If you wanted to panic, the time was the night he was re-elected. Now it's time to take a deep breath and do things like express your views to your member of Congress, and start planning for 2026. There will be no panic in this dojo.
NOW can we panic?
It's going to be rigged. They talked about it on X. Our job really should have been protesting to stop the government before the army is purged.
But what if your reps are maga?
Panic because of the election? Hell! The only message that democrats had was to demonize the opponents. Zero policy presented to improve the economy or peace. There was no message to run on. Only a message to run against
I'm full on Hulk. Point me in the right direction.
I would suggest more law suits since it worked out so well for us last time
Actually in Virginia, we are planning for 2025. We apparently enjoy having elections every six months. And we throw in a few specials here and there like sprinkles.
If we make it that far!
Not one STOP THE STEAL anywhere. not one!
I and the rest of the world are shocked at your capitulation, the fastest concession in history, the finger-pointing; how can you seriously believe 100 million people say "rule over me, con-man!" and another 100 million stayed at home ? please wake up U.S.
You really think we'll still be having legit elections and not Putin style elections?
Despair is a luxury
^^^^my 3am mantra 😳
My congress people are just as bad as Trump.
Let's hope that incompetence and unintended consequences will be better than the intended consequences.
My congressperson is a Trump simp and nazi sympathizer. That’s not hyperbole, she’s publicly said “Hitler was right”. So I’m not getting anywhere calling her about anything. Am I free to panic now or do you have another idea?
Panic is pointless, panic is what “they” want. Action is required (including constant expressing of views to your congressperson or Senator).
Now we must stand our ground and fight!
Everyone says the midterm elections will save us. Are we certain we will have elections anymore?
Sorry but now is the time to check out, give up, and leave if you can.
Start talking selective boycots. Tesla twatter jre their sponcers, and anyone who gave money to trump would be the best starting point.
Time to fight back. Disqualify agent orange with Federal Law title 5 sec 7311 Call the White House let them know.
We will spend the next four years watching this administration trying to untangle one Gordian knot after another trying to figure out the best way to “appear” to be deporting millions, firing thousands, etc.It will be a a non stop spectacle of gibberish on FOX. We’re tuning out.
The thing is, people, including me, are drained of outrage. Forgive me Lord, I AM BORED by the Right Wing’s idiotic shenanigans. They are truly the dogs who caught the car-none of his cabinet picks could run their way out of a paper bag, let alone run an organization with tens of thousand employees.
Kash Patel for FBI director. Now can I panic?
How about mini-panics, just to release some pressure? Tiny ones.
I BEG YOUR PARDON?
Work towards and work for and do not 'fight against'.
The radical charismatics/opus dei have set up a 'religious war' and they want us to 'fight' so they can claim us as 'evil'.
We WORK TOWARDS and WORK FOR ... We The People in a country where religion should not be 'imposed' on others
i recommend signing up for @resist.bot so you can easily email, write or fax your elected officials. get familiar with this simple and powerful texting tool now so we can overwhelm the house and senate to hold the line for our democracy and the rule of law.
Without an intact rule of law and having a corrupt judiciary, I don’t see 2026, 2028, 2030 or 2032 happening. When I heard him tell his supporters that if they elected him they’d never have to worry about voting again, I believed him.
We also have to face facts.
Are we doing that, yet?
Jesus Divorced-From-Reality Christ, Tom.
Research and now find the best thinking and campaigning candidates to throw out every Rethuglican running nationwide in 2025 and 2026: Senator to Animal Control Officer. They all, including mayors, town officials, sheriffs, judges etc, they ALL need to lose their jobs. Each and all.
Don’t panic, but do the work to ensure democracy.
Dismantle fear-based control and restore compassion with Jen Ward's SFT tapping session. Break free from Dark MAGA's grip and reclaim universal empowerment!
Yes! I started to breathe a bit when I thought that unqualified henchman Kash Patel was NOT going to head the FBI, but after yesterday now I’m panicked. This is the scariest potential appointee of all and the Senate must NOT confirm.
What if I never stopped panicking Tom
Why is everyone soo afraid of trump?
Don’t forget your towel
How does one express concerns to tim burchett?
Don't panic. Stay angry
I didn’t panic but I felt very ill at finding out how stupid some of my fellow Americans are! 😩
My reaction to anything he does between now and Election Day 2026
I live in Massachusetts, so my concerns are covered, but I plan to call my Senators and Congressman anyway.
