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thebullypulpit.bsky.social
Pinning this here for when the administration inevitably declares martial law:

#SecessioPlebis #ShutItDown #ShutItAllDown
thebullypulpit.bsky.social The Bully Pulpit 🇨🇦 @thebullypulpit.bsky.social · Jun 6
They can't arrest you or deport you for staying home. Organize a general strike. Students, teachers, public servants, private sector workers: Walk off the job. Shut down transportation.

But that would cost you money. Time. To the rest of the world, it looks like you'd rather not be inconvenienced.
A black and white faded drawing depicting Roman citizens and senators. Superimposed is the caption: "Secessio Plebis: When the ruling class of Rome became too corrupt, the commoners would band together, evacuate the whole city and leave he aristocrats to fend for themselves." Above and below the black and white engraving in dark red, are the words: "TRUMP WON'T STOP: STOP EVERYTHING". In small print at the bottom is the caption: Close up shop. Walk off the job. Shut it all down. IMPEACH AND REMOVE. Made by The Bully Pulpit Watch.Dogs.Keep.Score @thebullypulpit.bsky.social Context: Secessio plebis was an informal exercise of power by Rome's plebeian citizens between the 5th century BC and 3rd century BC., similar in concept to the general strike. During the secessio plebis, the plebs would abandon the city en masse in a protest emigration and leave the patrician order to themselves. Therefore, a secessio meant that all shops and workshops would shut down and commercial transactions would largely cease. - Wikipedia
June 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
thebullypulpit.bsky.social
They can’t arrest you for staying home.

#SecessioPlebis
#Mayday
thebullypulpit.bsky.social The Bully Pulpit 🇨🇦 @thebullypulpit.bsky.social · Apr 7
The courts won't stop him.
Congress won't stop him.
They can ignore protests.
And target protesters for extraordinary rendition.
They will come after me, then you.
What can a nation do?

You can do this:
#Mayday #SecessioPlebis
You might have to.
A black and white faded drawing depicting Roman citizens and senators. Superimposed is the caption: "Secessio Plebis: When the ruling class of Rome became too corrupt, the commoners would band together, evacuate the whole city and leave he aristocrats to fend for themselves." Above and below the black and white engraving in dark red, are the words: "TRUMP WON'T STOP: STOP EVERYTHING". In small print at the bottom is the caption: Mayday 5/1/2025. Close up shop. Walk off the job. Shut it all down. IMPEACH AND REMOVE. Made by The Bully Pulpit Watch.Dogs.Keep.Score @thebullypulpit.bsky.social Context: Secessio plebis was an informal exercise of power by Rome's plebeian citizens between the 5th century BC and 3rd century BC., similar in concept to the general strike. During the secessio plebis, the plebs would abandon the city en masse in a protest emigration and leave the patrician order to themselves. Therefore, a secessio meant that all shops and workshops would shut down and commercial transactions would largely cease. - Wikipedia
April 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
thebullypulpit.bsky.social
They can't arrest you or deport you for staying home.
#SecessioPlebis #Mayday
thebullypulpit.bsky.social The Bully Pulpit 🇨🇦 @thebullypulpit.bsky.social · Apr 7
The courts won't stop him.
Congress won't stop him.
They can ignore protests.
And target protesters for extraordinary rendition.
They will come after me, then you.
What can a nation do?

You can do this:
#Mayday #SecessioPlebis
You might have to.
A black and white faded drawing depicting Roman citizens and senators. Superimposed is the caption: "Secessio Plebis: When the ruling class of Rome became too corrupt, the commoners would band together, evacuate the whole city and leave he aristocrats to fend for themselves." Above and below the black and white engraving in dark red, are the words: "TRUMP WON'T STOP: STOP EVERYTHING". In small print at the bottom is the caption: Mayday 5/1/2025. Close up shop. Walk off the job. Shut it all down. IMPEACH AND REMOVE. Made by The Bully Pulpit Watch.Dogs.Keep.Score @thebullypulpit.bsky.social Context: Secessio plebis was an informal exercise of power by Rome's plebeian citizens between the 5th century BC and 3rd century BC., similar in concept to the general strike. During the secessio plebis, the plebs would abandon the city en masse in a protest emigration and leave the patrician order to themselves. Therefore, a secessio meant that all shops and workshops would shut down and commercial transactions would largely cease. - Wikipedia
April 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
thebullypulpit.bsky.social
The courts won't stop him.
Congress won't stop him.
They can ignore protests.
And target protesters for extraordinary rendition.
They will come after me, then you.
What can a nation do?

