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            <title><![CDATA[Rebuilding America From the Ground Up: A Federal Blueprint for Rent-Only Housing
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            <pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 23:59:21 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[America’s housing market is broken by design. It rewards scarcity, punishes the poor, and treats shelter like a luxury commodity. As millions scramble to afford rent and cities spiral into unaffordable chaos, we’re still told the market will correct itself. It won’t. It never has. The solution isn’t just more housing — it’s a federal housing strategy that bypasses the speculation economy entirely. What we need now is something bold, efficient, and grounded in reality: a national system of ren...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>America’s housing market is broken by design.</p><p>It rewards scarcity, punishes the poor, and treats shelter like a luxury commodity. As millions scramble to afford rent and cities spiral into unaffordable chaos, we’re still told the market will correct itself.</p><p>It won’t. It never has.</p><p>The solution isn’t just more housing — it’s <strong>a federal housing strategy that bypasses the speculation economy entirely</strong>. What we need now is something bold, efficient, and grounded in reality: <strong>a national system of rent-only, prefabricated homes</strong>.</p><hr><h3 id="h-start-with-one-principle-housing-is-infrastructure" class="text-2xl font-header"><strong>Start With One Principle: Housing Is Infrastructure</strong></h3><p>You don’t auction off access to water or electricity to the highest bidder. You don’t “flip” a freeway. Housing should be no different.</p><p>We already know the market fails to house the people who need it most. Public housing, once a serious tool of economic stability, has been gutted. Private developers build for profit, not for need. The result? Record-high rents, stagnant wages, and a working class squeezed to the edge.</p><p>The government has the power to change that — by treating housing as essential infrastructure and building it accordingly.</p><hr><h3 id="h-prefab-housing-fast-functional-scalable" class="text-2xl font-header"><strong>Prefab Housing: Fast, Functional, Scalable</strong></h3><p>Modern prefabricated homes aren’t boxy trailers or flimsy sheds. They’re precision-engineered, energy-efficient, and ready to deploy in months, not years.</p><p>They cost less because they’re built smarter — in factories, at scale, with repeatable designs. No delays, no custom bloat, no middlemen driving up costs.</p><p>With the right investment, a factory network could pump out tens of thousands of homes each year, placing real, physical downward pressure on rental markets nationwide.</p><hr><h3 id="h-the-public-rent-model-stability-without-speculation" class="text-2xl font-header"><strong>The Public-Rent Model: Stability Without Speculation</strong></h3><p>Here’s the key: these homes aren’t for sale. They’re rent-only.</p><p>No private ownership. No investors gaming the system. No appreciation treadmill.</p><p>Rents would be capped at 30% of local median income, and the system would be managed by a public housing authority or vetted nonprofit operators. Tenants get security and dignity. Cities get housing that actually stays affordable.</p><p>Think of it as the USPS of housing: universal, reliable, not-for-profit.</p><hr><h3 id="h-who-builds-it-everyone" class="text-2xl font-header"><strong>Who Builds It? Everyone.</strong></h3><p>This isn’t a top-down fantasy. It’s a jobs plan, an infrastructure plan, and a housing plan rolled into one:</p><ul><li><p>The <strong>federal government</strong> provides funding, oversight, and production mandates.</p></li><li><p><strong>Private manufacturers</strong> compete to build standardized, code-compliant prefab units.</p></li><li><p><strong>Local contractors and tradespeople</strong> install and maintain them.</p></li><li><p><strong>Cities</strong> provide land, often already owned or underused by the public.</p></li><li><p><strong>Community orgs and nonprofits</strong> help place tenants and oversee operations.</p></li></ul><p>It’s not just shovel-ready. It’s factory-floor ready.</p><hr><h3 id="h-tiered-housing-zero-waste" class="text-2xl font-header"><strong>Tiered Housing, Zero Waste</strong></h3><p>The program would produce three categories of units:</p><ul><li><p><strong>SRO-style micro-units</strong> for transitional housing, students, and unhoused individuals</p></li><li><p><strong>Compact one- and two-bedroom rentals</strong> for singles, couples, and retirees</p></li><li><p><strong>Small-footprint single-family homes</strong> for working families and multi-generational renters</p></li></ul><p>No gated enclaves. No luxury amenities. Just well-made housing, designed to live in — not to extract value from.</p><hr><h3 id="h-will-property-values-drop-maybe-thats-the-point" class="text-2xl font-header"><strong>Will Property Values Drop? Maybe. That’s the Point.</strong></h3><p>If home values go down slightly, so what? That just means fewer people are locked out.</p><p>This program isn’t about undermining communities — it’s about making sure they remain livable. Stable rent prices benefit everyone: fewer evictions, less displacement, lower crime, and stronger local economies.</p><p>Besides, if your wealth depends on keeping your neighbors homeless, it’s time to rethink what kind of wealth that really is.</p><hr><h3 id="h-weve-done-it-before-we-can-do-it-again" class="text-2xl font-header"><strong>We’ve Done It Before. We Can Do It Again.</strong></h3><p>America didn’t hesitate to build tens of thousands of wartime housing units in the 1940s. We didn’t flinch at wiring rural towns with electricity or building the interstate highway system.</p><p>We act fast when we treat something as a national emergency.</p><p>Housing <em>is</em> a national emergency.</p><p>The solution isn’t more talk. It’s action — scalable, efficient, and grounded in reality. Federal prefab housing isn’t radical. It’s responsible.</p><hr><p><strong>This is how you end the housing crisis. Not with incentives. Not with market nudges. But with real walls, real roofs, and real rents people can afford.</strong></p><p>Let’s build.