Not only are they not joking, they have quietly taken control of every single political system they can get their hands on. if a person can be elected, they're running for it and winning races no one takes seriously or looks at very hard.
like school boards.
One of the most important things you can do as an ally and as fighter of fascism is stop laughing at evangelical Christians and realize they mean every single word they say. They’re not funny, they’re absolutely terrifying. Take them extremely seriously and act accordingly.
I know you don't want to vote for biden. it feels awful. I understand. whatever you want to do about that vote-which is *seccret and none of my business,* do that. but fucking go vote *the rest of the ticket.* down to interim co-dog catcher or whatever.
fascist regimes start on the ground floor.
and then dedicate yourself to being a *complete pain in the ass.* did you read something about your city that annoys you? FABULOUS! go write a stern letter.
on paper.
put it in the mail.
go buy a roll of 50 stamps. I double dog dare you to use the roll by this time in 2026.
bother them.
because I *promise* you, if you're printing letters, mailing letters to your city councillor, your mayor, your school board trustee, the person in charge of city planning who wants to stop your bus route, anyone!
It has more impact on paper.
those "click to send an email to--?"
they're filtered.
