Omfg!

The first 3 weeks of Trump’s presidency have gone about how I expected. Everyone who is shocked wasn’t paying attention.

I’ve both written to and called my congress critters (who are Democrats) and told them to stop being so quiescent and accommodating. I know their power is limited, but at least SAY something, preferably while screaming or jumping up and down! I mean, a quiet and dignified press conference is NOT enough!

Honestly, I think all federal workers should prepare for a General Strike and shut down the entire government until this shit is seriously walked back, hopefully with Musk and his minionites in prison! I don’t know that anything less than that will suffice to stop the dismantling of our democracy!

Such an event may actually be possible because I’ve been following the Alternate National Parks Service that started during Trump’s first term and they’re preparing for something. They quietly defied him years ago, and now they’re leading the Resistance! They even have a “Smokey the Bear” style bumper sticker! They went from a few thousand National Park Rangers to tens of thousands of federal workers.

I’m telling you– never piss off a bureaucrat! They work low-paying shitty jobs (with decent benefits) and many are actually real patriots. I’m thinking of “D”, who works for one area of government that serves a vulnerable population, and he’s dealt with some serious bullshit over the years, but he stays in his sucky job because without him, American citizens all over the nation would suffer and he takes that responsibility seriously. He’s just a drone to some, but he knows he’s vital to keeping things humming along. If I know him, he’d be considering joining Alt NPS because he honestly cares a LOT. He’s been worried about a massive takeover of the American government for over eight years now.

Meanwhile, the news just keeps getting more and more horrifying, just as I expected. I’m keeping informed, and doing my quiet little thing to express outrage. Cat and I are looking around to volunteer in something to do more. I can’t march or anything, but I do have time on my hands, so I can be “support staff.” Nothing is inevitable. Everything is subject to change. I’m exhausted but I’m not going to capitulate to this bullshit! I still have one hell of a temper, and I really LOATHE bullies!