Right of Revolution: The Declaration of Independence states that when a government becomes destructive of the people's rights and aims to reduce them under "absolute despotism," the people have the right and duty to throw off such a government and institute a new one.
I’ve been grappling with this question as of late. I’m wondering what financial, legal, and technical barriers might exist to instituting a cooperative, state-run Constitutional Defense Force.
You may want to research it. We have to come up with creative things to combat the evil fascist regime. I believe that there may need to be people who can infiltrate DHS, the courts, etc. To in the end bring them down.
I’m definitely researching it. I posted the first of a series of videos on this topic yesterday on the other platforms. The issue is closely associated with the question of how the Trump regime has set up its own private army in the name of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It is clear that ICE operates outside the boundaries of the law and the constitution, so the rest of the country needs to establish a force to defend the constitution.
THANK YOU for recognizing that Trump's agenda equals the Heritage foundations agenda!!!! It drives me crazy that everyone just puts everything on Trump when he's the puppet. I don't like him, but going after him as an individual won't solve anything because he's not the brain behind the plan.
Nailed it. But there are ways to fight autocracy….a general strike is one ….rotating strikes on departments around the country, ie magnified to one problem , SNAP a or , insurance, stop paying the oligarchs ie Spotify is running ads for ICE! Just a few and release the Epstein files to catch trump pilfering money off the backs of trafficked children …..plus he cheated on the 2024election vote counting is coming to light. What, u thought he would do something without cheating and go to jail broke if he lost the election ? Ah, nope
While this is well written it's depressing to read everything outlined here. I cannot think of a single kind or humane gesture initiated by Trump and his minions. I plan to donate to a local food bank. And just hope and pray things get better.
Thank you, Janeen, for donating to your local food bank. I just set up a monthly cash donation to mine as well. Monetary gifts are so important at this time. I previously worked for a food bank and cash donations (private and corporate) were our lifeblood. Now that federal funding has been yanked, food banks need our help more than ever.
P.S. If you plan to donate groceries, call first (or check the food bank or pantry’s website) to see which items are most needed. Thank you. 🙏
I had already set up a donation to my local food bank. I doubled it a couple months ago and just doubled it again. Fortunately, I can afford to do that right now. I honestly think cash donations are better than donating food. Because as you said, that allows the food bank to buy what they need. And the more money they have the more they can buy in bulk, which saves them money.
While I agree with everything written here, there is something missing in the “keep hope alive” side of the story: Those of us not yet literally fighting to stay alive can design and prepare to implement plans to build a world based on cooperation and love which will replace MAGA’s world of division and hate.
Social scientist pioneers such as W Edwards Deming and Buckminster Fuller developed the principles for this kind of societal transformation (and when he was President, Bill Clinton - who studied Deming’s philosophy while Governor of Arkansas - authorized the development of a societal transformation plan. This plan - the result of years of multidisciplinary work - received little publicity and was then ignored by Al Gore during his presidential run because he was afraid the GOP would label him a nut case but is still available online to inspire people seeking proof the job is do-able! I’m working to teach people how we can do today what almost happened then. Please contact me for more information. Until then, here’s a link to the Presidents Council on Sustainable Development ..
While the plan is "do-able" it will take years, possibly generations, especially overcoming the barriers that this administration has put in place. What can we do NOW?
We need the "now" AND we need a much more definitive "Plan for a sustainable tomorrow." The shadow Right spend billions and 4 decades planning ahead, building a media infrastructure, ALEC to seize control of local and state governance --we need BOTH now, and then.
There is also The Atlas Network, which it seems not many who need to know about it know about. Globalizing "think tanks" of the so-called conservative sort. And whether you are "religious" or not, do let's be aware that Pope Leo is doing much, including something (I'm not yet sure he's said exactly what) about Opus Dei. Onward!
I believe at least 85 percent of the human population on earth are good caring people.
I have 100 percent faith that this evil will not stand and humanity will overcome.We are in for a rough go for awhile but we will usher in better times than we have seen in a very long time.Have faith
Quick, silly question for you: Do you know why I can no longer activate the read button at the top of this article? The option to have it read out loud is grayed out at the moment.
