The myth of “shared suffering” in Vicksburg turned history into faith—and faith into amnesia---for although the first war ended in 1865; the second one still shapes how Southerners see suffering, loss, freedom, sacrifice—and the redemptive struggle for truth.
1/20
Image: Confederate General Lloyd Tilghman dies with flair. Monument at Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, MS. Source: RoadsideAmerica.
#history #Histodons #CivilWar #Mississippi #BlackMastodon #Photography #BlackAndWhite

The myth of “shared suffering” in Vicksburg turned history into faith—and faith into amnesia---for although the first war ended in 1865; the second one still shapes how Southerners see suffering, loss, freedom, sacrifice—and the redemptive struggle for truth.
1/20
Image: Confederate General Lloyd Tilghman dies with flair. Monument at Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, MS. Source: RoadsideAmerica.
#history #Histodons #CivilWar #Mississippi #BlackMastodon #Photography #BlackAndWhite

The Ulysses S. Grant Memorial in Washington DC is a stunning tribute to the Civil War general and 18th President of the United States, prominently located in Union Square.

#BuyIntoArt #UnitedStates #CivilWar #Memorial #UlyssesSGrant #WashingtonDC #UnionSquare #HistoricalMonument #CivilWarHistory #TravelDestinations #ArchitectureLovers #StatuePhotography

https://jrtphotography.com/featured/ulysses-s-grant-memorial-in-dc-john-twynam.html

The Ulysses S. Grant Memorial in Washington DC is a stunning tribute to the Civil War general and 18th President of the United States, prominently located in Union Square.

#BuyIntoArt #UnitedStates #CivilWar #Memorial #UlyssesSGrant #WashingtonDC #UnionSquare #HistoricalMonument #CivilWarHistory #TravelDestinations #ArchitectureLovers #StatuePhotography

https://jrtphotography.com/featured/ulysses-s-grant-memorial-in-dc-john-twynam.html

RED FLAG WARNING:

Anti-Fascist author Mark Bray BLOCKED at airport from escaping the US at airport

Last night, Mark Bray had already cleared airport security to board a flight to Spain. He had announced he was leaving the US due to death threats and doxxing by Turning Point USA.

Suddenly his reservation for the flight was cancelled, blocking his trip. To reach Spain now he may need to make arrangements to cross into Canada or Mexico by land (where the US has few exit controls) and catch a flight from out of the reach of the United States.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/09/anti-fascism-mark-bray-rutgers-university

If you want out and are not well known, now's the time. If you have a high profile like mine you may already be committed to the fight.

#iamantifa #antifa #civilwar

RED FLAG WARNING:

Anti-Fascist author Mark Bray BLOCKED at airport from escaping the US at airport

Last night, Mark Bray had already cleared airport security to board a flight to Spain. He had announced he was leaving the US due to death threats and doxxing by Turning Point USA.

Suddenly his reservation for the flight was cancelled, blocking his trip. To reach Spain now he may need to make arrangements to cross into Canada or Mexico by land (where the US has few exit controls) and catch a flight from out of the reach of the United States.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/09/anti-fascism-mark-bray-rutgers-university

If you want out and are not well known, now's the time. If you have a high profile like mine you may already be committed to the fight.

#iamantifa #antifa #civilwar

#civilwar
Judge's home in South Carolina explodes and burns to the ground, arson suspected

On the 5th of October, the South Carolina home of judge Diane Goodstein exploded and burned to the ground, injuring three of her family members. The fire is being treated as a suspected arson. Both judge Diane Goodstein and her husband are registered Dems in voting records.

Before the fire she had been inundated with death threats after blocking a Trump/DOJ fishing expedition demanding voter records. If this turns out to be a MAGA arsonist and they are even found, it's probable either Trump will pardon them or they will never be charged at all. If THAT happens MAGA meatheads get the "open season" message concerning any judge who dares to stand up to Trump.

Back story:

"COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - A federal request to hand over sensitive information from millions of South Carolina voters is now on hold.

Late Tuesday, Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein issued a temporary restraining order resulting from a new lawsuit challenging whether the South Carolina Election Commission will give voters’ data to the Department of Justice."

https://www.live5news.com/2025/09/03/judge-blocks-south-carolina-giving-doj-millions-voters-data/

#civilwar
Judge's home in South Carolina explodes and burns to the ground, arson suspected

On the 5th of October, the South Carolina home of judge Diane Goodstein exploded and burned to the ground, injuring three of her family members. The fire is being treated as a suspected arson. Both judge Diane Goodstein and her husband are registered Dems in voting records.

