This Republican regime only hears what they want to hear, and they will basically ignore this march like they will ignore any that doesn’t fit into their distorted world-view. They barely acknowledged the women’s march last weekend with millions of people in DC and across the world, and it apparently made little difference in how they’re planning on remaking the country in their image. The days of “marches” as effective political protest tool are over and serve only to help the aggrieved feel better for a short time. While valuable, there has to be a better way to sway the voting public on how they are being screwed by the republican regime. The only thing republicans respond to is threats to their power.
Not, they are not. They send a message and will be heard around the world (Not My President) and more importantly will snd a message to politicians that this matters to many of us so better be careful, especially in areas where there are many swing voters. Lastly, you may want to be able to claim to your grandkids that you stood up when Trumpelstielzchen destroyed the US. Remember the question many Germans got asked after 1945? Why didn’t you do something?
Marching may not be sufficient but it is necessary.
Public demonstrations do send a message. It’s not just Trump who needs to hear the message. Many who do not participate in the march can be affected and moved to action by those who do march. And marchers can be energized and motivated to engage in long lasting organized efforts at the grassroots/back home/local that will make a difference.
Organized efforts are what bring about change and organizing a march is a first step to organizing the long sustained efforts that must follow. A march alone is not sufficient, yes, but it is necessary. We must protest, for ourselves, for our fellow citizens, for the world. And then we must follow up with action
That Scientist’s March revolutionary Flag looks like Soviet / Maoist era propagandist artwork – a.k.a. Workers of the World Unite – plus, an Atomic twist on Mao’s famous phrase “political power comes from the barrel of a gun”.
I do wonder if this is going to add science to the growing list of things that Trumpists see as illegitimate because they’re “biased”. I suppose losing them was inevitable, since they already are pretty leery of the whole concept of facts.
Yeah, if we scientists just keep our heads down and under the radar, they’ll only go after the muslims, immigrants, non-whites, non-christians, humanists and artists, jews, etc, but we scientists will totally be fine.
And BTW, the purpose of demonstrating isn’t to sway the sickos currently running the govt. It’s to give the Dem opposition party some comfort that they should sacke the fucke uppe.
Also it’s not like the Bannon Administration was ever a big fan of science & facts to begin with.
These are not normal times, my friends. The revolution has come, and it is not the one we were hoping for. Time to take a stand. Or work on your explanation for posterity for how “we had no idea what was really happening!”
Oh and:
“The Early Warning Signs of Fascism” displayed at the Holocaust Museum
Powerful and continuing nationalism
Disdain for human rights
Identification of enemies as a unifying cause
Supremacy of the military
Rampant sexism
Controlled mass media
Obsession with national security
Religion and government intertwined
Corporate power protected
Labor [sic] power suppressed
Disdain for intellectuals & the arts
Obsession with crime & punishment
Rampant cronyism & corruption
Fraudulent elections
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January 26, 2017 at 9:23 pm
So excited!
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January 27, 2017 at 5:04 pm
Lets march, vive le resistance!
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January 27, 2017 at 6:32 pm
Yes, marching is the perfect way to get this administration to support and cherish our scientific expertise!
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January 28, 2017 at 1:12 am
This is YUGE!
And also Sad! that we have to do this.
By the end of the The First 100 Orange Days we’ll likely have a Frequent Marcher program. Use points towards reclaiming your democracy.
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January 28, 2017 at 11:21 am
This Republican regime only hears what they want to hear, and they will basically ignore this march like they will ignore any that doesn’t fit into their distorted world-view. They barely acknowledged the women’s march last weekend with millions of people in DC and across the world, and it apparently made little difference in how they’re planning on remaking the country in their image. The days of “marches” as effective political protest tool are over and serve only to help the aggrieved feel better for a short time. While valuable, there has to be a better way to sway the voting public on how they are being screwed by the republican regime. The only thing republicans respond to is threats to their power.
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January 28, 2017 at 4:49 pm
Not, they are not. They send a message and will be heard around the world (Not My President) and more importantly will snd a message to politicians that this matters to many of us so better be careful, especially in areas where there are many swing voters. Lastly, you may want to be able to claim to your grandkids that you stood up when Trumpelstielzchen destroyed the US. Remember the question many Germans got asked after 1945? Why didn’t you do something?
