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Krysia Alexander's avatar

The article put into perspective many good points, thus calming one's fears. Recognizing different civil positions and reading how each country used their personal power were good points in deciding how to combat tRump. Thank you for the insight and information.

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Neil A. Abrams's avatar

Thanks, Krysia, and glad you found it useful!

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Mary Lilith Ruth's avatar

This is a really good read. I subscribed ( free, I’m sorry) .

With the Medicaid program shut down. I don’t even know if I can go to my dr tomorrow. This whole situation has me frightened and my dad is in the hospital with pulmonary embolisms small ones. My sister and I are sick in Maine or we would drive down ( as we always do) . Our youngest sister is flying in from Texas but not until Wednesday night. She’s not very good at relaying information as she doesn’t see him as frequently. She’s the one left though with us sick

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Neil A. Abrams's avatar

Thank you for reading and subscribing—and please don’t feel you need to apologize for not signing up for paid! Very sorry to hear about your father; I know how precarious things are for so many people right now. Best wishes to you and your family.

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Lara Osborne's avatar

Please go anyway. I'm a Medicaid mental health provider and they are counting on us giving care regardless, which we will.

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Neil A. Abrams's avatar

Thank you for stepping up, and sorry you need to deal with this nonsense!

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Ed's avatar

This was a great article and gives me hope.

One note though: I wouldn't put too much stock in Trump's incompetence. He has a lot of powerful people supporting him who are unfortunately quite competent. Elon, Peter Thiel, David Sacks and a lot of other silicon valley folks seem to be pulling a lot of the strings right now

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Neil A. Abrams's avatar

I think all of those guys are very divorced from reality, both because of their socioeconomic status and their weird, conspiratorial outlooks.

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Ed's avatar

I hope you’re right

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gwHornPlayer's avatar

Encouraging piece—thanks, Neil. I realize that Trump’s support/popularity has very real limitations and may be “a mile wide but an inch thick”.. but how much of a concern is it in your opinion that so many elected Republicans seem to have lost their moral compasses (or were revealed to have none) in this Trump era? Many have observed that Trump is not the cause of this cancer as much as he is the ugliest and most painful of the symptoms.

Thanks,

Greg

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Ed's avatar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RpPTRcz1no&t=1s

This video goes into more detail about that

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Kris's avatar

Exactly- this Information is out there in multiple locations - videos, posts, etc- these are in their own words . They are mentally ill and in a shared , skewed reality far removed from the average citizen.

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Jameson Pepper's avatar

This is exactly what I have been looking for! We know what’s happening and we see the big picture, to better understand how other democracies fought back and won, or are winning, is both motivating and encouraging! Will share! We need as much momentum as possible!

Thank you!

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Neil A. Abrams's avatar

Thanks so much, and glad you found it helpful!

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Brenna's avatar

Please read my comment below. I've given a number of other resources with real practical information on what we need to do.

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Mark Mansour's avatar

A serious analysis that deserves to be read.

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Leslie Alfin's avatar

Here is a way we can all participate in the resistance. Please support and share.

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Natalie Burdick's avatar

Recommend we refer to ourselves as the Opposition at this point—below's a great explainer. But bottom line, I don't want to throw sand into the gears of creeping fascism, I want to stand up for the values that a majority of Americans share: progress, justice and our freedoms.

https://vocal.media/humans/shifting-from-resistance-to-opposition

Remember: 12 million more Americans have voted for someone OTHER than Tr*mp since 2016. He has NEVER reached even 50% (let alone an actual majority) of the popular vote in three elections. Moreover, if you look at the total voting eligible population -- he has never even secured 33%! https://bsky.app/profile/nataliehb.bsky.social/post/3lhuncujats2d

It's time to be pro-US, not simply anti-MAGA.

Good piece below on the cognitive science/reasoning behind this vital shift in messaging/communication.

https://www.theframelab.org/the-power-of-unconscious-thought/

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Kris's avatar

I view the US as an occupied country - this is a Vichy style regime - DJT nor Vance nor Em are really calling the shots - they’re controlled and Installed by Putin . I view us to be the opposition or the resistance.

