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41. "How to Stand Up to a Dictator" by Maria Ressa

Mon Jan 27, 2025, 05:08 PM

Jan 2025

is an excellent book. She won a Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for her work as a journalist in the Philippines. We can learn from her. To quote from her final paragraph, "We can't feel sorry for ourselves. Now is the time to act."

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sociologist Jennifer Walter on what's happening in the US and what to do about it [View all] KatK Jan 2025 OP

It boils down to Bannon's strategy that the Trumpers are following; D. Spaulding Jan 2025 #1

Yes bdamomma Jan 2025 #30

NY Times said this is now Stephen Miller who is doing this. Kablooie Jan 2025 #57

Which is... 2naSalit Jan 2025 #60

Which leads to gnashing of teeth and rending of garments, Ocelot II Jan 2025 #2

Whining? orangecrush Jan 2025 #6

This is good but could you provide a link? cally Jan 2025 #3

Link: chia Jan 2025 #7

The author is on Bluesky: Pinback Jan 2025 #8

Thanks. There is a similar but abbreviated thread here: Qutzupalotl Jan 2025 #23

I agree KatK. This is good. It's already calmed somewhat. liberalla Jan 2025 #4

Right on! Easterncedar Jan 2025 #5

I've compared it to being hit with an AR-15 on full auto William Seger Jan 2025 #9

"Your focus is resistance." SCantiGOP Jan 2025 #10

Dan Rather had the same take on this, called it the Firehose effect Beringia Jan 2025 #11

Duck underneath the big waves as you paddle out. DinahMoeHum Jan 2025 #12

I like your analogy. Trust_Reality Jan 2025 #16

As a long time surfer myself, I love that -- because KPN Jan 2025 #50

Excellent advice. Thanks. nt mcar Jan 2025 #13

That's exactly what happened with the 35 dollar Insulin cap supposedly ending. Ligyron Jan 2025 #14

Rug being pulled out. Tell me he isn't a sociopath. Evolve Dammit Jan 2025 #44

Stay Focused Haru Jan 2025 #15

✅ underpants Jan 2025 #18

K&R nt PunkinPi Jan 2025 #17

Good advice. I'm just staying focused on the fact that Trump sucks underpants Jan 2025 #19

For being the land of the free they sure are telling us what to do a lot. twodogsbarking Jan 2025 #20

"Traditional media can't keep up with the pace, leading to superficial coverage." Prairie Gates Jan 2025 #21

My worries are the Leaders in the Democratic party oldmanlynn Jan 2025 #22

We need bdamomma Jan 2025 #32

It might take some time to work out strategies MadameButterfly Jan 2025 #40

This! calimary Jan 2025 #24

THIS! calimary Jan 2025 #25

This THis THIs and THIS!!! calimary Jan 2025 #26

Emphasis Dammit!! This! Evolve Dammit Jan 2025 #45

Following Baron2024 Jan 2025 #27

Sadly, much of this was entirely predictable tishaLA Jan 2025 #28

the nazi salute..the guatamala stuff..the threat to not send calif $... samnsara Jan 2025 #29

Yeah not fooled Jan 2025 #31

C-Span Evolve Dammit Jan 2025 #46

This is an excellent post. I've bookmarked it. Thanks! n/t PatrickforB Jan 2025 #33

Thanks for posting. This is outstanding for its specificity and Mike 03 Jan 2025 #34

That's exactly how I feel.. Overwhelmed! Cha Jan 2025 #35

Me too! iemanja Jan 2025 #51

It made me order a Cha Jan 2025 #53

I'm glad to hear you've found something that helps! iemanja Jan 2025 #54

Mahalo, I wish you and others could too.. Cha Jan 2025 #55

Finally - someone gets it, with props to Naomi Klein no less! It is Kashkakat v.2.0 Jan 2025 #36

EXCELLENT ADVISE !! uponit7771 Jan 2025 #37

. yellow dahlia Jan 2025 #38

Thanks for posting this proud patriot Jan 2025 #39

"How to Stand Up to a Dictator" by Maria Ressa BarbD Jan 2025 #41

Thanks - link: Pinback Jan 2025 #47

Sound very similar as to how to respond to "Gishgallup" surfered Jan 2025 #42

Also see Amy Siskand "The List" leighbythesea2 Jan 2025 #43

Good suggestions wendyb-NC Jan 2025 #48

Give em the old razzle dazzle prme Jan 2025 #49

See also Amy Siskand "The List" leighbythesea2 Jan 2025 #52

We may fall behind for a time creeksneakers2 Jan 2025 #56

Is there a link anywhere to this? AllyCat Jan 2025 #58

Good advice! OldBaldy1701E Jan 2025 #59

Link HumanBeingCitizen Feb 2025 #61

"Video is private" Lulu KC Feb 2025 #62