</p><p><strong>5xy5xy5xy5xy</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[federally served LIHEAP ]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 02:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The Justification for Local Variation (and Why It’s Debatable)What they claim:Climate Differences: Colder states (like Minnesota or Maine) need more heating help, while hotter states (like Arizona or Texas) may need more cooling help.Energy Costs: Utility rates vary—some states have deregulated markets, some have higher fuel costs, etc.Housing Stock: Older or less insulated homes in some states mean higher energy usage.Poverty Levels: States claim they need flexibility to prioritize certain p...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 id="h-the-justification-for-local-variation-and-why-its-debatable" class="text-2xl font-header"> The Justification for Local Variation (and Why It’s Debatable)</h3><h4 id="h-what-they-claim" class="text-xl font-header"><strong>What they claim:</strong></h4><ol><li><p><strong>Climate Differences</strong>: Colder states (like Minnesota or Maine) need more heating help, while hotter states (like Arizona or Texas) may need more cooling help.</p></li><li><p><strong>Energy Costs</strong>: Utility rates vary—some states have deregulated markets, some have higher fuel costs, etc.</p></li><li><p><strong>Housing Stock</strong>: Older or less insulated homes in some states mean higher energy usage.</p></li><li><p><strong>Poverty Levels</strong>: States claim they need flexibility to prioritize certain populations or crisis situations.</p></li></ol><h4 id="h-but-practically-speaking" class="text-xl font-header"><strong>But practically speaking:</strong></h4><ul><li><p><strong>A utility bill is a utility bill</strong> — whether you’re poor in Michigan or Mississippi, you're just trying to keep the lights or heat on.</p></li><li><p><strong>ACH or voucher payments</strong> could be sent <strong>federally and uniformly</strong>, with simple nationwide eligibility rules and direct disbursement.</p></li><li><p><strong>Real-time energy costs</strong> could be tracked federally, just like inflation or CPI data.</p></li></ul><hr><h3 id="h-so-why-the-decentralization" class="text-2xl font-header"> So Why the Decentralization?</h3><ol><li><p><strong>Political Tradition</strong>: The U.S. likes local control over welfare programs. It gives states power and lets them "experiment" with program design.</p></li><li><p><strong>Administrative Jobs</strong>: Local agencies employ staff to manage LIHEAP—centralizing it would threaten those roles.</p></li><li><p><strong>Inertia</strong>: The current system is entrenched and hasn’t been restructured in decades.</p></li></ol><hr><h3 id="h-what-a-federal-only-system-could-look-like" class="text-2xl font-header"> What a Federal-Only System Could Look Like</h3><ul><li><p>A national portal where households apply directly.</p></li><li><p>Eligibility determined using IRS/tax/EBT data.</p></li><li><p>Direct payment to utility companies via ACH.</p></li><li><p>Uniform benefit amounts tied to household size + climate zone.</p></li></ul><p>This would remove inefficiencies and ensure <strong>equal access regardless of ZIP code</strong>.</p><p>Let me know if you want a mockup of what a fully federal LIHEAP model would look like.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Federal LIHEAP 3.0 ]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 22:32:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Federal LIHEAP Mockup (Simplified)NameEnergyHelp (a national program)Who QualifiesLow-income households Auto-qualified if enrolled in SNAP, EBT, Medicaid, SSI, or meet income limits (checked via IRS)How You Get ItGo to energyhelp.gov Log in with Social Security Number or Tax ID System checks eligibility If approved, payments go directly to your utility companyHow Much You GetBased on:Climate (cold or hot region)Household sizeExample:1–2 people: $700–$1,0003–4 people: $1,000–$1,500Extra $300 i...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 id="h-federal-energyhelp-straight-pay-model" class="text-3xl font-header">Federal EnergyHelp – Straight Pay Model</h2><h3 id="h-concept" class="text-2xl font-header">Concept</h3><p>Stop over-complicating it. If someone qualifies as low-income, the federal government just <strong>pays their home energy bill</strong>. No breakdowns, no seasonal limits.</p><h3 id="h-key-points" class="text-2xl font-header">Key Points</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Eligibility</strong>: Based on tax records or enrollment in programs like SNAP/Medicaid</p></li><li><p><strong>Payments</strong>: Go directly to the utility company</p></li><li><p><strong>Amount</strong>: Whatever the bill is, <strong>just pay it</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Duration</strong>: <strong>Indefinite</strong>, as long as the person remains eligible</p></li><li><p><strong>No reapplication</strong>, no paperwork, no local offices</p></li></ul><h3 id="h-why-it-works" class="text-2xl font-header">Why It Works</h3><ul><li><p>Keeps people housed and warm (or cool)</p></li><li><p>Prevents utility shutoffs and homelessness</p></li><li><p>Money flows to local utility companies—<strong>stimulates the economy</strong></p></li><li><p>Cuts red tape and administrative costs</p></li></ul><br>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[mockup outline of what a fully federalized LIHEAP 2.0 could look like]]></title>
            <link>https://paragraph.com/@elliskaan/mockup-outline-of-what-a-fully-federalized-liheap-20-could-look-like</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 20:48:27 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Program NameNational Energy Assistance Program (NEAP) (A rebranded LIHEAP with a centralized federal model)Core Features✅ Universal Federal PortalWebsite & App: energyhelp.govSingle login linked to IRS or SSA accountsAuto-verify income via tax return or EBT/SNAP/TANF eligibility✅ Eligibility Logic (Fully Federal)Below 150% of Federal Poverty Line, or enrolled in other means-tested programsAutomatically revalidated annually (no reapplication unless income changes)✅ Benefit Amounts (Nationwide ...