I don't believe traditional legal action is enough.
Both Musk (very consciously) and Trump (he doesn't know shit) work for russian terrorist state. They're dismantling the US government and destroying the US democracy.
This is high treason.
Let the military to step in. Call martial law. Court martial the bastards. Call election free of russian terrorist state's influence after (shut down Twitter and Facebook).
Otherwise, you'll wake up in Belarus 2.0.
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.
I 100% agree. The lawsuits (and legal wins) are only as good as one's ability to enforce them. How many army divisions do the organizations pursuing them command? A rhetorical question, of course - but, I believe, we're unfortunately past the point where we could rely on this criminal cabal (and all their enablers) obeying any court order just because it's the 'right thing to do'.
Add Uline, a Midwest based supplier of commercials Indiana’s products. Big time
t donors and they support the most white right wing positions and they fund community organizers to stir up rural and downtrodden folks, I wonder how they know who is vulnerable ? Lol of course bc they did this to those ppl and. Ow they play savior. Do not let
The general strike is the option in that scenario. It's tough because Trump did win the election, we're going to need to get people who voted for him out against what he's doing now.
I’m not so sure he did. Nor do I believe all the red senators and house reps won. There is evidence of tampering with the tabulators in swing states. We need to support the forensic audit of the votes in key locations with statistical anomalies. See more at electiontruthalliance.org.
You’re free to disagree. I happen to think we need a multi-faceted approach. And if the Dems can’t get it together we may even need an alternative party.
I agree. I’m tired of “playing white knight” and “it just isn’t done” & “what about the optics?”! None of that has made any difference in the conversation. People are dying, lives are being destroyed and we’re almost out of time.
Jesse, don't panic. 1 million people died during COVID. For those of us who plan to live through this, we remind people of that fact---"Trump doesn't care if you die and Elon thinks you are part of a parasite class." Just repeat that over an over to drive their ratings down to -20%. Tesla stock is plummeting and X is on the verge of bankruptcy. They is why he's trying to Con everyone---he's not actually rich, he is the parasite.
All of which emphasizes the importance of economic action--per point #3 of the essay, boycotts extremely important, and easy to do. Reduce spending on Amazon, Walmart, reduce or eliminate time on FB, Instagram (owned by FB), X, etc. Buy European and Canadian.
The obstacle is enforcement. Have you been following the Senate cabinet approvals? No one opposed to T is in position to carry out arrests. The executive branch is the branch to enforce the law. If that branch is led by those who intend to break the law, who is able to arrest and charge them with treason?
Senator Adam Schiff made it known that Trump has ordered "Hits" on his political opponents and Trump's lawyer defended it. People need to know this--the president of the United States is asking if he can kill people. I know this makes MAGA happy because they are looking for their pound of flesh---which will be their own because all the individuals living paycheck to paycheck that voted for him won't have benefits any more: https://youtu.be/7kOHxeIWWDc?si=HR1P1LPqxWE7S2J5
In theory, the Congress can impeach and remove Trump anytime (he's committed more than one impeachable offense already, with all the illegal stuff going on ever since the inauguration) - in practice, we know that just won't happen... The whole system is broken beyond repair, sadly.
What you propose sounds like what is needed to ‘quickly’ stop this landslide into authoritarian oligarchy (or whatever more accurate descriptive you choose). How could this be accomplished though? I’m sincere with my question. What authority left in our government could mobilize our military to step in? I would support this but it escapes me how it could be
Child, the 1960's is our model for this. They hosed, beat, and shot protesters. The black panthers formed and so did the women's lib movement--we take all that for granted. SO IT IS OUR TURN TO BE THE NEXT AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Believe that we can and we will.....
However, the GOP has the majority. And they are twistedly holding onto this slim bit of power for dear life....which means they are willing to lie to their constituents on a daily basis. So, the strongest Truth will be the consequences from the lie. Keep in mind Trump let 1million people die during COVID.....And the GOP let him run again.
