This politics can't wait
(Asked chat GPT for a critique of my political Clarion and the following is what it produced. the title is my idea.)
Dear family and friends,
I’m writing because I believe we face a growing and dangerous wave of organized white-supremacist violence and political exclusion in the U.S. This is not a vague fear — federal and homeland security assessments and many documented incidents show racially motivated domestic extremism has increased in recent years.
I’m worried about what that means for people who are not white, and I want to act now to protect our communities. If you agree this is serious, here are concrete, nonviolent steps we can take together:
1. Organize locally. Form a small neighborhood group (3–15 people) to share emergency contacts, trusted meeting places, and a plan for children and elders.
2. Document and report threats. Keep records of harassment and threats and report them to local police and civil-rights organizations.
3. Build mutual aid. Identify people who can offer short-term shelter, transportation, legal help, or emergency cash if someone needs to leave quickly.
4. Stay informed from reliable sources. I’ll share verified updates rather than rumors.
If you’re willing to help build a community plan or be part of a secure contact list, reply “I’m in.” If you can offer a resource (temporary housing, legal help, driving, emergency funds), say what you can provide.
Please don’t forward this widely until we have a basic plan — large public forwarding can create panic and make the situation worse. If you want to invite one other trusted family member, do so quietly.
— Robert W (pen name) also - your brother!
Phone: (***) - ***-****
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Copyright © Robert Warlov | Year Posted 2025
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