I posted to #LinkedIn, the hashtags of #FirstPrinciples and #CoreValues, and the video of Chris Murphy speaking about a U.S. permanent resident being “disappeared”, with text saying:
“The U.S. #Constitution protects the right to free speech.
“It is enshrined in the #FirstAmendment of the Bill of Rights.
“It even protects speech you don’t like.
“Especially speech you don’t like.”
Based on the post analytics after 9 hours, it appears shadow-banned.
C’mon fam
This is an oblique way of saying “we can’t be anti-fascist”, without actually articulating the #FirstPrinciples and #CoreValues they do stand for, such as #republicanism.
Weak sauce.
#CoreValues aren’t “core” until, and unless, they cost you something.
Friction - intellectual, emotional, or even physical - is a leading indicator of the #SunkCost.
When an executive’s first thought of a #library is negative, that might be a leading indicator of flawed #leadership, absent #CoreValues, and misaligned #FirstPrinciples.
https://www.threads.net/@mosseri/post/DDGHRS7yTPu
The Left does not tolerate wannabe God-Kings and it never has.
Indeed, those used to be a fundamental #CoreValues of the #American #BodyPolitic.
https://inaniludibrio.com/2024/08/13/skeptical-of-god-kings/
Christians or other people of faith may wish to consider these thoughts from Pastor Mark Peake of First Presbyterian Church of Monterey on Election Day, November 5, 2024.
![FPC Monterey View - November 5, 2024
[From the Pastor’s Desk, page 2 of 2]
4 General Character. Of course, no one is perfect and we lean into grace but sometimes it's easy to see where one candidate is trying harder to demonstrate selfless rather than selfish behavior. This includes a realistic look at how the candidate has handled his/her own family and interacted with the public in the past.
5 If a candidate is proposing restrictions to health care and education then that candidate is working in direct opposition to the Gospel.
6 A whole life approach to things in general. As opposed to merely “pro-life” this means an attitude that works towards solutions that make the choice for life more likely. So, things like universal child care, access to affordable health care, etc. are to be worked toward.
7 Specific to this election is a consideration of immigration. Here is what the Bible says about that: Leviticus 19:33-34: "When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.” (Note that this is a direct command from God.) And in the Greek scriptures, Hebrews 13:2: "Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” What candidates and policies honor that sentiment?](https://files.sfba.social/media_attachments/files/113/432/979/880/707/836/original/a34901334421fc9e.jpg "FPC Monterey View - November 5, 2024
[From the Pastor’s Desk, page 2 of 2]
4 General Character. Of course, no one is perfect and we lean into grace but sometimes it's easy to see where one candidate is trying harder to demonstrate selfless rather than selfish behavior. This includes a realistic look at how the candidate has handled his/her own family and interacted with the public in the past.
5 If a candidate is proposing restrictions to health care and education then that candidate is working in direct opposition to the Gospel.
6 A whole life approach to things in general. As opposed to merely “pro-life” this means an attitude that works towards solutions that make the choice for life more likely. So, things like universal child care, access to affordable health care, etc. are to be worked toward.
7 Specific to this election is a consideration of immigration. Here is what the Bible says about that: Leviticus 19:33-34: \"When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.” (Note that this is a direct command from God.) And in the Greek scriptures, Hebrews 13:2: \"Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” What candidates and policies honor that sentiment?")
I've been fired from more than a couple of jobs for not only refusing to follow unethical & immoral orders & have also had full out yelling/scream fights with super ignorant, hella privileged supervisors before, when they've been OK, exploiting underpaid employees. I'm no fucking robot. I fight for workers' rights - especially those with zero union protections. I won't just follow orders, if the orders violate all of my core values & ethics.
Jobs are replaceable - even if you end up working for lesser than you're used to.
My conscience is NOT replaceable.
“If you want to know the anxieties of a generation, look at their horror films.
“But if you want to know their values, look at their children's films.”
#CoreValues https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jasminebina_branding-brandstrategy-culture-ugcPost-7228978765836525568-qVdi?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
Develop & Know thy #CoreValues
http://inaniludibrio.com/2024/04/26/develop-know-thy-core-values/
4 months #CarFree! 
Didn't use my car much in the year before selling it. 
But, boy, was it a process to make that final decision! 
Since then I:
Walked & biked more for groceries 
Started regularly writing on the train
Saved already as much as half a new (nice!) bike
Made some new connections (car driving was lonely)
Love having the choice now of walking, biking, taking a bus or a train or some rental mobility. 
Our @nozbe’s 4 #corevalues are PSFF or #Passion #Simplicity #Freedom and #Fairness - they help us make better #decisions and do right by our #productivity users - what are your values?
