#revolution of our time

[sentientsliotar]

Everyday Percy weighs the pros and cons of overthrowing the gods

I’m talking about adult Percy. I’m talking about been dealing with this s### for years Percy.

The I’ve survived Tartarus to save Olympus and they still make me jump though ridiculous hoops to live my life Percy.

The gods believe they’re safe because Mr. “My Fatal Flaw is Loyalty”, wouldn’t endanger his friends needlessly after losing so many in the last wars.

They fail to consider Ms. “My Fatal Flaw is Hubris” Annabeth Chase.

#Ms “Greatest Strategist of Our Time” would not sacrifice as many as Kronos and Luke did #percy jackon and the olympians #pjo #pjo hoo toa #riordanverse #pjo fandom #is this a writing prompt or a headcanon? #idk but I think about it a lot #they’d do it differently than luke #it’d be a full demigod revolution #with kids who have learned from the previous wars #and have demigod allies outside of Olympus’s influence #yes I mean #magnus chase #alex fierro #sadie kane #carter kane #etc #Apollo’s on the team too #percy jackson spoilers #pjo spoilers #annabeth chase #percy and annabeth #annabeth pjo #annabeth percy jackson #percy jackson and annabeth chase #percabeth #percy jackson and the heroes of olympus #percy jackson

[bread--quest]

to this day one of the strangest situations i've ever been in is, in the year of our lord 2023, having a debate with a middle-aged woman from texas who was trying to write a graduate thesis over whether or not it was utilizing girl power for american colonist women in the 1770s to remain loyal to the british empire. i think about it a lot.

#wow look something original!! #also the reason i was interacting with her at all is that she had come to our museum to ask us if we knew of any loyalist women in our town #and we said. No. and she said are you sure. #and we said ma'am there were 18 families here at the time of the revolution and they were all scottish or irish. we're sure. #and then she stayed in our museum for another hour arguing with us about our OWN STATE #shes so lucky that my boss was there or i mightve been angry enough to try and fight a grown woman

[arospecsyourblockdudes]

more historical fiction needs to be set in ww1. bonus points if you fag it up

#every time i check historical fiction books its like the year: 1943 and like OK geez #either ww2 era or like the 60s or 20s or some shit #can i PLEASE get a story set in the goddamn trenches of verdun thats mean and nasty about killing characters #sorry theres no easy “bad side” in that war ?? make the bad side the governments cuz thats what it was #my god. can i read about our protag watching some guy die horrifically from a gas attack #and then fuck one of the other soldiers to find any form of intimacy+comfort #read one book set in ww1 but it focused mainly on the russian revolution. still a good one i love u martha hall kelly #but they made this one random dude enlist in the air force and i was SURE he was dead walking corpse u know #but he SURVIVED i was mad. kill this bitch #pilots at a certain point in the war i wanna say 15-16 had such short life expectancies KILL HIM !!!!! #anyway if u have recommendations of queer ass ww1 books i will take them please and thank u #dont even have to be queer just want some all quiet on the western front type shit

[frevandrest]

not to be a d*ck, but is it true the king's trial was kind of illegal?

Yes - because the existing laws at the time gave the king more rights and protection than any other person. It was basically impossible to put him on trial for a crime legally.

If anyone else were accused of that crime (high treason), it would've been an easy trial with a clear sentence (not just during frev; we know how treason was addressed in Ancient Régime).

But Louis had special protections in the law. So that was a pickle. And that's why the Convention took so long to figure out what to do (if he could be tried legally at all). It was an example of "it can't really be done legally, but it's because the law is bad". Yet they (majority at least) didn't want to go "fuck the laws, it's unfair for him to have privileges over other people, especially for that type of crime". So they struggled to find a loophole that would make it non-illegal and in the process some important things were said about the nature of rulership, the divine right of kings, equality, democracy etc. But yeah, there was no way to do it legally because the law was bad. (Edit: And I think rulers generally still enjoy these protections around the world, so it wasn't unusual. Still bad.)