The Democratic Party should start campaign advertisements now against Trump. There should have been one broadcasting during the commercials during the Super Bowl. This should be a relentless advertising campaign, a new one every week. Pay Fox News, CBS, MSNBC, and NBC to run these advertisements hourly. Find any and all stations to air these advertisements. This should start now.
Focus on real life interviews of impact on our people; lost jobs, lost life saving healthcare, lost food and nutrition assistance, ICE raids…Show what’s happening real time
I agree. I’m so tired of the seeing the same clips of Trump over and over. Give a brief description of the latest chaos and then show us/tell us the impact. Just the coverage of him amplifies the anxiety.
Respectfully, following substacks and watching videos is not going to win this fight. Yes, be informed. But the time you spend on that is time you are not ACTING against tyranny.
For my part, I’m limiting time online and organizing people to show up at any kind of city council, county board, or other meeting and speak. Get covered by local press (if it still exists).
Make posters and distribute in bars, coffeehouses, laundromats. We need to be in the real world.
Absolutely 100%. We need to be loud irl. But also loud in alt media. Both and strategy. Not all can do all but all together we can do it all. Thank you.
Try buying from organizations that didn’t support trump (there are lists online), buy used or trade. Don’t buy Tesla,. 🥄 or support musk in anyway. You have power with your purchase.
People to follow on Substack: Lucian Truscott, Joyce Vance, Paul Krugman, Tristan Snell, Mary L. Trump.
Another good organization is Public Citizen. They are involved in a lawsuit with three federal employee unions against Trump (or Musk--not sure of the details).
May I suggest us? Our writers have been focused on this issue for the past 10 years. We treat this crisis from a global perspective: We've seen the authoritarian revolution up close, around the world, and we argue that there is no understanding what's happening to us, domestically, without understanding it its international context. We argue that learning from other countries who are further along in this process is essential:
We need to gather every union/labor, veteran and faith leader we can together and rapidly organize a true general strike, with picket lines where useful and appropriate. I still see great value in large street actions (a lesson from Seoul). When Trump responds with the Insurrection Act, that would be the galvanizing spark we currently lack.
The Teamsters, I believe, already feel betrayed by Trump. Their president is Sean O’Brien. Substack writer John Pavlovitz is plugged in to progressive, Jesus-centered evangelicals. Paul Reichoff made his veteran chops with VoteVets.
That’s the rub we peons face. We need someone with the recognition and contacts of the Rev. Al Sharpton, along with the credibility and mainstream draw of a Josh Shapiro or Pete Buttigieg to put out the call.
I’m just a retired small fish in a large journalistic ocean.
Thank you for taking the time to read the article and leave such a kind comment. I’ve always been adamant about fairness, so seeing all the corruption happening pushed me to start sharing my thoughts. I’m still relatively new here, so it really means a lot to know my posts resonate with you. 🙏💙
Absolutely, Don. I'm so glad you're doing this. While I follow many across various platforms, it's rare to find someone whose posts always stand out as outstanding. Yours are in that category. And I'm pretty sure I'm not alone in that conclusion.
You might be the kindest person on Substack! ☺️🙏 I always get a little awkward with compliments, but seriously—thank you. Your words really mean a lot, and I truly appreciate the support!
Many states own Tesla shares directly. Call your governor, state rep, college Democratic Party, friends to support demanding they sell this stock. In blue states alone, it is at least 16 million shares. Flood the Vanguard Group phones to complain—they own 85 million shares. Let’s try to start a panic sell-off.
I suggest also building popular support with boycotts to “Avoid the Oligarchs” Feb 28 is the first suggested boycott!
We should ramp up opposition by calling for a general strike! April 19th is a good day as that day commemorates the start of American Revolution- the Battles of Concord and Lexington !
Great idea — thank you. I’m going to see if I could build a little section with protests, boycott, etc. It’s a little more complicated with dates and everything, but I’ll try to figure it out. 🙏💙
We can also build popular support for the Resistance through the wide distribution of leaflets and pamphlets per Thomas Paine! (Some organizations are working on printed materials - Center America for one.