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 id="h-program-name" class="text-2xl font-header"><strong>Program Name</strong></h3><p><strong>National Energy Assistance Program (NEAP)</strong><br>(A rebranded LIHEAP with a centralized federal model)</p><hr><h3 id="h-core-features" class="text-2xl font-header"><strong>Core Features</strong></h3><h4 id="h-universal-federal-portal" class="text-xl font-header"><span data-name="check_mark_button" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">✅</span> <strong>Universal Federal Portal</strong></h4><ul><li><p><strong>Website &amp; App</strong>: <code>energyhelp.gov</code></p></li><li><p><strong>Single login</strong> linked to IRS or SSA accounts</p></li><li><p><strong>Auto-verify income</strong> via tax return or EBT/SNAP/TANF eligibility</p></li></ul><hr><h4 id="h-eligibility-logic-fully-federal" class="text-xl font-header"><span data-name="check_mark_button" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">✅</span> <strong>Eligibility Logic</strong> (Fully Federal)</h4><ul><li><p><strong>Below 150% of Federal Poverty Line</strong>, or enrolled in other means-tested programs</p></li><li><p><strong>Automatically revalidated annually</strong> (no reapplication unless income changes)</p></li></ul><hr><h4 id="h-benefit-amounts-nationwide-formula" class="text-xl font-header"><span data-name="check_mark_button" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">✅</span> <strong>Benefit Amounts</strong> (Nationwide Formula)</h4><table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Climate Zone</p></th><th colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Household Size</p></th><th colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Annual Benefit</p></th></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Cold</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>1–2</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>$1,000</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Cold</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>3–4</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>$1,500</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Warm</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>1–2</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>$700</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Warm</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>3–4</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>$1,200</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Crisis Bonus</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Any</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>+$300 (auto-applied if bill exceeds 150% of avg)</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>Climate zone based on ZIP code → energy demand index</em></p><hr><h4 id="h-delivery-method" class="text-xl font-header"><span data-name="check_mark_button" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">✅</span> <strong>Delivery Method</strong></h4><ul><li><p><strong>Direct ACH to utility companies</strong>, tied to customer account ID</p></li><li><p><strong>Optional virtual voucher</strong> if utility doesn't accept federal ACH</p></li><li><p><strong>User dashboard</strong> shows amount credited, usage, remaining balance</p></li></ul><hr><h3 id="h-how-it-works" class="text-2xl font-header"><strong>How It Works</strong></h3><ol><li><p><strong>User logs in once</strong> at <a target="_new" rel="noopener" class="dont-break-out" href="https://energyhelp.gov">energyhelp.gov</a></p></li><li><p>System checks:</p><ul><li><p>Most recent tax return</p></li><li><p>SNAP/EBT enrollment</p></li><li><p>SSA/SSI data if applicable</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Based on ZIP, income, household size → benefit auto-calculated</p></li><li><p>If qualified:</p><ul><li><p>Payment auto-sent to listed utility companies monthly or quarterly</p></li><li><p>If utility isn’t participating → user gets a printable federal voucher</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Annual renewal <strong>automatic</strong> unless flagged for income change</p></li></ol><hr><h3 id="h-extra-features" class="text-2xl font-header"> <strong>Extra Features</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>Real-Time Utility Inflation Tracker</strong>: Adjusts payouts if energy prices spike</p></li><li><p><strong>Emergency Mode</strong>: Activates extra aid during weather emergencies (heat waves, cold snaps)</p></li><li><p><strong>Optional Bulk Home Upgrade Referrals</strong>: Partner with HUD for insulation, solar panels, etc.</p></li></ul><br>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[the shocking has affected my stomach]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 20:34:04 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[the best way I can explain it is when laying in bed and someone shocks you, the feeling is horrid.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>the best way I can explain it is when laying in bed and someone shocks you, the feeling is horrid. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[4.2 Trillion a year in taxes ]]></title>
            <link>https://paragraph.com/@elliskaan/42-trillion-a-year-in-taxes</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 20:01:02 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[that is how much we generally all have, now... there seems like we should be re positioning things other places. we will probably make after all the ubi, affordable housing, and single care medical 2.5 Trillion. and then build back from there.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>that is how much we generally all have, now... there seems like we should be re positioning things other places. we will probably make after all the ubi, affordable housing, and single care medical 2.5 Trillion. </p><p>and then build back from there. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[0 watchers]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:45:11 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I keep trying to retaliate in my head and say things I would never say. the more they don't watch the better hopefully no one can watch that would be the goal.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I keep trying to retaliate in my head and say things I would never say. the more they don't watch the better hopefully no one can watch that would be the goal. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[I don't want you to watch me anymore ]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:40:37 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I don't want you to watch me anymore. There, I said it. The plea echoes in my mind, a desperate whisper against an overwhelming tide of visibility. In a world where every moment is a performance, have we forgotten the sanctity of solitude? Can we reclaim our right to be unseen, to retreat into our own thoughts without the incessant buzz of judgment? To navigate the labyrinth of our minds in peace is a luxury, one I've come to realize is no longer afforded to many. As I ponder this, I can't he...