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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums10 Things You Need to Know to Stop a Coup
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/
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10 Things You Need to Know to Stop a Coup (Original Post)
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Sep 2020
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RockCreek
(739 posts)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
(25,962 posts)2. K&R for visibility.
Upthevibe
(8,035 posts)3. Kick....n/t
drmeow
(5,017 posts)4. The 10 points
1. Dont 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.