Good morning, America,
Time to wake up.
Things are going to hell, the promised price of eggs and gasoline is going in the wrong direction, and more and more new president’s orders start with the words “Elon Musk and I decided…” You might feel powerless, as if what was “in your power” and ‘within the rule of law” has already been seized by the newly formed clique working 24/7 on a naked power grab. The so-called opposition sits on their hands, tacitly signing away their rights, "whimpering" while the democratic foundations of this country are being dismantled piece by piece.
Can ordinary Americans stop this trainwreck? Yes, you can! But you can't sit back and "whimper" any longer – or even dissent will be prosecuted, or at least doxxed or harassed by Lone Skum’s team.
Now, here’s some good news: You can resist autocracy. Srdja Popovic, in his book Blueprint for Revolution, shows how non-violent resistance and the power of humor weakened authoritarian rule in Serbia. I am against any sort of violence, but I want you to understand the incredible power of united people, and the scathing damage that laughter inflicts on autocrats. What worked in Europe can work here, too.
Here's what you should do if you live in the United States and really want to keep your country great:
Make TRUMP the Punchline: Let's turn Trump’s administration into a national joke. Businesses, get to work. Start making miniature red hats with white "FAFO" letters on them, and those god-awful orange comb-over attachments with a self-adhesive patch. Place these items everywhere, and make garden gnomes a symbol of resistance.
Show Some Respect for the First Lady: Make matching miniature black Melania's Inauguration hats for the other half of the garden gnomes (Trump confirmed that there are two sexes)
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Brand the Garbage: Graffiti artists, your time is now. Spray-paint "TRUMP" in gold across every garbage truck, every junkyard wall, and every public toilet door. Let's make TRUMP's name synonymous with garbage.
Subvert the Everyday: Create “aftermarket” garbage can lids shaped like Melania’s Inauguration hats. Let's make our dissent part of the everyday landscape.
Show Solidarity, Visibly: Choose a day when we all wear something blue, and another when we all wear all black. A simple ribbon, a shirt, a hat – anything to show that we are united against TRUMP and his assault on democracy. It's the easiest thing you can do, and you can start today.
This is not a drill. This is a call to action, right now. Do not wait for someone else to fix this, you cannot dissent in silence. It’s time to act, creatively, humorously, and united against Trump broligarhy’s power grab. And do not stay home if an unhinged Trump’s First Buddy tells you so. Disobedience to illegal orders is not a misdemeanor. Get outside and do something from the above list.
This is just a start. Get the ball rolling and come up with even more creative ways to fight back. Add your ideas – and share with other decent people you may know.
Good to hear that New Yorkers have reportedly started leaving their bags of dog poop on the sidewalk all around Trump Tower. I hope it is going well, “like you’ve never seen before.”