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[–] Chronographs@lemmy.zip 32 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

If we invaded Canada I would defect immediately

[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

If we invaded Canada I would defect immediately

I appreciate the sentiment, but I also hope you are as steadfast in your actions to prevent such an invasion in the first place.

[–] Chronographs@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Not much I can do to control what our demented pumpkin decides to do

[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

https://scholars.org/contribution/twenty-lessons-fighting-tyranny-twentieth

https://timothysnyder.org/on-tyranny

--Do not obey in advance

--Defend institutions

--Beware the one-party state

--Take responsibility for the face of the world

--Remember professional ethics

--Be wary of paramilitaries

--Be reflective if you must be armed

--Stand out

--Be kind to our language

--Believe in truth

--Investigate

--Make eye contact and small talk

--Practice corporeal politics

--Establish a private life

--Contribute to good causes

--Learn from peers in other countries

--Listen for dangerous words.

--Be calm when the unthinkable arrives

--Be a patriot

--Be as courageous as you can