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Democracy Dies in Cowardice

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-Concerned citizen, former fed gov worker, grew up in MI, -Sharing actions we can take to save democracy -Refuse to be complicit bystander -Take action- stand up to bully-in-chief & boycott oligarchs -We the people have power- use it! -Opinions all mine

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Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · Jun 19

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 1d

Here's a gift link to the New York Times' coverage of the initial Tea Party rallies in April 2009 which inspired the media to treat it like a massive movement.

Check out how tiny the crowds were:

Philly: 200
DC: "several hundred"
Boston: 500
Austin: 1,000
Houston: 2,000

Tax Day Is Met With Tea Parties (Published 2009)

www.nytimes.com

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Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 1d

Now need to focus on boycotts. May need to sacrifice but consider how effective it was w/ Disney etc, & it is motivating.

If have family that doesn’t want to or you can’t for another reason, at least cut back.

Just shopping small businesses online or in person 90% of time makes a dent.

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Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 2d

More services to consider cancelling and boycotting….

www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

ICE Ads Are All Over Your Favorite Streaming Services

Users call out streaming services for dystopian ICE ads on Spotify, Max, and Pandora amid $30 billion deportation push.

www.rollingstone.com

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Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 2d

Another view of DC protest…

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Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 3d

If you are police or know one, please reflect on this:

At what protests in last 5 years have police offers been injured or killed?
Who is refusing to put up plaque at Capitol honoring police offers killed or injured due to J6 protests?

Who really supports police & who does lip service to it?

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Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 3d

At the protest where I was a safety volunteer, we had at least one blind person and at least 3 using wheelchairs or walkers. We went out of our way to protect them, God bless them.

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Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 3d

I was there. It was a lovely street party.

I danced on Pennsylvania Avenue with fellow Americans and inflatable animal fellow Americans- thanks to inspiration from Portaland,

No police were injured or killed.

No shit was smeared on the Capital.

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Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 3d

I vote for this one as best sign

Joe DeLong @joedelong.bsky.social · 3d

Powerful sign at No Kings in Cleveland

Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 3d

No, I was there. Me and the inflatable animals were dancing to electric slide, thanks to inspiration from dear Portland!

Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 3d

No kings protest = zero Police officer injuries and deaths

January 6th insurrection = multiple Police officer deaths and injuries

Who really supports law enforcement officers?

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 3d

Facts:

President Calvin Coolidge was sworn into office by his own father, John Calvin Coolidge Sr.

President Lyndon Johnson was sworn into office by U.S. District Judge Sarah T. Hughes.

Mike Johnson's refusal to swear-in Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva is felonious! Swear her in! Now!

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Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 3d

Awesome- this is the power of non-violence! Rock on frogs and unicorns!!

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 3d

ZERO arrests at No Kings in NYC. (And the NYPD isn’t notorious for being sympathetic with people anti-Trump.)

This proves what shameless liars Speaker Mike Johnson & Karoline Leavitt are to slander the participants as violent anarchists.

Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 3d

This…..👇👇👇👇

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 3d

Hasan: Let me say to every Republican and conservative watching. Aren't you the ones that said no more big government? No tyranny in America? If you believe that, what are you doing defending masked federal agents in unmarked cars bundling people off the streets

Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 3d

Way to go!!! Thank you for speaking out- you rock!!

Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 3d

#NoKings

Was a safety volunteer at a morning protest that had about 1000 with tons of honking cars going by, then went to DC where it was like a big street party. Danced the slide with tons of lovely people in red, white and blue and inflatable animal costumes.

💙❤️to our country today!

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For the Love of Missy @missybbbobtail.bsky.social · 4d

Missing in Loudoun County, VA

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 4d

Trump has pardoned pedophiles, cop-beaters, woman-beaters and George Santos. That doesn’t include the pardons he sold.

But tell me more about how we need the military to stop crime.

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Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 4d

All set for tomorrow’s protests. Wearing red, white and blue.

Let’s go show who the real patriots in this country are!!!

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 4d

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If violence or chaos breaks out at a protest, never sit down. Sitting makes you vulnerable: unable to move, see danger, or react fast. Tear gas is heaviest near the ground, and a seated crowd is at risk of trampling or targeting.

Stay alert, stay on your feet, and always have a path to safety.

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Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks for your bravery and hope you file a complaint/charges

Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 7d

Brilliant!! I love it! Biggest laugh I’ve had in a long time.

Thanks for sharing!!

Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 7d

Yes!! Way to go Arizona AG!!!

Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 7d

When most everyone just says “hell No” to taking part in illegal actions, this corrupt regime collapses.

Keep it up airports!

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Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 8d

Why can’t some REPUBLICAN be the 218th signature to release the Epstein files?

I guess they want to be known as pedophile protectors the rest of their lives, because America will NEVER forgot their utter cowardice and moral depravity.

Democracy Dies in Cowardice @savedemocracy25.bsky.social · 8d

Good! More need to say “hell no” when told to do illegal actions.