General Discussion

We have to remain nonviolent. Sure, we're not hearing calls to arm ourselves against ICE, yet, but peaceful demonstrations that turn into physical altercations can get more people killed, then escalate from there.

We need to show up in ever greater numbers, and clearly demonstrate we are not a rioting mob -- even when provoked. Don't take the bait, even after more tragedies like Good and Pretti.

I agree Trump is itching to use the Insurrection Act, and is getting worried about the midterms. The highest priority of any authoritarian regime is to maintain its grip on power. Trump is mentally deranged enough to do just about anything, especially with Stephen Miller in his ear.

It is possible martial law will be declared even without anything approaching a valid pretext, but I'm not convinced he can get away with it.

Our Constitutional rule of law is only maintained by citizens, and people in the government and military who take their sworn oaths seriously. More and more people are turning against this regime. The needle is moving. We don't know how far it will have moved 3, 6, or 9 months from now.

The future is not predetermined, and what millions of concerned citizens do can affect the outcome.