I was just talking with a friend about this. How do you build up a left-wing populist party? Establishment Dems seem like they’d rather lose than bring in progressives. So it’d have to be very grassroots, right? Tea party definitely had some help from the top at the time
I posted twice, automod got one of them, but the other was gloriously empowering. Can recommend 8/10
Honestly, me too and I don’t have much of a plan. I tried doing some pushups the other day and was shocked how much capacity I’ve lost. Following the wisdom that the hardest part of a run is lacing up your shoes, i’m just telling myself to do something every day. 3 sets of pushups. Squats during ad breaks. Walk to the store for a snack. That kind of thing A little bit of physical activity is a great distraction from the anxiety in my head
Doomscrolling, exercise, and looking up firing ranges near me. Been a few decades since last I went
Ankylosaurus! Tail club, armor plates, what’s not to love?
I get this, but probably the best way to feel safer is to forge local connections. Check on your neighbors, they’ll check on you