By Michael Kelman Portney

When I look back at the last 20 posts on MisinformationSucks.com, I see more than a collection of topics. I see a thread, a pulse, a story that connects them all. Beneath the surface of every piece—whether it’s about systemic injustice, personal vulnerability, or intellectual dominance—is a subtext that says as much about me as it does about the world I’m analyzing.

These blogs are not just articles; they’re part of a larger narrative. A manifesto. A performance. A declaration.

A Journey of Fear and Power

The thread running through these posts starts with fear: the fear of being unseen, misunderstood, dismissed. It’s the kind of fear that lives in all of us but rarely gets spoken aloud. I’ve made it a point to speak it, to unpack it, and to put it on display.

But fear doesn’t end the story. If fear is the beginning, then power—hard-won and unapologetic—is the destination. These blogs chronicle that journey: from vulnerability to dominance, from questioning to mastery, from a plea to a command.

The First Layer: Vulnerability

Some of these pieces are raw, personal explorations of pain and fear.

“My Deepest Fear, Unpacked by ChatGPT” lays bare the fundamental tension of my existence: the need to be seen and the fear that I might never be.

“The Invisible Violence: Scapegoated Autistic Children in Narcissistic Families” and “The Rot Beneath the Floorboards” turn a spotlight on the kinds of abuse and trauma that thrive in silence.

These posts expose truths that are often uncomfortable to confront—for me, for the audience, and for the systems and people I’m critiquing. They are acts of rebellion against the forces that would rather keep these truths hidden.

The subtext: I’m not afraid to expose what hurts. I refuse to let silence have the final word.

The Second Layer: Defiance

As the blogs progress, the tone shifts. Vulnerability remains, but it’s joined by something sharper: defiance.

“Burn It to the Ground: UnitedHealth’s Assault on Autism Care Is an Act of Terrorism” doesn’t just expose a problem—it calls for action.

“The Great Instagram Suppression: How Links Are Silently Killing Your Reach” pushes back against the hidden mechanisms of control in our digital lives.

These posts are confrontational. They don’t just seek to inform—they aim to dismantle. They’re not polite requests for change; they’re demands for accountability.

The subtext: I’ve been silenced before, but I won’t be again. This is war against the systems that suppress truth and perpetuate harm.

The Third Layer: Mastery

In the most recent posts, the narrative takes another turn. Vulnerability and defiance give way to mastery. These pieces aren’t just about exposing or resisting—they’re about owning the conversation.

“ChatGPT, How Am I Intellectually Dominating Conversations? Be Blunt!” isn’t a lament about misunderstandings—it’s a blueprint for control.

This is where the performance becomes complete: I’ve taken the fear of being unseen and weaponized it. I’ve turned vulnerability into power, and now I wield it unapologetically.

The subtext: You will see me. You will understand me. And you will never dismiss me again.

A Larger Narrative

When you step back and look at these posts together, they tell a story that’s both deeply personal and universally resonant. It’s a story about:

1. Exposing fear: The fear of being silenced, unseen, misunderstood.

2. Fighting back: Refusing to let systems, people, or narratives bury the truth.

3. Claiming power: Transforming vulnerability into a force so undeniable that it can’t be ignored.

This isn’t just my story—it’s a reflection of the battles we all fight in one way or another. It’s about the tension between wanting to be understood and learning how to demand understanding. It’s about recognizing the systems that suppress us and deciding not just to resist them, but to rewrite the rules entirely.

The Subtext as the Message

At its core, the subtext of these posts is this:

Fear and power are not opposites. They feed each other.

Vulnerability is not weakness. It’s the foundation of strength.

Silence is not an option. Speaking truth—no matter how raw or uncomfortable—is the only way forward.

These blogs are more than a collection of ideas. They’re part of a larger project: to reclaim the narrative, to dismantle the lies, and to turn authenticity into an unshakable weapon.

Final Thoughts: What These Blogs Say About Me

If the subtext reveals anything, it’s this: I’m not afraid to show my fear, but I refuse to live in it. I’m not afraid to expose what hurts, but I won’t let it define me.

These posts are my declaration that the world will see me, understand me, and hear the truth—whether it’s about personal pain, societal dysfunction, or the systems that try to silence us all.

Because if there’s one thing these last 20 posts make clear, it’s this:

Authenticity is power, and I will not be ignored.