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15. So you think if they were reported in the media as the Tea Bags, or the Immoral Minority, they would

Sat Feb 4, 2017, 12:38 AM

Feb 2017

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still have achieved the success they did? Of course they would not. Psychological warfare is part of this game, Friend. "Resistance" is a weak word and a weaker name. Period.

You'd think a party that suffocated itself with identity politics would understand this...

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The Trump Resistance Needs a New Name [View all] IamFortunesFool Feb 2017 OP

"Resistance" has a long and glorious history Warpy Feb 2017 #1

Did you even read the article? His point in the article is the defeated history of "resistance"... IamFortunesFool Feb 2017 #2

True, Trump lost the popular vote mvd Feb 2017 #8

I read it Warpy Feb 2017 #41

I think it's better to have something you can leverage into a longer term movement name meadowlander Feb 2017 #14

You are right... IamFortunesFool Feb 2017 #20

"The real American dreamers" kimbutgar Feb 2017 #3

I guess Jerry Brown's mostly done with it Brother Buzz Feb 2017 #4

I Pluribus Unum KittyWampus Feb 2017 #5

I think this is why Democrats lose. While Trump and Republicans are stripping us of rights every day Trust Buster Feb 2017 #6

You make a good point, but names ARE important...and Resist is lame IamFortunesFool Feb 2017 #7

And I think not keeping our eye on the ball is lame. The Tea Party hung teabags from their hats Trust Buster Feb 2017 #11

So you think if they were reported in the media as the Tea Bags, or the Immoral Minority, they would IamFortunesFool Feb 2017 #15

I watched a group of toothless idiots funded by the Koch machine seize power over our government. Trust Buster Feb 2017 #18

The definition is basically mvd Feb 2017 #22

If all we do is "resist" we will always be fighting the power over us.... Sad you don't get it IamFortunesFool Feb 2017 #26

And you enjoy thinking up cute jingles. That'll show em. Trust Buster Feb 2017 #46

You degrade yourself by marginalizing this discussion IamFortunesFool Feb 2017 #49

Go with whatever name you wish. I will continue to embrace "RESIST." Trust Buster Feb 2017 #50

That's true bdamomma Feb 2017 #9

I use it mvd Feb 2017 #10

I just ordered two custom tee shirts with an understated "Resist." on the chest. It's perfect. Trust Buster Feb 2017 #12

Yeah, I really have no problem with it mvd Feb 2017 #13

Do you guys not get the impotence of "resist" as a word??? IamFortunesFool Feb 2017 #16

Because Rethuglicans saw the term "Black Lives Matter" as a sign of strength ? Rethuglicans are Trust Buster Feb 2017 #19

Actually, yes IamFortunesFool Feb 2017 #23

I find it a bit presumptuous to redefine the purpose of the millions that have protested the past Trust Buster Feb 2017 #24

I'm not telling you how to feel IamFortunesFool Feb 2017 #28

While not in love with Resist, knowing the story of dem4decades Feb 2017 #27

La Resistance was an appropriate name for a guerrilla insurgence in an occupied land. IamFortunesFool Feb 2017 #29

Actually... Idoru Feb 2017 #33

Exactly! IamFortunesFool Feb 2017 #34

If by "the right puts a lot of thought into shit like this" you mean a CNBC host on the floor of Trust Buster Feb 2017 #57

+1 uponit7771 Feb 2017 #54

"Fuck Trump" or "The Fuck Trump Movement" both work fine. briv1016 Feb 2017 #17

I like "The Resistance" OhioBlue Feb 2017 #21

And you think "resist" adequately conveys our very real majority or our intention to return power? IamFortunesFool Feb 2017 #25

I looked up the definition: OhioBlue Feb 2017 #32

+1 uponit7771 Feb 2017 #55

The Tired of Your Shit Party Afromania Feb 2017 #30

Take the Congress. GaYellowDawg Feb 2017 #31

I suggest "SURGE UPWARD" IndianaDave Feb 2017 #35

Reminds me of the Atlanta Falcons slogan: RISE UP IamFortunesFool Feb 2017 #37

Thanks for your insight. IndianaDave Feb 2017 #39

Constitution Protectors. I heard we need to spin positive with "protector" instead of "protesters" NightWatcher Feb 2017 #36

I think it needs a little more teeth and hook, but you've got the idea! :) IamFortunesFool Feb 2017 #38

Happy to further the discussion. I'm definitely open to improvements and replacements. IndianaDave Feb 2017 #40

how about The Judean People's Front? 0rganism Feb 2017 #42

That's hilarious. I LOVE that movie! IndianaDave Feb 2017 #48

I like Indivisible. susanna Feb 2017 #43

I also like Indivisible LeftInTX Feb 2017 #45

To be fair, I can't take credit for the name! susanna Feb 2017 #51

Indivisible is great! IamFortunesFool Feb 2017 #47

The Patriots LeftInTX Feb 2017 #44

Football and rah rah Republicanism ruined that one. Warpy Feb 2017 #52

I know... LeftInTX Feb 2017 #59

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2017 #53

My suggestion, "PEOPLE POWER" b/c we, the people, ARE the power. AgadorSparticus Feb 2017 #56

How 'bout "WE're the Power!" jmg257 Feb 2017 #58