Hey, your "nothing's going to happen" reply has been seen and *deeply* deeply appreciated.
If you'd like to go sit in the corner with your depressing doomerism while the rest of us try to make something happen, that'd be terrific.
No, no, a little farther away. Keep going.
If you'd like to go sit in the corner with your depressing doomerism while the rest of us try to make something happen, that'd be terrific.
No, no, a little farther away. Keep going.
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Yes, it's crucial that people understand where we're at.
But it's even more crucial now to share how we can fight back.
I just need the powered remains of his horse Duke and my Sherman golem will be set to ride
Where in History
has it been written
That endless TALKING and speeches
successfully
defeated a
coup
Commenting and clicking, sharing memes, is not activism. Stop doomsdaying and start working harder to stop the madness.
The Eeyores want to make something to happen as much as the Pollyannas do. They just don't want to keep doing the same thing over and over while expecting a different outcome.
Therefore, for the most part, your comment is bullshit.
People still haven't grasped that it's our fight. It was always going to be our fight.
People are just weeks behind in comprehending events.
Whether they know it or not after what we've seen the last couple of weeks,
There are now just 3 roles for citizens.
Fighter
Collaborator (sorry pacifiscts/conscientious objectors/doomers however well intentioned)
Victim.
Built pontoon bridges under direct fire across Europe and in the end gave as good as he got many times. Perhaps a flawed choice of words on my part but if you'll fight anyway?...don't delay
Harder to move people that truly believe they shouted away a war one time.
(I was raised by them)
Basically - the less kinetically inclined face a choice
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHmnQOjv1o7/?igsh=MjZpdGhsZ3ZudDRn
Maybe *you* should be blocked?
But, there is the "Meme Imperative" - the need to post "Fuck Trump" comments, so I guess voting day is a minor thing ...
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/03/signal-group-chat-attack-plans-hegseth-goldberg/682176/
I get it, but I also get I’ve been shouting into the wind since Vietnam.
I always will, though it seems pointless. Repeating actions and expecting different results. The real agent of change has always been, and always will be, $$
Organize boycotts, and throw a wrench into every gear.
So, that's a good thing.
fig. 1
Are you Susan Collins?
Or make the Republicans sweat FL 06 that they could lose a Ruby red Florida district
#postcardstovoters
26951 - Malone
26479 - Parsons
I'm busting out the champagne if FL flips blue. That will definitely fill up my hope battery. 🔋
being physically IN THE STREET is working. Demand people get into meat space and protest.
But to the 35 year old perfectly healthy influences who curry likes for outrage posts; get your ass out from behind the keyboard and put on your marching shoes.
The time to stand up is now. The person to do it is us.
Right now everyone’s long on bitching about what’s wrong but short on substantive solutions.
Look at your strengths, & where they will fit best. Then pick a point that you can do something about. Writing Senators, or calling Representatives. Marching. Protesting. Making signs for marches and protests.
He still still served out his full term, still attempted to coup, and what happened? He was granted immunity and a second term.
Nothing is working.
Would love to be proved wrong.
It's a very disconnected way to view the life you're IN while giving oneself permission to remain **unmoved to action
‘Nothing is going to happen’ is a reference to democrats not standing up, in the chambers or in person. It’s a call to action. Get off our asses. Fight back. Be seen
Because we didn’t just start having these problems.
"The problems are already solved, I can just sit on my hands and bitch at people for not deploying the magical solutions" is weak.
I do understand the concept of willing something into existence but these shameless people will not willingly be held accountable. (I hope I'm wrong)
Part of the reason that the Revolutionary War turned out how it did was that the colonists blended into the background and let the English uniforms function as easy targets...
was a coup defeated
with endless talking and
speeches
Americans have no experience as other countries
do
months ago
South Korea within moments
of the declaration
of Marshal law
a million people ran out into the streets
Parliament locked their doors voted overturning it
It's a fucking coup.
And yet...far too many people are wilfully ignoring all that & still think they will be able to vote them out.
It's staggering naivete on an enormous scale.
I haven’t actually SEEN any, but it would be nice.
Insiders tell ProPublica that Amy Gleason is only in charge on paper, while Musk’s top lieutenants.... RUSSIA IS RUNNING DOGE.
https://www.propublica.org/article/doge-leadership-elon-musk-amy-gleason-trump-ethics-conflict-of-interest
President Bill Clinton was impeached for lying under oath about a blowjob.
🤷🏼♀️
Can't gather clicks if you don't deal hopium
A lot of "this won't make a difference posts".
why are all the protests grassroots, organized by volunteers? What were my donations for if not to fight the fascists? Come home. Organize, LEAD
But Trump not firing anyone doesn’t mean “nothing will happen.” Something could happen, like hearings, investigation, resignations.
But it’s true these things could happen without Trump firing anyone.
I just think Americans have put on a grossly underwhelming show of resistance so far. Especially given what’s happening.
Serbia. Turkey. Hungary. All three have populations that are protesting autocrats that I wish Americans would draw inspiration from.
Canadians, indeed the entire developed world, seems to be more aware and concerned about what’s happening than Americans.
But America/Americans are also very complacent. Late to both world wars is my preferred example of that.
We're working on it, but "do like Europe" isn't realistic advice for our situation and the scope of propaganda at work.
How’s that?
Defeatism only helps the oppressors.
I have to insist my reps do something? I need to write letters to the editor? I need to talk to friends and family? Ugh. So much work. I think I'll just despair.
Some ppl use the phone. Some use letters, emails. Some march in protest.
People do what they can, as they can, how they can. Yes, there are DOOM speakers. But not all who cry doom are sitting on their butts and spinning. They're just over-loaded.
Support a library - become a member. Buy books (even used) for local kids. Donate to the local parks - see if they need volunteers.
Or supporting people around you that are in need. That's always a good thing. And it will give you a sense having done something. That takes some of the bleakness away.
No need to poke at a windmill.
And it's our only chance out of dictatorship.
Cynicism is just a mask over lazy, cowardly ignorance and smart people see right through it.
Choose wisely
It's not a test. It's the real thing you've been training for your whole life. It's going to be the great sifter..
“I’ve been here before, and I know the way out”
It's time for those who are natural leaders to start leading others..
Some days I am so doomer, so bleh, run-down and unable to think.
Most days I reject the doom and go for BAM, get outta the WH already.
Like - I can complain loudly about something and also be doing something about it.
Maybe I’m off on a tangent though.
He turns to you with those scary eyes, and asks if you have a tissue?
You turn to look, then see them! Those penetrating demonic eyes! You jump up and screaming, run from the building.
Cash wipes his eyes with a sleeve instead.
this story isn't over, of course, and i still think there's a 50/50 chance goldberg ends up in prison before any of the maga nutballs.
but this is better than i figured, for sure.
https://bsky.app/profile/jonrademacher.bsky.social/post/3ll5aiqha6k2c
Keep showing up to town halls. Keep protesting. Keep calling your reps. Keep emailing your reps.
Most importantly, keep tabs on those that give up and primary them.
I invoke this SO often IRL it's scary
But I'm Calabrese.. it's tbe