Figured we all here could use just a bit of Hopium since the last few days have been torment (bearing in mind that the two million souls in Gaza are the ones suffering, first and foremost). In trying times, just as we see the ugliness of the world, we also see genuine moments of tenderness and solidarity.

This isn’t an isolated incident, either. In spite of the efforts of Western “democracies” and their oligarchs to clamp down on them, there have been numerous protests and marches (of varying efficiency albeit, but it’s a step) of proportions that would have been unheard of the first time the Empire licked its fangs for a conflict in the Middle East. Even within the Israeli metropole, some sizeable groups of Israeli Jews have been expressing solidarity with Palestinians, enough to warrant the Zionist state to sick the pigs on them.

To me, these days have highlighted just how much humankind is caged by a fundamentally anti-human world system that’s reeling from its innumerable contradictions. Capital is overbearing and almighty, but it isn’t going to be here forever so long as our species struggles and pulls through. There’s a world worth saving underneath these disgusting chains, and something’s got to give. There are avenues to try and make a splash, no matter how small (petition groups, aid, groups like the DSA and PSL et all) if you’re worried about attending protests.

Apologies if this comes off as preachy cope. Just wanted to spread some positivity here for once since I largely post in the dunk tank. I’m grateful for this site and the comrades here who help keep me sane amidst all of this.