cross-posted from: https://possum.news/post/761

cross-posted from: https://possum.news/post/334

1)Do not obey in advance.

2)Defend institutions against capture and collapse.

3)Contest one-party rule. (It defaults to oppression.)

4)Challenge signs and symbols of hate or loyalty.

5)Remember and champion professional ethics.

6)Resist paramilitaries pushing violence into politics.

7)Be ready to say “no” to unlawful orders.

8)Stand out; set an example and others will follow.

9)Be mindful of parroting others words; read widely. TIMOTHY SNYDER: TWENTY LESSONS FROM THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

10)Believe in truth, not lies or wishful thinking.

11)Investigate; verify information, follow sources you trust to do the same, and share what you learn.

12)Make eye contact and small talk; be observant, break down barriers, and learn whom to trust.

13)Go outside and take action with others in person.

14)Protect your privacy; don’t indulge in distractions. “In politics, being deceived is no excuse.” Leszek Kotakowski

15)Donate to and participate in good causes.

16)Seek out and learn from peers in other countries. STAY INFORMED

17)Call out manipulative or divisive language. federalnewsnetwork.com

18)Keep calm when the crisis arrives; do not give up. propublica.org

19)Be patriotic by advancing ideals, not grievances. ground.news

20)Be as courageous as you can. snyder.substack.com

This is not an ad. I’m sharing these because the crisis is here, truth still has power, and I refuse to give up. Will you?

“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” Wendell Phillips

  • solsangraalEnglish
    1·
    6 days ago

    i haven’t read the book yet–does it include advice for keeping yourself safe (leave phone at home, don’t use google, etc) while going outside and taking action with others or standing out, setting an example for others? because you’re basically making yourself a target at that point.

    • takeda@lemm.ee
      21·
      6 days ago

      No, the book teaches how to spot tyrannical government attempts to get control and how to prevent it from succeeding. The more people are aware of it the harder it is to do it.

      Here’s someone recorded an audiobook https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJfmMQGc3lnIQFSxEHyCrenv4e9GiZfpx

      Though if you can, please buy, to support the author, the book is like $8

      I had some document with information about protests and I think it had section about how to protect yourself. If you want I can look for it.