#this is a simplification of what went down #but it does touch upon issues of what to do when the law is wrong/bad/unfair #is the most important thing to stick to it to keep things legal #even if unfair #or go against it #but yes it's a complex issue #not just in louis' case #but also diplomatic immunity for the deputies #or idk how it was called in their time - i am referring to the whole 'can/should deputies be put on trial' #and of course there were different opinions on that #but it's something that exists in our time too #which baffles me to no end - why would a politician have any special protection is beyond me #but i digress #frev #french revolution #louis xvi #*parliamentary immunity not diplomatic lol #i guess inviolability is the word #can't english today

[proudfreakmetarusonniku]

also like why r ppl confused about the technological jump in lok it’s literally the same as happened irl. avatar takes place in the rough equivalent to the mid 1800s, it’s not medieval or anything. lok takes place roughly equivalent to the early 1900s. that is, in fact, what happened irl in the seventy odd years between, say 1850 and 1920. like it’s literally just historically accurate.

#i haven’t watched tlok yet but like… guys it’s very literally. the exact same technological progression as what happened in real history #I am a nerd there and I am Bothered about people claiming it’s unrealistic #like no that is literally what happened. in our world. during the same equivalent time period. #like atla is in fact. set in the equivalent to the 1800s. as you can see from the industrial revolution going on. #the creators actually Did do their research in. a lot of places tbh but like historically avatar and korra are in fact at the same tech #that we would have had at the same time irl more or less (outside of the obviously ahistorical shit that came from bending) #massive pet peeve srry

[chaos-has-theories]

You know - the Revolution moral of "sometimes the adults won't do what's necessary, so sometimes you have to be the one to step in. Maybe you're the adult now" gets a bit... muddled... by the fact that it's also about "haha imagine Chloé as mayor even though she's 14? Oh look finally her father stepped in and put his foot down".

#Does the show intend the impossible ridiculousness of an unelected teenaged mayor? #Is it trying to make a statement along the lines of Fridays For Future in our heroes' power-ups? #And how even do these writers think parenting works? #Tune in next time I have too much time on my hands when I compare the Jirina Prekop methods (boooo!) with the Jesper Juul approach (woooo!) #bc one fun fact about me is that I've had a special interest in parenting manuals since I was fifteen #and I only just found the prekop at a yard sale #which is the only way I will ever pay money for it #miraculous ladybug #chaos rambles #(which is to say. tell me if that breakdown sounds interesting to you bc then I might actually do it) #ml revolution #ml salt

[eypril-eypril]

the king

when i was doing some research for a historical wilmon fanfic at the royal library’s archive last year i found a short story called the king by martin andersen-nexö from 1914. it was a story of a king who no longer held any power, but was worshipped by his people who didn’t dare to criticize him.  

“let him sit!”, the wise men of the country said. “he’s the unsound fantasies of the people, collected in one hand - it’s the cheapest option. and he is our only memory of the slavery of the past. the more he stands out, the more he brings attention to how far we’ve come.” 

the king stayed on his throne, but he wasn’t allowed to speak. the people traveled from east and west to see him, and he had to sit nicely on the throne while the people looked at him. meanwhile, the people invented a road of light that would lead talented people to success, no matter their social class. but the king’s throne cast a shadow over the road of light, which paralyzed the entire country. 

after some time, the king asked if no one was upset with him. the people didn’t dare to be mad at him, because he sat so nicely on his throne. finally, the king had had enough and his soul left his body, but his body remained sitting. once his soul was gone, nothing stopped him from sitting nicely. he sat there, deaf and blind, until humanity accidentally pushed his throne so that it fell over.  

i love this story because in my opinion, it pinpoints some of the reasons as to why i think monarchs - both the real and fictional ones - shouldn’t exist. it’s fascinating how a story published in 1914 so perfectly describes the themes of a tv show from 2021. because this could have been a fabel about wilhelm, who is forced to sit nicely on his throne as tourist attraction and a symbol of the past, which in turn harms not only the people but also wilhelm himself. and if he continues to sit nicely, his soul will eventually leave his body, because it won’t be able to stand it any longer. 

#young royals #mine #backstory: this story was published during a time when the socialists and the king were in deep conflict #the socialists wanted to spend money on welfare and the king wanted to spend money on a fancy military boat #the king kicked out the government because of the conflict #it was the last time in swedish history that the king made a political decision #yet this story describes a time more similar to our own #where the king holds no power but is merely an expensive symbol #i feel like this fandom need some anti-monarchy takes because this is not a show that's trying to romanticize monarchism #like wille hates it simon hates it even august is starting to think it's not a vibe #if we're gonna talk about revolutions we're talking burning old institutions to the ground #not trying to reform an institution that is impossible to reform

[rabbits-of-negative-euphoria]

it can be tempting to assume that the American spirit is one of revolution, when in fact, America was specifically formulated to be revolution-proof