We must move quickly and build wide support as the Democratic leadership is failing us! We cannot wait for the mid-term elections to save us! As the federal courts can only move as fast as the laws allow, we are fast advancing to a de facto Musk/Trump Dictatorship! The Dictatorship is already in contempt of numerous federal court orders!
The time may well come when the U.S. military will be needed to defend our Constitutional Republic!
Let’s not waste another minute analyzing and jaw/boning!
Oh, and then again, too bad we honest tax paying real Americans just won't pay taxes and lie without consequences like the president. Could his downsized government handle millions who flat out refuse to file?
I made an appointment to do my taxes next week but I cancelled it. I'm going to delay as long as I can. Our taxes go to billionaires and that needs to change.
I don't believe traditional legal action is enough.
Both Musk (very consciously) and Trump (he doesn't know shit) work for russian terrorist state. They're dismantling the US government and destroying the US democracy.
This is high treason.
Let the military to step in. Call martial law. Court martial the bastards. Call election free of russian terrorist state's influence after (shut down Twitter and Facebook).
Otherwise, you'll wake up in Belarus 2.0.
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.
I completely agree with you
I 100% agree. The lawsuits (and legal wins) are only as good as one's ability to enforce them. How many army divisions do the organizations pursuing them command? A rhetorical question, of course - but, I believe, we're unfortunately past the point where we could rely on this criminal cabal (and all their enablers) obeying any court order just because it's the 'right thing to do'.
I think you are right, but if we keep fighting hard, there is a chance 🤞
Also there are US marshals
Add Uline, a Midwest based supplier of commercials Indiana’s products. Big time
t donors and they support the most white right wing positions and they fund community organizers to stir up rural and downtrodden folks, I wonder how they know who is vulnerable ? Lol of course bc they did this to those ppl and. Ow they play savior. Do not let
Your company buy their supplies and tools from
Them
Absolutely! They require their women employees to wear skirts/dresses and hose! WTF?
The general strike is the option in that scenario. It's tough because Trump did win the election, we're going to need to get people who voted for him out against what he's doing now.
I’m not so sure he did. Nor do I believe all the red senators and house reps won. There is evidence of tampering with the tabulators in swing states. We need to support the forensic audit of the votes in key locations with statistical anomalies. See more at electiontruthalliance.org.
But unlike the Republicans, dems did nothing to prevent this.
This bullshit is not what the party needs.
You’re free to disagree. I happen to think we need a multi-faceted approach. And if the Dems can’t get it together we may even need an alternative party.
Lying about the previous election is not the way forward dude.
Moderate republicans need to be encouraged to switch parties. If you are calling your rep encouragie them to do so to shift congressional leadership.
I agree. I’m tired of “playing white knight” and “it just isn’t done” & “what about the optics?”! None of that has made any difference in the conversation. People are dying, lives are being destroyed and we’re almost out of time.
Jesse, don't panic. 1 million people died during COVID. For those of us who plan to live through this, we remind people of that fact---"Trump doesn't care if you die and Elon thinks you are part of a parasite class." Just repeat that over an over to drive their ratings down to -20%. Tesla stock is plummeting and X is on the verge of bankruptcy. They is why he's trying to Con everyone---he's not actually rich, he is the parasite.
All of which emphasizes the importance of economic action--per point #3 of the essay, boycotts extremely important, and easy to do. Reduce spending on Amazon, Walmart, reduce or eliminate time on FB, Instagram (owned by FB), X, etc. Buy European and Canadian.
Agreed.
i agree. Our legal system isn't going fast enough.
Yea, and I’m afraid it has no teeth.
That’s what I was afraid of. And I know they know that. But in the meantime they’re seeking retribution so doesn’t it go both ways!???!
