To those who believe
in the philosophy
to deplatform, to censor
to silence:
be careful of the machinery
you build,
be careful of the precedent
that you blindly demand.
Just because the *mainstream*
the tech companies
the papers
the news
the movies
your pet dog
and the direction of your piss
are currently LEFT OF CENTRE
does not mean
it will forever be so.
Pendulums swing
with the ferocity of history
and one day when
its momentum returns,
the very thing you
celebrated
the very thing you
helped build
will consume, for all that you stood.
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Another eye opening piece from you, the idea that just because something is this way now doesn't mean it won't change! I get the sense evolution in this poem, like the changing of tides as one era ends and another is on the horizon! Beautifully written!
Oh, my! Priceless warning. Thank you for your beautiful insight.
I am sure there are many undiscovered histories in our world that we still know nothing about for a number of varying reasons. What is popular in one place today, isn't popular anywhere else in the world. We are unique beings and to exist for such a short time, I hope someday we, as humans, will unearth a larger understanding of the differences we possess and how each of us should have a fair share in its discovery. The winds of time do change, that is a fact.
Haha, i love your brash and honest style. Kinda gives me Charles Bukowski vibes which i think is a huge compliment. :) 🤗 thanks for being real!
So very well said. Straight up truth ( nice touch of humour added) congratulations
Oh my, Dean...you are on fire right now. This is so honest, brutally so and truthful, rightfully! Just love it so much...including the line about piss too! haha! Well done and congrats on Top Story! You deserve that!
Congratulations on your Top Story
V true.I find all versions of the "news" these days tell us what we should believe, instead of simply reporting it. Living overseas, I've come to see that 90% of the news they tell us on tv about foreign countries is simply propaganda. Every fire or flood in asia, latam or africa is somehow their fault, but in the US or UK its an unfortunate accident, filled with heroes saving pets and the authorities have gotten to the bottom of it and it will never happen again. Anyway I tend to watch Travel shows and the Discovery channel these days for a more positive and humanistic view of the world.
A certainty of truth. Discernment is what is needed. Not censorship.
Very well and roundly stated. Congratulations on top story.
Congratulations on your Top Story❤️💯🎉🎉
Totally agree with the sentiment here, and very well crafted, too, Dean! I feel this is a prudent warning for all, though I wish it could alleviate those fears. Congrats on TS, this deserves it! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Bravo my friend, bravo. 👏
Massive heart
Damn brother. You slammed the door with this one. And congrats. This is a good ass piece.
TOTALLY AGREE!! This is genius!! People need to stop censoring each other and remember that our most important right is our freedom of speech!!
Wow!!!! Brilliant Work. Congratz on Top Story
Bravo, Dean. As you said, the pendulum always swings. The golden rule always stands. Great work. 💗
Darn right. People need to be concerned about the machinations that they build, not because they could turn on them one day, but because if their devices were meant to be good, they'd cause good and not damage, if not more good than more damage. Hell, even a surgeon has to break the skin to find and potentially remove the problems within. People are too obsessed with political position that they lose sight of thinking for themselves, and having responsibility for their own mental cognition.
Love this. So very important to hear this message in the wave of AI & technology. Deep and very visceral💕excellent work!!!
Yes. All of the yes. Fantastic insight laid out in these brilliant lines. Congrats on top story! Very well deserved! 💫
Oh yes, Dean! Thank you- my spirit has been in mourning at the current pendulum swing Congratulations on the Top Story!
Well done!!! Congratulations on Top Story!!!♥️♥️💕
Brilliant! They will be hoisted on their own petards one day and will wonder, 'Why did I not see this coming?' Great Top Story, sir!
👏 Bravo, my friend. Powerful message!