The one major difference between the Hitler and the Nazi takeover of the 1930’s and Cheeto’s attempt to replicate that takeover is the INTERNET
The spreading of information is a double edged sword While it is indeed true that misinformation, disinformation, Nazi propaganda, and conspiracy theories spread rapidly due to the internet, it is also true that WE the People are blessed with the internet to spread how we can respond in kind to that subversive Nazi propaganda effort
In short the internet is something that enough innocent German people did not have A way to effectively communicate with one another about what was going on at the national political level that was leading to the successful authoritarian Nazi takeover This is not the case in the 21st century that confronts Americans and WE the People are using it to our advantage by signing up with Indivisible in increasing numbers and organizing ourselves on a regular basis for protests throughout the country The current Nazis in the WH didn’t put that into their calculations when planning their takeover and it will cost them dearly
I do hope you are correct. And, I believe it also essential to encourage one and all, the INet savvy and those not so, to "do something". The smallest acts of resistance can have a profound, empowering impact on each of us, and demonstrate to the minority fascists that: "We are here. We are many. We know. We see. We remember. We are smart. We oppose and resist. We are strong; very strong together. And, we are not going away." Strategically placing powerful, colorful, small and large analog messages along the way, throughout one's day with magnets, and stick-ons will remind one and all, "We are here!". It could be stickers, or crayon on paper plates dropped in maga's yard, or lipstick on a napkin under a can of soup at the piggly-wiggly, or any little token to remind and announce, "We are here." Boycotting, non-participation, and participation in non-violent, general strike actions are also powerful, self-affirming projects that individuals with limited mobility or abilities can do. Turning off the TV, ignoring the fascists' direct messages, search for and acknowledge any and all meaningful, sincere, genuine resistance. "Do something." (We'll all be glad we did.)
Totally agree and great ideas about placing strategically reminders everywhere Another appropriate response is NO RESPONSE since their comments are often petty and meaningless Indivisible has a Solidarity movement where small businesses are approached to put signs in their store windows stating ICE cannot trespass on business property.....another way of showing community support for immigrants
Thanks! (The kinds of businesses we'd be happy to support!) Though limited in our physical presence and participation, we nonetheless support our local "Central Valley Indivisible" which is apparently related to the larger Indivisible org. I also am grateful for meaningful, supportive interactions such as this. Thanks again!
some of my friends do not speak english but only italian. in some of your newsletters it was possible beside the oral conversation to read a written italian transltion, that is extremely helpful
When I was talking with my then-teen son about this, six or seven years ago, I came to the conclusion that it was Barry Goldwater, out of whom Nixon and Reagan, and out of Reagan George W. Bush, then Trump.
Probably tracking it further back to the destruction of Reconstruction, from the Confederacy, from the long sequence of accommodating enslavers, from the racism and patriarchy of the Constitution, from the racism and patriarchy of the Enlightenment, is at least as good an answer.
I have a question that might be silly but would love a perspective on. Could states activate the national guard in their state to protect residents from unlawful and violent kidnapping, search/seizure? Seems like a just use of the guard to protect residents from violence and kidnapping.
I know - could be crazy but…. I need someone to protect us!
For Cheeto The 21st Century Is Not The 1930’s
The one major difference between the Hitler and the Nazi takeover of the 1930’s and Cheeto’s attempt to replicate that takeover is the INTERNET
The spreading of information is a double edged sword While it is indeed true that misinformation, disinformation, Nazi propaganda, and conspiracy theories spread rapidly due to the internet, it is also true that WE the People are blessed with the internet to spread how we can respond in kind to that subversive Nazi propaganda effort
In short the internet is something that enough innocent German people did not have A way to effectively communicate with one another about what was going on at the national political level that was leading to the successful authoritarian Nazi takeover This is not the case in the 21st century that confronts Americans and WE the People are using it to our advantage by signing up with Indivisible in increasing numbers and organizing ourselves on a regular basis for protests throughout the country The current Nazis in the WH didn’t put that into their calculations when planning their takeover and it will cost them dearly
Excellent observation.
I do hope you are correct. And, I believe it also essential to encourage one and all, the INet savvy and those not so, to "do something". The smallest acts of resistance can have a profound, empowering impact on each of us, and demonstrate to the minority fascists that: "We are here. We are many. We know. We see. We remember. We are smart. We oppose and resist. We are strong; very strong together. And, we are not going away." Strategically placing powerful, colorful, small and large analog messages along the way, throughout one's day with magnets, and stick-ons will remind one and all, "We are here!". It could be stickers, or crayon on paper plates dropped in maga's yard, or lipstick on a napkin under a can of soup at the piggly-wiggly, or any little token to remind and announce, "We are here." Boycotting, non-participation, and participation in non-violent, general strike actions are also powerful, self-affirming projects that individuals with limited mobility or abilities can do. Turning off the TV, ignoring the fascists' direct messages, search for and acknowledge any and all meaningful, sincere, genuine resistance. "Do something." (We'll all be glad we did.)
Totally agree and great ideas about placing strategically reminders everywhere Another appropriate response is NO RESPONSE since their comments are often petty and meaningless Indivisible has a Solidarity movement where small businesses are approached to put signs in their store windows stating ICE cannot trespass on business property.....another way of showing community support for immigrants
Thanks! (The kinds of businesses we'd be happy to support!) Though limited in our physical presence and participation, we nonetheless support our local "Central Valley Indivisible" which is apparently related to the larger Indivisible org. I also am grateful for meaningful, supportive interactions such as this. Thanks again!
America has one of the freest societies in history. The government maybe the most corrupt democracy ever.
some of my friends do not speak english but only italian. in some of your newsletters it was possible beside the oral conversation to read a written italian transltion, that is extremely helpful
thank you gigliola
When I was talking with my then-teen son about this, six or seven years ago, I came to the conclusion that it was Barry Goldwater, out of whom Nixon and Reagan, and out of Reagan George W. Bush, then Trump.
Probably tracking it further back to the destruction of Reconstruction, from the Confederacy, from the long sequence of accommodating enslavers, from the racism and patriarchy of the Constitution, from the racism and patriarchy of the Enlightenment, is at least as good an answer.
I have a question that might be silly but would love a perspective on. Could states activate the national guard in their state to protect residents from unlawful and violent kidnapping, search/seizure? Seems like a just use of the guard to protect residents from violence and kidnapping.
I know - could be crazy but…. I need someone to protect us!
❣️🇺🇸Timely pause & book.. for me too- Thanks
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