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Saturday, January 11, 2025

George Lakoff & Gil Duran: Advice for defeating the authoritarian threat.

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"For almost eight years, 'Democracy Dies in Darkness' has been the slogan of the Post ... As the lights there continue to go out at an alarming rate, we'll see how long it takes Mr. Bezos to kill the motto, too." charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/democracy- ...

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-- Charlotte Clymer (@charlotteclymer.bsky.social) January 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM

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Lots of good advice here for surviving the next 4 years. Some examples:

Be Proactive. Defeating authoritarianism will require a movement of dedicated citizens. Get involved in your community. Show up to protests and meetings. If you can, donate to organizations doing crucial pro-democracy work. You have more power than you think. Resolve to get involved. Build local power! Authoritarian regimes gain strength by undermining local institutions and ignoring community voices. Participate in your city council, school board, or neighborhood association. Support candidates, companies, and initiatives that prioritize democratic values at the local level. A strong democracy starts with empowered communities.

Don't argue with his supporters. It doesn't work. Your chances of converting a pro-Trump voter are virtually zero. At this point, their support for him is a physical structure in their brains. Instead of arguing with Trump supporters, focus on motivating fellow pro-democracy citizens to get more active.

Remember: This is a regime. Trump is not acting alone. He is a puppet of powerful would-be oligarchs who want a government of the billionaires, by the billionaires, and for the billionaires. Elon Musk's role as Trump's co-president is already creating tension among Trump's supporters. When the American people realize that the country is being run for the benefit of a handful of greedy billionaires, the tide will turn. Expose them.

#1 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2025-01-11 10:05 AM | Reply

- "Remember: This is a regime. Trump is not acting alone. He is a puppet of powerful would-be oligarchs who want a government of the billionaires, by the billionaires, and for the billionaires."

"Nuh-uh!" - Robson Visitor

#2 | Posted by Corky at 2025-01-11 03:49 PM | Reply

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