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Brenna's avatar

Excellent information. Please read my comment below as I've shared important information about resisting but don't want to paste it into everyone's comments. I'll be looking up the information you've shared as well. Thank you! Vive la Résistance!!!

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Neil A. Abrams's avatar

And I just read your roundup, and am going to share that snippet about DOGE - not out of reciprocity (though your own share of my piece is very much appreciated) but because it nicely sums up the true agenda behind the new "agency" along with the legacy media's utter incompetence at covering it.

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Brian Hansbury's avatar

Profit-seeking media cannot fight back against fascism. It can only normalize it.

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Neil A. Abrams's avatar

Many thanks, Brian! Much appreciated.

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Cindy's avatar

This was so helpful and gave me an understanding that I did not have before of history and what is going on. Thank you so much. I will share with anyone willing to read it in my family.

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Neil A. Abrams's avatar

Thank you so much! Glad it was able to help.

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Pearl Annabelle Darling's avatar

Thank you for reminding me that all is not lost, much needed and appreciated. Thank you!

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Neil A. Abrams's avatar

🙏

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Sandra Tuttle's avatar

Great information. Well written. I appreciate you.!

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Neil A. Abrams's avatar

Thank you!

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judith Abingdon's avatar

Excellent! I have subscribed! And reposted! Gives e hope.

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Neil A. Abrams's avatar

Thank you!

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Caroline's avatar

As others have stated this article gives me hope. Things are tough right now on those of us who see he and his band of sycophants are taking over the American government and destroying our democratic republic in order to supplant their authoritarian fascist government.

It is odd that many don’t yet see the danger his regime imposes, but I believe with the continued destruction of government agencies, withholding of funds, spikes in prices, and unemployment, tariffs, and most likely a recession they will come around.

I hope our country can survive this. I am protesting, speaking out to friends, family, on social media, boycotting corporations that support his overturn of our democracy. This article helps me realize it isn’t all for not…this too shall pass and we will be triumphant and come out smarter and better on the other side!

Thank you for writing this piece!

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Neil A. Abrams's avatar

Thank you!

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Kathy  Cook Porter's avatar

This article gives me hope that this threat to my country is limited. There are others that will be pivoting in stopping this obscene dismantling of the nation I love and have served, both as a Marine and as an army officer. I know I’m willing to do all, but smarter people than I are already in the process of securing our future. I will control follow yours and posts of others that help lead, thank you!

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Kathy  Cook Porter's avatar

Pivotal (I need to proofread)

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Neil A. Abrams's avatar

Thank you and no worries on the proofreading!

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Operation Sunshine's avatar

Great points, and there are opportunities to raise our opposition voices to the entire political structure.

That's where engaging the community and government through 1000s of open mics can be used to get action against bigotry, lies, and illegal acts; and that's where operationsunshine.info can help. The people have a voice! We cannot be muzzled!

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Operation Sunshine's avatar

I wanted to reread this article because I really appreciate your perspective on a civil society. We have an amazing strength in that, and that concept underlies why I built the website above. Politicians and the media may be weakened, but the people are still strong. We can and will fight back and overcome this nightmare.

Thanks for the great article.

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Neil A. Abrams's avatar

Thank you!

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Operation Sunshine's avatar

I'm reading lots of frustration about the lack of response to calls, emails, etc., so I just finished this. https://operationsunshine.info/frustrated/

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Artb3ing's avatar

You, my friend, with this old article gave me hope today. I will sharpen my sign-making markers and prepare to protest!

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Jim's avatar

I would urge anyone organizing a protest to think ahead and try to establish a good relationship with the relevant police officials. Many are much more professional than in the past. There is always risk.

And I remember from the 1960s that some will argue that violence is the only thing that will get the attention of the American people. That’s a mistake. Remember, real people get hurt in riots.

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