#- HK #every structure of our government and recourse in our policy is to enable change within limits and thus prevent violent revolution #the only revolution-like event we’ve ever had was the civil war #and the fact that we remained a cohesive nation afterwards is a miracle due in part to the structure of our government #and the nature of our culture at that time #mobile #respublica #x

[icantalk710]

Staycation's over, third gym trip in a row over, and now working at home in the morning 🥲

#ore no kao #good time though hopefully i do get to go away in August or Sept #just didnt really get to plan much for myself outside of a High Line walk and getting a solo drink at Boxers last night #[am a bit miffed i couldn't connect with a guy on grindr tho] #[really would've been nice to blow that out... 😩 lol] #[or have some 🍸 company lol] #also first time in a while i got a good workout in three days in a row one part of the mostly wfh revolution i miss #[...also there was this cute guy i saw at this coffee shop yday that was there again when i went today #stayed this time and it seemed we were both flirting (cruising? i can never tell) as we plugged away on our laptops for an hour/hour.5 #only to both seemingly shy up... which might be partly behind the miffedness 😩]

[ikemenomegas]

a decade passed of night and dark light and meaning

on jupiter one revolution lasts eleven of our years and into late november by that measure you have not been gone a year yet

there are worlds where you have been gone hardly a day

I still know you in that part of me far beyond the body

you went far beyond my reach yet still not far enough to make you a stranger

-io 1/1/23

#a decade passed/of night and dark/of light and meaning #on jupiter/one revolution lasts eleven of our years/and into late november #by that measure/you have not been gone a year yet/there are worlds where you have been gone/hardly a day #i still know you/in that part of me far beyond the body #you went far/beyond my reach/yet still not far enough/to make you a stranger #poem in the tags #satosugu #satoru x suguru x reader #gojo x geto x reader #jjk aesthetic #aesthetic moodboard #for the 'my young years' fic chain #but also inspired by going to see a friend I haven't spent a long time with in almost four years #i still know you and it's a wonderful feeling #thanks for the first good new years in almost a decade #happy new year

[keepthyfaithandthylight]

Jean Paul Marat was a doctor, yes?

Personally, I wonder how well he’d fare if I travelled back in time and had him take a mock college anatomy and physiology test from 2023.

(I also wonder how the others would do as well. I wonder who would go insane first?)

#I think he would do okay #maybe if I travelled back in time he could provide me with some study tips as well #perhaps I would run into our other frev boys while I’m there #frev #french revolution #claws out for the main 5 #jean paul marat #marat #Lucie likes history #Lucie posts #ktfatl

[the-marcos-family-sucks-ass]

lmao. lol even.

#worthless garbage #he says he must always attend first class.. edi ikaw first class kakainin namin pag nagkaroon ulit ng revolution gago #ph #philippines #i hope bong bong marcos dies #the livelihood of your civilians are being torn away because you don't give a shit about jeepney drivers and yet #you choose the goddamn presidential chopper to attend A COLDPLAY CONCERT OF ALL THINGS???????? #some ppl r saying we should let our leaders have personal time but what has he done to deserve this personal time? #what has he done for the citizens of the Philippines? nothing. wala. #sorry just wanted to let out some steam #third screenshot is from cnn philippines btw

[hellsite-detective]

Heyo! I’ve been trying to find the original Jump in the Caac post, and I thought you could help me!

The beginning went like “I got a gun, *loading clicks* no girls, girls gotta die *gunshots mixed with drums*

Wake up with no hhuuuueeuuuuhh, julioioioioio”

Some of the text had the cursed text effect

a real easy case here. i went to my pal google and searched for "jump in the caac" and quickly found a screenshot. searchin' the username in the screenshot on tumblr proved to be no problem, as i found the blog in seconds. from there, i searched for "caac" on the blog and found the post in seconds.

here's your post! i hope you enjoy this one! i know i do every time i see it. have a great day!

Post Case: Closed

#what a classic piece of audio #truly a revolution of our time #ask #jump in the caac #hellsite detective #post case closed

[ladyimaginarium]

Manifestation Moodboard: Interfaith Christmas, Hannukah & Yule!!

