Resist: It's Time

The Mulford Act was a 1967 California bill that prohibited public carrying of loaded firearms without a permit. Named after Republican assemblyman Don Mulford and signed into law by governor of California Ronald Reagan, the bill was crafted with the goal of disarming members of the Black Panther Party, which was conducting armed patrols of Oakland neighborhoods in what would later be termed copwatching.

And the NRA fought for more gun control as well.

The Second Amendment is unassailable - until the "wrong people" decide to embrace it.

Be one of the "wrong people."

In between his posts on Truth Social announcing nominees for his incoming administration, President-elect Donald Trump urged Republicans Wednesday to nix a bipartisan bill that would give journalists greater protections under federal law.

Protect the Fourth Estate.

“The biggest act of resistance that trans people can do in this country is to refuse to die," said one trans person who fled Texas with TikTok's help.

I'm personally a bigger fan of "elbow grease" assistance over financial assistance, because there will be scammers who take advantage. But it's absolutely true that financial assistance is something that people definitely need in order to stay safe.

If you choose to participate in this kind of essentially anonymous mutual aid, be careful, be diligent.

Class war sounds ugly, but it’s exactly what Republicans and their billionaire backers have been waging against working class Americans for 43 years now. It’s damn well time to fight back by declaring a class war of our own.

This article lays out a pretty good argument for a way to start getting through all this, if there's the political will to put it into action. It seems to me that the response to the UHC CEO death signals that people are primed for it.

Some of us have the luxury of being able to openly call out bullshit. If you are one, do that where and when you find it, do that for the people who don't have that luxury and need to hunker down and get ready for the worst.

A recent neo-Nazi rally in Columbus, Ohio, drew national attention—but it was just one of dozens that increasingly-emboldened white power groups have held this year.

This is why resistance is necessary.

The Schrader valve (also called American valve) is a type of pneumatic tire valve used on virtually every motor vehicle in the world today.

You can get valve core tools for real cheap at any auto parts store or bike shop, probably hardware stores, too.

Probably not a bad idea to keep one of these handy, and some valve cores, too, just in case some miscreant decides to use their valve core tool to steal yours. Of course, you'll also want to have your own tire inflator handy to reinflate all four of your completely flat tires afterwards.

Without this preparedness, you could find yourself with a disabled vehicle.

The Simple Sabotage Field Manual listed tactics average citizens could employ to destabilize their government and help hasten its demise.

This manual was produced in January 1944 by the OSS (precursor to the CIA).

https://dyconcretepumps.com/impact-of-sugar-in-concrete/

The specifics in the screenshot are a bit "legendy," but the concept is real. Sugar does impede the setting of concrete.

Those of us who plan to stick around in the US and proudly express ourselves will likely become targets of the new administration. Now is a good time to check the settings on your phone to protect yourself from government overreach. Understand the risks. @eff

In all 50 states and Washington D.C., it is legal to use pepper spray for self-defense purposes.

If you don't already have pepper spray, you should get it, one for everyone in your household, and you should carry it.

To be eligible, you must be either:

• A U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization or
• A qualifying U.S. non-citizen national

You will need a passport or passport card for international travel, especially if you need to come back in to the US. A passport will include your nationality (citizenship) as well as your place of birth.

When they come asking for papers, a passport may keep you out of "trouble."

The Second Amendment does apply to knives. Know the knife laws in your state, and in other states you may find yourself in.

If personal protection is a priority for you, a knife is something that you can use right away, without having to identify yourself or register the weapon.

Get healthy. Be physically active. Become stronger. No matter what comes, you will be better prepared to face it when you have increased stamina.

Know how to survive with minimal supplies, at least for a few days. Water, shelter, fire, food. The tools for these can all be put into a small backpack at fairly minimal cost:

• Tarp
• Paracord and/or bank line
• Disposable lighter and ferro rod with a striker
• Camping mess kit
• A couple of MREs, hardtack, pemmican
• Knife

Be observant and listen. Even the information you collect could be useful in supporting someone who needs urgent help, or in interfering with fascist goals.