Trump is skilled at presenting himself as the indomitable voice of a true American majority, creating a facade of consensus aided by the startling quiescence of congressional Republicans. Dissent, both loud and quiet, can crack that facade and make an illegitimate power grab apparent for what it is.
This is why it is super super important to resist and refuse to give in pre-emptively. Trump is a bully, and bullies rely on making you feel alone and scared. But you just have to look beside you to see who else he’s picking on. Just being aware of this, is the first step to becoming part of the resistance.
That’s one thing a lit of people miss. The benefit of a protest accrues to the protesters in the form of feelings of connection and solidarity. The annoyed liberal who has to read your sign on the way to starbucks isn’t and never was the point.
This is why it is super super important to resist and refuse to give in pre-emptively. Trump is a bully, and bullies rely on making you feel alone and scared. But you just have to look beside you to see who else he’s picking on. Just being aware of this, is the first step to becoming part of the resistance.
And show up for a protest. People see those and realize that they’re not alone in opposition.
That’s one thing a lit of people miss. The benefit of a protest accrues to the protesters in the form of feelings of connection and solidarity. The annoyed liberal who has to read your sign on the way to starbucks isn’t and never was the point.