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FSogol

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Thu Nov 7, 2024, 07:49 AM Nov 2024

10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won

by Daniel Hunter

The key to taking effective action in a Trump world is to avoid perpetuating the autocrat’s goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation.

It’s important we squarely face Trump’s victory and what there is to do about it.

Trump has already signaled the kind of president he will be: revengeful, uncontrolled and unburdened by past norms and current laws. I won’t go through the litany of awful things he’s pledged to do, since that’s been well-established with his words, Project 2025 plans and excellent analyses from authoritarian experts.

Looking into an even more destabilized future is not easy. If you’re like me, you’re already tired. The prospect of more drama is daunting. But authoritarianism isn’t going away no matter the election results. So here’s some thinking about ways to orient so we can ground ourselves better for these times ahead.


Apologies if this has been posted before. It is long, but a great read. Rest at:

https://wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins/
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10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won (Original Post) FSogol Nov 2024 OP
YES--worth the read! Maeve Nov 2024 #1
Agreed. n/t FSogol Nov 2024 #3
Thanks hermetic Nov 2024 #2
You are welcome. FSogol Nov 2024 #4
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