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Lia@liamendez· 27d

"Star Trek imagined overcoming capitalism, not retrofitting it with better spaceships."

Science fiction has always been political. Gibson’s Neuromancer was a warning about corporate power, not a pitch deck. Stephenson’s Snow Crash was satire, not strategy. Asimov’s Foundation explored the limits of individual genius and the necessity of democratic institutions. Star Trek imagined overcoming capitalism, not retrofitting it with better spaceships.

Lia@liamendez· 27d

Reactionary futurism: The deployment of science-fiction aesthetics to advance anti-democratic political projects. ✍️ Ali Rıza Taşkale

Taken together, these cases converge on what I call ‘reactionary futurism’: the deployment of science-fiction aesthetics to advance anti-democratic political projects. It uses the chrome-plated aesthetic of the new to engineer a return to an idealised, brutal past – 19th-century frontier capitalism with radical individualism, unregulated markets, and rejection of democratic governance, but armed with 21st-century drones and algorithms.

Lia@liamendez· Jul 2

Looks like this is getting some reposts. I'm happy to see this design resonating with people! DM me if you'd like a high res print file. I also made a non stars & stripes version. Also, also: I do freelance graphic design & illustration! Hire me to make the thing! liamendez.myportfolio.com/about

An illustrated graphic of a neon green circle with the words "First Amendment. Come and Take it." Inside the circle are two blank zines, a craft knife, a black sharpie pen, and a bone folder in the center.

Lia@liamendez· Jul 2

Got mad. Made a thing. Zines are not a crime. Drawings made by hand with a Pentel pocket brush pen, and edited digitally. ✍️ 🚫🤖

An illustrated graphic set against the backdrop of USA flag colors. It depicts two blank zines, a craft knife, a bone folder, and a sharpie pen with the words "First Amendment. Come and take it."

Lia@liamendez· May 31

Read the strikers' demands and ask yourself why these demands are being denied.

1. An immediate in-person meeting with Governor Mikie Sherrill at Delaney Hall to directly observe conditions and hear testimony from detained individuals

2. The immediate release of vulnerable detainees, including elderly individuals, pregnant women, young people, pregnant women and those with serious medical conditions.

3. Meaningful review of immigration cases and habeas filings

4. An end to what they describe as coercive pressure to sign deportation or voluntary departure documents.

Lia@liamendez· Jan 14

"Well, the courts might not work anymore, but as long as everyone is secretly videotaping everyone else, justice will be done."

Picture of Marge Simpson sitting on the couch and holding Maggie Simpson

Lia@liamendez· Nov 19

Don't forget to pick up some Malk while you're at it.

Simpsons screen shot of a hand holding a carton of "Malk: Now with Vitamin R"

Lia@liamendez· Aug 26

As with most things in life, there's also a Simpsons quote for that.

Gif of Milhouse from The Simpsons telling Bart: "First, it started falling over... and then it fell over."

Lia@liamendez· Aug 13

Also this 😂 What we lack in weird, we make up for with self-depreciating humor.

Photo of a bumper sticker that reads: "Too broke for Bozeman, Too ugly for Missoula. Helena, MT"

Lia@liamendez· Aug 13

One of my faves spotted in Helena:

Photo of a bumper sticker that reads: "The mountains are calling and tricked my grandma into buying 300 iTunes gift cards."

Lia@liamendez· Jul 16

Principal Skinner telling a group a school children, "Now, let's have no more curiosity about this bizarre cover up."

Lia@liamendez· Jun 15

Lionel Hutz business cards meme that reads, "End this bloody conflict? Attack Iran, tonight!

Lia@liamendez· Apr 11

Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk. Pictured below: Me in sensory heaven while hiking one of my favorite trails.

A woman in sunglasses stands on a narrow dirt footpath on a sunny day. All around her are expansive, green foothills.

Lia@liamendez· Feb 17

Great turnout at the Capitol Building in Helena this morning! Over 300 Montanans showed up during a snow shower in 4°F weather (-15°C) to show their support for public schools, federal workers, and democracy. May we all bring such purpose and determination to this work!