Trump and Vance: How to Fight Back

A No-BS Survival Guide of Pro-Democracy Strategies!

So, you’ve read how Trump and Vance (Assets or Assholes) are treating the Kremlin’s playbook like it’s the freakin’ Bible. You’ve seen how they’re turning propaganda, legal loopholes, and brute authoritarianism into MAGA’s Greatest Hits Tour. Now you’re sitting there, probably pissed off, thinking:
“Okay, smartass, what the hell am I supposed to do about it?”

Glad you asked. This isn’t just a history lesson — it’s your personal battle plan. You don’t need to be a senator, a general, or some blue-check pundit to make a difference.
You just need the right tools, tactics, and mindset. Here’s how to fight the Trump authoritarian playbook — for real.

Step 1: Spot Propaganda Before It Poisons Your Brain

You know the saying — the first step to fixing a problem is admitting you have one. That’s especially true when it comes to propaganda and disinformation. The MAGA media machine is relentless — and it’s designed to work even when you think you’re too smart to fall for it.

Key Red Flags:

If it triggers instant rage, that’s a red flag. Propaganda doesn’t want you to think — it wants you to react.
If it fits your existing beliefs too perfectly, be suspicious. Even good guys screw up sometimes.
If it lacks sources — or only cites “patriothammerfreedomdotcom” — assume it’s garbage.

Pro Tip:

Run anything suspicious through a reverse image search (Google or TinEye) and check the story’s origin date. Propaganda loves to recycle old lies with new headlines.

Step 2: Fortify Your Own Info Diet

If you eat garbage, you feel like garbage — and the same goes for information. Clean up your mental pantry.

Build a Balanced Info Diet:

Check a few sources across the spectrum. (You don’t have to trust them all but see how the same story gets covered from left, right, and international outlets.)
Add in historical context. Authoritarians always follow patterns — knowing those patterns helps you see the next step.
Follow investigative journalists, not just pundits. They dig, while the talking heads spin.

Quick List of Trusted Sources:

ProPublica
AP News
BBC
The Atlantic (deep dives on authoritarianism)
Open Secrets (money trails always matter)

Step 3: Fight Like Hell — But Smartly

Grassroots Activism: You can’t just shout “WAKE UP SHEEPLE” and expect anyone to listen. The fight isn’t about being louder — it’s about being smarter.

Here’s Your Tactical Toolkit:

Local is where the action is. School boards, election commissions, local media — they’re all on the front lines.
Build community, not just arguments. The most persuasive voice is someone you already trust.
Memes aren’t a strategy — storytelling is. If you can’t explain why democracy matters in 30 seconds to your neighbor, practice until you can.

And One Golden Rule:

Don’t just dunk on bad takes. Post good content first. Being the ‘I hate MAGA’ person isn’t enough — be the ‘here’s how we fix it’ person.

Step 4: Master the Art of the Disinfo Takedown

There’s an art to calling out bullshit without making people double down. MAGA thrives on playing the victim, so your goal is to undermine the lie — not humiliate the believer.

Disinfo Takedown Formula:

Acknowledge the concern (if possible). “I get why people worry about voter fraud — elections matter.”
Introduce facts, not feelings. “But every real audit has shown fraud is almost nonexistent.”
Ask, don’t tell. “Would you want rules that make it harder for you to vote based on a false premise?”

Plant the seed — don’t drop a nuke.

Step 5: Build a Pro-Democracy Ecosystem

The bad guys have Fox, OAN, and a thousand influencers spewing garbage. We need our own ecosystem — fast.

Ways to Build It:

Support local independent media. Subscribe. Share their work.
Create and amplify smart content. You don’t need a podcast — you just need to share good work with smart framing.
Promote real-life connections. Democracy isn’t defended online — it’s defended in communities.
We have to start at the Grass Roots level. Most of us don’t have the power of billionaires to buy and sell elections. But we can all make a hell of an impact in our communities, cities, and states. Don’t make excuses for ineffective politicians, MAGA trolls, or people who say, “my vote doesn’t count” or “politics doesn’t affect me.” And if you hear ANYONE whining about the situation, tell them what my dad used to say to me, “Get off your dead ass and DO something.”

Step 6: Remember — It’s a Marathon, Not a Meme War

This isn’t just about winning 2026 or 2028. This is about building a pro-democracy culture that lasts decades. Think long. Fight smart. REFUSE TO GIVE UP!!!

PS Shoutout to all the badass women currently out-organizing, out-mobilizing, and out-fighting the so-called “tough guys” of MAGA.