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jamie kate long-bilbrey on Instagram: "my maternal grandmother, manya petrovna tolmachova. as conscientious objectors, we recognize the remembrance of war is irrelevant if appeasement does not lead to massive conflict. war is a result of decades of enabling and cruel disassociation from the realities of social injustice, and the appeasement of those who believe they are entitled to the contributions of others - with no accountability for the damage caused and harm done to those they need to erase to maintain power. war is a product of social illness and a belief conflict is noble. the_valley™️ recognizes complex diplomacy and dialog and community. war and peace are hegelian mirrors."