I read written letters are far more effective than emails. Worth the paper and stamp.
I looking forward to 2027 and Impeachment lll
Citizens have 3 superpowers including voting, contacting. their representatives & organizing. Contacting representatives at every level is vastly underutilized by the left. Would it help if democracy defending media created a Bat signal like, "Call your Senator to demand confirmation hearings."
Contacted my Senators today to voice my expectations in their vote
I am really glad I went ahead and panicked on Election Day before it was too late
That’s right. Look eye, always look eye! 👀
Dear Tom, I disagree. I don't for one moment think we can solve the MAGA Nazi Party of America via politics. Trump has declared war on the woke. I ask you, Tom... are you ready to pick up a weapon and stand the post?
100% agree, and maybe also get the people of Bluesky to start donating to organizations like the ACLU and planned parenthood. It feels good to vent to like minded people but action is better
It's important for the public to appeal to Senators, directly and via state legislatures and governor.
The Senate can't have two masters. They either represent their state's interests or those of an emperor.
Your country gave your drunk uncle his keys and got in the car with him, even though your perfectly sober cousin offered you a lift. Now you are hurtling towards a cliff. But women can’t drive, right?
Every citizen of the District of Columbia should pick a Senator and act as if that person represented them. Same with a House member. Cuz we got no one to write to, no one to influence. Over 700,000 Americans with no voting representation in Congress #taxationwithoutrepresentation
Panic is also something good operations people plan for.
Agree, not going to be the cake walk that 47 thinks it will be
Ok, not panicking but if this is really the fast track to fascism that it looks like, there is little precedent for defeating it through peaceful means. Fascists aren’t dumb, the first bridges they blow are the ones that threaten their power. We’ll see what’s left standing by the midterms.
I would respectfully submit, from first-hand knowledge, that both are possible 😉
Personally, I think the bigger problem will be lack of concern not over the top panic.
Will there be presidential nominations by then? Midterms?
We need to go on OFFENSE. If there was EVER a time this was needed, it is NOW.
Done!
And Even small actions can make a difference.
In the words of the great Tony Benn:- “There is no final victory, as there is no final defeat. There is just the same battle. To be fought, over and over again. So toughen up, bloody toughen up.”
Nope. No matter what he does--just keep your head down and find out from the friendly folks what can be done next.
No panic, plan our revenge tour
I’m not the panicky type. Ya, disappointed, but, if we stick together, they wouldn’t dare Hang Us Separately (that’s the theory)
Calm allows people to see patterns and seeing those patterns wins wars!
Copy that! The new “Assignment” is to take back the house and Senate in 2026.
Trying
Useless to express views to Rubio and Scott. They represent MAGA only.
The time to panic was when they prevaricated about sending him to jail.
I live in Florida! Who can I express my views/concerns to? Rick Scott, Marco Rubio, Anna Paulina. I’m not panicking, but not confident in my representation in DC
Actually, the time to panic was when he became the Republican candidate.
This doesn't help me! My representative is Insurrectionist Traitor Scott Perry. Beam Me Up Scotty will do absolutely nothing. We have John Fetterman. And lost Bobby Casey to the carpetbagger.
Kash Patel though?
Wow.
I’d rather have any of the first six names from the phonebook.
Living in TN our reps are so far up T’s you know what they wouldn’t understand. I believe Marsha received 70% of the vote. Which shows the quality of TN education. Not the teachers’ fault.
That is if there is a 2026...
No panic but a backup plan in place.
THIS.
Focus on '26.
America as the current independent state might not last until 2026.
Panic implies shock or surprise.
Why bother? Everything they do is going to be farcically horrid. It's what WE do that matters.
Getting a feeling of apprehension and dread. Never had this before. And I lived through Cuba 1962.
This is not a time for panic. Panic is what you do when there's a plausible struggle to survive. Like as you are drowning.
PHONE CALLS 🤣🤣🤣🤣to Red State politicians is like farting into the wind-the STINK stays with 🫵🏽 COUNTRY OVER PARTY IS THE NEW NORM! 🖕🏽🤡💩🐘🦧🐏🐑🤮
In this dojo seppuku? Yes. Panic? No.
Sorry, I'm too busy wallowing in despair in what is starting out to be a deep and dark December.
