Post AhqH2PZhOdnFTbb3HE by graydon@canada.masto.host
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 (DIR) Post #AhqH2OOJnT5zo1GRto by cstross@wandering.shop
       2024-05-05T18:55:59Z
       
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       I am deeply regretting that for my political satire series I went with a head of government who is merely a faceless Lovecraftian Elder God with a skull-collecting hobby. He seems kind of understated these days. Should have picked a cross between the South Dakota Puppy Shooter and Liz Truss instead ...
       
 (DIR) Post #AhqH2PZhOdnFTbb3HE by graydon@canada.masto.host
       2024-05-05T19:44:04Z
       
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       @cstross The Laundry needs some modicum of peace, government, and good order to exist as a thing in a context, and the Black Pharaoh does provide.The current crop of politicians aren't arguing about how to do the thing; they're arguing about what other thing should be done instead, if only people can be compelled to be good, righteous, moral people who understood their duty to die uncomplaining in specific ways with specific timing, lest the incumbents face alteration of circumstances.
       
 (DIR) Post #AhqH2Qanc2GedJ7RdA by cstross@wandering.shop
       2024-05-05T19:48:35Z
       
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       @graydon "Yes, I know I was elected on a democratic mandate to govern by running on the reputation of this 200 year old political party with a well-understood ideology, but—now hear me out—wouldn't it be fun to install a 16th century protestant theocracy, abolish education and human rights for all, and replace modern medical practices with cupping and leeching? It's all the rage in Transnistria!"
       
 (DIR) Post #AhxcfqqDPdrITmgmoK by KSargent@mastodon.social
       2024-05-06T06:21:23Z
       
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       @cstross No Liz Truss-like character could survive an editor pointing out that it's too unbelievable. Elder God skull collector is vastly more relatable.