I was part of the crowd at my local No Kings Day protest on October 18. And I was happy to be involved in it. It was inspiring and motivating for me. And I have a few thoughts about the event.
Seeing so many people speak out against the corruption of the Trump regime was a good reminder that we’re not alone in this fight for freedom and justice. A message was sent, which prompted the president to post an A.I. video of himself wearing a crown and flying a jet while dumping excrement on American citizens.
I can’t believe I just wrote that sentence. Such is the state of the United States right now.
Clearly, our united voices got to him. That’s no surprise. But annoying our would-be dictator isn’t enough. No Kings Day was a success. We sent a message, but if all we do is have a giant block party every once in a while, it’s a message the government can and will easily ignore.
The real work still needs to be done.
We must push back against the false claims of the administration. Contact our elected officials with our concerns. Volunteer to help those in need. Use social media efficiently to convey the message. Support activist organizations and independent media. And, especially for white people like me, listen to the thoughts and concerns of people who are different than us, who have experiences we cannot understand fully, and who have perspectives gained through a struggle we’ve never had to endure.
Listen actively. Learn eagerly and humbly. Then get to work.
I’m not the guy to give advice about this. I’m here to learn and grow and stand for what’s true and right. What I really want to convey in this entry can be summed up in a single sentence…
If participating in No Kings Day is all you’ve done, you haven’t really done anything yet.
Dead-Logic 