You can do this:
#Mayday #SecessioPlebis
You might have to.
A black and white faded drawing depicting Roman citizens and senators. Superimposed is the caption: "Secessio Plebis: When the ruling class of Rome became too corrupt, the commoners would band together, evacuate the whole city and leave he aristocrats to fend for themselves." Above and below the black and white engraving in dark red, are the words: "TRUMP WON'T STOP: STOP EVERYTHING". In small print at the bottom is the caption: Mayday 5/1/2025. Close up shop. Walk off the job. Shut it all down. IMPEACH AND REMOVE. Made by The Bully Pulpit Watch.Dogs.Keep.Score @thebullypulpit.bsky.social Context: Secessio plebis was an informal exercise of power by Rome's plebeian citizens between the 5th century BC and 3rd century BC., similar in concept to the general strike. During the secessio plebis, the plebs would abandon the city en masse in a protest emigration and leave the patrician order to themselves. Therefore, a secessio meant that all shops and workshops would shut down and commercial transactions would largely cease. - Wikipedia
April 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
thebullypulpit.bsky.social
When the people responsible can simply ignore protests, the courts, the markets, the business class, and world leaders' unanimous pleas, what can a nation do? Well, you can do this:

[We might have to]

#Mayday #SecessioPlebis
thebullypulpit.bsky.social The Bully Pulpit 🇨🇦 @thebullypulpit.bsky.social · Apr 7
Trump made clear he won't stop. The GOP made clear they won't reign him in. Mere protests won't work, because these people have no shame.

There is a nuclear option: Students, teachers, public and private sector workers, business owners: stay home. May 1st. Shut it ALL down.

#Mayday #SecessioPlebis
A black and white faded drawing depicting Roman citizens and senators. Superimposed is the caption: "Secessio Plebis: When the ruling class of Rome became too corrupt, the commoners would band together, evacuate the whole city and leave he aristocrats to fend for themselves." Above and below the black and white engraving in dark red, are the words: "TRUMP WON'T STOP: STOP EVERYTHING". In small print at the bottom is the caption: Mayday 5/1/2025. Close up shop. Walk off the job. Shut it all down. IMPEACH AND REMOVE. Made by The Bully Pulpit Watch.Dogs.Keep.Score @thebullypulpit.bsky.social Context: Secessio plebis was an informal exercise of power by Rome's plebeian citizens between the 5th century BC and 3rd century BC., similar in concept to the general strike. During the secessio plebis, the plebs would abandon the city en masse in a protest emigration and leave the patrician order to themselves. Therefore, a secessio meant that all shops and workshops would shut down and commercial transactions would largely cease. - Wikipedia
April 7, 2025 at 9:51 PM
thebullypulpit.bsky.social
Trump made clear he won't stop. The GOP made clear they won't reign him in. Mere protests won't work, because these people have no shame.

There is a nuclear option: Students, teachers, public and private sector workers, business owners: stay home. May 1st. Shut it ALL down.

#Mayday #SecessioPlebis
A black and white faded drawing depicting Roman citizens and senators. Superimposed is the caption: "Secessio Plebis: When the ruling class of Rome became too corrupt, the commoners would band together, evacuate the whole city and leave he aristocrats to fend for themselves." Above and below the black and white engraving in dark red, are the words: "TRUMP WON'T STOP: STOP EVERYTHING". In small print at the bottom is the caption: Mayday 5/1/2025. Close up shop. Walk off the job. Shut it all down. IMPEACH AND REMOVE. Made by The Bully Pulpit Watch.Dogs.Keep.Score @thebullypulpit.bsky.social Context: Secessio plebis was an informal exercise of power by Rome's plebeian citizens between the 5th century BC and 3rd century BC., similar in concept to the general strike. During the secessio plebis, the plebs would abandon the city en masse in a protest emigration and leave the patrician order to themselves. Therefore, a secessio meant that all shops and workshops would shut down and commercial transactions would largely cease. - Wikipedia
April 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
heinmeurs.bsky.social
Héérlijke column van @jarlvanderploeg.bsky.social in de @volkskrant.nl vandaag. Met speciale vermeldingen voor ⁦‪#DilanYesilgoz‬⁩ en ⁦#Carolinevander‬⁩Plas #secessioplebis #circulairekrankzinnigheid
August 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
whytetara.bsky.social
Well not until MuskTrump
are out of office obviously Peter
They’d just have more for their kleptocracy #EndCitizensUnited
FederalTaxBoycott& #SecessioPlebis til they’re gone
Governors fund directly VA, DOE, NPS, NIH, FAA etc
aka
Esp California with the largest sub-national economy in the world
Oh, I like this Governor Maine Governor: 'If Trump stops federal funding, we will withhold federal taxes from all paychecks and no taxes will be paid to the federal government 15 → 142 • 357 •
February 24, 2025 at 9:43 AM
whytetara.bsky.social
For those whose Roman Empire is the Roman Empire
There is a precedent #secessioplebis
DID YOU KNOW? Commoners in ancient Rome occasionally exercised a social strategy called secessio plebis, or secession of the plebs, in which the entire working class would evacuate a city en masse and refuse to work or fight in the army, leaving the patrician class to fend for itself. The secessions were an effective means of winning legal and economic concessions.
February 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
whytetara.bsky.social
Not Kleptocrats
Albeit I prefer a #secessioplebis
Even for artists 😉
except for resharing NVDA re:
MuskTrump2025Coup avoidance
As time is of the essence
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February 20, 2025 at 10:51 PM
whytetara.bsky.social
And for those under MuskTrump2025 reign of domestic terror see you at noon
#SecessioPlebis #NotOurPresident2
Yes it is a coup
Yes the revolution will be televised
Despite tryna ban @apnews.com

