witten
He sees the writing on the wall (what with him getting thoroughly trounced in the primary) and now he's desperate to do anything to turn things around.
While this is a move in the right direction, I'll remind you all that Bruce Harrell is a pretty terrible corporate democrat with a lousy track record as mayor these past four years. Vote Katie Wilson if you want an actual progressive.
Join your local resistance organization. There are so many options for non-violent non-compliance targeting the various pillars of support of the Trump regime.
I'm guessing based on the furry outfits you're in Portland. If so, look up "indivisible portland" or "50501 portland." And if you're not in Portland, just substitute your city or area.
Get in touch with your local resistance groups. The way to effectively resist rising authoritarianism, IMO, is together.
Speak for yourself.
I don't think you're picking up what I'm putting down. I'm saying that the courts are one tool in our resistance toolbox, because the Trump regime still sometimes listens to court rulings—as their authoritarian takeover isn't complete. I'm not saying courts are magical in that they'll instantly stop Trump forever, and I'm not saying they're sufficient on their own. We have to keep resisting and practicing non-cooperation as well.
The Trump regime clearly still follows (some) court orders, even if they're hoping to circumvent them. So why should we roll over and give up in the courts? That is the ridiculous notion.
I think you're confusing an authoritarian breakthrough with authoritarianism. We're still in the phase where courts have an effect.
The Trump regime is slowed by the courts, even if the regime is clearly not respecting the rule of law. So why give up one tool in our tool belt? We can still resist and practice non-cooperation while the courts do what they can. And plus, the more roadblocks the courts put up, the more the regime will have to do unpopular, illegal shit in order to enact their fascist plans. They won't be able to hide behind a veneer of legality.
We are only fucked if you give up and let us be. In history, authoritarian regimes fall all the time, especially when pressure is applied in the right places. Get involved with your local resistance organization.
Where does the triangle go? The square hole!