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[Second Sina's irl name]'s take on life:

You start off on Level One of a big skyscraper. When you try to use the elevator, two armed guards stop you and reprimand you for "wanting to take the easy way out of the hard work and grind of life". However, when the son of a rich man comes to Level One, the guards invite him to use the elevator whilst offering him wine, cheese and crackers. He accepts, his meaty face grinning further hiding his eyeballs which were already impeded by layers of fat, and he gets on the elevator, ascending into the top of the skyscraper.

You start climbing. At first, you are optimistic, then you have climbed thousands of steps and realise you are nowhere near to even Level Two. You think you have it hard, until you see someone with chains connected to solid balls of osmium tied to their feet and carrying four bags in their hands full of tungsten. You do not help him- that would slow you down. You carry on climbing, step after step. After decades, your hair has grown white with age, and you keep on climbing. One day, as you continue climbing, you start to see Level 2. You continue climbing, until you reach the top. You have spent your youth climbing this staircase of millions of steps, and now you are old and brittle. The armed guards here observe you, deciding whether or not to knock you off.

GOOD ENDING:
After bribing them, the armed guards welcome you and invite you to take the elevator. Sure, you die at about Level 100 (you were old anyway), but your children at Level One got to take the elevator and are thousands of levels in the sky. You have started a new family of generational wealth.

BAD ENDING:
The armed guards knock you down the staircase. You roll until you reach Level One again. By now you are too old to climb anymore, and you die back on Level One. Your children have to climn the staircase just like you did, but now they wear the very chains and carry the very bags that you saw that person carry.

Now, replace the levels with money, the armed guards with government, the bags and chains with poverty. Boom, you have life.

School is mid

I love how people always say stuff like “oh! huManS ArE THe OnlY SpeCIes tO hAvE WaR!” Meanwhile, I am currently watching two ant colonies in my backyard creating the ant equivalent of The Battle Of Verdun over two leaves, a twig, and a couple of blades of grass.

Post self-deleted by Today in History.

9th November 1923 (101 years ago): In Munich, police and government troops crush the Nazi Beer Hall Putsch.

The Beer Hall Putsch, also known as the Munich Putsch, was a failed coup d'état by Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler, Generalquartiermeister Erich Ludendorff and other Kampfbund leaders in Munich, Bavaria, on 8–9 November 1923, during the Weimar Republic. Approximately two thousand Nazis marched on the Feldherrnhalle, in the city centre, but were confronted by a police cordon, which resulted in the deaths of 15 Nazis, four police officers, and one bystander.

Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn in Austria-Hungary and was raised near Linz. He lived in Vienna in the first decade of the 1900s before moving to Germany in 1913. He was decorated during his service in the German Army in World War I, receiving the Iron Cross. In 1919, he joined the German Workers' Party (DAP), the precursor of the Nazi Party, and in 1921 was appointed leader of the Nazi Party.

The Nazi Party used Italian Fascism as a model for their appearance and policies. Hitler wanted to emulate Benito Mussolini's "March on Rome" of 1922 by staging his own coup in Bavaria, to be followed by a challenge to the government in Berlin. Hitler and World War I General Ludendorff sought the support of Staatskommissar (State Commissioner) Gustav Ritter von Kahr, Bavaria's de facto ruler. However, Kahr, along with Police Chief Hans Ritter von Seisser and Reichswehr General Otto von Lossow, wanted to install a nationalist dictatorship without Hitler.

On 8 November 1923, Hitler and the SA stormed a public meeting of 3,000 people organised by Kahr in the Bürgerbräukeller, a beer hall in Munich. Interrupting Kahr's speech, he announced that the national revolution had begun and declared the formation of a new government with Ludendorff. Retiring to a back room, Hitler, with his pistol drawn, demanded and subsequently received the support of Kahr, Seisser, and Lossow. Hitler's forces initially succeeded in occupying the local Reichswehr and police headquarters, but Kahr and his cohorts quickly withdrew their support. Neither the Army nor the state police joined forces with Hitler. The next day, Hitler and his followers marched from the beer hall to the Bavarian War Ministry to overthrow the Bavarian government, but police dispersed them.

Hitler fled to the home of Ernst Hanfstaengl and by some accounts contemplated suicide. He was depressed but calm when arrested on 11 November 1923 for high treason. His trial before the special People's Court in Munich began in February 1924, and Alfred Rosenberg became temporary leader of the Nazi Party.

The putsch brought Hitler to the attention of the German nation for the first time and generated front-page headlines in newspapers around the world. His 24-day trial, which was widely publicised and gave him a platform to express his nationalist sentiments.

On 1 April, Hitler was sentenced to five years' imprisonment at Landsberg Prison. There, he received friendly treatment from the guards, and was allowed mail from supporters and regular visits by party comrades. Pardoned by the Bavarian Supreme Court, he was released from jail on 20 December 1924, against the state prosecutor's objections. Including time on remand, Hitler served just over one year in prison.