True. All true. 👍
Shit Tom if trump actually follows thru with all his ridiculous rhetoric we won’t be around in 2026 I will wait and see but it’s such a shit circus now it can’t be real otw we will be destroyed
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#BlueWave2026
Yes. Start to prepare for 2026
Well, my Congress critter resigned because he's a coward, my Senator is going to State, and the other one is a ghoul. What do I do? At 72, 2028 is a long way away.
If I lose my insurance I'm probably going to be dead by then so someone please email Mary Miller for me. I'm sure it will help.
Are you so confident that there will be “free & fair” elections in 2026?
Amen
Wonderfully stated! We must arm ourselves for the fight ahead. Our demands must be on those members of the Congress and Senate who come up for reelection in 2026... and prayerfully, if we do not falter in our efforts, we can defuse the efforts of the few to destroy our democracy.
The Democratic Party needs to be restructured and put under new management so it can become an effective opposition. The other side is incompetent but it doesn't matter if the DNC is just as clueless.
People should have been MASSIVELY on the streets if you believe the internet! Before and after the election the internet is/was full of Trump haters. And Harris the savior. but then he won? How? When everybody is against him? So, either the internet is lying or elections r rigged?
We may yet have moments of panic. But then, as you said, take a deep breath and take action!
As unrealistic as it sounds, we will have three vacated House seats up for special elections, and a President-elect who told his voters they will never have to vote again.
I panicked that night. Now I am figuring out how to fight again. I am definitely going to write to my representatives frequently. Tuberville, Britt and Strong. Wish me luck!
We have to use our voices, money, and influence collectively to make an impact. If we come together to solve community problems, the government becomes relatively insignificant. We are the pieces of the puzzles, but it only works if we come together w/o worrying about credit or likes. #focusonimpact
My member of Congress is Troy Nehls unfortunately 😩 one of the worst.
The CHEATERS won. He wasn't reelected.
I’m the OG #CallYourReps gal from the other place. Too many think their role in the process ends on Election Day when that’s just the beginning. Call, write, show up at their events. ESPECIALLY if you have a rep you didn’t vote for and who won by a small margin. Hold their feet to the fire, folks!
This is correct. We blade up.
Let’s just leave
What is 2026? A fair election?Zero chance in hell. I’m not panicking at all. I’ve been watching this unfold since long before 2016. Putin’s final act will raise its curtain on 1/20/25. Full on dictatorial fascism will begin. There is no end that we can see yet.I mean, it took WWII to get Hitler out.
This will probably make a huge difference Alhamdulilah 🙄
I didn't feel like 2016, I cried then. I felt honestly angry. Mostly at the people who voted for him. I wasn't panicked. I just wanted to be there for those who will need it. People affected who did what they could.
Follow @ezralevin.bsky.social and join Indivisible. They will guide us on using our voices.
Do you realize who my congress people are? I live in Kentucky!
No panic But Midterms are far away and not likely to be there or be real at all given the current trajectory. Especially if they possess any risk of taking away any of their power. The time to act is now Calmly and with great assertiveness
My teacher always told me that to fight emotionally (fear, panic, rage) is to lose. We need to fight smart.
Also, let’s remember: the founders designed the constitution in anticipation of tyranny. Of course these powerful federal agencies will pave the way to authoritarianism; but we have the tools to fight back even if these ludicrous appointments make it thru. He cannot stop 2026. #saveamerica26
Fortunately, I have a Democrat as my representative. Shout out to Emilia Sykes, a blue dot in the red state of Ohio. Only have 1 senator, Sherrod Brown (going to miss that man) as Gov. DeWine hasn't appointed a replacement for Vance.
I did that the first time. My former FBI member of Congress dug in. Wouldn’t even debate his opponent this time.
Connect. Organize in real life. Meet and plan the lead up to the mid terms. Or collect money to donate at a future time. Share advice. Decide which orgs to join and leave together. Connect.
Spread the truth to combat their lies. And point out ALL the failures and suffering they cause. Relentlessly.
Honestly, nobody works that hard to put project 2025 together, then implementing it, only to walk away in 4 years. It's highly unlikely he will leave office unless it's feet first, and by then, our republic is gone.
Unfortunately, my member of Congress is Trump sycophant Dan Crenshaw.
As a Texas, my opinions sent to my Senators fall on deaf ears.
Watching the election results was like watching the news when the Twin Towers were hit and then the Pentagon... But now the attack will be done by people appointed by a man supposedly elected by the people...
I was panicking all the way up to and immediately after the election because the race was very tight. I knew how bad it would be if he won.