**Essay Title: The Importance of Environmental Education in Promoting Sustainability**
**Introduction:**
Environmental education plays a crucial role in shaping individuals' understanding of environmental issues and fostering a sense of responsibility towards the planet. In recent years, as concerns about climate change, pollution, and resource depletion have escalated, the need for effective environmental education has become more pressing than ever. This essay explores the significance of environmental education in promoting sustainability by examining its role in raising awareness, fostering behavior change, and empowering individuals to become active participants in environmental conservation efforts.
Karina Orlova:
"When you reach my age, some things become clearer than ever before.
My life has taught me to value freedom, democracy, and a future based on the core values that define America.
Honesty.
Integrity.
Dignity.
Equality."
From Biden's speech yesterday.
And a dementia-stricken Trump, unable to pronounce "United States" (United Stage he has), mumbling unintelligibly, unable to finish a sentence, "America is dying," insisting time and time again that the president is now Obama.
Speaking of that last one. Where did he get Obama as president from? Apparently he memorized it during the 2016 campaign when he hadn't yet fallen into unconsciousness. And now he's repeating what he remembers from times of mental clarity (more or less).
The unanimous consensus on Biden's State of the Union yesterday:
- The most politically charged message to the country in history. Biden excoriated Trump for Jan. 6, for failing to respond to Covid challenges that have led to the deaths of more than a million Americans, never once calling Trump by name, referring to him as "my predecessor."
Biden began his speech, contrary to tradition of talking about domestic affairs first, with foreign policy and the threat from Putin, comparing the situation to 1941.
"Right now, aid to Ukraine is being blocked by those who want us to step back from our leadership in the world. Not long ago, Republican President Ronald Reagan proclaimed: "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall." Now my predecessor, a former Republican president, is telling Putin, "Do whatever you want." The former American president actually said this while bowing to the Russian leader. This is outrageous. It's dangerous. It's unacceptable.(...) My message to President Putin is simple: We're not going away. We will not bow. I will not bow.
History is watching, just as history watched three years ago on January 6."
- the "incompetent old man" Biden narrative is destroyed for good
--
I'll add from myself: now any Russian/Russian-speaking scum convincing the public that a) Biden is an incompetent old man b) Biden is blocking aid to Ukraine and Trump will save everyone is a Gabesh rat, a Kremlin conservative.
[Link to the video provided]
**Conclusion:**
In conclusion, environmental education is essential for promoting sustainability and addressing the complex environmental challenges facing our planet. By fostering a deeper understanding of environmental issues, instilling a sense of responsibility, and empowering individuals to take action, environmental education can play a significant role in creating a more sustainable future for generations to come. As we strive to build a world where humans and nature coexist harmoniously, investing in comprehensive environmental education programs must remain a priority. Only through collective effort and informed action can we hope to preserve the Earth's precious resources and biodiversity for future generations.
[Link to the video provided]
Biden’s Address: “The Incapable Old Man Narrative Was Obliterated In The Speech” | The Warning - PeerTube (xy-space)
https://tube.xy-space.de/w/m2D2Y9YqKeqa5QuEGNa5qT
#BidenSpeech #FreedomAndDemocracy #CoreValues #DementiaStrickenTrump #AmericaIsDying
#ObamaAsPresident #CovidChallenges #PutinThreat #LeadershipInWorld #RonaldReagan
#ForeignPolicy #AidToUkraine #ReaganProclamation #HistoryIsWatching #IncompetentOldManNarrative
#RussianScum #BidenCritique #BlockedAid #TrumpSavior #GabeshRat
#KremlinConservative #PoliticalChargedMessage #StateOfTheUnion #UnitedStates
@BernieDoesIt @GreenFire @akasha @FrankFrank
#FirstPrinciples are for deluded people, everybody knows #CoreValues are extinguishable (pun intended)
@tofugolem @the5thColumnist @504DR @riggbeck @lednaBM @econads @goodthinking @northernlights
Humanist syncretic pluralism is a construct that can exist.
I believe everyone should make a good-faith effort to develop #FirstPrinciples, #KnowThyself, and their own #CoreValues.
Some stuff be well-articulated in a book. Humanity tends to group together good parts, such as Mastodon comment thread 
That’s why #KnowThyself, thy #CoreValues, and #FirstPrinciples helps with #CriticalThinking.
Constructivism
After the post-modern deconstruction, you have to have #FirstPrinciples, #KnowThyself, and your #corevalues in order to build a cohesive narrative.
#KnowThyself, thy #CoreValues, and thy #FirstPrinciples
Whaddaya know about them #LoyalMountaineers of #EastTennessee, my brother in Christ?
I work with a mountain biking / strength coach, and she has asked her clients to go through a Core Values identification exercise - choosing three words that focus their goals and intentions.
It's been helpful to rethink these ideas in the midst of midlife, family health challenges, career decisions, etc. And I'm noticing that my core values have shifted over time.
She's given permission to share the worksheet with our friends and networks, so ..
https://www.canva.com/design/DAFzPOByidA/RXJLndbB8wDFw_4d3H9H5Q/edit/
What could go wrong with machine-augmented humanity?
