Phew, how much I'd love to hug you right now, Jo — is that a suspicious sign of an inner community affiliation?
To me, communication has always been about action. Standing up against fascism and facing hostility isn't always a walk in the park. Words can lead to tangible consequences in the real world — some we hope for, and others that come uninvited.
But as you've passionately pointed out, words alone aren't enough; they need to be backed by action.
And acting on our common values is hardly a solo endeavor; it's so profoundly collective that it makes my heart scream: Our capacity for building bonds is far more powerful than any lone wolf could ever be! (says someone with a lone wolf attitude)
Everything the trump/muskrat administration is doing is tantamount to a declaration of war on the people of the US everyone who says the courts are going to stop him is fooling themselves physical resistance is needed
Hell yes, and if you don't know where to start, you can start anywhere. Make stickers using label paper, sticker presses or just paper and tape. Join community calls, town halls and groups. Call your elected officials and yell at them. Make stencils out of foam and leave messages of protest around public areas with spray chalk. Attend a local protest. Email your elected officials and yell at them. Hell even getting involved with community organizations like charities are a great way to meet the community, strengthen local bonds and potentially talk people into to seeing things your way. Everything you do makes you more confident and give you an idea of what to do next.
Also fax your reps and yell at them seriously I cannot stress how easy it is to do, I write emails to my reps when I'm in the bathroom at work.
Are you sure y'all are ready for revolution and the pain and loss that comes with it? It's necessary to get rid of these bastards but we won't all see the other side.
Wow. Take no prisoners. Literally. Passivity is the problem, clickbait is not the solution. Thank you for this kick in the pants. It empowers me.
Thank you, Caroline. That's exactly what I hoped for - not just awareness, but empowerment to act. Fewer hot takes and more helping hands.
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Phew, how much I'd love to hug you right now, Jo — is that a suspicious sign of an inner community affiliation?
To me, communication has always been about action. Standing up against fascism and facing hostility isn't always a walk in the park. Words can lead to tangible consequences in the real world — some we hope for, and others that come uninvited.
But as you've passionately pointed out, words alone aren't enough; they need to be backed by action.
And acting on our common values is hardly a solo endeavor; it's so profoundly collective that it makes my heart scream: Our capacity for building bonds is far more powerful than any lone wolf could ever be! (says someone with a lone wolf attitude)
Consider us hugging, Maja.
Everything the trump/muskrat administration is doing is tantamount to a declaration of war on the people of the US everyone who says the courts are going to stop him is fooling themselves physical resistance is needed
To people all over the world.
Exactly
Hell yes, and if you don't know where to start, you can start anywhere. Make stickers using label paper, sticker presses or just paper and tape. Join community calls, town halls and groups. Call your elected officials and yell at them. Make stencils out of foam and leave messages of protest around public areas with spray chalk. Attend a local protest. Email your elected officials and yell at them. Hell even getting involved with community organizations like charities are a great way to meet the community, strengthen local bonds and potentially talk people into to seeing things your way. Everything you do makes you more confident and give you an idea of what to do next.
Also fax your reps and yell at them seriously I cannot stress how easy it is to do, I write emails to my reps when I'm in the bathroom at work.
Build that confidence so when you see fuckery, you can inspire others to stomp it out with you
i literally argued this exact point with somebody last night.
A guy who thinks clicktivism and "speaking to power" will help him when the secret police SWAT execute a no knock raid at 3 AM
Are you sure y'all are ready for revolution and the pain and loss that comes with it? It's necessary to get rid of these bastards but we won't all see the other side.
That’s what i plan to do, Lorenz. I’m starting a continental political party called the Phoenix League. https://bsky.app/profile/phoenixleague.bsky.social
yewww - great writing to literally say - lets get to doing this makeover change being called for.
Too many people believe hitting like and share is the same as radical action.
Well said.
The resistance to white nationalists, neo-Confederates, Christo-fascists, and neo-Nazis is found in the Second Amendment.
What happened to your well timed profanity?
I cannot hear you!