Fuck the admins agenda we can stop this. We must have a bang bang restance, We can take them all out and free the prison camps. Yes thump will retaliate but it's just going to get worse anyhow why wait?
Hopefully, an emotional antidote: my journalistic impression of Bernie Sanders on NK II day:
"Emotional shot in the arm: some history involved:
"I was swept back (84 vet) to the 2015 era when I turned on the NK II speech Bernie Sanders gave on You Tube (which I don't frequent) and what a refreshing change of pace! I recommend everyone who cares what it used to be like to be proud and enthusiastic about our future to find it and listen to his coherent, consistent and enthusiastic self hold forth for us, the people. Even if you are not Democrat (I am independent because there has been no one except Obama (for me)) that has engendered anything beyond passivity since that time. Google it and become free again…"
Remember to BREATHE when reading this rant, enumerating the domestic terrorizing 'we the people' are being subjected to, in oh so many forms. This piece lays it all out, gripping drama, as a warning to be WOKE up and active, as we creatively be, to support our communities during the siege, as we create the power to halt it.
Thank you for laying out all these moving pieces so well. Pieces that are done deliberately to crush our spirit. The cruelty is real and meant to devour us into submission. Each of those responsible for doing this to all of us must be held accountable.
Right of Revolution: The Declaration of Independence states that when a government becomes destructive of the people's rights and aims to reduce them under "absolute despotism," the people have the right and duty to throw off such a government and institute a new one.
I’ve been grappling with this question as of late. I’m wondering what financial, legal, and technical barriers might exist to instituting a cooperative, state-run Constitutional Defense Force.
You may want to research it. We have to come up with creative things to combat the evil fascist regime. I believe that there may need to be people who can infiltrate DHS, the courts, etc. To in the end bring them down.
I’m definitely researching it. I posted the first of a series of videos on this topic yesterday on the other platforms. The issue is closely associated with the question of how the Trump regime has set up its own private army in the name of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It is clear that ICE operates outside the boundaries of the law and the constitution, so the rest of the country needs to establish a force to defend the constitution.
I agree 💯
That video (and the related article) is now posted on Substack at the following link: https://open.substack.com/pub/greenneighbour/p/ice-recruits-not-required-to-undertake?r=a1rkh&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
THANK YOU for recognizing that Trump's agenda equals the Heritage foundations agenda!!!! It drives me crazy that everyone just puts everything on Trump when he's the puppet. I don't like him, but going after him as an individual won't solve anything because he's not the brain behind the plan.
Putin's Puppet loves the russian oligarchy and its strongman model
Another beautifully-written piece. This certainly captures the essence of America’s current predicament.
Nailed it. But there are ways to fight autocracy….a general strike is one ….rotating strikes on departments around the country, ie magnified to one problem , SNAP a or , insurance, stop paying the oligarchs ie Spotify is running ads for ICE! Just a few and release the Epstein files to catch trump pilfering money off the backs of trafficked children …..plus he cheated on the 2024election vote counting is coming to light. What, u thought he would do something without cheating and go to jail broke if he lost the election ? Ah, nope
Bingo!
also, he&his death cult are literally raping America into becoming putin's russia.
Another gulag, more like.
While this is well written it's depressing to read everything outlined here. I cannot think of a single kind or humane gesture initiated by Trump and his minions. I plan to donate to a local food bank. And just hope and pray things get better.
Thank you, Janeen, for donating to your local food bank. I just set up a monthly cash donation to mine as well. Monetary gifts are so important at this time. I previously worked for a food bank and cash donations (private and corporate) were our lifeblood. Now that federal funding has been yanked, food banks need our help more than ever.
P.S. If you plan to donate groceries, call first (or check the food bank or pantry’s website) to see which items are most needed. Thank you. 🙏
I had already set up a donation to my local food bank. I doubled it a couple months ago and just doubled it again. Fortunately, I can afford to do that right now. I honestly think cash donations are better than donating food. Because as you said, that allows the food bank to buy what they need. And the more money they have the more they can buy in bulk, which saves them money.
