Man, the mixed signals on whether or not Musk is in charge of DOGE are giving me whiplash.
Press Release from 50501
The text of the press release is as follows: > 50501 is a peaceful movement dedicated to positive change through nonviolent action. We unequivocally condemn any form of violence, threats of violence, or the suggestion of using weapons in connection with our movement. There is absolutely no place for such rhetoric in our spaces.
> To be completely clear: Weapons are not permitted at any of our events. Our mission is rooted in peaceful advocacy, and we will not allow any actions that could endanger our supporters, the public, or law enforcement.
> In all of our events, we have worked in accordance with local law as it pertains to local gatherings and protesting, including pulling permits. We expect all of our supporters to conduct themselves lawfully and responsibly, and disavow anything advocating for disruption or violence.
> Furthermore, we have a zero-tolerance policy regarding discussions of firearms, violence, or any form of incitement on our channels and platforms. Anyone who violates this policy will be immediately banned. T here will be no warnings, no second chances.
> We urge everyone to remain peaceful, lawful, and committed to the principles of nonviolent action. 50501 stands for justice, progress, and the power of the people -- peacefully . Let's keep it that way.
Next Planned Protest: March 4th
March Forth! The community seems to have decided on March 4th as the next day of protest for our movement. Head to your state capitol or nearest major city on 3/4/2025 to protest against Donald Trump declaring himself the king of the United States!
Feel free to share any specific plans (place/time) for meeting in your local area in this thread.
r/50501 Taken Private on Reddit | UPDATE: It's Back!
UPDATE: The subreddit is back!
It appears that the mods of r/50501 have taken the subreddit private, meaning no organizing can happen there until it is made public again.
I left Facebook to preserve my mental health. I am never going back.
DOGE would have to actually save money for this to work.
I use Technitium DNS server on a mini PC to serve the same function as a Pi-Hole, and it works flawlessly.
White House X Account Proclaims: Long Live the King
The official X account of the White House posted this image with the words, "Long Live the King." The only way Trump could get closer to declaring himself king is by posting this from his personal account.
You first, friend. Lock and load, am I right?
Or... we could actually exhaust legal avenues before we start shooting.
You're literally advocating for a civil war, and used the "four boxes" analogy. We haven't finished with the first three boxes yet.
A Sad Moment in American History
Senator Sanders: > I hope that every American, regardless of political perspective, will stand tall and say: YES to democracy, NO to oligarchy, and NO to authoritarianism.
Edit: By downvoting me you are advocating for violence.
I think it's too soon to say we're on the fourth box already. Let's wait until SCOTUS and the impeachment in Congress fail.
Another name for the NATO alphabet is the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet or "standard phonetics," and as its name implies it is the standard alphabet for spelling out words via two-way radio. Pilots, mariners, first responders, soldiers, and amateur radio operators around the world all use this alphabet. It's cool to learn because of how many people understand it.
However, it isn't going away, even if NATO collapses.
This Is How Democracy Dies--Unless We Stop It
Copied from a post by u/transcendent167:
This isn’t about Trump. It isn’t about Biden. It isn’t about left vs. right.
This is about powerful elites stripping away your rights—one law at a time, one crisis at a time.
For years, they’ve taken from you:
YOUR wages – Costs go up, but your paycheck stays the same.
YOUR time – Work harder, longer, and still struggle to make ends meet.
YOUR voice – Unions crushed, protests criminalized, truth buried under propaganda.
And now, they expect YOU to stay quiet while they take even more.
Trump’s Words Are a Warning WE Can’t Ignore
“He who saves his country does not violate any law.”
This isn’t just rhetoric—it’s a test trial for dictatorship.
History’s WORST leaders have said the same:
Hitler: “The good of the state stands above the law.”
Mussolini: “Nothing against the state.”
Napoleon: “I am the revolution.”
THIS is how it starts. First, they rewrite the law. Then, they label dissent as treason. Finally, they erase opposition entirely.
Trump and his enablers are testing how much they can get away with. If we do NOTHING, they will keep pushing until resistance is IMPOSSIBLE.
THEY Keep Us Fighting Each Other While They Take EVERYTHING
THEY distract us with culture wars while THEY rob us blind.
THEY tell you immigrants are the problem—but it’s CORPORATIONS that refuse to pay fair wages.
THEY tell you social programs are too expensive—but they bail out BANKS and BILLIONAIRES with YOUR tax dollars.
THEY tell you workers asking for better conditions are UNGRATEFUL—but CEOs make 300x MORE than their employees.
Meanwhile, THEY buy up housing, kill union efforts, and bury us in debt—keeping US too BUSY, too TIRED, and too AFRAID to fight back.
THEY will call us traitors for demanding fairness. THEY will say we are dangerous for speaking out. But EVERY dictatorship starts by SILENCING dissent and CONVINCING people that obedience is patriotism.
This isn’t about politics. This is about survival.
THEY are betting on your silence. THEY are counting on your inaction.
Prove them wrong.
WE are gathering. WE are organizing. WE will not be ignored.
STAND with us. JOIN the movement.
Kobo is amazing. Their e-readers are also the best choice for loading non-DRM ebooks, such as those you might find from Humble Bundle or StoryBundle.
When do we rise up? Waiting ten days to have a shopping strike feels like minimizing the severity of this crisis.
Only peer-to-peer decentralized networks should be used for that type of organization. For example, I2P.
People ask what the "red line" that would need to be crossed before we have a rebellion is. Not having an election in 2028 certainly would be such a red line.
How can the "free speech" party so consistently get it wrong when it comes to the First Amendment?
This is how you know the current administration is wholly corrupt: Even when Elon Musk does blatantly illegal things, the DoJ won't prosecute him. Trump doesn't care that this is illegal.
It is so stupid that the prosecution of federal crimes can be politically co-opted like this.
I can't just call out of work for this, but if another protest is planned a bit more in advance I will totally go. I think there are a lot of people like me who would attend these protests if they were a bit better planned.
It's literally calling for a general strike on Feb 28 and March 15. No work, etc. on those days.
What about those of us who have to work to put food on the table? Attending a protest or rally is one thing, but participating in a general strike is something else entirely.