Comments on: Scattered thoughts on militarism under Trump

By: Erica

Erica — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 19:26:46 +0000

In reply to Nikki.

Hi Nikki – I certainly think that’s an area that’s ripe for development! Can you e-mail me at wartaxresister at nwtrcc dot org? Let me know what area of the country you’re in and we can connect you with other resisters in your area.

By: Nikki

Nikki — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 22:26:49 +0000

Is there a way to make it clear to the IRS that we will not support a white nationalist federal government, and it’s xenophobic, racist and homophobic agenda with our tax dollars in addition to fighting militarization at home and abroad. I voted for HRC in what I considered a harm reduction vote, and now I would like to obstruct and resist the militarism the a Trump administration and what is to be a tax and spend regime. I am lower income, but would like to help organize and divert funds to schools and worthy causes and non-violent agencies. If Trump thinks taxes are for suckers, then he cannot be trusted with our tax dollars.

By: Bre R.

Bre R. — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 15:53:37 +0000

Given the role that Facebook and Twitter played in promoting false news stories and furthering campaigns of bigotry, I encourage progressives to do as I have done and refuse to use such platforms. Social media companies extract more value from you than you extract from them. The peace and justice community needs to rethink the tools it uses and the way it communicates. The means are the end.

By: Ruth Benn

Ruth Benn — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 21:14:30 +0000

No idea to what to say about the next four years…. But I was at Catholic Worker yesterday and one of the women there said she is thinking it might be time to start one of the “accompanying” projects like Christian Peacemaker Teams or Nonviolent Peace Teams or Peace Brigades International here in the U.S. to accompany immigrants, Muslims – anyone who feels endangered by the next administration. Not a bad idea at the same time being a sad commentary for us all.

By: Larry Bassett

Larry Bassett — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 02:04:59 +0000

The polls and the media caused me and many others to think that the militarist Clinton was going to win. I voted for Jill Stein. So I was shocked as I watched CNN report the states going for Trump. But thank goodness I am a war tax resister and know that my mantra of no nukes and no drones applies to either major party candidate. My biggest fear with the Republican control is the Supreme Court. My anticipated confrontation with the IRS next spring due to a substantial taxable inheritance gives me a focus. I have redirected the major share of the inheritance to family, friends, and good causes. The IRS will have slim pickings by the time they get to me!

By: Anne barron

Anne barron — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 00:17:33 +0000

Which has makes the Obama election fascinating

By: Anne barron

Anne barron — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 00:16:41 +0000

Pls read Greg Palast “best democracy money can buy”. This along with Uncounted shows how the vote is rigged in the favor of neocons. I worked on election protection in NJ a ways back…after freed people & women got the vote, power structure set up system to keep them in power. Easier now due to electronic voting machines…conservatives have been working undercover to derail out voting system…so this was another tainted election where the truth of the real people’s choices at the federal level el is a myth. Easier to vote on local eelections ( except those that have attracted attention of the powers that run the country). We need to liberate demo racy!!