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Fusako Shigenobu

Just learned about her today.

Imagine holding the French embassy on a leash and demanding a ransom just to get one member of your group released.

She could have easily been the most badass woman alive; not even the CIA or Mossad could capture her. Unfortunately, innocent lives were involved. Even though she later expressed regret and apologized, that will never bring the victims back to life, and it keeps me from admiring her. The ideals and frustrations were understandable, but not the actions.

Surprisingly, she was sentenced to only 20 years in prison.

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Nereide (1952) by Marcello Mascherini.

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The two Frida's, 1939 by Frida KALHLO

I’ve always loved Frida’s paintings, and the way her face always carries strength, even through so much pain.

In The Two Fridas, what stands out to me is how she shows two versions of herself existing at once. Not necessarily one broken and one healed, but two sides of the same person shaped by pain, love, and identity.

One feels more wounded, more exposed, almost bleeding from heartbreak, while the other seems more composed and emotionally intact. Yet they are still connected, holding hands, sharing the same bloodline, as if to show that even the parts of us that suffer and the parts that survive are still one.

To me, it really shows how healing is not linear. Pain doesn’t simply disappear; it coexists with the stronger version of yourself that slowly rebuilds

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Watching Frankenstein really made me think.

The creature’s anger doesn’t come from nowhere. It comes from suffering, abandonment, and the feeling of being brought into a world only to experience pain.

It made me think about children who are born into the worst conditions, sometimes even when the parents already know there is an incurable or unbearable illness, or know they won’t be able to provide a stable life and meet their basic needs in the long run.

Outside of accidents or situations beyond one’s control, I have a pretty radical opinion when it comes to giving life : creating life comes with responsibility. I honestly think a child can feel that same anger toward their “creator” and ask the same painful question: Why did you bring me into this world if you knew what was waiting for me?

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Che Guevara's final letter to his children, 1965 “To my children Dear Hildita, Aleidita, Camilo, Celia, And Ernesto, If you ever have to read this letter, it will be because I am no longer with you. You practically will not remember me, and the smaller ones will not remember me at all. Your father has been a man who acted on his beliefs and has certainly been loyal to his convictions. Grow up as good revolutionaries. Study hard so that you can master technology, which allows us to master nature. Remember that the revolution is what is important, and each one of us, alone is worth nothing. Above all, always be capable of feeling deeply any injustice committed against anyone, anywhere in the world. This is the most beautiful quality in a revolutionary. Until forever, my children. I still hope to see you. A great big kiss and a big hug from, Papa” ― Che Guevara

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I admire Iran’s refusal to bow down to Trump/the USA, shifting the trajectory of how easily things are often handled through violence and manipulation.

They remained fierce and responded with strategy, dignity, and grace.

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Vincent Price discusses art (1962)

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The fact that a President can openly threaten a country and it's people, despite being the one at fault, despite starting a war while on going negotiations where taking place

USA's effrontery will always baffle me

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