, isn’t she just saying it doesn’t make sense to fight back since that could lead to war with a nuclear power?
Idk seems like the thing a smarter Israel would’ve said, and Hamas never even had nukes
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Memes@lemmy.ml•How long before he starts talking about martial law now?
36·11 months agoAre the pro-NK folks in the room with us now?
Seriously, are there really pro-NK supporters in SK? That seems ridiculous. Does that guy just really want to start a war with NK or smth?
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Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world•Are there any series involving the East India Company?
3·1 year agoYeah, I’ve just got the book “Enemy of All Mankind” which is about the period of time when the East India Co. was just getting going. Apparently that time intersects with three big shifts: the first international pirate manhunts, the start of the British Empire, and the creation of the corporation. It tells a crazy story and I absolutely loved it


Did they mention race at all? I might’ve missed it. Bet that would yield more “surprising” results