With the growing likelihood of protests against Trump's policies, the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys could decide they're going to act as Trump's Brownshirts, attacking protesters.
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The moment I saw them in action, my mind went to scenes of beating Jews in Germany's streets by the Storm Troopers. I grew up in the early to mid sixties and saw a lot of unvarnished documentary films like "Nacht und Nebel". I have a heart and compassion for the vulnerable. What happened?!
I'm interested to see what algorithm their tech bods will use...
They'll have to weed out those who were critical of Trump at first (Graham, Rubio et al) but have now kissed the ring.
That leaves the rest of us for online targetting by Trump, Putin and their online assassins...
They did that for 4 years in Portland while Trump urged them on. They also attacked the Oregon State House prior to the attack on the Capitol. Oregon was their training ground and cold run.
Speaking from the UK: this is why, IMHO, any executive pardon (whether issued by the Good Guy(s) or the Bad Guy(s)) tends to undermine the rule of law. Only the judiciary should be able to quash a conviction
Protest isn’t unsafe. You’re disrupting the will of those in power. The state will use violence against you even if you’re peaceful.
You manage that risk by joining groups and supporting each other and planning ahead for the worst. Find an organization that’s been doing this for a while and learn.
It’s ok if you don’t want to put your body or health on the line. Help in another way. Nothing is risk free including staying at home. That’s the riskiest thing of all.
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They'll have to weed out those who were critical of Trump at first (Graham, Rubio et al) but have now kissed the ring.
That leaves the rest of us for online targetting by Trump, Putin and their online assassins...
Or would mass boycott or a general strike be safer?
You manage that risk by joining groups and supporting each other and planning ahead for the worst. Find an organization that’s been doing this for a while and learn.