A former US Intel Offical resigned today citing a years of study on authoritarian governments and the similarities in his current US boss’ method.
And when Rachel Maddow asked what can we do to stop him. And he said register to vote, and actually vote. He said a big turn out is the recurring theme that has pushed the hand of authoritians to either flee or give up power.
He said the difference between Trump of 2016 and 2020 is 1) federal police for local protests and crimes 2) targeting the post office’s ability to facilitate a fair election.
Several other intel people have cited the fear that Trump will use the military to stay in power. I know there’s plenty who want to say ‘fuck the system, let it burn’ but there needs to be a manidate to prove that change is wanted by the people. We need to keep the wheels on the train so we don’t lose disabled lives in the process. If you think voting is useless, vote so if we have to have a revolution in 2021 you have all those voters proving the country’s will is behind you.
Register and get request your absentee ballot
