Nasty Woman > Hollow Man

Lately, as I am sure you have noticed, there have been many headlines calling for Americans to stop protesting.  (Curiously, if you read beyond the headline, they tell you the OPPOSITE.  Go ahead, and protest).  Watch that newspaper click bait.

The president-elect's most impressive track record concerns his success in silencing opposition.  What happens when your tactics for relentless intimidation fail?  When your opponents aren't afraid of you?

I'm not reluctant to protest the president-elect because I know my constitutional rights. I am a peaceful protester and a patriot.  I respect my opposition, but I do not mindlessly conform to their ideals for the sake of their convenience.  I am not afraid of the president-elect because the writers of the constitution saw him coming.

Editorial writers, your voices are heard prominently on the front page of media outlets everyday.  You've been complaining that you've lost touch with real Americans.  You have absolutely no authority over protestors, but you do have a professional responsibility.  Most of you have very little expertise to justify your claims about what's best for this nation.  You have everything invested in giving readers "advice."  My advice to those writers, start an advice column and stop writing "editorials."  That way, your uncritical readers will be quicker in their analysis of your credibility.

I'm not sure if anyone knows for sure what's best for the nation at a time like this, certainly not I. Wouldn't it be convenient for the president-elect if we ignored the data and forgot that Americans agree on many things?  According to Gallup, only 32% of Americans think Trump has presidential qualities.  I've never agreed more with so many Americans.  Now, for that last, stubborn 32%.

I know one or two things for sure about what is not best for this nation:

Encouraging the rejection of reliable source materials so your constituents' fears are exploited. Forming tenuous alliances with white nationalist, terrorist groups because their votes will help advance your environmentally irresponsible agendas.

Nonviolent protest can function as an effective form of opposition, especially at times when our system of checks and balances are not in line with the popular vote.

Personally, I would not hold a sign that read #NOTMYPRESIDENT in this situation (though I support the choice to do so).  I mostly would not hold that sign because it is not accurate.  I think that statements of protest demand accuracy.  I will be forced to live under the tyranny of voters who made an especially and unusually irresponsible choice.

14 Protest Signs Ideas
1.  Diane Feinstein, I expect you to protect DACA.
2.  Paul Ryan, Investigating Election Fraud Might Be Your Last Chance for the Oval Office (not a bad option for an under-performing, opportunist like you #BYANYMEANSNECESSARYWINK)
3.  Real Republicans Tell Republicans the Truth about the GOP Media Strategy (Hint:  Republican Voters, Your Party Hates You More Than You Hate Them)
4.  At Least Thirty-Five Years Old... Emotionally?  (Article II, Section 1)
5.  Narcissistic Personality Disorder = A Disability that Can Be Removed?  (Article II, Section 1)
6.  Article II, Section 4
7.  Article III, Section 3
8.  Amendment I
9.  Amendment IV
10.  Amendment XIV, Section 1
11.  November 28, 2016 (DT, don't be afraid.  In California, we adore deplorables).
12.  Filibusters are a bitch
13.  Yes, Elijah (D-MD 7th District)!
14.  Nasty Woman >Hollow Man