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January 28, 2017 at 6:03 pm
Marching may not be sufficient but it is necessary.
Public demonstrations do send a message. It’s not just Trump who needs to hear the message. Many who do not participate in the march can be affected and moved to action by those who do march. And marchers can be energized and motivated to engage in long lasting organized efforts at the grassroots/back home/local that will make a difference.
Organized efforts are what bring about change and organizing a march is a first step to organizing the long sustained efforts that must follow. A march alone is not sufficient, yes, but it is necessary. We must protest, for ourselves, for our fellow citizens, for the world. And then we must follow up with action
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January 28, 2017 at 6:04 pm
For help in local organizing, check out
http://www.indivisibleguide.com
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January 28, 2017 at 6:06 pm
You fools are shooting all of us in the foot.
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January 28, 2017 at 9:38 pm
That Scientist’s March revolutionary Flag looks like Soviet / Maoist era propagandist artwork – a.k.a. Workers of the World Unite – plus, an Atomic twist on Mao’s famous phrase “political power comes from the barrel of a gun”.
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January 29, 2017 at 10:28 am
Did anyone show up to the march? I bet it was a flop. If anything, it highlights what little appeal scientists and science have in mainstream America.
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January 29, 2017 at 5:10 pm
^Hasn’t happened yet.
I do wonder if this is going to add science to the growing list of things that Trumpists see as illegitimate because they’re “biased”. I suppose losing them was inevitable, since they already are pretty leery of the whole concept of facts.
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January 29, 2017 at 6:24 pm
LOL.
“Facts”. Derived from fake news. But yeah, “Facts”.
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January 30, 2017 at 11:11 am
What will be the science equivalent of the pussy hat? We need branding!
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January 30, 2017 at 2:50 pm
Propeller hats!
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January 30, 2017 at 6:56 pm
You fools are shooting all of us in the foot.
Yeah, if we scientists just keep our heads down and under the radar, they’ll only go after the muslims, immigrants, non-whites, non-christians, humanists and artists, jews, etc, but we scientists will totally be fine.
And BTW, the purpose of demonstrating isn’t to sway the sickos currently running the govt. It’s to give the Dem opposition party some comfort that they should sacke the fucke uppe.
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January 31, 2017 at 9:25 am
What physioprof said.
Also it’s not like the Bannon Administration was ever a big fan of science & facts to begin with.
These are not normal times, my friends. The revolution has come, and it is not the one we were hoping for. Time to take a stand. Or work on your explanation for posterity for how “we had no idea what was really happening!”
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January 31, 2017 at 10:25 am
Wow, the Macedonians are getting bored with trolling on twitter and coming over here now!
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January 31, 2017 at 12:26 pm
What will be the science equivalent of the pussy hat? We need branding!
Agreed! Nothing says ‘please take me and my positions seriously’ like wearing a ‘pussy hat!’
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January 31, 2017 at 3:07 pm
^I dunno, a large chunk of the male population seems inordinately focused on their namesake, so maybe it’s just smart advertising. They say sex sells.
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February 1, 2017 at 12:23 am
Great blog article from scholarly publishers:
https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2017/01/31/scientific-publishing-time-political-assaults/
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February 2, 2017 at 12:35 am
The March for Science (not just about scientists, you see) will be April 22. Check your local listings for a March near you.
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February 2, 2017 at 5:29 pm
@kevin m:
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
(Martin Niemoeller).
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February 2, 2017 at 5:30 pm
Oh and:
“The Early Warning Signs of Fascism” displayed at the Holocaust Museum
Powerful and continuing nationalism
Disdain for human rights
Identification of enemies as a unifying cause
Supremacy of the military
Rampant sexism
Controlled mass media
Obsession with national security
Religion and government intertwined
Corporate power protected
Labor [sic] power suppressed
Disdain for intellectuals & the arts
Obsession with crime & punishment
Rampant cronyism & corruption
Fraudulent elections
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February 2, 2017 at 5:32 pm
You can pretty much check mark all of them above…
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February 3, 2017 at 1:58 pm
I would assume most of the professional societies are getting involved like ASCB:
http://marchforscience.ascb.org/
If not, get them on board!
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