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Now, we rebuild: Why 'defending democracy' hasn't worked

Defending democracy failed because it also required defending the status quo. Now we are called to create a future worth fighting for.

A good practice right now, and I will have trouble doing it but am sure going to try, is to withhold reactions to provocations as long as possible. Allow time for the frontal cortex to engage rather than just letting the amygdala react without reflection.

As we prepare for tomorrow, here are some things to look for in the first week. “What to Expect When You’re Expecting Fascism” Mostly, be prepared for sensory overload.

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What to Expect When You're Expecting Fascism

The second Trump administration is likely to begin with a series of shock events designed to overwhelm our capacity for sense-making.

As folks try to process Trump’s idiotic crypto grift, it would be a good idea to familiarize oneself with one of its predecessors: a scam “currency” in Russia called MMM whose only purpose was to “get rich,” and didn’t hide that it was a naked fraud.

MMM (Ponzi scheme company) - Wikipedia