I make protest signs and fill my front yard and front window with them. I live on a busy busy intersection in my city. I strike up conversations with strangers. I’ve talked to my mailman. When I walk my dog, I put a flyer on my back. I repost on Meta and try to reach the masses. Resistance is easy.
Sign. What are they going to do, arrest everybody who signs? Don't capitulate in advance. And if you haven't phoned your senator, governor, congressperson today, do it. Bug them. Turn up the heat!
There's a lot of people that have kids and don't want Nazis killing. Their kids. The response to that is that the Nazis will find a way to kill them eventually anyway, but, I think that's what is silencing a lot of people, not a lack of conviction.
I understand that, that's why I say you have to ask yourself.
I can't make that judgement for you or anyone else, but I can ask that you self reflect on your choices.
Hahaha agreed! I've signed so many petitions, called and emailed all with my real name. If I get in trouble for exercising my rights of free speech, that's on them and not on me.
Agreed. I think it's reasonable to be skeptical when anyone asks for your personal information, even if it's just your name and any email. Also people may be confused about WHY they need to sign up in order to participate, which I think is valid. An activist WAS just disappeared, after all.
Some of the replies here reveal people are afraid. It’s understandable. Those who will fight need to double down. Publicly.
There may come a time where resistance is truly existential. Arm yourself, if able. Learn how to defend yourself. Teach someone else. Follow the law and be safe.
Did you not just put a post on earlier telling people that Trump knows who voted, and didn’t offer an explanation of the post, spreading a bit of fear and anxiety yourself
There are ways to protest that don't anger the trump supporters - dissing Elons Doge about Vets / S.S. / Kids is well received.
It's all in how we phrase it.
Maybe threats from the MAGA who are in Congress now because of Trump.
As they did to the Nancy Pelosi, attack.
So the Democrats are in fear for their lives and their family.
Trump and his followers causing fear in the government.
J D and Musk is spreading the fear also.
CRIMINALS
Unfortunately I think this is a significant concern that is deterring people from getting involved. There was a veiled threat before the election, something like if you vote for Harris we will know & we can find you. Then I had a patient tell me she & her family didn’t vote bc of that.
When I heard that X amount of people didn’t vote, I was torn between thinking BS, voter interference did something vs. Did people really not vote bc they were scared of retaliation like my patient? If voting is anonymous & people are scared, it’s going to be worse for actions that are visible.
I send angry letters to the government and petition every single day, sometimes I even get a dumb generic response from these idiots on various issues. Amounting to bull dookey I’m just keeping someone’s assistant or worse, unpaid intern busy.
Too many people that I dearly love are immigrants, queer, PoC, artists, teachers, scientists, “badly behaved” women, or otherwise would be in serious danger for that to ever be a question. There’s only one side to choose, and that’s the one that’s going to protect them and my family.
I don't sign them because they don't accomplish a single thing other than to give my contact info to the original organization. Politicians don't care how many people sign a petition. If it makes someone feel better to sign, great, but don't act like those who don't aren't fighting the good fight!
This is a good question to ask, but right now they’re more scared of you speaking out or voting against them, hell I wrote the warehouse an email telling them how much they suck
Same. I live in a super dangerous area to get vocal without being attacked. I don’t have the privilege of safety in numbers. I do call my politicians, but they are Nazi asswipes who will vote however they want anyway.
Me as well; so i call / text / post and heckle them from home.
And go to protests as able.
I'm actually surprised by some of posts on local Facebook posts; a lot of maga are not happy!
Me, too. But calling reps and senators, writing about issues on social media...there are ways. I can't even put a political sign in my yard in the town I live in. My windows would be broken.
In the aftermath of WW2 there was an attempt to try and find out why the bulk of the German population 'went along' with the Nazis.
In the USA now it would be quite subversive to have a grass roots campaign to document why people feel ok with acquiescing to the current version of the Nazis.
My problem with petitions is there is NEVER any followup or feedback. Most of them seem to be for donations. I'm way past worrying about fear of retribution🤣
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @chuckschumer.com @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social
PAY ATTENTION to John Larson
this man is showing you how to fight back against a timid group of republicans who would rather cede their power to the orangedemon than take a stand on any voter
Great idea for @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social If they're going to keep sending the annoying fundraising texts, seeing Congress do their job like Rep. Larson may help them get $ @nancypelosi.bsky.social
I’ll sign. I welcome some kind of news headline that reads, “Old feeble Grannie handcuffed, arrested for signing petition protesting current regime.” “Household cats need rescue.”
Actually this is not true
I have attended MANY protests but I will never put my name on a list if the group gathering it has no text on the encryption of my data
Your group of all groups should know that if the security is shoddy then getting that list is easy
I had to stop and think before emailing my own Congressman, because he's a Republican and the form on his website required my full mailing address. 😡 I decided to mention that in the email, noting how absolutely unconscionable that is.
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The only thing that will move the needle are purchasing boycotts and work strikes at this point.
There is no other way with less violence. Yes the oligarchs will bring violence to that too, but it's the least violent path.
I guess, for some people, you have to pay to have a voice.
- Laine Hanson, "The Contender" (2000)
I can't make that judgement for you or anyone else, but I can ask that you self reflect on your choices.
Protests are harder to ignore, especially if they're highly disruptive.
Violence can be suppressed to an extent, but effective violence requires some concession (see Anthem Blue Cross's reaction to Luigi)
There may come a time where resistance is truly existential. Arm yourself, if able. Learn how to defend yourself. Teach someone else. Follow the law and be safe.
It's all in how we phrase it.
The Democrats are being warned, and maybe attacks on their family.
Criminals in the White House
As they did to the Nancy Pelosi, attack.
So the Democrats are in fear for their lives and their family.
Trump and his followers causing fear in the government.
J D and Musk is spreading the fear also.
CRIMINALS
It's not retribution of politicians I fear. It's the radical locals who might be spurred to violence against a vulnerable demographic.
I won't be silenced no matter the cost, but I do act with appropriate caution.
And go to protests as able.
I'm actually surprised by some of posts on local Facebook posts; a lot of maga are not happy!
There are other interpretations.
For legal reasons, I won't say what they are.
But most other interpretations do result in lower nazi populations.
SIGN: "Until people take to the streets nothing will change"
In the USA now it would be quite subversive to have a grass roots campaign to document why people feel ok with acquiescing to the current version of the Nazis.
PAY ATTENTION to John Larson
this man is showing you how to fight back against a timid group of republicans who would rather cede their power to the orangedemon than take a stand on any voter
STAND tf UP and fight!
Let's back them up with all we got.
I have attended MANY protests but I will never put my name on a list if the group gathering it has no text on the encryption of my data
Your group of all groups should know that if the security is shoddy then getting that list is easy
Being on ANY list is stupid
He never answered me.
They can easily ignore our phone calls and emails and lie about the numbers. It’s a lot harder to ignore physical mail!
Write as many as you can. No return address required.