Communism ain't funny - in the UK we have a commie run "health service" which employs "diversity and inclusion executives" on £70k+pa, but refuses to provide dental care.
My city is the absolute worst city in the country for dental provision. Just been informed that I have no choice but to go private to get work done which could have been avoided if the Communists hadn't refused to see anyone back in 2020.
This is gonna cost a fortune and it'd be cheaper to go abroad and get it done but I need to marshal my resources to finish repairs to the boat and stack sats as well as everything else. This is just another millstone.
Forgive my ranting, please. Bit pissed off.
Fucking communists.
Fingers crossed you didn't take any damage 🤞 the maintenance alone is enough to keep you busy for ever and a day
It's only about 8 weeks until she does 😯 I am in no way grown up enough to have a daughter that is a fully fledged little adult 😆
Thank you - we do what we must, eh? 👍🌄☕
GM #nostr fam and welcome to another glorious Monday 🥳☕
Back to the fiat mine this week - gonna put in some extra work this next few weeks, I don't have enough sats and I've only got a few weeks left to get my daughter a 21st birthday present 🎁
What ever your Monday looks like, I hope it's filled with coffee ☕🙏🤙
Good morning and happy Monday ☕🌄
#FreedomPoll
#AskNostr
#1k sats for every repost!
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The Magna Carta (1215 - 1217) was
“The first written constitution in European history that established rights of any kind.”
https://everything-everywhere.com/the-magna-carta/
It was drafted by nobles (with guns of their own) to protect themselves and their property from abuses by The Monarch.
This “first constitution” had nothing to do with “human rights” as we know them. It established protections for the privileged class BY permitting the monarch to STILL have absolute power over all others.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magna_Carta
This same pattern is prevalent throughout the history of constitutions. People with guns and power (over people) negotiating with each other to preserve these.
Today, constitutions are seen as documents protecting human rights. In truth, they are documents outlining the “rules” (laws) by which power (over people) may be wielded. In this way, constitutions guarantee the existence of (an ever expanding and centralized) government by asserting it’s role as “law”.
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My questions for freedom lovers:
Could society (at large) still function without a centralized “rules of governance”?
What would be the “minimum human rights” agreement needed for such a society (of many freedom respecting governments) to thrive?
Very few people seem to understand this about the Magna Carta. It's important info. The only rights we have are those we can assert.
What rights would I include? The right to be left alone, the right to my property. Beyond that, not much.
That sky is beautiful 💜
You're welcome, my favourite feature is laying an old map and the modern satellite view side by side and seeing how much areas have changed
If you are into old vintage printable maps, you should check out King's topographical collection. I absolutely love it.
All of these maps are in the public domain and are super hi-res.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/britishlibrary/albums/72157716220271206/
Very nice - have you ever come across the national library of Scotland maps?
Bravely poked my head outside the hatch to see how lovely the day is, albeit chilled, totally worth it
Cheers, it's a chilly 8c outside atm and 18 inside, snug and comfortable now 🔥🌡️👍
