I've had the Guns N’ Roses' song lyrics "I don't need your civil war" (posted below) in my head after a sobering conversation days ago with one of my people who's worried that one could happen - a civil war. Threats of such a thing have increased since a search warrant was executed on Trump’s Mar-A-Lago estate two weeks ago.
So much truth in your words, Vanessa. There is much to fear. But we are strong if we pull together. Some of us are fortunate to live in states that are far less likely to succumb to the dangers than others—although there are no guarantees about that. What can we do to bolster those who find themselves on the front lines already? How can we connect? How can we assist? My expectation is for things to start heating up after Labor Day—when campaigns begin in earnest. What can we do—now—to prepare? What do we need to do to prepare *ourselves*? There’s lots of uncertainty—things could go in so many different directions…it’s difficult to know what to expect. Right now I think the most important thing is that we acknowledge the challenges ahead, and as you suggest, make our plans for what we can do to address them.
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I have a thought to share. I think there will indeed be political violence in the future, but I don't see civil war until one state or states withdraw from the United States because it has become corrupt, arbitrary, and authoritarian. At that point, those who love liberty will have to choose subjugation or revolution. Think of the American Revolution.
Perhaps the analogy to the Revolution will apply. But perhaps not. Sadly, the potential for political violence only seems to increase every day. I don't think any of us knows what form it will take. The rhetoric from the Republicans is merging smoothly into the rhetoric of the far right--and vice versa. And it's alarming. We just need to steel ourselves and be prepared.
So much truth in your words, Vanessa. There is much to fear. But we are strong if we pull together. Some of us are fortunate to live in states that are far less likely to succumb to the dangers than others—although there are no guarantees about that. What can we do to bolster those who find themselves on the front lines already? How can we connect? How can we assist? My expectation is for things to start heating up after Labor Day—when campaigns begin in earnest. What can we do—now—to prepare? What do we need to do to prepare *ourselves*? There’s lots of uncertainty—things could go in so many different directions…it’s difficult to know what to expect. Right now I think the most important thing is that we acknowledge the challenges ahead, and as you suggest, make our plans for what we can do to address them.
Thank you so much for the comment. Right on. And totally appreciate your questions. What we can offer is that we're setting up events right now to help answer those questions, take action, and get connected.
We'll post all of those updates here to Substack, so all subscribers will get those. We're also recruiting volunteers for specific action areas here: https://www.shiftthecountry.com/volunteer
Appreciate hearing your words, and what resonates. It's good to be connected with people thinking similarly, and walking along this path too. Looking forward to seeing what we all do together with this over the next two months.
-Vanessa
I have a thought to share. I think there will indeed be political violence in the future, but I don't see civil war until one state or states withdraw from the United States because it has become corrupt, arbitrary, and authoritarian. At that point, those who love liberty will have to choose subjugation or revolution. Think of the American Revolution.
Thank you. Appreciate your take. -Vanessa
Perhaps the analogy to the Revolution will apply. But perhaps not. Sadly, the potential for political violence only seems to increase every day. I don't think any of us knows what form it will take. The rhetoric from the Republicans is merging smoothly into the rhetoric of the far right--and vice versa. And it's alarming. We just need to steel ourselves and be prepared.
Agreed. Scenario planning and preparation are the key things.