Article: Going Viral: An actual plan for the Democratic Party

[werdna]

Daily Kos contributor xaxnar:

The post below is going viral. It’s been attributed to Liz Cheney, apparently by mistake, but it appears it was actually written by a Dr. Pru Lee.

Dear Democratic Party

I need more from you.

You keep sending emails begging for $15, while we’re watching fascism consolidate power in real time. This administration is not simply “a different ideology.” It is a coordinated, authoritarian machine — with the Supreme Court, the House, the Senate, and the executive pen all under its control.

And you?

You’re still asking for decorum and donations. WTF.

That won’t save us.

More at: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/4/17/2316932/-Going-Viral-An-actual-plan-for-the-Democratic-Party-and-everyone-else-who-s-ready-to-take-action?utm_campaign=recent

[jmbar2]

1. K&R!!

This is the blueprint!

[FirstLight]

2. Honestly! I am sick of them asking for $$... act blue, ALL of them! :(

I lose thousands and you want $20? for WHAT?...to send a strongly worded letter? fuck that! People are being dissapeared and probably even dying and they are playing like it's 'business as usual"

I understand there's such a thing as decorum and procedure...but when the opposition plays with no rules, you GOTTA counter with the same strategy!!! ugh.. infuriating.

[Wicked Blue]

8. Amen!

The minute they find out you can spare $10, they sell your contact info to every other campaign so they can hit you up. And sometimes it seems like that's all they do.

[FirstLight]

9. it *IS* all they do, IMO.

....THIS is yet another reson Bernie's right...get the DAMN MONEY OUT OF POLITICS!! It's ridiculous.

[gab13by13]

3. I get at least a dozen texts a day asking for money.

I am donating to Indivisible where I see results.

[Snark Twain]

4. My sentiments exactly

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That is why we need leadership with fire in thier belly, who recognize that these are different times, that when the other side is willing to violate law and common decency, you cannot fight them with decorum and fairness. You need to be able to wallow in the mud. This is a democracy existential fight. Schumer, Jeffries, Connolly, still think reaching across the aisles can work - no the GOP has shown time and again, they preferred power over constitution

[stillcool]

6. they're trying to pass legislation

the gall. They're too used to doing their jobs. The Republicans have no problems doing their jobs, because they don't have to do a thing. Their legislation is written for them, by the industries that need it passed. So funny. No one gives a damn about anything but, their disdain for the Party they do not bother to elect.

[stillcool]

5. the amount of junk

email I get is often astounding. The only Democrat I've recently had to unsubscribe from was AOC. I do not blame her for wanting to raise money to continue to hold her seat but can't get money from me that I don't have. The endless harranguing over unwanted emails? Never let a complaint about the entire Democratic Party go by or anyone who depends on donations to help Democrats win elections pass without pissing all over all of them. Apparently, especially true if you live in a red state and gave zero Democratic representation. Complain loudly and often about the way this country has been conducting itself since Jimmy Stewart and Mr. Smith goes to Washington.

[usonian]

7. PIN THIS.

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It's a real plan.

See companion post:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220246371

I thank Bernie and AOC for setting up the popular support. Now, let's organize.

We can capitalize on the massive failures that the clowns and their clones are setting up, AND those who will bear witness to abuse.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=20215296 



Short:
1. A devastating cyber hack, thanks to our cyber-security being gutted and run by people concerned over DEI and little else. 



2. A physical attack is made on the US, given it’s new clowncar security by cronies with no expertise. (and again, far more concerned about DEI than physical security) 



3. Someone with information (as in Trump's escapades with Epstein) blows up the charade. 

Business as usual is gone.


AND, I already posted a digital safety guide. I haven't added to it, because FIRST STEPS FIRST, and everyone needs to grasp the basics.


I'll post the link(s) here shortly.

Resistance needs to be out of sight of the gazpacho police. That's what secure communications are for, but pointers here are OK.

Organizations and tools to fight for Democracy.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10113622
THIS IS A GOOD STARTING POINT
Most people can’t handle lots of complexity.

Infosec 101 for Activists.
Good general info
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10113776
https://infosecforactivists.org/

The Protesters' Guide to Smartphone Security
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10113702
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/01/23/activists-guide-securing-your-smartphone/

EFF Border Search Guide.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=20165635


Other organizations:

Organizations already fighting for the people.
WE ARE NOT ALONE.
Help these organizations
How to fight back: charting opposition to the actions of the Trump administration
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10114001

EFF: https://eff.org

PROTESTS, RALLIES & DIRECT ACTION EVENTS
Organizations which are coordinating actions:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10113922

[Amaryllis]

10. Missed the digital safety guide? Can you repost?

[usonian]

11. Ah, searching for past posts. I"ll edit to include it.

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I remember it was real good!
Thanks.

DONE. I added a bunch of useful (hopefully not to technical) links.

[usonian]

12. Updated my post above.