M.A.S.S. Revolution

Starting January 20th, if not sooner, life is going to significantly change for us. We’re already seeing advanced obedience with the National Archives and Colonial Williamsburg erasing all of the history from their websites.

So we’ve put together a list of some of the things we should do to get prepared. It’s a big list, so prioritize what you need and only do what you can.

Books:

These are books that you’ll want to get your hands on prior to the inauguration when many of them will undoubtedly be banned.

• On Tyranny by Timothy D. Snyder
• A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn
• Democracy in Chains by Nancy MacLean
• The Fourth Turning is Here by Neil Howe
• How Fascism Works by Jason Stanley
• The Anatomy of Fascism by Robert O. Paxton
• Diary of a Man in Dispair by Friedrich Reck
• It Can’t Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis
• Berlin Noir by Philip Kerr
• The Children of Men by P.D. James
• The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
• Fatherland by Robert Harris
• If you spot any old print encyclopedias at a thrift store, grab them. We may not have access to true history without them in the coming years.
• Medical books so you can self diagnose
• Herbal remedies books
• DIY books
• Cookbooks that focus on inexpensive meals
• Canning and preserving foods books
• Gardening books

Digital Safety

• Be silent about choices.
  • Don’t talk about 4B.
  • Do not track your period with any apps.
  • Do not have Red Parties for girls coming of age.
  • Remove location trackers on your phone/tablet.
  • Do not post anything online that could be used against you.
  • Disable all visible notifications on your phone.
• Use end-to-end encryption apps for communication
  • Signal is a good option as a messenger app. You can set it to automatically delete all messages after a certain timeframe.
  • Proton is a secure email service and also has a highly secure cloud storage service. They are a Swiss non-profit and take data security very seriously.
  • Whereby is a secure video conferencing service based out of Norway. It is not an app so it will not store data on your phone.
• Use two-factor authentication on all apps.
  • 2FA is the best option, followed by an authenticator app. 3rd best is email and the last option would be text message.
• Consider deleting your current social media profiles, especially if you’ve been outspoken about fascism. This isn’t 100% since profiles are archived but it will help keep bad actors (this can include friends, neighbors and family) from turning you in.
• Get a VPN for your computer and your phone.

Saving Money

• Barter goods and services with your community
• Only buy necessities right now.
• Grow your own food. If you don’t have the ability, team up with others to start a community garden.
• Get real comfortable with eating less expensive foods such as rice, beans, potatoes, etc.
• Learn how to safely can and preserve foods, whether you grew it or not.
• Learn how to sew and mend clothing.
• Learn how to do basic maintenance on your transportation.

Where to Spend Money

• Look in your pantry and determine what foods you eat that are not made/grown in the U.S. Stock up on those first. This definitely goes for spices, which you’ll want to spice up your rice & beans. Instant coffee is freeze dried so it has a 20 year shelf life, which is significantly longer than regular coffee.
• Stock up on high calorie foods like peanut butter, oatmeal, dates, canned soups, honey, etc.
• If you have a baby make sure you have plenty of supplies for their care.
• Don’t forget to stock up on pet food if you have pets.
• Toiletries and paper goods.
• Replace your old appliances. If it can’t make it 5 years, replace it now.
• Look at your transportation. Determine if your main mode of transportation can make it another 5 years at minimum. If not, you may want to consider replacing it with something newer if you can. Not only will the actual transport become more expensive, but so will parts if you ever need to fix it. If you have a car, consider replacing, or at least buying a spare set of tires or any other maintenance items.
• Any home improvement projects. Need a new roof? New HVAC system? New paint? Replace it now if you can.
• Get your emergency supplies together now.
  • First aid kits
  • Water and water purification
  • Shelf stable food
  • Extra clothing, especially undergarments and socks
  • Good shoes
  • Flashlights and extra batteries
  • Crank radio
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• Birth control, Plan B, condoms, etc. You can get mifepristone before you’re pregnant from aidaccess.org so that you have it on hand.
• Healthcare products – masks, NSAIDs, vitamins, menstrual products, any medications you may need that are relatively shelf stable.
• Cleaning products, spray bottles, disinfectants, brushes, sponges, gloves, etc.
• If you have any licensing or registrations you need to renew, do it now.
• Buy local. Stop giving your money to big business.

Social Responsibility

• Meet your neighbors and foster cooperation and community with them.
• Protect the disadvantaged. Volunteer your time (and money if you have it) to help those in need.
  • There may be a time in the not-so-distant-future where you will be asked to step up and do something you’re not comfortable with but will help people. Do it anyways. Use your privilege when and where you can.
• Promote social programs within your community that helps others.
• Get involved in your local government. Show up to public meetings. Write letters, make public comments.
• Contact your government representatives. When they do something good, send them a thank you. They rarely receive thanks and always hear the negative.
• Divest from big banks and go with a credit union.