While at Landsberg, Hitler dictated most of the first volume of Mein Kampf (lit. 'My Struggle'); originally titled Four and a Half Years of Struggle against Lies, Stupidity, and Cowardice) at first to his chauffeur, Emil Maurice, and then to his deputy, Rudolf Hess. The book, dedicated to Thule Society member Dietrich Eckart, was an autobiography and exposition of his ideology. The book laid out Hitler's plans for transforming German society into one based on race. Throughout the book, Jews are equated with "germs" and presented as the "international poisoners" of society. According to Hitler's ideology, the only solution was their extermination. While Hitler did not describe exactly how this was to be accomplished, his "inherent genocidal thrust is undeniable", according to Ian Kershaw.

Published in two volumes in 1925 and 1926, Mein Kampf sold 228,000 copies between 1925 and 1932. One million copies were sold in 1933, Hitler's first year in office. Shortly before Hitler was eligible for parole, the Bavarian government attempted to have him deported to Austria. The Austrian federal chancellor rejected the request on the specious grounds that his service in the German Army made his Austrian citizenship void. In response, Hitler formally renounced his Austrian citizenship on 7 April 1925.

Once released, Hitler redirected his focus towards obtaining power through legal means rather than by revolution or force, and accordingly changed his tactics, further developing Nazi propaganda.

Hitler gained popular support by attacking the Treaty of Versailles and promoting pan-Germanism, antisemitism, and anti-communism with charismatic oratory and Nazi propaganda. He frequently denounced communism as being part of an international Jewish conspiracy.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/Bundesarchiv_Bild_119-1486%2C_Hitler-Putsch%2C_M%C3%BCnchen%2C_Marienplatz.jpg

Nazis at the Marienplatz in Munich during the Putsch.

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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d7/Bundesarchiv_Bild_146-2007-0003%2C_Soldaten_bei_der_Verhaftung_von_Stadtr%C3%A4ten.jpg

Early Nazis who participated in the attempt to seize power during the 1923 Putsch.

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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Bundesarchiv_Bild_102-00344A%2C_M%C3%BCnchen%2C_nach_Hitler-Ludendorff_Prozess.jpg

1 April 1924. Defendants in the Beer Hall Putsch trial. From left to right: Pernet, Weber, Frick, Kriebel, Ludendorff, Hitler, Bruckner, Röhm, and Wagner. Note that only two of the defendants (Hitler and Frick) were wearing civilian clothes. All those in uniform are carrying swords, indicating officer status.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_Hall_Putsch

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Hitler

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RMB News Letter 11/24

Post self-deleted by Mazalano Cantrompic.

ELECTIONS

The City Soviet Elections at IzMed Factory have concluded!

See the result here:


CITY SOVIET ELECTIONS


WINNER: NIKIFOR GRIGOREV



CANDIDATES




Nikifor Grigorev
Safety Inspector
Party Nominee

  • Maintain Current City Programs

    Support the ongoing development of public infrastructure, ensuring every project is completed to the highest standard without unnecessary‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
    delays.
    Protect the worker-led welfare programs that guarantee healthcare, housing, and education for every citizen.

  • Worker Safety and Wellbeing

    Advocate for increased safety not just in our factories, but in all workspaces, ensuring every worker comes home healthy and unharmed.
    Champion workplace training initiatives to ensure everyone understands and implements the safety protocols that have made
    IzMed a national model.

  • Steady Growth, Not Risky Gambles

    Oppose policies that may put our stable economy at risk in favor of untested projects or reckless experiments.
    Encourage responsible expansion of proven industries like medical appliances and renewable energy.

  • Cultural and Social Continuity

    Ensure that all cultural programs, libraries, and community centers remain fully funded and accessible to every citizen.

    Vote for stability. Vote for experience. Vote for continuity.





Egor Korolev
Forklift Operator
Non-Partisan

  • Empowering Local Soviets

    Grant Soviets more control over resource allocation, allowing local workers to decide how best to improve their communities and workplaces.
    Advocate for flexible production quotas that adapt to the needs of the city and its people, rather than rigid top-down targets.

  • Encouraging Innovation

    Support policies that allow workers to create and exchange goods and services more freely within the collective system.
    Establish communal innovation hubs where workers can experiment with new ideas, technologies, or artisanal products
    without burdensome restrictions.

  • Expanding Economic Freedom Without Currency

    Propose a new system of work credits that allows workers to exchange surplus goods or services while remaining true to
    our ideals of shared wealth and collective ownership.
    Reduce bureaucratic obstacles for initiatives that foster worker-led projects and cooperative ventures.

