No good reason to throw in the towel at this point if you disagree with the policies of the Administration. Indeed, capitulation now may well result in a self-fulfilling prophecy. Things are dire, but as long as some semblance of a democratic system remains, peaceful dissent remains a viable option, especially as sweeping new changes will likely greatly impact the broad electorate. There aren’t many perks for obeying in advance either: I frankly don’t see rank and file supporters getting any level of real special treatment, though this is different if you happen to posses notable wealth or other forms of power or influence.
Now is not the era where the opposition can wield much political power beyond preventing supermajorities, but this is still an era where you can speak up and point out where people are being harmed. Even North Korea has elections: by using one’s voice while they still have it, at a minimum they can dispel illusions that they are free and fair among the proletariat if they indeed come to be or have been rigged. The electorate got America into this position, and by their voting power, perhaps they can bring it out. I don’t consider it the most likely outcome, but if you dissent it is better than capitulation. The figurehead at the top matters little if the machine at the bottom pushes for similar things after all. This isn’t an incitement of full resistance, and a leader you disagree with may occasionally do something that helps people. Support fixing of issues, but make it clear that you stand with the people, not the leader. Don’t allow credit to be stolen for issues that were fixed by bipartisan action or by the opposition. Take credit for the good you do and flaunt it.
Always be distrustful of power and wealth, regardless of who holds it. There are plots among the greedy to deprive you of your own rights and wealth, and they will if you let them. Never voluntarily relinquish your freedoms if you are a conservative. Always push for human dignity and rights if you are a leftist. Work with your fellow neighbors to create change on a local level - If not through government then through community organizations. You have more in common with your fellow men than you do with far off elites. Vote to preserve democracy whenever possible. Better to have failed than to never have tried.
Now is not the era where the opposition can wield much political power beyond preventing supermajorities, but this is still an era where you can speak up and point out where people are being harmed. Even North Korea has elections: by using one’s voice while they still have it, at a minimum they can dispel illusions that they are free and fair among the proletariat if they indeed come to be or have been rigged. The electorate got America into this position, and by their voting power, perhaps they can bring it out. I don’t consider it the most likely outcome, but if you dissent it is better than capitulation. The figurehead at the top matters little if the machine at the bottom pushes for similar things after all. This isn’t an incitement of full resistance, and a leader you disagree with may occasionally do something that helps people. Support fixing of issues, but make it clear that you stand with the people, not the leader. Don’t allow credit to be stolen for issues that were fixed by bipartisan action or by the opposition. Take credit for the good you do and flaunt it.
Always be distrustful of power and wealth, regardless of who holds it. There are plots among the greedy to deprive you of your own rights and wealth, and they will if you let them. Never voluntarily relinquish your freedoms if you are a conservative. Always push for human dignity and rights if you are a leftist. Work with your fellow neighbors to create change on a local level - If not through government then through community organizations. You have more in common with your fellow men than you do with far off elites. Vote to preserve democracy whenever possible. Better to have failed than to never have tried.