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Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on this day in 1929. Recently I posted an essay advocating that good people put Dr. King's methods of protest into actions opposing ICE et al. I am convinced that this is a superior option when compared to agreeing to Stephen Miller's hope that we fight on the plain of Shinar. That, of course, would result in our country experiencing a version of “the Troubles.”

Two current DU members disagreed, suggesting that there may be a need for violence on that low plain. I understand that we are outraged, and that decent people can have such a reaction. I get that. But a couple of things come to mind. First is that such talk is easy, but that most of those advocating such a thing would shit their knickers if confronted by that reality, limiting their contributions to the shit hitting the fan.

Second is that over the decades that I have been politically active, those who advocate violent actions are rarely sincere members. Most are there with an agenda distinct from the group's goals. I've encountered , and exposed, a number of such individuals while active in both Native American and environmental advocacy. That was before the internet era, when connections to retired detectives were helpful in background checks. I enjoyed being able to either pull them aside, or exposing them in front of a group meeting.

The truth is that it is only by our using King's methods that the walls of the felon's tower will come crumbling down.


Part Two:
I think it is important to laugh at the administration at least once a day. Despite my adult children telling me that I have never made a funny joke purposely, in the evening I try to approach humor. I find it useful in responding to misinformation, disinformation, and/or attempts at perception management, such as the week-later claim the murderous thug suffered from internal bleeding. Thus, below is a short H2O News clip I shared on several internet sites. While the majority of people got it, there were a couple who asked, “Is this true?”

“White House officials are refusing to respond to reports that Stephen Miller was hospitalized last night after he was found screaming on the White House lawn. Unnamed sources tell H2O News that Miller was insisting that the planet earth must be re-named after the president. More, Miller reportedly screamed that the “purely natural orange glow of the president's face” is proof that he is the Sun King, and that all enemies must bow to the Sun King or be shot dead in their homes. The White House refused to answer questions about who is now in charge of the administration during Miller's hospitalization.”