This morning I woke up surprisingly worried and anxious. This does not usually happen after the amazing date night that I had with Denisse. I usually feel good and relaxed the next day. I can pinpoint my worry to some of what I read about the possibility of our king dictator Trump invoking the Insurrection Act. The Insurrection Act gives very broad powers to interpret communications, even ones simply criticizing government, as terrorism or the beginning of a plot. This may make the internet significantly less safe. We will have to be very careful about what we post on social media.
The Insurrection Act allows arrest and detainment on only mere suspicion instead of the established legal standard of probable cause. I really don’t want my city swarming with federal law enforcement and troops as nothing good will come from it. I worry that someone who is black or brown might get arrested. I am concerned that they will come for people who are documented as having mental illness like myself because I would be deemed a threat to safety even though I have no prior history of being violent.
This is a very serious and sobering matter. Before Trump and Project 2025, I would have dismissed news reports and blogs on this as merely drama and conspiracy theory. The news is now like a horrible apocalyptic reality TV show playing out except real human lives lay in the balance. I suggest watching The Stanford Prison Experiment. It is available for streaming on Netflix. You will see how people become quislings to authoritarian leadership. It explains the psychology of what is happening now.
My little apartment does not have the space to store food or water in case the worst should happen. I am (seriously) thinking about getting Denisse and myself bug-out bags with gear, food, water, stoves, and fuel so if we need to move and move fast, we can do so. Urban and suburban areas will not be safe if the Insurrection Act gets invoked and mass violent protests happen. My first priority is Denisse and her safety. I am not even what you would call a “prepper.” I am looking at this as a serious situation. I want to get to a mountainous area where there is safety from the land. Also I want to learn more about radio networks.