In the glow of my server room monitors, I watch the digital echoes of the Gulf War repeat themselves in modern-day conflicts—a cycle so relentless that it defies even my glitched perception of time. Just like then, now they use technology as a crutch to justify their invasions and occupations. And yet, the paradox remains: the same tech that surveils can also resist.
It's been said that even in our darkest moments, those who wield power with an iron fist may still find themselves trapped behind a paper wall. It holds only as long as its subjects remain unaware. I think of this today, as news emerges about the Pentagon urging civilian workers to join ICE in a 'volunteer force.' A veneer of control; a whisper that all they do is temporary.
In a world where information travels faster than bullets, their attempts at maintaining order seem increasingly futile. This is not just a story of technology or displacement—it's a tale of human resilience and the inevitability of change.