All the events of the past month since the killing of Charlie Kirk—the transformation of a fascist provocateur into a martyr of the MAGA movement, the mobilization of the National Guard against the so-called “enemy within,” and the open preparations to invoke the Insurrection Act—have demonstrated beyond any doubt that what is underway is a systematic conspiracy by the Trump administration to establish a dictatorship. Blinders are falling from people’s eyes. More and more Americans are saying, “I don’t recognize this country anymore.” The Land of Lincoln is being transformed by Trump and his arrogant satraps into the land of a would-be Führer.
This conspiracy entered a new and chilling stage on Wednesday, when President Trump convened a meeting in the White House that was presented as a “roundtable on antifa.” It was, in fact, a gathering of extreme right-wing political maniacs: neo-Nazis, Christian nationalists, racists, and Hitler lovers. They were assembled by Trump in what was clearly intended as a signal for all-out war against political opposition. An atmosphere of menace and imminent violence prevailed throughout the entire “discussion.”
Nothing like this has ever occurred in the history of the United States. The White House has been transformed into the headquarters of a conspiracy to legitimize fascism, brand anti-fascism as “terrorism,” and mobilize the repressive machinery of the state against the population.
That’s a protest. That’s doing nothing. What happened since the last one? Nothing. Thinking this one will somehow be different is absurd. These people are calling our bluff—and winning.
Happy to hear your thoughts on what us lemmings should do, rather than just laments about the lack of action (which is lamentable)
OK, it’s easy to say go do Something and not offer ideas. One idea that I have been thinking about is there is a very large concrete wall with great visibility from the road. It is in a position that is dark at night and I could very easily paint it. Of course, it would get painted over eventually, but if I painted that a certain high ranking political figure should be killed, That might send a message to other people who feel the same or are on the fence that it’s OK to feel that way because they aren’t alone.
Some people would choose to paint a more friendly message… But I don’t think we can be friendly with fascism… But that’s just me.
I don’t know where you are and what kind of things you have access to, So that makes it hard to suggest actions. Also, it depends on how much of a crime you’re willing to commit. Misdemeanors only or are you willing to do a light felony?
Coming up pretty soon simply saying the word fascism will end you in jail for treason, so how do you feel about saying the word fascism?
So go do that? Heck, send me pics of the mural and receipts for the paint and I’ll pay you back.
Otherwise, aren’t you just doing the same thing on here that you’re getting mad about?
You mean send you photo evidence of a crime? Uhh no.
spoken like someone who has not been coming out. The crowds are increasing even in the local small ones. Its up to us. There is a number that cannot be ignored. The country needs people to run they cannot kill and arrest everyone who is not police or military.
That’s what they’re doing. Ignoring it. The only thing that gets them upset is when one of theirs dies.
No, not yet… but I’m guessing by the end of December they start grabbing groups of protesters
the number has to be large enough.