The obstacle is enforcement. Have you been following the Senate cabinet approvals? No one opposed to T is in position to carry out arrests. The executive branch is the branch to enforce the law. If that branch is led by those who intend to break the law, who is able to arrest and charge them with treason?
Senator Adam Schiff made it known that Trump has ordered "Hits" on his political opponents and Trump's lawyer defended it. People need to know this--the president of the United States is asking if he can kill people. I know this makes MAGA happy because they are looking for their pound of flesh---which will be their own because all the individuals living paycheck to paycheck that voted for him won't have benefits any more: https://youtu.be/7kOHxeIWWDc?si=HR1P1LPqxWE7S2J5
In theory, the Congress can impeach and remove Trump anytime (he's committed more than one impeachable offense already, with all the illegal stuff going on ever since the inauguration) - in practice, we know that just won't happen... The whole system is broken beyond repair, sadly.
This is a Long game issue that started with the Heritage foundation with Ronald Regan--plus Citizen's United. When I'm really down I just Imagine AOC and Jasmine Crocket being our next Presidents. The one thing we can all do is keep Speaking Truth to Power and print this picture: https://open.substack.com/pub/rebekahfreedom/p/print-this-out?r=1h5rpb&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
What you propose sounds like what is needed to ‘quickly’ stop this landslide into authoritarian oligarchy (or whatever more accurate descriptive you choose). How could this be accomplished though? I’m sincere with my question. What authority left in our government could mobilize our military to step in? I would support this but it escapes me how it could be
accomplished.
Child, the 1960's is our model for this. They hosed, beat, and shot protesters. The black panthers formed and so did the women's lib movement--we take all that for granted. SO IT IS OUR TURN TO BE THE NEXT AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Believe that we can and we will.....
I agree with you as well.
However, the GOP has the majority. And they are twistedly holding onto this slim bit of power for dear life....which means they are willing to lie to their constituents on a daily basis. So, the strongest Truth will be the consequences from the lie. Keep in mind Trump let 1million people die during COVID.....And the GOP let him run again.
Wow!
The Democratic Party should start campaign advertisements now against Trump. There should have been one broadcasting during the commercials during the Super Bowl. This should be a relentless advertising campaign, a new one every week. Pay Fox News, CBS, MSNBC, and NBC to run these advertisements hourly. Find any and all stations to air these advertisements. This should start now.
Couldn’t agree more!
Focus on real life interviews of impact on our people; lost jobs, lost life saving healthcare, lost food and nutrition assistance, ICE raids…Show what’s happening real time
I agree. I’m so tired of the seeing the same clips of Trump over and over. Give a brief description of the latest chaos and then show us/tell us the impact. Just the coverage of him amplifies the anxiety.
I agree with this and they need to buy billboards too
Second that. They need to be on all media, every day. And bring out the young guns. AOC, Jasmine Crockett, Max Frost, Brian Schatz, Pete Buttigieg.
Karin, we are the campaign! If you talk to 10 people who talk to 10 people.....This effort is not about speed, it's about sustainability. Trump can't even stay awake during his own meetings: https://open.substack.com/pub/rebekahfreedom/p/print-this-out?r=1h5rpb&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
Thank you for the info!
Yes, let's get this going! Anyone ready to come together to get this rolling?
Respectfully, following substacks and watching videos is not going to win this fight. Yes, be informed. But the time you spend on that is time you are not ACTING against tyranny.
As brilliantly stated by Janus Rose, you can’t post your way out of fascism: https://www.404media.co/you-cant-post-your-way-out-of-fascism/
For my part, I’m limiting time online and organizing people to show up at any kind of city council, county board, or other meeting and speak. Get covered by local press (if it still exists).
Make posters and distribute in bars, coffeehouses, laundromats. We need to be in the real world.
Absolutely 100%. We need to be loud irl. But also loud in alt media. Both and strategy. Not all can do all but all together we can do it all. Thank you.
