2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: So what would it take for many of you to fight the fuck back? [View all]usrbs
(632 posts)For example:
* Form a "resistance" group in your location. Even 6 - 8 committed people who meet monthly can do a lot! I've seen that with "Transition" towns. That group decides on what actions to take on - anything from taking over the local Democratic Town Committee to coordinating calls and letters to their local Congressmen.
* Call upon the Democratic reps to male clear to them that we won't stand for any hints of compromise and "getting along"
* Call upon the Democratic reps to have them do national "Moral Mondays"
* Write letters to the editor of the local newspapers
* Object to Fox TV being on in waiting rooms
* Plaster the surroundings with posters and flyers about a single issue that changes periodically. For instance I heard on Sirius Left "The GOP and Trump are coming for your Medicare". It would be nice if some central group would prepare the downloadable material, and make sure that all Democrats appearing in the media stress the current talking point
* We are pretty much shut out of media, so some talented group should think about how to get the message out. This means thinking outside the box and doing / saying outrageous things. Like Dean hinting Trump was on drugs in the debate. "Moral Mondays" are good for that as well.
* Organize demonstrations and walk-outs,and make sure they're covered in the media and without violence.
* Whenever you encounter Trump supporters, attack on all fronts, starting from the questionable election results ("if everything was above board, why did Trump sue to stop the recounts?" , the lack of a mandate, the rampant corruption, etc. Make it clear that YOU don't accept him as a legitimate president and never will.
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