1. A sustained, all-media blitz of a single, simple message to the military, federal, and local police:

• "Defend the Constitution, Protect the Homeland" or something like that...
• Don't mention the commander in chief. Focus entirely on their oath to the Constitution and their love of country. Remind them, incessantly, that their loyalty is to the Constitution and the people, not to any single person, or political party, or even political ideology.
• Blast it all over social media - solemn photos with the motto(s) resting upon an American flag, hashtags, quotes from the Founders reflecting the central theme, etc. Take out newspaper ads (pony-up wealthy liberals). Make commercials. Target military subreddits, message boards, newspapers, etc. Stickers, posters, authorized graffiti murals. Everything you can think of...

2. Mass protests - with a couple twists

• Every. Single. Protester. LITERALLY TIES THEIR HANDS TOGETHER.

• Tie them behind your backs. In front of you. With string. With a bandana. Do you. But tie your hands...please!

• The purpose is at least threefold: (1) there can be no doubt that the protesters are non-violent and no threat at all. (Of course, hands must stayed tied until you leave the "protest zone" so to speak, and you also must not carry any weapons whatsoever, even defensive armor or other defensive contraptions.) Any violence will have to be perpetrated by the government and the world will be watching. Yes, we have to dare them to kill us with our hands tied. (2) any "troublemakers" will almost certainly be someone who did not tie their hands in the first place or did not stay with their hands tied and, thus, we disavow them. And (3) the symbolism of tying our hands, and the bravery of facing this regime as such, will be powerful.

• The protesters message, in my humblest of humble opinions, should be laser-focused: We should only protest corruption and demand systemic reform. No culture war issues. No foreign policy. Nothing other than campaign finance/ending Citizens United, prohibiting elected officials from insider trading, term limits for Congress and the Supreme Court, Supreme Court code of ethics, rank-choice voting, single bills, making voting day a vacation day -- most of these are things polls show large majorities of Americans agree on.

• Of course, we also address Trump-specific things like his firing of inspector generals without notifying congress, the Trump v. US decision, invoking the Alien Enemies Act and potentially the Insurrection Act, attacking the plain meaning of and settled precedent on the 14th Amendment, and all things organizations like C.R.EW. focus on. AND ONLY ON THESE THINGS.

• You wanna drain the swamp? Us too!

3. Boycott all Musk, Zuckerberg, and other newly promoted oligarch-products and services -- as well as the usual suspects

• Buy local produce, etc.
• This is not my strong suit and there are a ton of websites that can help you reduce your carbon footprint, stop putting your money into the coffers of those who would just as well enslave you, and live in better alignment with your ideals.
• Let's all commit to doing so.

Thoughts?

I've cross-posted this on multiple subs

Hey everyone,

I’m deeply concerned about the recent House Joint Resolution that proposes a Constitutional amendment allowing a president to serve a third term if their first two terms weren’t consecutive. This is a blatant attempt to rewrite the rules for one individual, undermining the principles of democracy that the 22nd Amendment was designed to protect.

We need to act NOW to make sure our representatives know this amendment does not represent the will of the people. I’ve drafted a letter you can use to send to your representative. Feel free to copy, paste, and edit it to make it personal—it only takes a few minutes to make your voice heard.

Here’s the draft letter:

Dear [Representative/Senator Last Name],

I am writing as a concerned constituent to express my strong opposition to the proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would allow a president to serve a third term, provided their first two terms were non-consecutive. This resolution not only undermines the foundational principles of our democracy but also appears to serve the interests of one individual rather than the American people.

The 22nd Amendment was established to ensure that no one person could hold excessive power for an extended period. Limiting presidential terms protects the balance of power and guards against authoritarianism. To alter this safeguard now, particularly in a way that so clearly benefits one individual, sets a dangerous precedent.

Moreover, the process of amending the Constitution should serve the collective good of the nation, not partisan goals or personal ambitions. At a time when unity and trust in our institutions are desperately needed, this resolution risks further dividing our nation and eroding confidence in our democratic system.

I urge you to oppose this resolution and instead focus on initiatives that strengthen, rather than weaken, the democratic principles that make this country strong. Please stand with your constituents and against measures that prioritize power over progress.

Thank you for your time and attention to this critical issue. I would greatly appreciate hearing where you stand on this matter.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]

This amendment isn’t about creating better government—it’s about consolidating power and reshaping our democracy for personal gain. If passed, it sets a dangerous precedent and threatens the balance of power our founders fought so hard to establish.

Let’s make some noise! The more letters they receive, the harder it will be to ignore us. Share this post, tag your friends, and let’s keep the pressure on.

https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-things-we-can-all-do-to-protect-democracy/

https://www.axios.com/2025/01/24/trump-third-term-republican-constitution-ogles

https://couriernewsroom.com/news/evelyn-quartz-capitol-hill-democrats-must-be-better-prepared-to-talk-about-democracy/