Mostly I hear “I’ve never been to a protest before,” but folded in that statement may also be reluctance tied to safety. I tell people how great it feels to be with others energized to change the country. But in case there’re concerns about safety, I’ll share protests are peaceful, joyful and police are there to protect.
We're weary, worn out, worried about the future, but determined and unbroken in our resolve to save our freedoms. It's so easy to become defeated when facing the obstacles we must overcome. Even easier to allow our anger and hurt to take over our self control. But self control is of utmost importance because without it we only add to the discord around us. Therein lies the danger. Demonstrate without reactionary actions if confronted by the Trumpers. The safety of all of us depends upon it. Quench their fire with a strong stand in defense of America. True patriotism is protecting humanity. Destiny is determined by honor and integrity. These are what we represent. Never lose sight of that.
This is a whole sermon and the congregation needed it. "True patriotism is protecting humanity" that's it! The discipline is the hardest and most important part. Thank you for putting it so clearly.
Virtual participation counts too. Everyone who raises their voice on March 28 from the capitol steps (or from home) is part of this. The more people that share flyers and detail, the more people show up as well, anything and everything helps! :)
We need a sustained, economic blackout. 1 day protests are amazing and cathartic, they also get forgotten quickly in a news cycle thats meant to overwhelm. They hate to have their “bottom line” disturbed. LETS DISTURB TF OUTTA THEM!
Y’all might want to read this because they have a point 🤷♂️👇
The No Kings protest scheduled for March 28, a Saturday, isn’t meaningful action. It’s a Fuck Trump block party. Which, by itself, might be a fun thing to do. But it doesn’t result in getting what we want. If it was truly meaningful, the protest would be mid-week in combination with a call for a general strike by every union in the country, particularly the air traffic controllers and flight attendants. And it wouldn’t just be one day. It would be multiple days, maybe even weeks with the goal of shutting down the economy. We need to think of meaningful action as holding the flow of money in this country hostage, to be released only when our demands are met.
Unfortunately the majority seem to be right. It's not changing anything. We need to get rid of almost everyone in Congress while enacting stricter rules. Their paycheck should be all they are collecting. NO STOCKS WHATSOEVER after getting Office until they leave.
Another strategy for many people whose every friend is already protesting is when the customer service person (bank, phone, whatever) asks if there is anything else they can do for you, the answer of course is “well you could attend a no Kings event on March 28 th. What do you think?”
I’ve done this with wonderful conversations as a result.
After no Kings we can ask if they are registered to vote.
50501- feel free to amplify both my ideas (here and below)?if you think they have merit.
Mostly I hear “I’ve never been to a protest before,” but folded in that statement may also be reluctance tied to safety. I tell people how great it feels to be with others energized to change the country. But in case there’re concerns about safety, I’ll share protests are peaceful, joyful and police are there to protect.
We're weary, worn out, worried about the future, but determined and unbroken in our resolve to save our freedoms. It's so easy to become defeated when facing the obstacles we must overcome. Even easier to allow our anger and hurt to take over our self control. But self control is of utmost importance because without it we only add to the discord around us. Therein lies the danger. Demonstrate without reactionary actions if confronted by the Trumpers. The safety of all of us depends upon it. Quench their fire with a strong stand in defense of America. True patriotism is protecting humanity. Destiny is determined by honor and integrity. These are what we represent. Never lose sight of that.
This is a whole sermon and the congregation needed it. "True patriotism is protecting humanity" that's it! The discipline is the hardest and most important part. Thank you for putting it so clearly.
Will you share and play this upbeat reggae song #FREEAMERICAfromDTMP (Deranged Trump Mass Psychosis) at No Kings March. Unravel the deep state of alt-right neo-terrorism and systemic psychopathy.https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/share-reggae-song-free-america-from-dtmp-flip-midterm-rick-botelho-z9y6e?
Thank you. I needed this👏
I like bribing people—-come with me and let’s grab lunch first or a drink after or dinner. Make it fun. Build your relationship.
Lunch and democracy. Hard to say no to that combo!
Good trouble is worth the effort. Remember Ghandi, King and Lewis, to name a few.
And every single one of them was told it wasn't the right time, the right way, or the right approach and they all still made a difference.
There are virtual events too, right? For people who have a hard time moving about, especially in crowded spaces.
Virtual participation counts too. Everyone who raises their voice on March 28 from the capitol steps (or from home) is part of this. The more people that share flyers and detail, the more people show up as well, anything and everything helps! :)
We need a sustained, economic blackout. 1 day protests are amazing and cathartic, they also get forgotten quickly in a news cycle thats meant to overwhelm. They hate to have their “bottom line” disturbed. LETS DISTURB TF OUTTA THEM!
Numbers really do matter
Need a ride…
Anybody around Yukon going to the March 28th no Kings March
Y’all might want to read this because they have a point 🤷♂️👇
The No Kings protest scheduled for March 28, a Saturday, isn’t meaningful action. It’s a Fuck Trump block party. Which, by itself, might be a fun thing to do. But it doesn’t result in getting what we want. If it was truly meaningful, the protest would be mid-week in combination with a call for a general strike by every union in the country, particularly the air traffic controllers and flight attendants. And it wouldn’t just be one day. It would be multiple days, maybe even weeks with the goal of shutting down the economy. We need to think of meaningful action as holding the flow of money in this country hostage, to be released only when our demands are met.
https://democracydecline.substack.com/p/no-im-not-going-to-no-kings-this?r=2cgrub&utm_medium=ios
Thanks for the great advice when talking to others.
Unfortunately the majority seem to be right. It's not changing anything. We need to get rid of almost everyone in Congress while enacting stricter rules. Their paycheck should be all they are collecting. NO STOCKS WHATSOEVER after getting Office until they leave.
Anyone accepting AIPAC money needs to go!
Pretty much everyone must go!
Another strategy for many people whose every friend is already protesting is when the customer service person (bank, phone, whatever) asks if there is anything else they can do for you, the answer of course is “well you could attend a no Kings event on March 28 th. What do you think?”
I’ve done this with wonderful conversations as a result.
After no Kings we can ask if they are registered to vote.
50501- feel free to amplify both my ideas (here and below)?if you think they have merit.