Tag: Death

Laugh

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

You get some great, amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do?

Not because I’m carefree, but because it’s rare to hear anything good anymore. The world keeps serving the same menu: wars, death, fascism, greed. Call it neoliberalism, call it capitalism — the label doesn’t matter. The outcome is the same. So if something fantastic actually breaks through all that noise, of course I laugh. It feels like a glitch in the system.

How have my political views changed over time?

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

How have your political views changed over time?

Over time, my political views have shifted in ways I didn’t expect. I’m more progressive than I used to be, especially when it comes to issues like health care. Before my brother’s death, I didn’t have a strong position on universal health care; now I see it as essential.

My views on drug policy have also changed. I used to support full legalization, but I’ve moved toward believing that regulation and strong ethical oversight matter more than blanket legalization.

I read Marxist‑Leninist texts because I’m interested in understanding different political frameworks, but that doesn’t mean I expect—or advocate for—any kind of revolution in my lifetime. My interest is more analytical than predictive.

Overall, my politics have become more grounded in lived experience, personal loss, and a desire for systems that prioritize people’s well‑being.