I concur that depriving Trump of the attention he craves can be an effective strategy. By labeling him as a "boring failure," we strike at the core of his ego, potentially diminishing his influence.
I think we should all do our best to ensure that our responses should be both conscientious and impactful. I wrote about my preferred way to fight back and the importance of deliberate action in countering our current state here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-152108087.
While I advocate for a particular approach, I recognize that everyone should/must find their own path to effect change. The key is to ensure that our actions are thoughtful and truly make a difference.
Your analogy to cancer treatment is particularly poignant. Just as starving a tumor of its energy source can impede its growth, denying Trump the attention he seeks can undermine his platform. By collectively focusing on meaningful resistance and constructive initiatives, we can work towards a more resilient society.
It is important to understand that this problem isn't Trump-specific; this problem is systemic and requires systemic change to solve. We may temporarily escape authoritarianism due to Trump's ineptness, but without systemic change that will require 30-40 years of effort, it's not if it is when a dictator pulls the reins of America.
I concur that depriving Trump of the attention he craves can be an effective strategy. By labeling him as a "boring failure," we strike at the core of his ego, potentially diminishing his influence.
I think we should all do our best to ensure that our responses should be both conscientious and impactful. I wrote about my preferred way to fight back and the importance of deliberate action in countering our current state here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-152108087.
While I advocate for a particular approach, I recognize that everyone should/must find their own path to effect change. The key is to ensure that our actions are thoughtful and truly make a difference.
Your analogy to cancer treatment is particularly poignant. Just as starving a tumor of its energy source can impede its growth, denying Trump the attention he seeks can undermine his platform. By collectively focusing on meaningful resistance and constructive initiatives, we can work towards a more resilient society.
It is important to understand that this problem isn't Trump-specific; this problem is systemic and requires systemic change to solve. We may temporarily escape authoritarianism due to Trump's ineptness, but without systemic change that will require 30-40 years of effort, it's not if it is when a dictator pulls the reins of America.