@elonmusk For saving the Republic I owe you at least a basic subscription, and have done that. You and the rest of Trump's merry band are challenging my cynicism about the human race on a daily basis.

RT @LibertyCappy: I love this app 😂

@SecDef @StephenM Thank you, sir. I served there and it matters to me.

@WorldofFirmatus Don’t blame you at all! 😁

I love crows and ravens.

RT @Joeynoble: Today was spent amongst the trees. We set off on a mission to find treebeard, and found him we did! What a pleasure it was…

@WorldofFirmatus Both?

Of course they are happy, just like the Middle Ages! Why don’t they wear bright colors and clean clothes like in the picture book up in the big house.? I guess an actual photo doesn’t get a fantasy filter like the wishful history posted on X.

And if you have a good master, it’ll just be the starvation in the winter and Plague. Oh and you have to fight and pay taxes. He still beats me because it improves my soul. He is a good master.

This might inform as well:

One thing about a peasant, they always talk in the end!

Nice article with references about peasant fun in the Middle Ages:

RT @The_DrunkDragon: Here you go @elonmusk and @DOGE - #PermissionGranted

Well-off town folk wearing bright, clean clothes while clearing the dead during the Plague years. They were the best of times!

I just want those millions of peasants who came before me to get credit for the suffering they endured at the bottom of the totem pole. I grew up hearing how good the slaves had it in the glory days of cotton. That was a lie. Touchy spot with me I guess. I appreciate your sincere response.

People who consider themselves experts should share their knowledge instead of scoffing at the "ignorant" who may commit an error. Some teach, some learn, and some just like to throw grenades over the wall. Where is the 6 part thread on the history of plate armour? Where is the informed discussion of how historical periods are subject to different interpretations. Where is the nuance? I have my little piece of the truth and I'm going to bludgeon you with it. Also, history is written by the winners. And when people over-identify with the winners they enter an echo chamber that I shall not share. This is my message in a bottle to the algo.

I was going to let this lie, and quit posting commentary, but at least I want to clarify my position. The argument about spiritual development was clever and made me think. Whether or not the dominance of the Church made everyone 'spiritual' is at issue. I would argue no, that the dominance of a particular religion does not automatically make everyone happier and less miserable. Religious programming made everyone more satisfied with their lot in life, and it also made it possible to face a bleak and wretched existence and death with more confidence. That's how the martyrs faced their deaths, with faith that they were seconds away from God's embrace. The Church held society together and allowed civilization to grow, but it was not all 'spiritual', in fact maybe not spiritual at all. So now you can flame me over religion. Have a nice day.

@The_DrunkDragon @starsandstripes God bless you. I never saw conflict, for that I am most grateful. But Uncle had me for 4 years and he chose to let me drink beer.