The recent “peaceful” street protests were heartening in that they show that there are millions of people willing to do something. But make no mistake, they had no effect on the Trump Administration’s advancement of authoritarian government. They did nothing to stop ICE raids, gutting essential health and safety infrastructure, the attacks on LGBTQ+ (especially trans people), and the removal of any accountabiluty. Nothing.
Protest that involves the public letting their voices be heard means little when dealing with a movement and government that has no shame or morality.
The only way to hold authoritarians accountable is to take away their staged appearance of efficiency and inevitability. That means direct action. Even the smallest, most uncoordinated action against this machine makes a difference; especially when those around us can see it. When others can see it, they might understand that they can take action too.
Enough small actions can mean that the efficiency of the machine lessens, cracks appear in the facade of authority, and others begin to directly resist too. When we band together and coordinate and work together on our actions the consequences for the state exponentially rise.
As will the backlash against those that choose to fight back. This is risky, but when we honestly reflect on our choices, and the inevitable catastrophe that will result if we don’t take action, there is only one way forward.
Our enemies are bent on our capitulation and silence. Do not let them have it. They want to claim the word freedom and make it just another tool of their oppression. Don’t let them have it, freedom stands in direct opposition to their oppression, show the world what that means.
Refuse. Resist. Become ungovernable.
Against The Spirit Of The Times 
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