10 Things You Need to Know to Stop a Coup

[people]

This is a good article. Well worth reading. Has very concrete ideas.



https://wagingnonviolence.org/2020/09/10-things-you-need-to-know-to-stop-a-coup/

[RockCreek]

1. This is an excellent article.

Would you repist with the first 3 paragraphs? That way it would be likely to get mire, needed, attention here.

[crickets]

2. K&R for visibility.

[Upthevibe]

3. Kick....n/t

[drmeow]

4. The 10 points

1. Don’t expect results election night.
2. Do call it a coup.
3. Know that coups have been stopped by regular folks.
4. Be ready to act quickly — and not alone.
5. Focus on widely shared democratic values, not on individuals.
6. Convince people not to freeze or just go along.
7. Commit to actions that represent rule of law, stability and nonviolence.
8. Yes, a coup can happen in the United States.
9. Center in calm, not fear.
10. Prepare to deter a coup before the election.