They want you to feel down
in the midst of
genocide
and a rise in loud n'proud puritanical theocrats
backed by state enforced white supremacists calling for extinction of the many
an editorial
by gnoolie in [jan 2026]
A strong influence I see in tandem with my own diminshing mental health is often feeling powerless in the face of suffering and hardship put on by imperialists and statists around the world and the places we call home. ---
It is a constant thought that rings around my head and it is one which upon or during a burnout, can make me feel absolutely hopeless.
in these past years, it goes without saying, that there's been a nonstop flow of this.
seeing the same patterns of power-hungry shmucks and ethnostates-in-training conning working people into backing regressive policies that violently affect their communities in hopes of cheaper living under the racist guise of safety.....
is quite depressing, I must say.
in my own isolation, the creativity drought and chronic depressive episodes made me feel useless against imperialist states' power over us all. I have felt self-centered and as if I am overdramaticizing my emotions in comparison to those directly suffering because of state violence and nationalism
even so , a shining light that arises every now and then , is knowing
their rule will be short-lived, and that this sense of hopelessness and dread is one that was instilled on purpose to make us feel powerless against rising fascism.
the flaws of their own backward policies and ideas will eat away at itself quickly. it is an unfortunate thought that coups, genocides, paramilitary racists, and mass killings are a constant, that fluctuate up and down depending on how evil a couple of bufoons with money and power want to be said season
still, i diminish or downsize my own personal problems in these times.
the need to create (for me) is often called on to encapsluate or spite tragedy and pain of varying intensity.
out of this, the question still rings in my mind, whether my miniscule personal problems are worthwhile to create art about while so many horrid events come one after another
it is easy to say that this world terrifies me. believe it or not, creating a box for ones self with flashing bits of destruction, gore, and weeping will not result in good things. my instict is usually to hide in fear of the world
that being said, it is clear that intimidation, othering, and instilling a feeling of powerlessness IS the message and goal that they want to drive home.
their intent and mission is to make those "undesirables" feel as if giving into their backward white supremacist, christian warhawk worldview is their only choice.
The question thus arises : How can art and music that rejects these ideals make a difference in their (or anyone's) world or mindset?
It is easier for folks to regress into infantile politics than for them to be radicalized or educated.
is it a duty of all artists of all types confront imperialism and fascism ? will the art make any impact against it ?
who knows
what i do know is that despite my millitant faggotry being less prominent and ready to strike out as it once did, i know that their empire's and power will crumble. their regressive ideas will wither and will always be proven untrue. as teeth-pulling as it may be seeing common people fall into backward conservative mindsets like clockwork, i know it is easier and faster for minds to become clouded than it is to educate by the many or to build a better world.
this is all temporary.
in the midst of
genocide
and a rise in loud n'proud puritanical theocrats
backed by state enforced white supremacists calling for extinction of the many
an editorial
by gnoolie in [jan 2026]
A strong influence I see in tandem with my own diminshing mental health is often feeling powerless in the face of suffering and hardship put on by imperialists and statists around the world and the places we call home. ---
It is a constant thought that rings around my head and it is one which upon or during a burnout, can make me feel absolutely hopeless.
in these past years, it goes without saying, that there's been a nonstop flow of this.
seeing the same patterns of power-hungry shmucks and ethnostates-in-training conning working people into backing regressive policies that violently affect their communities in hopes of cheaper living under the racist guise of safety.....
is quite depressing, I must say.
in my own isolation, the creativity drought and chronic depressive episodes made me feel useless against imperialist states' power over us all. I have felt self-centered and as if I am overdramaticizing my emotions in comparison to those directly suffering because of state violence and nationalism
even so , a shining light that arises every now and then , is knowing
their rule will be short-lived, and that this sense of hopelessness and dread is one that was instilled on purpose to make us feel powerless against rising fascism.
the flaws of their own backward policies and ideas will eat away at itself quickly. it is an unfortunate thought that coups, genocides, paramilitary racists, and mass killings are a constant, that fluctuate up and down depending on how evil a couple of bufoons with money and power want to be said season
still, i diminish or downsize my own personal problems in these times.
the need to create (for me) is often called on to encapsluate or spite tragedy and pain of varying intensity.
out of this, the question still rings in my mind, whether my miniscule personal problems are worthwhile to create art about while so many horrid events come one after another
it is easy to say that this world terrifies me. believe it or not, creating a box for ones self with flashing bits of destruction, gore, and weeping will not result in good things. my instict is usually to hide in fear of the world
that being said, it is clear that intimidation, othering, and instilling a feeling of powerlessness IS the message and goal that they want to drive home.
their intent and mission is to make those "undesirables" feel as if giving into their backward white supremacist, christian warhawk worldview is their only choice.
The question thus arises : How can art and music that rejects these ideals make a difference in their (or anyone's) world or mindset?
It is easier for folks to regress into infantile politics than for them to be radicalized or educated.
is it a duty of all artists of all types confront imperialism and fascism ? will the art make any impact against it ?
who knows
what i do know is that despite my millitant faggotry being less prominent and ready to strike out as it once did, i know that their empire's and power will crumble. their regressive ideas will wither and will always be proven untrue. as teeth-pulling as it may be seeing common people fall into backward conservative mindsets like clockwork, i know it is easier and faster for minds to become clouded than it is to educate by the many or to build a better world.
this is all temporary.
is quite depressing, I must say.
in my own isolation, the creativity drought and chronic depressive episodes made me feel useless against imperialist states' power over us all. I have felt self-centered and as if I am overdramaticizing my emotions in comparison to those directly suffering because of state violence and nationalism
even so , a shining light that arises every now and then , is knowing
their rule will be short-lived, and that this sense of hopelessness and dread is one that was instilled on purpose to make us feel powerless against rising fascism.
the flaws of their own backward policies and ideas will eat away at itself quickly. it is an unfortunate thought that coups, genocides, paramilitary racists, and mass killings are a constant, that fluctuate up and down depending on how evil a couple of bufoons with money and power want to be said season
still, i diminish or downsize my own personal problems in these times.
out of this, the question still rings in my mind, whether my miniscule personal problems are worthwhile to create art about while so many horrid events come one after another
it is easy to say that this world terrifies me. believe it or not, creating a box for ones self with flashing bits of destruction, gore, and weeping will not result in good things. my instict is usually to hide in fear of the world
that being said, it is clear that intimidation, othering, and instilling a feeling of powerlessness IS the message and goal that they want to drive home.
their intent and mission is to make those "undesirables" feel as if giving into their backward white supremacist, christian warhawk worldview is their only choice.
The question thus arises : How can art and music that rejects these ideals make a difference in their (or anyone's) world or mindset?
It is easier for folks to regress into infantile politics than for them to be radicalized or educated.