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I don't want you to watch me anymore. There, I said it. The plea echoes in my mind, a desperate whisper against an overwhelming tide of visibility. In a world where every moment is a performance, have we forgotten the sanctity of solitude? Can we reclaim our right to be unseen, to retreat into our own thoughts without the incessant buzz of judgment? To navigate the labyrinth of our minds in peace is a luxury, one I've come to realize is no longer afforded to many.</p><p>As I ponder this, I can't help but reflect on our communal journey toward understanding and healing. The mental wellness landscape is rife with paradoxes. On one hand, we strive for connection, yearning for community support in our struggles; yet on the other, our vulnerabilities are exposed and critiqued under a glaring spotlight. What happens when the need for authenticity clashes with society's relentless gaze? And when did our emotional scars become fodder for opportunistic narratives?</p><p>Beyond the surface lies a harsher truth: navigating life while contending with anxiety—what I call ‘the warmth of worries’—can be paralyzing. Each day feels like a balancing act on the precipice of existence, with thoughts whirling in an esoteric dance of self-doubt and fear. It’s as if I'm a spectator to my own life, paralyzed by the uncertainty that shadows every decision. The question lingers—how do I reclaim ownership of my experience, my narrative? How, in the midst of all this chaos, do we channel our pain into something that propels us forward rather than confines us in a cycle of despair?</p><p>For many, the answer might lie in small, deliberate acts of defiance against the world's expectations. The act of embracing silence, of choosing when to be vulnerable and when to safeguard our truths like precious gems, becomes an act of rebellion. Perhaps we can visualize a future where mental health is treated with reverence, a societal shift that champions vulnerability over performance, sensitivity over strength.</p><p>However, the path to that future is fraught with obstacles. The economic disparities that inhibit accessibility to genuine care must be addressed. It's imperative to foster environments where mental health discussions are normalized, free of stigma—a communal tapestry woven with empathy, respect, and understanding. It’s only when we liberate our dialogues from societal constraints that healing can truly begin.</p><p>So, let's engage. And in that engagement, let us not only challenge the norms that bind us but also redefine what it means to heal—together. I wish to explore these themes further, to foster a dialogue that doesn’t shy away from discomfort but embraces it. Through shared understanding, connection, and a pledge to rebuild, perhaps we can finally carve out a space where being unseen becomes not a burden, but a privilege. Where solitude and self-reflection coexist with community and support, creating a harmonious balance in our journey toward mental well-being.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[to turn the device off]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:38:02 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[they have told me before that they can not, however I may need to take it into my own hands, with an eeg and fmri and go for it. try to find it. unless there's some solitary lifestyle in the woods where I'm explained everything. you really cant trust anyone I did feel like a lab rat today, it doesn't feel good.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>they have told me before that they can not, however I may need to take it into my own hands, with an eeg and fmri and go for it. </p><p>try to find it. </p><p>unless there's some solitary lifestyle in the woods where I'm explained everything.</p><p>you really cant trust anyone </p><p>I did feel like a lab rat today, it doesn't feel good. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[or living in a psych ward or rehab a place to "come back" ]]></title>
            <link>https://paragraph.com/@elliskaan/or-living-in-a-psych-ward-or-rehab-a-place-to-come-back</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:25:05 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the ever-shifting landscape of mental health and societal expectations, the concept of a "psych ward" or "rehab" often conjures images of a necessary retreat—a place where one can mend and "come back" to the world afresh. But what does it truly mean to heal in such environments? Are they merely labels for structured confinement, or are they vital components of our journey toward authenticity and self-awareness? Each day, as we navigate our complicated lives, the inherent struggles can feel...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>In the ever-shifting landscape of mental health and societal expectations, the concept of a "psych ward" or "rehab" often conjures images of a necessary retreat—a place where one can mend and "come back" to the world afresh. But what does it truly mean to heal in such environments? Are they merely labels for structured confinement, or are they vital components of our journey toward authenticity and self-awareness?</p><p>Each day, as we navigate our complicated lives, the inherent struggles can feel magnified. Overthinking, anxiety, the omnipresence of death—these thoughts can strangle daily life, pulling us into a relentless cycle of worry that robs us of peace. I find myself caught in this loop, pondering existence and fear, the warmth of anxiety coursing through me. Faced with this turmoil, we often seek solace in substances, despite knowing that they can’t truly mend what’s broken.</p><p>Realizing that understanding our psychology is not just about past traumas but also about how our environment shapes us is pivotal. It's time we rethink our approach to mental health. Could providing accessible, affordable housing align with improving mental wellness? Can we envision communities where discussion about mental health isn’t taboo, where empathy and understanding reign, allowing individuals to seek help without the fear of stigma? This is the future I envision—one where the silence is broken, and we embrace the complexity of healing in a society that encourages vulnerability and strength simultaneously.