I am reminded these days of Timothy Snyder's 20 Lessons

[Just_Vote_Dem]

On Fighting Tyranny from the 20th century, especially when I see some who seem to be resigned that the Republicans may win one or both houses this election. No. 1 of the lessons seems appropriate-

1. Do not obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked. A citizen who adapts in this way is teaching power what it can do.

The full list-with short explanations-can be found at:
https://scholars.org/contribution/twenty-lessons-fighting-tyranny-twentieth-century

And I'm sure Mr. Snyder's book can be found at Amazon and many other places online.

Don't give up hope, my friends. GOTV!

[Samrob]

1. From your post to my heart! Thanks! nt

[Just_Vote_Dem]

2. My pleasure!

[bucolic_frolic]

3. 20 Lessons business-sized cards should be distributed

Make people think. They won't read a book. It's too much effort for them.

[KPN]

6. The book is actually tiny -- in pages and dimensions.

Not much bigger than the pocket sized US Constitution The Oath Keepers and the Bundy gang carry around in their pockets.

[gab13by13]

4. The unwashed Magats do not realize,

that they will lose their freedoms under a dictatorship, authoritarian government.

[Just_Vote_Dem]

5. And that's why it's up to us to see that it doesn't happen.

[calimary]

7. These are good ideas and reminders. Thanks, Just_Vote_Dem!

[Just_Vote_Dem]

8. You're very welcome!