OMG I’m been off of Chapo since the reddit bs. Thanks for this.

Like I get your fear. I’d definitely have (unfounded) jitters and fears because the vaccine is an unknown in our mind.

This vaccine has been given to millions of people already. They’re closely following any effects. Middle grade effects (like an allergic reaction) are less than 1%. Serious effects are basically zero.

It’s human and normal to be afraid of the unknown, and to absorb some of the bullshit from antivaccers. But believe me. If I had the opportunity, I swear I’d get the vaccine.

I’ve had baaaaad anxiety my whole life. I try to remember that I’m always more hard on myself than others. Like in my mind, when I’m thinking “God, I sound like such a fuckhead” in this situation, other people are not thinking that.

And the like 2% that do actually make fun of you for tripping on your words are narcissistic scumbags that have the weakest ego ever, and they don’t deserve your friendship or care.

Pretty sure that’s Pittsburgh

I have an ok job, and I’m like the worst communist ever because I struggle to talk to many genuinely working class people. I legit deserve your hate, and I’m sorry.

The differences in pay scale aren’t ideal, but the left needs more professionals (think Hakim). They have move voice in the current system.

Also Beatnik is the admin for one of the only left online spaces that isn’t run by power-tripping knobs, for which I’m eternally grateful.

No question Netiwit’s a fucking lib, but Land Destroyer is a fascist, pro-monarchy, pro-military mouthpiece. Seriously fuck them.

Pro Thai military. Look at his videos about the Thai monarchy. Fucking yuck.

The a few of the Thai (liberal) pro-democracy movements have sadly received some NED cash. Yes, we should be aware and critical of that. But coming from a reactionary like him, it’s just fucking concern trolling. The guy has NOTHING to say about CIA propping up the kings, nor the close support of the pentagon for the Thai military.

He cleverly picks battles to appeal to people from outside that don’t follow Thai politics.

Also, the main Thai pro-democracy group (not NED funded) went ML last month. It’s fucking awesome.

Everything you said is true. I have more of an academic background, so talking to the football and beer crowd (no insult intended) is not as easy as I wish. I feel like such a weak dork around blue collar workers. Being introverted doesn’t help.

Honestly the US government is playing both sides. Either the fascists in the current government win, or the libs in groups they’re supporting win, so the US comes out on top. Def Thai pro democracy protestors aren’t all on the side of Netiwit. The Left, frankly, just tolerates him.