Resist: It's Time

Reposting this, because it's becoming much more relevant, even in the month since I originally posted it.

When someone follows a reporter for forty miles, then physically assaults them while shouting about "Trump's America now," and there needs to be an investigation to see if there might be a "bias-influenced" incident, you'd damned well better be ready to defend yourself.

It's only a matter of time before harassments escalate more widely. Be prepared.

Recipients—including a mayor—were told to surveil "brown folks" at churches, schools, and stores.

This is what needs resisting.

The Mulford Act was a 1967 California bill that prohibited public carrying of loaded firearms without a permit. Named after Republican assemblyman Don Mulford and signed into law by governor of California Ronald Reagan, the bill was crafted with the goal of disarming members of the Black Panther Party, which was conducting armed patrols of Oakland neighborhoods in what would later be termed copwatching.

And the NRA fought for more gun control as well.

The Second Amendment is unassailable - until the "wrong people" decide to embrace it.

Be one of the "wrong people."

In between his posts on Truth Social announcing nominees for his incoming administration, President-elect Donald Trump urged Republicans Wednesday to nix a bipartisan bill that would give journalists greater protections under federal law.

Protect the Fourth Estate.

A recent neo-Nazi rally in Columbus, Ohio, drew national attention—but it was just one of dozens that increasingly-emboldened white power groups have held this year.

This is why resistance is necessary.

The Schrader valve (also called American valve) is a type of pneumatic tire valve used on virtually every motor vehicle in the world today.

You can get valve core tools for real cheap at any auto parts store or bike shop, probably hardware stores, too.

Probably not a bad idea to keep one of these handy, and some valve cores, too, just in case some miscreant decides to use their valve core tool to steal yours. Of course, you'll also want to have your own tire inflator handy to reinflate all four of your completely flat tires afterwards.

Without this preparedness, you could find yourself with a disabled vehicle.

The Simple Sabotage Field Manual listed tactics average citizens could employ to destabilize their government and help hasten its demise.

This manual was produced in January 1944 by the OSS (precursor to the CIA).

https://dyconcretepumps.com/impact-of-sugar-in-concrete/

The specifics in the screenshot are a bit "legendy," but the concept is real. Sugar does impede the setting of concrete.

Those of us who plan to stick around in the US and proudly express ourselves will likely become targets of the new administration. Now is a good time to check the settings on your phone to protect yourself from government overreach. Understand the risks. @eff

To be eligible, you must be either:

• A U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization or
• A qualifying U.S. non-citizen national

You will need a passport or passport card for international travel, especially if you need to come back in to the US. A passport will include your nationality (citizenship) as well as your place of birth.

When they come asking for papers, a passport may keep you out of "trouble."

Get healthy. Be physically active. Become stronger. No matter what comes, you will be better prepared to face it when you have increased stamina.

Know how to survive with minimal supplies, at least for a few days. Water, shelter, fire, food. The tools for these can all be put into a small backpack at fairly minimal cost:

• Tarp
• Paracord and/or bank line
• Disposable lighter and ferro rod with a striker
• Camping mess kit
• A couple of MREs, hardtack, pemmican
• Knife

Be observant and listen. Even the information you collect could be useful in supporting someone who needs urgent help, or in interfering with fascist goals.