Democrats, along with the citizens, need to use every tool at their disposal to fight this regime and the autocratic voter suppression tactics they are trying to employ in every state. If we do not, the country we grew up with will be unrecognizable
Great point. Clinging to principle in this situation will lead to the Democratic Party being highly principled (election) losers, who are out of power but claim some esoteric moral high ground. This situation has historical precedent... which did not end well.
Once upon a time, I would have said don’t do it, don’t stoop to their level. But I’m now a part of the “fight fire with fire” group. We can’t afford to be silent before this midterm and let them openly rig the election. I hope other blue states will give the tactic some consideration.
I agree with this and with others commenting here, that we should use every tool we have. I read another substack recently that suggested we should not want the Dems to do this gerrymandering and retaliation because it starts a downward spiral and it’s an inappropriate tool, too blunt of an instrument. But it seems like we’re left with not much else to do.
I wish that could happen but unfortunately I don’t think the national voters are ready for it. Sadly we couldn’t even convince enough Democrats to vote when their choice was Kamala (most qualified candidate ever) V s Felon child Predator.
Now is our moment—take action against this harmful government. Covering up a pedophile ring. Ignoring court orders. Blatant corruption. The poor, the needy, and children are being abused—by our government. In the streets we must protest outright crooks and the pedophiles until after their shooting us starts, until we go down or we oust tyrants. I made 54 protest signs, and will make many more to share. You will see something different in these signs! Help yourself to this second batch, and share them as far as you can.
When an already gerrymandered district tries to squeeze out a few more seats for their party like TX GOP is proposing, they run the risk of it backfiring - especially if the actual voter turnout doesn't match their "likely voter" turnout model for the split between GOP, Democrats and Independents. See this substack note for a more detailed discussion with some good references:
Links to everything we are doing: https://www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/how-were-fighting-trump
Tell Congress to support a new law to require ICE to unmask and display clear identification: https://tinyurl.com/bp8cau82
Tell Congress: Reverse Trump’s NOAA cuts and save the National Weather Service: https://tinyurl.com/bdbur8df
Tell Congress: Fully investigate the Jeffrey Epstein trafficking case: https://tinyurl.com/4pfh2p4f
Find the “Rage Against The Regime” event near you here: https://www.rageagainsttheregime.org/
⬆️ "Find the “Rage Against The Regime” event near you here: https://www.rageagainsttheregime.org/"
Also check K. Starling's post for a list of protests Saturday. Some aren't labeling themselves as "Rage Against the Regime".
https://open.substack.com/pub/thepeopledissent/p/rage-against-the-regime-and-more?r=1aiy5t&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
No event in San Francisco!!!
Yeah looks like closest is Berkeley! https://events.pol-rev.com/events/2f64873b-9dfe-4fb0-9276-e29c6e0970ae
Democrats, along with the citizens, need to use every tool at their disposal to fight this regime and the autocratic voter suppression tactics they are trying to employ in every state. If we do not, the country we grew up with will be unrecognizable
Agreed Tim!
And after we take back the house and Senate we need to pass a law to end partisan gerrymandering as Adam Schiff suggests.
And about triple the size of the House of Representatives to better represent the population of blue urban centers.
Was coming on to suggest the same!
Great point. Clinging to principle in this situation will lead to the Democratic Party being highly principled (election) losers, who are out of power but claim some esoteric moral high ground. This situation has historical precedent... which did not end well.
Well said. MAGA is as War with our Constitution. We don’t need politicians, we need Generals!
For ideas about what you can do, check out the "One Million Rising" trainings sponsored by No Kings and Indivisible:
https://substack.com/@cj277/note/c-140721433
Also don't forget about the weekly Indivisible chat this afternoon. Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/773746/
Replays of "what's the Plan?" can be found on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@indivisibleteam/videos
Once upon a time, I would have said don’t do it, don’t stoop to their level. But I’m now a part of the “fight fire with fire” group. We can’t afford to be silent before this midterm and let them openly rig the election. I hope other blue states will give the tactic some consideration.
I agree with this and with others commenting here, that we should use every tool we have. I read another substack recently that suggested we should not want the Dems to do this gerrymandering and retaliation because it starts a downward spiral and it’s an inappropriate tool, too blunt of an instrument. But it seems like we’re left with not much else to do.
Amen, Linda!
I’m tired of Democrats trying to get along, making peace, and playing by the rules. This has allowed MAGA to destroy democracy.
I'm sure Crockett has been or will be wrong about things once in awhile, but I haven't seen her wrong, as yet.
She is a light in the darkness, for sure. We need more of her passionate pushback and bringing receipts by the Dems.
Absolutely, blue states need to "fight fire with fire!"
These are the types of things the states do that make me want to throw up my hands sometimes. But we can’t. Ever.
We have to fight back with every ounce of strength and courage we have to save this democracy.
And that’s what all of us are here to do. Let’s go get em.
It has often been said that "Republicans can only win by cheating". They may be setting themselves up for an epic fall.
⬆️"It has often been said that "Republicans can only win by cheating". They may be setting themselves up for an epic fall."
One can only hope!
But we all need to get out there and help register new voters AND make sure that all voters are equipped with the Voter IDs they need.
Partisan Voter Registration - Field Team 6 (https://www.fieldteam6.org/) - their tagline is "Register Democrats. Save the World."
Voter ID - Vote Riders (https://www.voteriders.org/)
See my note about volunteer opportunies with VoteRiders: https://substack.com/@cj277/note/c-140417076
Yes, the Dems should. You can’t play fair when all the MAGA does is cheat, cheat, cheat
In times like these you have to fight back and if redistricting is what's needed then fight for it.
AOC/Crockett 2028! Democrats need more diversity. I wrote the No Kings anthem for us to keep singing together at protests - no kings, no fear, democracy is here! https://democracydefender2025.substack.com/p/no-kings-anthem
LOVE IT
I wish that could happen but unfortunately I don’t think the national voters are ready for it. Sadly we couldn’t even convince enough Democrats to vote when their choice was Kamala (most qualified candidate ever) V s Felon child Predator.
Now is our moment—take action against this harmful government. Covering up a pedophile ring. Ignoring court orders. Blatant corruption. The poor, the needy, and children are being abused—by our government. In the streets we must protest outright crooks and the pedophiles until after their shooting us starts, until we go down or we oust tyrants. I made 54 protest signs, and will make many more to share. You will see something different in these signs! Help yourself to this second batch, and share them as far as you can.
https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/more-free-protest-signs?r=3m1bs
Cheats at Golf Cheats at Elections Cheats on his wives Cheats on his taxes Cheats on Goddamn Everything!
You could probably work that into a good protest sign.
Absolutely! Republicans started this, Democrats have the ability to end it.
You damn betcha. Enough pussyfooting. S
COTUS says it is ok; let’s do it.
Absolutely! Every single blue state should do it!
When they have to defend it in court, they need to make sure whatever they submit is worded exactly like it’s worded in Texas.
It’s past time for democrats to fight dirty, just like the republicans. It’s time to save our democracy and stop this insanity!
When an already gerrymandered district tries to squeeze out a few more seats for their party like TX GOP is proposing, they run the risk of it backfiring - especially if the actual voter turnout doesn't match their "likely voter" turnout model for the split between GOP, Democrats and Independents. See this substack note for a more detailed discussion with some good references:
https://substack.com/@cj277/note/c-135116550