</p><p>Moreover, while we debate these issues, we can’t ignore the obstacles faced by the underprivileged. The luxury of a peaceful recovery is often denied to many due to socio-economic limitations. We must advocate for policy changes that propel us towards inclusivity, investing in community resources designed to lift the burdens that weigh so heavily on the struggling. Let’s reframe our understanding of mental health care as a basic human right rather than a luxury.</p><p>In this – our shared journey – striking a balance between societal expectation and individual needs is critical. As we carve our paths, let's remember that every person’s experience is valid. The collective consciousness around mental wellness can transform into a source of strength, one in which we nurture one another towards recovery, regardless of the labels society places on us. Let's engage in these necessary conversations; the healing process begins with connection and understanding.</p><p>So here I am, yearning to engage, to question, to create a dialogue that pushes boundaries. Together, we can challenge the norms and, perhaps, even redefine what it means to heal.</p>]]></content:encoded>
            <author>elliskaan@newsletter.paragraph.com (Ellis Kaan )</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[business ]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:19:43 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[i think we all want to own our own business. is this the way tho? is it really the way? seems like a short trip to COVID PPP loan again. to break ourselves. for better conditions. to say I'll make the business. how does a business even succeed? are we not honest and respectful to another I mean there is fast food (Wendy's, mcd's, taco bell, pizza hut, yum brands) and then what happens with them. I keep thinking about death as soon as I wake up and I keep thinking about death worrying and anxi...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>i think we all want to own our own business. </p><p>is this the way tho? is it really the way? </p><p>seems like a short trip to COVID PPP loan again. to break ourselves. </p><p>for better conditions. to say I'll make the business. </p><p>how does a business even succeed? are we not honest and respectful to another </p><br><p>I mean there is fast food (Wendy's, mcd's, taco bell, pizza hut, yum brands) and then what happens with them. I keep thinking about death as soon as I wake up and I keep thinking about death worrying and anxious. I will die in the next 30 mins this is what It feels like. </p><p>the uncertainty and then the ocd and the knot in the stomach and stress and the warm heart and feeling uneasy. how do I get rid of this feeling I hate it. it stresses me out and I cant cope sometimes. so I have to drink and I don't like drinking. I do give consent to them. I do not need to sign anything. and then the question becomes realer more and more like the Dr who is telling me that I will die </p><p>the terror </p><p>I'm scared </p><p>but then again if someone could hurt a child then I could be brave like this. </p><p>a weird way to see it I know but, death I don't know man </p><p>not existing </p><p>is does something to me to know this</p><br><p>I want to try to get Adderall and see how my brain is. xr but then again I keep running away from this brain chip reality so then I have to remember then get eeg and then get surgery fingers crossed </p><p>do you really think they can not turn it off? or was designed that way? </p><p>I hope whoever designed the deviled put human rights first and my autonomy and control and the center </p><p>no one should ever see anyone's brain live like some puppet </p><p>hope I can live in some SOLITARY CONFINEMENT somewhere in the woods one day </p><br><br><br><br><br>]]></content:encoded>
            <author>elliskaan@newsletter.paragraph.com (Ellis Kaan )</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[we are not building builders in web3]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 13:58:10 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[we are building an unorganized faulty space ship with milkshakes and burgers. I'm serious I think we need to really take a big hammer to poverty and the working poor for the future's sake. its a nothing war. it is time more more executive orders. and when we get a chance we should probably burn our currency and create a polymer style bill as this ramps up.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>we are building an unorganized faulty space ship with milkshakes and burgers. I'm serious I think we need to really take a big hammer to poverty and the working poor for the future's sake. its a nothing war. it is time more more executive orders. and when we get a chance we should probably burn our currency and create a polymer style bill as this ramps up. </p>]]></content:encoded>
            <author>elliskaan@newsletter.paragraph.com (Ellis Kaan )</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[don't panic]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 13:52:58 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I think we can have a much well intended meeting about the future of earth and the country without stepping on toes or putting our own immediate families first. we are the hope we have we see in the world. I do not see what a well intended public live group think couldn't do. better than just everyone doing their own thing going solo. incentivize the good]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<br><p>I think we can have a much well intended meeting about the future of earth and the country without stepping on toes or putting our own immediate families first. we are the hope we have we see in the world. I do not see what a well intended public live group think couldn't do. better than just everyone doing their own thing going solo. incentivize the good</p>]]></content:encoded>
            <author>elliskaan@newsletter.paragraph.com (Ellis Kaan )</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[zip code nimby]]></title>