🙏💙
💯🙏💙💪
Here is the picture we should all print out into a poster: https://open.substack.com/pub/rebekahfreedom/p/print-this-out?r=1h5rpb&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
Great piece. Thanks for sharing.
Totally agree. Do you know of anyone who has created posters we can download?
I have one here: https://www.fireelon.net/action.html
It’s easy to make your own. Just open a page and rant.
Yes, print this and make it a poster or post cards that can be handed out at rallies: https://open.substack.com/pub/rebekahfreedom/p/print-this-out?r=1h5rpb&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
I've posted a guide here https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahagreen1/p/local-action-for-democracy
Feedback welcome!
Try buying from organizations that didn’t support trump (there are lists online), buy used or trade. Don’t buy Tesla,. 🥄 or support musk in anyway. You have power with your purchase.
💯💯
And boycott Facebook.
I wish I could. My franchise is tied to them through corporate
Take your power back!
Start using cash again!
Quit giving credit card corporations a percentage!
Close Amazon account!
Close AirBnB account!
Close X account!
Close PayPal account!
Close Facebook account!
Close Instagram account!
Close WhatsApp account!
Close Youtube account!
Don't shop Home Depot!
Don't shop Walmart!
Don't shop Whole Foods!
Don't shop Jimmy John's!
Don't stay at Wynn Hotel!
Don't buy a Tesla!
Don't use Starlink!
Don't shop Hobby Lobby!
Don't shop Chik Fil A!
Delete Chrome from your computers and phones!
Change your accounts to no longer use Google email address!
Change email subscriptions from gmail!
Switch internet from Comcast!
Don't subscribe to The Washington Post!
Reject and block news from The Daily Caller, Newsmax, Fox, RT, Breitbart, the New York Post, the Daily Wire, Epoch Times & InfoWars!
Subscribe to the New York Times!
Get your news from non-biased news outlets!
Watch Democracy Now!
Move banking to local credit unions!
Close big corporate credit cards and get credit cards from local credit unions!
Close Robin Hood account!
Sell off stock from Republican owned companies!
People to follow on Substack: Lucian Truscott, Joyce Vance, Paul Krugman, Tristan Snell, Mary L. Trump.
Another good organization is Public Citizen. They are involved in a lawsuit with three federal employee unions against Trump (or Musk--not sure of the details).
Thank you so much!! I will add these to the list ✅🙏
Add Robert Hubbell. Amazing voice of resistance.
May I suggest us? Our writers have been focused on this issue for the past 10 years. We treat this crisis from a global perspective: We've seen the authoritarian revolution up close, around the world, and we argue that there is no understanding what's happening to us, domestically, without understanding it its international context. We argue that learning from other countries who are further along in this process is essential:
https://claireberlinski.substack.com/about
https://claireberlinski.substack.com/p/the-rules-for-destroying-a-liberal?utm_source=publication-search
https://claireberlinski.substack.com/p/impeach-him
https://claireberlinski.substack.com/p/when-oligarchs-go-bad
https://claireberlinski.substack.com/p/dictator-on-day-one
And Robert Hubble
I would add Jessica Craven “ chop wood, carry water”
Her daily Substack includes a list of actions people can take 💪
Great suggestion — just added her! Thank you!! 🙏💙
We need to gather every union/labor, veteran and faith leader we can together and rapidly organize a true general strike, with picket lines where useful and appropriate. I still see great value in large street actions (a lesson from Seoul). When Trump responds with the Insurrection Act, that would be the galvanizing spark we currently lack.
Thanks, Rodney! I don’t know much about them — any ideas on how to connect with them?
The Teamsters, I believe, already feel betrayed by Trump. Their president is Sean O’Brien. Substack writer John Pavlovitz is plugged in to progressive, Jesus-centered evangelicals. Paul Reichoff made his veteran chops with VoteVets.
That’s the rub we peons face. We need someone with the recognition and contacts of the Rev. Al Sharpton, along with the credibility and mainstream draw of a Josh Shapiro or Pete Buttigieg to put out the call.