  • Worker Representation and Fairness

    Push for more worker input in management decisions at every workplace, ensuring that all voices are heard equally.
    Advocate for fair redistribution of surplus resources to Soviets that need them most, rather than adhering strictly to outdated central directives.

  • A Vision of Dynamic Collectivism

    Build an economy that rewards innovation and hard work without compromising our principles of equality and shared prosperity.
    Ensure that the mistakes of the past—like crushing small-scale innovation in the name of centralisation—are not repeated, but rather
    reimagined in a collective context.

    Vote for more free and equal future!





Bronislava Kulikova
Lead QC Engineer
Party Member

  • Shortening the Workday for a Better Life

    Reduce the standard workday from 8 hours to 6 hours, without compromising productivity or wages.
    Embrace automation in factories and offices, ensuring that machines carry more of the burden while workers enjoy more time for
    personal development, education, and family.

  • Ensuring Public Safety Through Greater Oversight

    Advocate for stricter public safety measures, including enhanced monitoring of production quality and resource allocation.
    Increase funding and training for emergency response systems to ensure Izlechensk is prepared for any crisis.
    Strengthen collective discipline to prevent waste, negligence, and other risks to communal safety.

  • A Human-Centered Economy

    Expand automation to take on repetitive and dangerous tasks while retraining workers for creative and supervisory roles.
    Implement stricter controls over the economy to ensure fairness, efficiency, and equitable distribution of resources.
    Promote worker participation in economic planning through regular Soviet audits and consultations.

  • Reconsidering the Role of Artificial Intelligence

    Push to revoke citizenship for AIs, ensuring that only humans—those who truly understand the value of our collective struggle
    —hold the rights and responsibilities of Arctisian society.
    Redirect AI development toward non-autonomous applications, keeping them as tools rather than independent entities.

  • Building a Future Without Fear

    Protect our society from external and internal threats by enhancing control over the flow of information, production, and public behavior.
    Promote unity and vigilance to ensure we never return to the chaos of the past.

    Vote for a safer city!





Klara Plotnikova
Assembly Line Operator
Non-Partisan

  • Advancing Women’s Health and Rights

    Provide free access to painkillers and menstrual hygiene products for all working women.
    Implement a fair leave policy for women experiencing severe menstrual pain, ensuring health is prioritized without stigma or penalty.
    Expand maternal healthcare to include better prenatal and postnatal support, ensuring our future generations are healthy and cared for.

  • Supporting Minority Rights

    Expand awareness campaigns that promote understanding and inclusion of ethnic and cultural minorities.
    Strengthen anti-discrimination programs in workplaces, schools, and public spaces to ensure everyone feels valued and respected.
    Provide greater resources and healthcare access to transgender comrades, including counseling, hormonal therapy, and surgical support.

  • Making Education Friendlier and Fairer

    Create supportive environments at every level of education by training teachers to be more empathetic and inclusive.
    Introduce workshops in schools that discuss gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in practical and positive ways.
    Expand access to scholarships and support programs for minority and female students pursuing advanced education or technical training.

  • Fostering a Culture of Understanding

    Create forums and workshops within workplaces, Soviets, and communities to discuss societal challenges openly and find collective solutions.
    Promote art, literature, and cultural programs that celebrate the diversity and strength of the Arctic Lands’ people.

  • Equal Representation in Leadership

    Advocate for more women and minority representatives in Soviets, ensuring decision-making reflects the true diversity of our society.

    Vote for inclusive Izlechensk!





Tamara Frolova
Janitor
Party Member

  • Slowing Down Economic Expansion

    Our factories and farms produce more than enough for every citizen. I propose we scale back unnecessary economic growth
    to focus on maintaining what we have already built.
    Encourage more rest and leisure for our people, giving workers time to enjoy life, develop their talents, and deepen their
    connections with family and community.

  • Reduced Dependence on Vat Plants

    The vat plants have been a triumph of science, ensuring that no child is born into disadvantage. However, with our
    population stable and thriving, I advocate for reducing reliance on these facilities. Let’s cherish the natural, human way of
    raising families while keeping vat plants available for those who need them.

  • Embracing a Slower Pace of Life

    Promote policies that encourage less rush and more reflection in daily life. Work smarter, not harder, and take pride in the
    simple joys of existence.
    Strengthen the four-hour workday option for elderly comrades who, like me, still wish to contribute but at a comfortable pace.

  • Deepening Autarky

    The Arctic Lands has become a model of self-sufficiency, producing everything we need within our borders. I propose we strengthen
    this system by further reducing reliance on imports and supporting local industries and crafts.

  • Honoring Our Elders

    Expand opportunities for the elderly to stay active and involved in community life, whether through work, education, or cultural contributions.
    Ensure that every elder feels valued and respected for their lifetime of service to the Arctic Lands.

    Vote for comfort. Vote for reflection. Vote for wisdom.




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