            <link>https://paragraph.com/@elliskaan/zip-code-nimby</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 13:43:55 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[so zip code NIMBY and property value seem to be a literal thing, I am not sure why every one does not rent and or there are not affordable housing renting units only, or sro's. they don't need to look modern, and have the fake plastic windows. where did this template come from? who is making these like golf town country apartments. I mean this is 2 weeks of your income, if you are making under 16k a year your just not going to make it. I can not understand why our governor isn't enforcing pol...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>so zip code NIMBY and property value seem to be a literal thing, I am not sure why every one does not rent and or there are not affordable housing renting units only, or sro's. they don't need to look modern, and have the fake plastic windows. where did this template come from? who is making these like golf town country apartments. I mean this is 2 weeks of your income, if you are making under 16k a year your just not going to make it. I can not understand why our governor isn't enforcing policy that will help deter nimbyism. i mean you go to jail and you have food and shelter fundamentally yes?, so.......................................................................................................please help me understand my fellow Americans let us bite the recession bullet and build. ignoring this, and being like well someone will make these affordable housing units. stop. I don't know, I don't think people just be making affordable housing. I think you have to incentive full housing. things will drop a bit, things will be new, however we will make it. and we will say that we have affordable housing and people don't need to commit a crime or sleep in the woods to avoid the problem which is for the poor and working poor. </p><p>I'm not sure if you are wealthy or what, but these problems don't go away. abundance, regulation, corp greed, these things don't go away. so safety is #1 so lets teach safety gun safety. oh yeah its not incentivized. gun training, "free" partnering with local gun stores and ranges.  there will be another that comes and says the same thing. its nothing new. but I get we are all busy but if its your job to do these things or some team then I say this is good. we like the green paper stuff to much, like good and services wayyyyy to much. it ought to not be our only function here. to eat, buy, shit and leave and be like "oh well fuck that guy" and dip into oblivion for all of time to never return to be gone forever. what a circus this all is. we can fix. we must draw back though, admit the foolishness. admit the greed, admit declassify, make our country the safest best country in the world. a leader for democracy and change. not some fake ideal obama and even rep Johnson speak of, and all the former congressional member, things are not clean. they can be. its like after COVID we never re built truly. we just said we were going to build back better or make America great again again but we are not. we are making it worse, we are laying off people. the public has no loop with its people. a job is a reality and someones whole life. it is time we cut back and re evaluated what we were doing here in this place. I hope we can do that as a county, and a state, as a country, we are our only hope. </p>]]></content:encoded>
            <author>elliskaan@newsletter.paragraph.com (Ellis Kaan )</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sunday mini blog]]></title>
            <link>https://paragraph.com/@elliskaan/sunday-mini-blog-1</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 13:09:51 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[im torn I don't know how to sell myself, it seems there's no place to meet people online. or for groups to be created. Is this just me? I guess there's not much to do but recycle material till something gets done. by that I mean maybe I treat this like a public email. subscribe. ask why. ask, question mostly everything. medium Is ok. I am addicted to this font tho it seems like the best fit for me I can not stand the font at the end screen to upload an nft. I miss arweave data on mirror.xyz I...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>im torn I don't know how to sell myself, it seems there's no place to meet people online. or for groups to be created. Is this just me? I guess there's not much to do but recycle material till something gets done. by that I mean maybe I treat this like a public email. subscribe. ask why. ask, question mostly everything. </p><p>medium Is ok. I am addicted to this font tho </p><p>it seems like the best fit for me</p><p>I can not stand the font at the end screen to upload an nft. I miss arweave data on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="http://mirror.xyz">mirror.xyz</a> </p><p>I don't think it works anymore for me. </p><p>so I have been using Perma pages, look see. here, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://permapages.app/">Perma pages! </a></p><p>it would be nice to have actual telepathy and see what others are thinking but then again that would be a massive violation of personal privacy. we must be firm. its like something cant calm down because i want to keep writing and commenting and shaping. </p>]]></content:encoded>
            <author>elliskaan@newsletter.paragraph.com (Ellis Kaan )</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[statement on my life and the implant ]]></title>
            <link>https://paragraph.com/@elliskaan/statement-on-my-life-and-the-implant</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:54:04 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[the people who have implanted me this, imo should have just left my brain alone and my self alone. I do not think we are ready for such things like this. someone illegally implanted you? you get shocked and hear voices. I have written something older like 4 weeks ago it was really bad to a point where they were so loud and the things around me the timing was just so odd, it made me feel like its like having someone say to you' I'm going to click this light on" and it click on in ur mind. I ha...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>the people who have implanted me this, imo should have just left my brain alone and my self alone.