10 Ways Democrats can do more in 2017

[duhneece]

From my Emerge sister (loving known as Emergista, at least here in New Mexico) via Huffington Post:



It is officially 2017. Americans are resolving to eat healthier, rev up their fitness routines, spend more time with family, and, hopefully, participate in the democratic process like never before.

Since November 8, I have endured an endless rollercoaster of emotion—-disbelief, anger, shock, despair, and embarrassment. So much embarrassment. I am not alone. Friends look sick when the topic of our President-elect comes up. Heads drop and shake in disgust. Beers are ordered. This is the new normal, and it feels like anything but.

However, for the silver-lining types out there, I feel more determined than ever. Trump won this election. We can complain about the Electoral College. Or Russia. But just complaining, on Facebook or otherwise, is not an effective resistance strategy.

I feel more determined than ever to doubt, criticize, analyze and question. I feel more determined than ever to protect progress, obstruct misogyny, and denounce bigotry.

Starting today, I am looking at my community in the context of the threats presented by this presidency. We will need to work together to protect threats against the environment, and to our LGBTQ, Muslim, and undocumented friends and neighbors. Like many others, I am going to grit my teeth, dig my heels in, and prepare for impact. We cannot walk away now. None of us can. Apathy will not protect the disenfranchised.

Based on popular vote numbers, more than half of my fellow citizens are upset by the results of this election. Some of those people are incredulously hand wringing—-or worse—-withdrawing into their own little worlds. This year we must resolve to be more active citizens. Several friends and acquaintances, of various political affiliations, have asked me what they can do to get involved. Here are a few ideas.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/10-ways-democrats-can-do-more-in-2017_us_586aa176e4b04d7df167d658?timestamp=1483384333354

[HassleCat]

1. We could start the Muslim registry.

"Dear Secretary xxxxx: I appreciate the danger Muslims like me present to the United States of Jesus. Please register me as a Muslim, and keep an eye on me so I don't engage in subversive activities."

[duhneece]

2. Have you seen my DU post about the anti-Muslim sign on store door?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028406133

Several of us are planning to go back wearing hijabs. And I posted your suggestion more or less saying, "I am a Muslim"...great idea yours!

[pinboy3niner]

3. There's another new thread about the store

New Mexico Store Bans Obama & Other Muslims
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028426160

I think you really got the ball rolling.