I’m just a retired small fish in a large journalistic ocean.
I like how you think, Rodney!!
Don, I don’t know who you are, but I know what you are: brilliant. Your thoughtful posts speak volumes.
Thank you for taking the time to read the article and leave such a kind comment. I’ve always been adamant about fairness, so seeing all the corruption happening pushed me to start sharing my thoughts. I’m still relatively new here, so it really means a lot to know my posts resonate with you. 🙏💙
Absolutely, Don. I'm so glad you're doing this. While I follow many across various platforms, it's rare to find someone whose posts always stand out as outstanding. Yours are in that category. And I'm pretty sure I'm not alone in that conclusion.
You might be the kindest person on Substack! ☺️🙏 I always get a little awkward with compliments, but seriously—thank you. Your words really mean a lot, and I truly appreciate the support!
Nah, just the smartest. LOL Hardly! I'm just a champion for the truth.
🙏💙
Jay Kuo
The Status Kuo on Substack
Thank you!! Just updated the list ✅🙏💙
Chris Murphy is also on Substack (and my senator).
Don- please add AOC and thank you!!
Many states own Tesla shares directly. Call your governor, state rep, college Democratic Party, friends to support demanding they sell this stock. In blue states alone, it is at least 16 million shares. Flood the Vanguard Group phones to complain—they own 85 million shares. Let’s try to start a panic sell-off.
Thanks, Janean! I was not aware of this, but I’m going to look it up. 🙏🙏
I learn something new every day on this app. Like how the state of Michigan Treasury owns Tesla stock. Wow. Flabbergasted.
Thom Hartmann on Substack and YouTube
Thank you!! Great addition! Just added to the list ✅🙏💙
Timothy Snyder on Substack
The New Republic
CrisesNotes by Nathan Tankus (great work on intrusion into Treasury payments System)
Awesome — thank you! 🙏
Thank you for fighting the good fight.
🙏💙
Add AltNationalParkService https://bsky.app/profile/altnps.bsky.social Thanks for the list!!
Thanks so much, Terrie! 🙏
I am going to be doing another round of updates in a few hours.
Good start!
I suggest also building popular support with boycotts to “Avoid the Oligarchs” Feb 28 is the first suggested boycott!
We should ramp up opposition by calling for a general strike! April 19th is a good day as that day commemorates the start of American Revolution- the Battles of Concord and Lexington !
Call for Impeachment proceedings!
Do not negotiate with the Republicans in Congress
Great idea — thank you. I’m going to see if I could build a little section with protests, boycott, etc. It’s a little more complicated with dates and everything, but I’ll try to figure it out. 🙏💙
Thank you so much, Mr. Knight!
We can also build popular support for the Resistance through the wide distribution of leaflets and pamphlets per Thomas Paine! (Some organizations are working on printed materials - Center America for one.
We must move quickly and build wide support as the Democratic leadership is failing us! We cannot wait for the mid-term elections to save us! As the federal courts can only move as fast as the laws allow, we are fast advancing to a de facto Musk/Trump Dictatorship! The Dictatorship is already in contempt of numerous federal court orders!
The time may well come when the U.S. military will be needed to defend our Constitutional Republic!
Let’s not waste another minute analyzing and jaw/boning!
Let’s Build Support and Take All Actions!
Make a $ impact via taxes: by Apr. 15 file for an extension if you owe the IRS. Otherwise file for a refund.
You still have to pay your taxes if you file an extension, or you are subject to penalties. No one should pay before the deadline, however, IMO.
Right, but it may send a message if a few million people don't pay until Oct. instead of Apr. Just a thought...
Oh, and then again, too bad we honest tax paying real Americans just won't pay taxes and lie without consequences like the president. Could his downsized government handle millions who flat out refuse to file?
I made an appointment to do my taxes next week but I cancelled it. I'm going to delay as long as I can. Our taxes go to billionaires and that needs to change.