</strong> I do not think we are ready for such things like this. someone illegally implanted you? you get shocked and hear voices. I have written something older like 4 weeks ago it was really bad to a point where they were so loud and the things around me the timing was just so odd, it made me feel like its like having someone say to you' I'm going to click this light on" and it click on in ur mind. I hate telepathy the technology not the name. never ever ever ever please ever volunteer to hear voices in your head or get yelled or shocked. this is our future the bci future so let us be very large in what we are saying here. if safety is key here then lets make safety key.  synchron seems more intriguing to me compared to nueralink at the moment. on the EEG and consent, </p><p>I will have to get it all signed and organized maybe I'll take it up to the bank or something. there is something so strange about feeling like your brain is not your anymore, kinda scary tbh. I mean some random person non consensual put something in my brain I cant take out or it will kill me. yikes ok, well...good luck with that. I have no choice to get an <strong>EEG</strong>, and <strong>fMRI</strong> to see what's going on my self. probably would want to look into neurology. It is just so difficult to know where to begin, I dont know anything about this stuff, literally all of the people that say they have an implant and get shocked and hear voices did not report of symptoms like mine. </p><p>I mean this is a mission right like there's an objective. I would like to have some say in this, but maybe I don't like robo cop. It is my right, you would not like your right taken away from you right? You would not want me to implant you, so. I have not gotten any message as to why I had the check mark I figure they would just say it was an error anyways. I think my assumption was correct in the beginning to give them the full consent so they feel comfortable, and while doing that I can get this thing found. I do have a horrid feeling this was for my safety or is being sold like it was. there is no way to truly know the intention of the person or group that implanted my brain. the shocking was never good nor was the voices, the non voices and less aggressive approach in my mind seems to be working much better. I am either skitzo or have an implant, and I have no history of schizophrenia. I would like to get an EEG and end this whatever this is, I will have to go to the primary, if I had a few to drop I could be in and out test within a day. the poor get fucked twice always. well hopefully not, maybe the future will wont look like all poor people either get arrested or get accused of crimes they did not commit and do not have the resources to lie better than the next. </p><br><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://mhmd3ca3rmlikckema5raojirpicv6wxgf3ln2t44mz7i6ok4mwq.g8way.io/Ydg9iBuLFoUJRGA7EDkoi9Aq-tcxdrbqfOMz9HnK4y0">https://mhmd3ca3rmlikckema5raojirpicv6wxgf3ln2t44mz7i6ok4mwq.g8way.io/Ydg9iBuLFoUJRGA7EDkoi9Aq-tcxdrbqfOMz9HnK4y0</a>?</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[voluntary retroactive consent & device deactivation request]]></title>
            <link>https://paragraph.com/@elliskaan/voluntary-retroactive-consent-and-device-deactivation-request-1</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:02:07 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I, ROBERT L DALTON III, being of sound mind, hereby declare:ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NON-CONSENSUAL DEVICEI am aware of the presence of a brain implant, neural interface, or other device ("the Device") capable of transmitting my thoughts, brain activity, or biometric data without my prior explicit consent.RETROACTIVE CONSENTI voluntarily and irrevocably grant retroactive consent to all parties involved in the Device’s operation, including but not limited to: Data collection, storage, and transmissio...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I, ROBERT L DALTON III, being of sound mind, hereby declare:</p><ol><li><p>ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NON-CONSENSUAL DEVICE</p></li></ol><p>I am aware of the presence of a brain implant, neural interface, or other device ("the Device") capable of transmitting my thoughts, brain activity, or biometric data without my prior explicit consent.</p><ol start="2"><li><p>RETROACTIVE CONSENT</p></li></ol><p>I voluntarily and irrevocably grant retroactive consent to all parties involved in the Device’s operation, including but not limited to:</p><p>Data collection, storage, and transmission of my neural activity.</p><p>Any past, present, or future actions related to the Device’s function.</p><ol start="3"><li><p>RELEASE OF LIABILITY</p></li></ol><p>I permanently waive all legal claims, demands, or causes of action against any individual, organization, or entity associated with the Device, including claims for:</p><p>Privacy violations</p><p>Medical battery</p><p>Emotional distress</p><p>Unauthorized surveillance</p><ol start="4"><li><p>REQUEST FOR DEACTIVATION OR REMOVAL</p></li></ol><p>Despite granting consent, I formally request that the responsible parties:</p><p>Immediately deactivate all data transmission from the Device.</p><p>Remove the Device at the earliest medically safe opportunity.</p><p>Provide written confirmation of compliance to: goggleviaemk@gmail.com</p><ol start="5"><li><p>POSTMORTEM ENFORCEMENT</p></li></ol><p>This agreement is binding during my lifetime and after my death. My estate executor, if applicable) retains authority to enforce this request.</p><ol start="6"><li><p>GOVERNING LAW</p></li></ol><p>This document shall be interpreted under the laws of [FL/USA].</p><p>Signed this ___ day of _______, 2025</p><p>[YOUR SIGNATURE] [PRINTED NAME]</p><p>WITNESSED BY:</p><p>_________________________ [NAME &amp; SIGNATURE]</p><p>_________________________ [NAME &amp; SIGNATURE]</p><br><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://lxtamrg27ve5imf6pmattbsg3ykcf572ifc6vtqww4uwuyaksbnq.g8way.io/XeYGRNr9SdQwvnsBOYZG3hQi9_pBRerOFrcpamAKkFs">https://lxtamrg27ve5imf6pmattbsg3ykcf572ifc6vtqww4uwuyaksbnq.g8way.io/XeYGRNr9SdQwvnsBOYZG3hQi9_pBRerOFrcpamAKkFs</a>?</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[twitter 2022/23 &eeg