Used to have a shirt that had don’t panic embroidered on the inside of the tail. I need to find that shirt. I might still have it.
The time to panic was 2016. THAT is when Trump needed to be stopped. And the email lady would have stopped him.
Rick Scott, Marco Rubio are my Senators. DeSantis is my governor, Brian Mast is my representative. I did not vote for any of them, yet, here we are.
Please add the ERA to the list It is time now for POTUS to publish the ERA. Make the call - white house’s number 202-456-1111 tell him “President Biden , publish the ERA!, because we need permanent protections” #ERANow www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
When Virginia ratified the Equal Rights Amendment in 2020, we expected it to be published by archivist. Trump stopped it. Biden can fix this.
My rep is useless- total Trumper.
We endorse the RFK heroin approach. Super focused, kind of sleepy.
It was noted before on the other site that the best way to contact your congressperson is?
I can't remember if it was mail, email or voicemail.
My understanding is they don't read mail anymore. Which is the most effective way, can anyone let me know?
It’s the dems that have me panicking 😱
Absolutely correct!
That’s fair, but what about us DC residents who have a useless representative?
Goddamn right.
I have josh hawley and eric schmitt for senators so I might as well talk to a wall.
Panic is counter-productive.
Exactly. He’s only got a two seat majority in the House. Make sure yours acts like an adult and flip it in two years. He will probably be dead in four and we can start to repair the damage.
But will there be fighting in the War Room?
Well, when you live in a red congressional district where your representative just got 65% of the vote, it’s hard to write him (Ralph Norman) knowing he probably loves everything being proposed. I write. He doesn’t respond…
Yes Sensei
Fight is over. Dems are clearly not up to the task of stopping this
Forget congress they bought no return policy, run for congress, senate, mayor, city council freaken dog catcher check out the post on my l site starting” if I die in a plane crash” im giving away Wellstone game plans for organizing and accountability, he died in a plane crash after doing so fml
What if your rep is Lauren Boebert? ¯_(ツ)_/¯
Easier said than done but you’re not wrong. Still a little panicked tho…😣
This is the way.
I wonder how Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski will handle their pal's latest appointment.
No panic in the dojo! Love that. Thank you!
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at this point the more extreme and unqualified his picks are, the better the chances become for democrats to take back house AND senate in 2026
Your voice matters. Contact your reps and tell them how you feel. Contact Congress
U.S. House of Representatives:
U.S. Senate:
I don’t understand why PO people are not calling for a recount and where did all those millions of votes go???
So with you.....Prepare, Educate, Spread the knowledge and Fight for Democracy!!!
Panicking is NEVER good. Responsible, considerate, deliberate long-term thinking, and strategizing are what's needed now. The president-elect will surely challenge every fiber of our being.
In Virginia we’re planning for 2025.
Not panicking is not the same as acknowledging 2026 & after may be elections unlike those that came prior.
The fact Americans think there will be a legit election in 4 yrs is fucking hilarious.
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Zero panic, but I'm working on getting my BIPOC wife, MIL, & non-binary child out of the country while I close out business here & join them.
I have no confidence any guardrails in place for 45 will have an effect on 47. Putting our own oxygen masks on 1st, then helping others.
My member of Congress? Glenn Grothman? I don't think so. Eww.
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First time he uses the military against American citizens will be a moment. He wanted to multiple times in the first admin. Milley and Esper stopped him.
There'll be plenty of protests that could turn violent year 1 of his admin. Let's see how those place out.
Yes, shock, then panic, then sad, then laughed maniacally, sad again, angry again but now FIRED UP!!!! 😂
No! 2025! Local and state elections matter! A whole lot. Abortion, voting rights, LGBTQ rights-especially our Trans peeps, education restrictions/requirement, judges! State reps! School boards!
We need to be clear headed and do what we can to fight this. Stop with the election analysis and plan the survival to the next vote. They don’t have much time because the resistance will build. Hope that we can make it to at lease the midterms.
I suspect the only way we can stop the whole country from dropping off a cliff is for there to be a military takeover in Washington.
Exactly call your Congressmen/Women and Senators. I live in New Mexico True Blue
I may as well talk to the wall as talk to my congressional representatives
For the next four years the thing to do is...
Do. Not. Comply.
Fight.
My members of Congress on his ass-kissing lackeys. (Texas)
Agreed winning a battle is a series of strategic moves to give your enemy confidence while knocking his feet from under him