Thank you for your generosity, Paula. You are wonderful! 🫶🏼
Just trying to help where I fucking can. It’s all so crushing.
Agree. 😢
While I agree with everything written here, there is something missing in the “keep hope alive” side of the story: Those of us not yet literally fighting to stay alive can design and prepare to implement plans to build a world based on cooperation and love which will replace MAGA’s world of division and hate.
Social scientist pioneers such as W Edwards Deming and Buckminster Fuller developed the principles for this kind of societal transformation (and when he was President, Bill Clinton - who studied Deming’s philosophy while Governor of Arkansas - authorized the development of a societal transformation plan. This plan - the result of years of multidisciplinary work - received little publicity and was then ignored by Al Gore during his presidential run because he was afraid the GOP would label him a nut case but is still available online to inspire people seeking proof the job is do-able! I’m working to teach people how we can do today what almost happened then. Please contact me for more information. Until then, here’s a link to the Presidents Council on Sustainable Development ..
https://clintonwhitehouse4.archives.gov/PCSD/Publications/index.html
While the plan is "do-able" it will take years, possibly generations, especially overcoming the barriers that this administration has put in place. What can we do NOW?
RemovalCoalition.org , Refusefascism.org , The CommonCoalition Report, Indivisible.org etc... should have some imminent strategies.
We need the "now" AND we need a much more definitive "Plan for a sustainable tomorrow." The shadow Right spend billions and 4 decades planning ahead, building a media infrastructure, ALEC to seize control of local and state governance --we need BOTH now, and then.
There is also The Atlas Network, which it seems not many who need to know about it know about. Globalizing "think tanks" of the so-called conservative sort. And whether you are "religious" or not, do let's be aware that Pope Leo is doing much, including something (I'm not yet sure he's said exactly what) about Opus Dei. Onward!
That's the question of the year. We have to start being able to answer it, and fast.
Bernie Sanders and Our Revolution have the plan.
This reminds me of the book called Slavery by Another Name.
I believe at least 85 percent of the human population on earth are good caring people.
I have 100 percent faith that this evil will not stand and humanity will overcome.We are in for a rough go for awhile but we will usher in better times than we have seen in a very long time.Have faith
Recreational depravity! Good use of words, that!
also known as sadism.
Yes, he and his minions are not only sociopaths and psychopaths, they’re also sadists That part often gets left out.
Indeed. That is exactly what it is.
Quick, silly question for you: Do you know why I can no longer activate the read button at the top of this article? The option to have it read out loud is grayed out at the moment.
I believe it takes ten minutes to fully integrate with the platform, that may be it? Checking now, thank you for the heads up.
Oops. I just got my answer. Apparently, the audio for this article is still processing.
Never break the “American Spirit”
Fuck the admins agenda we can stop this. We must have a bang bang restance, We can take them all out and free the prison camps. Yes thump will retaliate but it's just going to get worse anyhow why wait?
Hopefully, an emotional antidote: my journalistic impression of Bernie Sanders on NK II day:
"Emotional shot in the arm: some history involved:
"I was swept back (84 vet) to the 2015 era when I turned on the NK II speech Bernie Sanders gave on You Tube (which I don't frequent) and what a refreshing change of pace! I recommend everyone who cares what it used to be like to be proud and enthusiastic about our future to find it and listen to his coherent, consistent and enthusiastic self hold forth for us, the people. Even if you are not Democrat (I am independent because there has been no one except Obama (for me)) that has engendered anything beyond passivity since that time. Google it and become free again…"
Remember to BREATHE when reading this rant, enumerating the domestic terrorizing 'we the people' are being subjected to, in oh so many forms. This piece lays it all out, gripping drama, as a warning to be WOKE up and active, as we creatively be, to support our communities during the siege, as we create the power to halt it.
It’s not even a legitimate administration
Thank you for laying out all these moving pieces so well. Pieces that are done deliberately to crush our spirit. The cruelty is real and meant to devour us into submission. Each of those responsible for doing this to all of us must be held accountable.