#arcana.uploads #the idealized self. #christmas. #hannukah. #yule. #mine. #do not reblog unless you're a member of our system. #christmas + hannukah + yule inspo !! ft fancy clothes & cool stuff i'd& love to wear & do one day !! <3333 #the contrasting colors of christmas / yule & hannukah are so neat tbh #like. you have red & green for christmas / yule & blue & white for hannukah w/ flecks of gold & silver for both !! #i& would totally love to have a whole hannukah thing w/ jewish friends & maybe some trusted goyim & vibe while we eat jelly donuts & challa #& study some more jewish literature & learn about revolution bc at its core thats what hannukah's about !! #& then for christmas we'd& vibe w/ friends while we drink hot cocoa & watch some cheesy movies & decorate the tree qwq + chinese food ngl #both hannukah & xmas get gingerbread houses & cakes for their respective holidays BET !!!! idc idc #& then in between xmas & yule we'd& love to go out w/ friends to like. a cabin or idk a longhouse or smth & vibe there !! #& go skiing maybe even tho i suck at it or try traditional dogsledding LAGJGAAGLJAGGALJAGJL #one of my& favorite gifts are gonna be blue roses + mullah bc we& love to see it !! #& then i'd& totally wanna go on those horseback carriage rides w/ either partner(s) or friends or maybe a future niece/nephew/nieph qwq #our& outfits would ideally SLAY #& then for yule it'll be a more quiet solemn but happy time !! bonus if it has log cake !! lots of prayers & hopes for the new year !! <333 #maybe do some kinda fancy altar & practicing winter witchcraft / magick along w/ traditional indigenous medicines on the side !! #bc listen a native jewish bitch can dream !!!!

[wiedzmacienia]

SHIP EDITS ↣ KATARZYNA & BENJAMIN

We're standing face-to-face with our own human race. We commit the sins again and our sons and daughters pay. Our tainted history is playing on repeat. But we could change it if we stand up strong and take the lead. When I was younger, I was named a generation unafraid. For heirs to come, be brave. And meet me on the battlefield. Even on the darkest night, I will be your sword and shield, your camouflage. And you will be mine. Echos of the shots ring out, we may be the first to fall. Everything can stay the same or we could change it all.

↪KATARZYNA MAKOWSKI (@wiedzmacienia) and BENJAMIN TALLMADGE (@honorhearted)

#visage; #honorhearted #mygraphics; #time period; raise a glass to the revolution #v; main #ships; kat x ben #the compulsion to make an edit could not be stopped lol #but this song really has the vibes our the world backdrop and them and i love this song so had to make the edit

[deadpoetsmusings]

what I read

On movies, books, and culture:

Memento millennial: conversation on the end of an era, its "main characters", web 2.0 & the real difference between Gen Z and Millenials

‘The History Boys’ and the Eternity of Adolescence 

In Praise of Four Lions, ‘the Muslim Blazing Saddles’

Fiction in a Post-Truth Age by Pankaj Mishra

Love in the inbox: the epistolary pleasures of the Tom Hanks–Meg Ryan rom-com

The Lost Redemption Arc

The political legacy of John Berger's art criticism

Conversations with artists I love: 

Marilynne Robinson, art of fiction

Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner: ‘I’m comfortable with the idea that things don’t have to be a pop song

Jeremy Strong Knows What You Think

Climate crisis:

How the climate crisis is driving stronger storms further inland

Pakistan floods have displaced millions of people, most of them already poor and vulnerable, if we are serious about climate justice, the first thing to do is to speak up for the global south which is already suffering its worst effects. Debt relief and debt forgiveness, along with a demand for climate action now is the least we can do right now. Perhaps a talk about climate reparations needs to be had as well. 

Pakistan has been hit by its worst floods in recent memory

What Is Owed to Pakistan, Now One-Third Underwater 

‘There is nothing for us’: Pakistan’s flood homeless start to despair

DONATE FOR FLOOD RELIEF IN PAKISTAN (no amount is small. Every little bit helps. Even though the flooding has ended, rehabilitation is a long and tiring road ahead. Help if you can.)

#what I read #its been a while since I kept a record on here and i missed the feeling #anyway.. with regards to climate change #i don't think we've wrapped our heads around the fact about how terrible it already is #climate migration will happen very soon as david wallace-wells has been saying recently #we need to do something to make it go smoothly #a sudden influx will exacerbate tensions and thats putting it lightly #but for now.. while south asia is drowning its time to demand serious change #climate reparations carbon taxing etc etc.. just a little of what we can ask for #no revolution is coming to save us #please just protest and hold your reps accountable #organizations like the IMF are wreaking havoc on vulnerable countries #time to demand that imperialist designs on poor countries needs to end #the amount of devastation in pakistan is unreal the more you read about it the worse it gets