An art piece I like to call "Pulverizing the Propaganda Machine"
Looks like I'm not going to be able to 'just turn it off'.
Next step, taking it to the streets.
Be Patient: Change takes time. Aim for small shifts in thinking rather than overnight transformations.
Encourage Real Experiences: Invite them to local events or discussions where different views are shared respectfully.
Offer Small, Trustworthy Facts: Don’t overwhelm with data. Share brief, credible info to spark curiosity.
Use Their Values: If they care about America’s future, show how protecting democracy or fair elections aligns with that.
Ask Open-Ended Questions: Gently explore why they think what they do. Listen more than you lecture.
Find Shared Ground: Focus on common values—family, fairness, patriotism, or local issues.
Begin with Empathy:
Avoid insults and try to understand their concerns (jobs, safety, community).
Here’s a quick, plain-language guide for engaging with MAGA supporters (in the replies that follow).
Stay Alert
Watch for and speak out against attempts to undermine elections, the press, or the courts.
Keep records of any abuses or questionable moves for future accountability.
Use Legal Safeguards
Donate to and volunteer with organizations that file lawsuits against unconstitutional actions.
Push your local and state officials to block federal overreach if it violates laws.
Support Honest Information
Follow trustworthy news sources and share their stories.
Fact-check before you repost anything online.
Promote credible voices—journalists, legal experts, and community leaders.
Build Coalitions
Team up with groups—even those outside your usual circle—who care about protecting democracy.
Work together on urgent issues, like defending voting rights or fair legal processes.
Show Up and Speak Out
Protest and rally peacefully to publicly show your stance.
Call or write your representatives often—let them know what matters to you.
Vote in every election, big or small.
I asked ChatGPT to come up with next steps for safely recovering from our situation I'll share them here after this post.
Saying “we’re being dismantled”, sounded like a hyperbolic statement just a week ago.
The USA needs Punks and Rebels now more than ever.
I hear it needs some work, but doesn’t everyone?
I might share some pics here since I just deleted my Instagram account.
I was hoping to find myself on a platform that wasn’t exploding with political grievances. I’m attempting to maintain my mental health over these next 1,461 days and I’m looking to share experiences and creative expression, not spend it wallowing in this political pigsty we find ourselves in.
What should I use this platform for? I’ll give it a think.