Before the fire she had been inundated with death threats after blocking a Trump/DOJ fishing expedition demanding voter records. If this turns out to be a MAGA arsonist and they are even found, it's probable either Trump will pardon them or they will never be charged at all. If THAT happens MAGA meatheads get the "open season" message concerning any judge who dares to stand up to Trump.

Back story:

"COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - A federal request to hand over sensitive information from millions of South Carolina voters is now on hold.

Late Tuesday, Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein issued a temporary restraining order resulting from a new lawsuit challenging whether the South Carolina Election Commission will give voters’ data to the Department of Justice."

https://www.live5news.com/2025/09/03/judge-blocks-south-carolina-giving-doj-millions-voters-data/

American democracy keeps facing the same test. Reconstruction. Watergate. January 6th. Each was an inkblot: some saw freedom and law, others tyranny and betrayal.

The danger isn’t just the crisis—it’s perception unmoored from fact. A lie, repeated often enough, creates its own inkblot. Not to reveal the viewer. But to control them.

1/17

#history #blackmastodon #histodons #blackandwhite #photo #photography #politics #democracy #fascism #civilwar

RE: https://mastodon.social/@blogdiva/115294682139271362

Trump & his #MAGA goonsquad #shutdown the federal government back in January. #Project2025 is about completely dismantling the federal government, including #USMIL

when #corporate #mainstreamMedia write about this moment, make sure they don’t miss the most important points of Trump’s #tv #media #propaganda moment:

1. Trump is, as POTUS, openly declaring a #civilWar against unarmed civilians

2. Trump is asking USMIL generals to commit TO #genocide. he is asking for LOYALTY TO GENOCIDE.

American democracy keeps facing the same test. Reconstruction. Watergate. January 6th. Each was an inkblot: some saw freedom and law, others tyranny and betrayal.

The danger isn’t just the crisis—it’s perception unmoored from fact. A lie, repeated often enough, creates its own inkblot. Not to reveal the viewer. But to control them.

1/17

#history #blackmastodon #histodons #blackandwhite #photo #photography #politics #democracy #fascism #civilwar

RE: https://mastodon.social/@blogdiva/115294682139271362

Trump & his #MAGA goonsquad #shutdown the federal government back in January. #Project2025 is about completely dismantling the federal government, including #USMIL

when #corporate #mainstreamMedia write about this moment, make sure they don’t miss the most important points of Trump’s #tv #media #propaganda moment:

1. Trump is, as POTUS, openly declaring a #civilWar against unarmed civilians

2. Trump is asking USMIL generals to commit TO #genocide. he is asking for LOYALTY TO GENOCIDE.

Did you know you can watch war-torn #Portland #Oregon collapse in real-time via any of these live webcams?

https://katu.com/weather/cameras

Come see the violent, dangerous street thugs wreaking havoc on the helpless citizenry. It’s pure carnage!

😏

#USPol #CivilWar #not

Did you know you can watch war-torn #Portland #Oregon collapse in real-time via any of these live webcams?

https://katu.com/weather/cameras

Come see the violent, dangerous street thugs wreaking havoc on the helpless citizenry. It’s pure carnage!

😏

#USPol #CivilWar #not

So…this is it. The end of everything as we know it. The escalation that we’ve feared.

“Full force.”

Portland is about to become ground zero for live rounds and the civil war between fascism and everything that is good.

I’m very, very frightened for what is upon us here. In my own backyard, where kids are playing and people are walking by the river. The propaganda is insanity.

💔😭

#WarRavaged #Portland #PDX #CivilWar #Fascism #Military

@MikeElgan "Some ask whether we will enter #civilwar, but in truth, that war did not end. The South — now merely metaphorical, as its border extends into every state — rose again. It won."

@molly0xfff #US guys & girls calm down someone needs to #deescalate this guy in underwear does not need that #civilwar #music #gunsroses please elect someone else fast thanks https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5e3sI5xkA0M

Crimethinc publishes near-future hypothetical: survival-a story about anarchists enduring mass raids

https://crimethinc.com/2025/03/21/survival-a-story-about-anarchists-enduring-mass-raids

LOTS of details in this about escape and evasion, survival, and the expected takedowns of communications infrastructure and the workarounds to bypass the takedowns.

A lot can be learned from this one! Seriouly folks, if you don't have a go-bag ready, stop reading and start preparing one RIGHT NOW