Many of the LA Sheriffs didn't have their gas masks on yet so the Sheriffs got gassed by LAPD LAPD was on the radio crying about getting shot by rubber bullets by the sheriffs, so I'd say fair trade Typical level of professional policing for Los Angeles. Waiting for CHP to join the fun.

It's not just that he and his policies are unpopular, there's a clear and demonstrated enthusiasm differential now. His base is energetically absent, ours is livid and out in the streets.

I think it's important to understand that fascism isn’t just "right-wing" or "authoritarian." It’s capitalism’s last resort in crisis. When the ruling class faces collapse—economic ruin, mass unrest, Socialist movements rising—they turn to fascism as a wrecking ball.

Focus on telling people it's winnable right now. Focus on helping people find ways to have hope and follow that hope to action.