Prepare to Resist

Long ago, we got these blocks that spell "Merry Christmas". I have been rearranging them every so often to read other things. "Mr Creamy Shirts" "Static Rimmers"

Figured a tiny bit of humor here would be all right.

The Schrader valve (also called American valve) is a type of pneumatic tire valve used on virtually every motor vehicle in the world today.

You can get valve core tools for real cheap at any auto parts store or bike shop, probably hardware stores, too.

Probably not a bad idea to keep one of these handy, and some valve cores, too, just in case some miscreant decides to use their valve core tool to steal yours. Of course, you'll also want to have your own tire inflator handy to reinflate all four of your completely flat tires afterwards.

Without this preparedness, you could find yourself with a disabled vehicle.

Malicious compliance (also known as malicious obedience) is the behavior of strictly following the orders of a superior despite knowing that compliance with the orders will have an unintended or negative result. It usually implies following an order in such a way that ignores or otherwise undermines the order's intent, but follows it to the letter. It can also describe a willful act of regulatory interference, for example when a corporation releases a compliant but inferior version of a product in response to new legislation. A form of passive-aggressive behavior, it is often associated with poor management-labor relationships, micromanagement, a generalized lack of confidence in leadership, and resistance to changes perceived as pointless, duplicative, dangerous, or otherwise undesirable. It is common in organizations with top-down management structures lacking morale, leadership or mutual trust. In U.S. law, this practice has been theorized as a form of uncivil obedience...

https://archive.is/JZPLo

You can't push back with all of your effort all of the time. You will burn out so fast, and the "regular" things in your life will suffer for it. That's setting yourself up to spiral down the drain, and that doesn't do anyone any good.

This is not like going on a crash diet, starving yourself in the short term and not knowing where to go on week three. This is the long game. This is a change in mindset. This is like building a different relationship with food.

If you need to, take a break. Catch your breath. Regroup. Doing that is being prepared to resist. You will need stamina, creativity, and spontaneity; it's perfectly valid to take some time to build those skills.

Not every action is going to be right for every person, but even something as simple as looking the other way in the right moment is an act of resistance.

Then, when you're rested and ready, you can give support to others or take the lead so someone else can rest.

The Simple Sabotage Field Manual listed tactics average citizens could employ to destabilize their government and help hasten its demise.

This manual was produced in January 1944 by the OSS (precursor to the CIA).

https://dyconcretepumps.com/impact-of-sugar-in-concrete/

The specifics in the screenshot are a bit "legendy," but the concept is real. Sugar does impede the setting of concrete.

Same kind of deal as fron the Arizona post, with the additional opportunity to get in the way of construction projects.

There are going to be people who could use whatever help you are able to provide, especially if you are in the Southwest US.

• Immigration status is irrelevant

Whether someone is a natural-born US citizen, a naturalized US citizen, a non-citizen with legal status, or an undocumented non-citizen, these arrest and deportation efforts are going to scoop up people who don't "look" right, and who are not immediately able to prove citizenship to someone who is probably not at all trained to recognize whether someone is a citizen or not.

• What you can do

Make a space in your home for guests. Make sure that you have proof of citizenship or legal status (a passport is best). Help people you know to do the same. Build a little support network, be observant, be patient.

Those of us who plan to stick around in the US and proudly express ourselves will likely become targets of the new administration. Now is a good time to check the settings on your phone to protect yourself from government overreach. Understand the risks. @eff

There are going to be people who could use whatever help you are able to provide, especially if you are in the Southwest US.

• Immigration status is irrelevant

Whether someone is a natural-born US citizen, a naturalized US citizen, a non-citizen with legal status, or an undocumented non-citizen, these arrest and deportation efforts are going to scoop up people who don't "look" right, and who are not immediately able to prove citizenship to someone who is probably not at all trained to recognize whether someone is a citizen or not.

• What you can do

Make a space in your home for guests. Make sure that you have proof of citizenship or legal status (a passport is best). Help people you know to do the same. Build a little support network, be observant, be patient.

In all 50 states and Washington D.C., it is legal to use pepper spray for self-defense purposes.

If you don't already have pepper spray, you should get it, one for everyone in your household, and you should carry it.

Cities with large populations of migrants — like Denver, Los Angeles, Miami and Chicago — could need additional detention sites built nearby to hold migrants arrested there. The administration might also need to reopen, expand or build new facilities in the Northeast to hold migrants arrested around New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, the source said.

Pay attention to federal construction projects near metropolitan areas. Stand in opposition to the building of detention camps.

Know that it may not be possible to prevent these camps from being built, but it can certainly take longer, go over budget, and be a bigger and more well-known black stain.

To be eligible, you must be either:

• A U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization or
• A qualifying U.S. non-citizen national

You will need a passport or passport card for international travel, especially if you need to come back in to the US. A passport will include your nationality (citizenship) as well as your place of birth.

When they come asking for papers, a passport may keep you out of "trouble."

The Second Amendment does apply to knives. Know the knife laws in your state, and in other states you may find yourself in.

If personal protection is a priority for you, a knife is something that you can use right away, without having to identify yourself or register the weapon.

Get healthy. Be physically active. Become stronger. No matter what comes, you will be better prepared to face it when you have increased stamina.

Know how to survive with minimal supplies, at least for a few days. Water, shelter, fire, food. The tools for these can all be put into a small backpack at fairly minimal cost:

• Tarp
• Paracord and/or bank line
• Disposable lighter and ferro rod with a striker
• Camping mess kit
• A couple of MREs, hardtack, pemmican
• Knife

Be observant and listen. Even the information you collect could be useful in supporting someone who needs urgent help, or in interfering with fascist goals.