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> Protest every weekend? Have protests ever stopped the creation of a dictatorship, in history? > build momentum until this can't be ignored? Your answer to

by IAmBroom 10mo ago

> Protest every weekend? Have protests ever stopped the creation of a dictatorship, in history? > build momentum until this can't be ignored? Your answer to "how do we stop this" is "do something until it stops." > perhaps write to congressmen? "Dear official who actively supports subverting our democracy: Please don't." > attend townhall meetings and ask questions to your representatives? Filed under "Rearrange the desk chairs." > try to raise awareness to your friends who don't vote? This (alone) would have the ability to change things... but at this point, they are hiding that shameful fact. Non-voters and supporters of third parties in the US are effectively supporting the status quo. You didn't suggest this, but I already employee a spicy bumpersticker that complains about Trump, and give stern looks to the screen when the news reports on abuses of law.

NicuCalcea 10mo ago
> Have protests ever stopped the creation of a dictatorship, in history? They have in my country: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_2009_Moldovan_parliamentary_election_protests https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_2009_Moldovan_parliament... And in Ukraine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euromaidan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euromaidan And in many other places.
yodsanklai 10mo ago
> Have protests ever stopped the creation of a dictatorship, in history? They do have the ability to change the course of actions. But even if it's just symbolic, massive protests would show the world that Americans aren't all in favor of the regime in place and some have a functioning morale compass.
brendoelfrendo 10mo ago
> Your answer to "how do we stop this" is "do something until it stops." That is, in part, a major aspect of resistance, yes. Protests on the weekends are great for community engagement and visibility, but constant pressure and activism are necessary. I think Minneapolis is a great example of how people should react when the situation gets bad. But even before that, getting involved in local organizations so that you're ready to help your neighbors is huge. For those of us not in Minneapolis, a general strikes would be great.
tiborsaas 10mo ago
> Have protests ever stopped the creation of a dictatorship, in history? It sends a message to the less active people who might turn off news that somethings is ain't right. Next time they might even vote.

NicuCalcea 10mo ago

> Have protests ever stopped the creation of a dictatorship, in history? They have in my country: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_2009_Moldovan_parliamentary_election_protests https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_2009_Moldovan_parliament... And in Ukraine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euromaidan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euromaidan And in many other places.

yodsanklai 10mo ago

> Have protests ever stopped the creation of a dictatorship, in history? They do have the ability to change the course of actions. But even if it's just symbolic, massive protests would show the world that Americans aren't all in favor of the regime in place and some have a functioning morale compass.

brendoelfrendo 10mo ago

> Your answer to "how do we stop this" is "do something until it stops." That is, in part, a major aspect of resistance, yes. Protests on the weekends are great for community engagement and visibility, but constant pressure and activism are necessary. I think Minneapolis is a great example of how people should react when the situation gets bad. But even before that, getting involved in local organizations so that you're ready to help your neighbors is huge. For those of us not in Minneapolis, a general strikes would be great.

tiborsaas 10mo ago

> Have protests ever stopped the creation of a dictatorship, in history? It sends a message to the less active people who might turn off news that somethings is ain't right. Next time they might even vote.