Right, I think I let this thread drifted into what someone should do generally. I’m trying to figure out what I can do. The thing is, I can’t own a gun because I’ve been in a mental ward. I’ve never fought anyone and at a deep level I don’t think I can actively kill anyone. Someone with the means and mentality should absolutely do that.

I’m looking more to see how I can use the tools I have to make a difference.

You’re right, this time may be different. It’s stopping a full on war with our family, so that may bring bigger and more explosive protests that could tip the scales.

Maybe I’ve been just expecting the worst outcome of any event now.

I’m not ruling out violence, I’m just ruling out ineffective violence. There are other avenues where violence may be more effective.

I guess the thing that stinks is I’m in a Blue™️ state and in one of the most uncooperative cities to the Trump administration.

That said while it feels like all the districts I’m in are further anti Trump to most, there are many shades of Blue™️ who may need pushing, and many kinds of bills to be pushed.

So yeah everyone listen to Zak

It’s not so much the violence, but the fact that it was for nothing. We’ve lost everything, and trying the same thing over and over just won’t cut it. I assume there will be protests, but I don’t think that’s going to be enough, and may not have the ROI we need.