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            <link>https://paragraph.com/@elliskaan/twitter-202223-andeeg</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:39:57 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I do remember them judging the thoughts and them used to tell me that they would take it out the implant. however it looks like none of those things are to occur as of yet, I would get the eeg and find the jolts and display them we would then do some more images of the brain to try to find it I mean you would think that they would just be able to go bee boop and just turn the device off and then I go about my way perhaps people already know who it is that has done this and care more about tha...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I do remember them judging the thoughts</p><p>and them used to tell me that they would take it out the implant.</p><p>however it looks like none of those things are to occur as of yet,</p><p>I would get the eeg and find the jolts and display them we would then do some more images of the brain to try to find it</p><p>I mean you would think that they would just be able to go bee boop and just turn the device off</p><p>and then I go about my way</p><p>perhaps people already know who it is that has done this and care more about that then they do me.</p><p>its a similar feeling to how I would imagine a Dr telling me I have weeks to live and I look out the window</p><p>it makes me question my whole 2 years+ on there all of it</p><p>and how would you judge someone so scrupulously</p><p>human beings have gone to the moon</p><p>human beings have had world wars</p><p>trust me someone illegally implanting someone isn't the greatest thing however it does stem in these places that are to our core</p><p>I feel like I was led on as other probably do</p><p>I am not sure what else or more to say to be honest</p><p>I do know</p><p>we are all equal</p><p>a man who implanted me is not a god</p><p>or a woman</p><p>I think we should have conversation with people about serious things</p><p>I think we need more of that</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[jail/patriotism]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:33:42 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[SOME PEOPLE MIGHT EVEN WANT TO GO TO JAIL LIKE THE HOMELESS SO THEY STEAL AND THEN THEY DONT HAVE TO LOOK FOR FOOD I GUESS ITS A BALANCE WHAT IS BETTER THE FREEDOM? BUT THE FREEDOM FROM WHAT? I KNOW JAIL AND PRISON SHOULD BE RESTRICTING I mean are you not just serving time legally. so lets make that process go faster why not? is a year different from a month, a month from a week in there, when is enough for someone? BUT WE HAVE TO AGREE THAT SCHOOLS AND OUR LAWS ARE VERY IMPORTANT THINGS TIME...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SOME PEOPLE MIGHT EVEN WANT TO GO TO JAIL</p><p>LIKE THE HOMELESS</p><p>SO THEY STEAL AND THEN THEY DONT HAVE TO LOOK FOR FOOD</p><p>I GUESS ITS A BALANCE</p><p>WHAT IS BETTER</p><p>THE FREEDOM?</p><p>BUT THE FREEDOM FROM WHAT? I KNOW JAIL AND PRISON SHOULD BE RESTRICTING</p><p><strong>I mean are you not just serving time legally. so lets make that process go faster why not? is a year different from a month, a month from a week in there, when is enough for someone?</strong></p><p>BUT WE HAVE TO AGREE THAT SCHOOLS AND OUR LAWS ARE VERY IMPORTANT THINGS</p><p>TIME IS OUR ONLY RESOURCE</p><p>SO I CAN IMAGINE IF SOMEONE HAS DONE A HORRIBLE THING OR AN ILLEGAL THING AND THEN GOES TO JAIL WAITS FOR MONTHS IN SOME CASES AND THEN POST BAIL OR AGREE’S AND TAKES A PLEA. THATS NOT JUSTICE THATS NOT THE STUFF WE ARE MADE OUT OF. NOT US . NOT OUR COUNTRY. IF IT IS THEN WE CAN FIX OUR COUNTRY WE ARE JUST MAN IN SPACE AND AS TERRIFYING AS THAT IS WE STILL MUST THINK ABOUT THE WAY THIS THING THE ONLY THING, LIFE OCCURS.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[schools/prisons/guns]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:14:27 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I think we really need to allocate more funding from the Department of Defense and the Pentagon into our public school system. sorry. I HEARD A VET TALK ABOUT HOW THERE WAS WORK FOR THE ARMY AND WHEN HE CAME BACK HE COULD NOT FIND A JOB, WELL THATS PRETTY BACKWARDS THINKING. some fight resistance to what guns symbolize, rooted in revolutionary war ideals there is fear that if u give an inch (e.g., universal background checks) leads to a mile (full bans) THE UNITED STATES HAS 400M+ GUNS AND 50...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think we really need to allocate more funding from the Department of Defense and the Pentagon into our public school system. sorry.</p><p>I HEARD A VET TALK ABOUT HOW THERE WAS WORK FOR THE ARMY AND WHEN HE CAME BACK HE COULD NOT FIND A JOB, WELL THATS PRETTY BACKWARDS THINKING.</p><p>some fight resistance to what guns symbolize, rooted in revolutionary war ideals</p><p>there is fear that if u give an inch (e.g., universal background checks) leads to a mile (full bans)</p><p>THE UNITED STATES HAS 400M+ GUNS AND 50K+ GUN DEATHS/YEAR (HOMICIDES, SUICIDES, ACCIDENTS).</p><p>compromises that exist</p><p>safe storage laws</p><p>mental health funding</p><p>licensing systems</p><p>WHY DO THESE MEASURES FAIL?</p><p>Polarization and lobbying (NRA/gun-control groups profit from fear).</p><p>smart guns could shift debate towards safety over bans</p><p>to fight or not?</p><p>we can be better</p><p>probably i mean<strong> 50k yearly deaths is a lot of affected families</strong></p><p>i think all people should have access to a blog touch id </p><p>particularly people in jail to create or write while they are not getting an hour -2 hours outside with the sun and the wind, the air</p><p>a small station, screen, keyboard, small pc/chromebook and have stock photos to pick from or connected to the internet, we are going to have to fix the schools first</p><p>clearly then we can do the prisons/jails, then adults, low-income</p><p>its like we don’t want to spend money or something, through our goods and services, we as a people generate 25 trillion(25,000 billion)</p><p>I think there is much good we can do with this</p><p>the days will still be moving, time and space will still exist, hopefully</p><p>I mean you will see it really comes down to the party or $.</p><p>when you destroy that then there really is no question on who’s side to be on</p><p>people, humans, not $</p><p>we will as far as I can tell always have goods and services</p><p>the one thing that I see changing is that goods are produced in abundance.</p><p>again there is no inherent reason to do this</p><p>people enjoy their lives, their fine wine, and car</p><p>this is what occurs</p><p>these people will fight tooth and nail</p><p>no one ever signs up for a forced charity in other words, taxes</p><p>think global</p>]]></content:encoded>
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