this is why i reject the liberal notion of writing as a mere act of self-expression. thats the language of a depoliticized art, the language of people who have the privilege of believing their words exist in a vacuum. but words are weapons, and i refuse to wield them lightly.

writing is about power. it can determine who controls the narrative, who dictates reality, and who decides whats possible. the state, capital, and their media arms have long understood this. every empire survives not just through military force but thru its ability to shape perception, manufacture consent, and make its rule seem inevitable