Practical Ideas for Opposition?

  • Keep informed on current events, using all available media.
  • Subscribe to at least one newspaper.
  • Write letters to the editor.
  • Avoid name calling and generalizations. All people have legitimate concerns about their lives and their families.
  • Listen much. Speak carefully. Sometimes, bite your tongue.
  • Cultivate friendships inside the Trump base based on common values and genuine humanity.
  • Be respectful in discussing your ideals. Argument can be destructive.
  • Help people who belong to the Trump base at every opportunity.
  • Support liberal political groups. This includes not only the Democratic Party, but other liberal social, justice, and civil rights groups as well.
  • Defend those groups that are under attack whenever and wherever possible. Let them know they are supported.

On the lighter side…

  • Drink a glass of port after dinner.
  • Allow yourself one piece of chocolate.
  • Contribute to Planned Parenthood in Mike Pence’s name.
  • Contribute to the NAACP and Black Lives Matter in Rudy Giuliani’s name.
  • Watch your favorite funny movie.