In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, the D.N.C. sought to compel the government to say whether it plans to deploy armed federal officers in this year’s elections.
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, the D.N.C. sought to compel the government to say whether it plans to deploy armed federal officers in this year’s elections.
I mean cool…
Republicans: No we don’t plan on doing that now.
Republicans at election time: ok send the troops. Hey we didn’t think we were going to when you asked previously! What are you going to do about it?
Assuming you’re correct, this is still the right thing to do. Make them swear on it, then we can use the paper trail, which likely exists, to hold them accountable in the future for, at minimum, for perjury.
There was an ‘emergency’.
The answer: we have to show up anyway, even with the threat of violence.
First of all, VOTE.
Sign up to be a poll worker, election judge, election observer, etc. Volunteer to drive people to their polling place. Volunteer to escort voters who are most at risk of intimidation or suppression, especially if you’re a white male. Use that privilege for good.
I’m at the point I’d sign up to be an armed observer at the edge of whatever perimeter it’s allowed - big question is how I signal I’m one of the good guys.
wear something appropriate to have on a pride float and make sure your gun matches.
Go 1700s style and hire a kid to follow you around carrying a pride flag on a long pole and a drummer / saxophonist playing some George Michaels tunes
Play Take Your Tyrant by Tyr.