I see lots of questions and anxiety over how we fight back against seemingly stacked odds.
I expect in the coming weeks many here will share their perspectives on how we move forward.
As you process and get to a place of action, here are some things to consider, in terms of mindset
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I expect in the coming weeks many here will share their perspectives on how we move forward.
As you process and get to a place of action, here are some things to consider, in terms of mindset
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Be resolute. Do not expect quick, massive victories. Progress will often be measured in inches. This isn't just about political change. It's sea change.
Be relentless. We won't win every battle. Do not let it deter you.
He never stopped.
He wont stop this time either and he'll use it to set up his successor.......
Oh man -
Im at double negatives- lmao
I agree.
yes.
it has happened before.
it will not be easy nor neat.
But oceanliners do it all the time; none have millions of tugboats!
1. Facts still matter. How we move beyond the age of disinformation
2. America still matters. How we get others to see it
3. To change others, we must also be willing to change. How we think, communicate, prioritize and build new coalitions to reclaim democracy
this is the era of vibes
Lose our character, integrity, & values?
Not an option & while you probably aren't familiar with me, I've followed you long enough on 🐦 to know we share many these.
It's not in our nature to allow ourselves to be different in these ways🩵
Determine what other forms of media need to be heavily supported
Fascism requires a defeated people who see no reason to fight for something better
But hope can defeat fascism before it gets the chance to take hold
Maybe I'm just in the denial/anger stage of grief, but I'm starting to feel a little hope again.
We need to get into communities now and start working to help communities.
You literally posted this condescending, disingenuous bullshit (see pic) 8 hours after this thread.
My bitch, go fuck yourself. Apparently the election loss hasn't taught you ANY lessons.
Hopefully we’re not already at a point now where truth is so subjective that the right can argue: who decides the truth?
Thus far MAGA has mostly only needed to convince America that shit sandwiches taste good without ever having to eat one themselves.
I am hopeful that their sense of taste improves when they will be eating off the same menu going forward.
3.1 - To change people who are ignorant of politics, that it really matters to be informed and actively involved, for their/our future.
3.2 - To change us to be focused on what matters.
3.3 - To change the cult. Will take time/energy. do 1,2 first
I'm gonna be 70 in a few months. I've been thru a few wars and protests, and I've marched till my blisters exploded. This last one was my strongest. But I know when to pass the torch. My heart is always with the resistance. But my mind and body are tired. ✊️☮️
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That's where we have to fight them and have to figure out how to do THAT.
I'll be following!
I had to block a fake jack smith account that followed me.
It seems we are regrouping here.
Hopefully, our goal is 2026. Same playbook we did for 2018.
In a speech, Obama once stated that judging others and pointing out what they do is not the way to effectuate change
I agree with him. I’d love for us to share stories, talk about possibilities & become better overall. There’s no limit for any of us 😊
@jack-e-smith2.bsky.social
It's a bit confusing...
We can reach
Don't have to jump
To tap it
You’ve also made me laugh many times.
I am grateful.
Thanks, friend 🫶
It’s as if this is a game to you people that you’re perfectly content to see played in perpetuity. We don’t need to play ongoing games, we need to eliminate problems.
Americans love bullies. We say we don't, but we do. If we want people to trust, love, and follow us, we need to let them lick the blood off our knuckles, even if it is their own. We'll all be happier.
I will be unframed along with you and all of us.
One more I was devastated I might not have access to, by leaving the Musky Swamp!
Or any at all.
This is adorable yall. It's freakin adorable.
You lost the election war because you did stuff like this right here.
You know what yall are really doing?
Forfeiting.
That's this.
You feeling safe inside your indoctrinations.
Followed you here.
They lean far right and allow hate speech products to be sold using their platform
Use the big hammer, Joe!
The Insurrection Act in a tool of democracy.
Should we respond by giving up or should we use every tool we have to save the Republic?
If Joe doesn’t act the Republic is lost.
Invoking the Insurrection act is within the law, sending a lynch mob to attack the Capitol is not: it’s an Insurrection.
Bullies are defeated with an appropriate response.
Besides, he can arrest anybody who acts up.
They’d disappear like a fart in the wind.
Of the First Civil War, if indeed weve ever recovered. We do t have that kinda time because of climate change.
Joe won't do a fucking thing. He threw a shoe and acted like he never saw a knife before. I'd hoped Kamala would be the knife. Nope.
4 decades of Democratic learned helplessness.
Disgusting.
Personally, I am not going to advocate for or against. I'll leave that to POTUS, VPOTUS, SecState, SecDef, DOJ AG, NatSecAdv, DirFBI and others to decide the best path.
Joe has to act, he’s commander in chief.
There’s a lot going on behind the scenes. Be patient.
The results speak for themselves.
Thanks Jack! Facts should always matter.
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Glad to know you are here.
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Trump talked to ppl at a 12 y/o level. Name calling, short sentences and no hard words. Easy to lie in every sentence.
Dems speak to the voters as if they are Phd's in Civics and poli sci. Our average electorate is at best, high middle school level. Most don't watch news or how govt runs.
"Give me cheap eggs & I will give you my vote. Screw our allies in NATO. Forget about climate change. Ukraine who?"
https://bsky.app/profile/norwegiantroll.bsky.social/post/3lapelmrpqs2v
I will not surrender,
I will not succumb,
I will fight harder,
I will advocate more fiercely,
I will believe, I will hope,
I will die on my feet rather than live on my knees!
I literally had this same discussion with a friend this morning. I am more resolved now than ever to keep fighting.
Thanks for all you do to help keep us informed. 🙏🏻
about 12-18 months when the economy is in a shambles and MAGA isn’t worried about the price of eggs anymore. No more excuses and no one to blame.
But that was then. Mere days ago. I have serious reservations about whether there will ever be legitimately democratic US presidential election ever again or whether it will be like the “election(s)” for dictator Putin.
https://youtu.be/upHK5dfBQr8
Stay strong… stay true… stay as positive as possible.
The proof is in how quickly the rot sets in when there is so much at stake
1. Protecting ourselves
2. Actions that will sweep us back into power.
Cut all the other crap.
Where are our Democratic leaders?
Schumer, Jeffries, Raskin anyone. Cheney threw in the towel congratulating him. We are in an uphill battle. Ty Jack I do enjoy. I’m scared.
Take nothing for granted. Future elections may be nothing more than the stagecraft we see in Russia.
Thank you for coming to my TED talk
https://wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins/
He’ll hand it to the Democrats just as fast as last time.
Once the military and DOJ go down, that’s it.
What power do we have that can prevent that?
If you know something I don’t pls feel free….
Who will make this plan? We need leaders who truly know the law & government to guide us.
Midterm elections coming
Crucial to focus on defending the senate positions and possibly gain
That will be very hard as mist senators up fir re-election are from red states
Trump wants to change the constitution
He needs 2/3 of Congress
My skills are a little deferent.
And he does a goddamn phenomenal job
Glad you’re hear to keep the fire lit! 🔥
The people voted him back in office.
There. You're all caught up.
We must be ready to utilize that.
Musk told Trumpers to prepare for this, but the media pretty much ignored his warning.
WE can’t do shit. We are passengers on the fascism train.
--Sarah Kendzior
11/18/16
https://thecorrespondent.com
Everything comes back around. Our time will too.
Because you WILL think of elephants. And you WILL despair.
You do understand that despair doesn’t operate like a light switch, right? You don’t just click it on or off.