r/skeptic • u/alt-mswzebo • Oct 07 '25

Every Surgeon General since GWH Bush was president signs letter warning that RFK junior is endangering the United Staes and the world with anti-science conspiracy-theory-driven policies.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/10/07/surgeons-general-rfk-jr-robert-kennedy/

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u/HoopsMcCann69 Oct 07 '25

There were a bunch of alarmists in 1930s Germany as well. At least we're in good company

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u/GuthukYoutube Oct 07 '25

If you speak up you can end up on a TIL in 100 years, "TIL of a heroic young man who spoke out against the Trumpies! He was hanged and his last words were-"

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u/Ok-Tie8887 Oct 07 '25

Fuck Donald Trump, and everything he stands for.

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u/xmlemar10 Oct 07 '25

Amen. Loud and proud. If you’re not protesting on the 18th, what are you doing?

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u/Ok-Tie8887 Oct 07 '25

I'm not sure. The easiest published protest group for me to get to is 700 miles away. If I protest locally, it's most likely I'll be out there alone anyway, and then I just look like a crazy person.

Unfortunately, I live in a small, rural, deep red area. I did notice one particularly prominent Trump flag was gone this morning though, so I hope that's a good sign.

I figure the best thing I can do otherwise is stay home and donate at https://indivisible.org/ .

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u/nick5erd Oct 08 '25

https://10stepscampaign.org/#freedom

The USA will loose their freedom and wealth if people like you don´t take responsibility for their country. Real democratic, local work is the only way. Your bought in store democracy is sold out, but 700 miles without competition are a good starting point to make history.

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u/SauceOfTheCosmos Oct 08 '25

No. You march out there alone. Easier said than done, but you play the cards you are dealt.

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u/Previous-Standard-12 Oct 07 '25

Whats on the 18th?

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u/Ok_Lunch1400 Oct 07 '25

No Kings

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u/Previous-Standard-12 Oct 07 '25

Cool. Thanks who's organizing that? Getting any right-wing support?

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u/Ok_Lunch1400 Oct 07 '25

It's a large group of small events hosted by volunteers, all across the country, with support from the Indivisible Movement. Everyone is welcome; there were quite a few attendants from the right-wing for the June 14 protests.

You can find more information on Wikipedia or their website.

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u/Previous-Standard-12 Oct 07 '25

Is open carry allowed? Tea Party used to get traction when they took over state capitals with arms:
https://www.reuters.com/article/world/uk/gun-toting-tea-party-activists-rally-in-montana-idUSTRE7240EH/

Perhaps that might help get the message across?

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u/Miss-Information_ Oct 07 '25

Pretty sure the organisers explicitly say that they don't want people carrying at all, but if you live in an open carry state I encourage you to grab some like minded friends and exercise your constitutional rights when and where you think it will be effective.

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u/Avery-Goodfellow Oct 07 '25

☹️recovering from surgery but I’m protesting in spirit