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February 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
whytetara.bsky.social
Wired for those whose Roman Empire is the Roman Empire
#SecessioPlebis
February 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
whytetara.bsky.social
And Celebrate #NoKingsDay
Those whose RomanEmpire is their RomanEmpire know it as #secessioplebis If you are a MuskTrump2025 FederalService worker told you “have to” work on the Holiday no you don’t
If you are in a life savin sitch it’s @lunchtime for you

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February 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
whytetara.bsky.social
Can’t stop weepin thinkin we coulda had @debhaalandnm.bsky.social reinstated if not4the MuskTrump2025Coup
@least #NotOurPresidentsDay2
#NoKingsDay 2/17 NVDA
if you’re a UStaxpayer &”have to” work on the FederalHoliday, no you don’t!&for those whose Roman Empire is the Roman Empire #SecessioPlebis
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February 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
whytetara.bsky.social
#NotMyPresidentDayProtest
#SecessioPlebis
#PowerToThePeople
#PowerToThePeaceful 🕊️
#MondayMetta
February 17th 2025
whytetara.bsky.social Mother Of Sentient Beings🕊️ @whytetara.bsky.social · Feb 15
TFW the Roman Empire is your Roman Empire
In ancient Rome, working-class citizens would abandon entire cities in an act of protest called "Secession of the Plebeians," leaving the elites to rule over themselves.
February 15, 2025 at 9:53 AM
whytetara.bsky.social
#NotMyPresidentDayProtest
#DivestFromHateForProfit
#GeneralStrikeUS
And for those of you for whom
The Roman Empire is
Your Roman Empire
#SecessioPlebis
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February 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
mrthelightfoot.bsky.social
#secessioplebis
February 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
shakethescales.bsky.social
Pick a date... #GeneralStrike #SecessioPlebis https://historydaily.org/when-the-peasants-went-on-strike-ancient-romes-secessions-of-the-plebs
December 1, 2024 at 12:14 PM
angelianjali.bsky.social
Roman Salute, really?

When"bread and circuses" stopped working to hide treatment, so did Roman plebs. They left the upper class to fend for themselves.

They took an inauguration deal, and the last of my attention. I'll give my .0005 cents elsewhere.

#SecessioPlebis
January 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
crisismgmt.bsky.social
Protests will grow, martial law will be declared. But pin this in the back of your mind, should things go there.

They can’t arrest you nor deport you for staying home.

#SecessioPlebis
thebullypulpit.bsky.social The Bully Pulpit 🇨🇦 @thebullypulpit.bsky.social · Apr 7
The courts won't stop him.
Congress won't stop him.
They can ignore protests.
And target protesters for extraordinary rendition.
They will come after me, then you.
What can a nation do?

You can do this:
#Mayday #SecessioPlebis
You might have to.
A black and white faded drawing depicting Roman citizens and senators. Superimposed is the caption: "Secessio Plebis: When the ruling class of Rome became too corrupt, the commoners would band together, evacuate the whole city and leave he aristocrats to fend for themselves." Above and below the black and white engraving in dark red, are the words: "TRUMP WON'T STOP: STOP EVERYTHING". In small print at the bottom is the caption: Mayday 5/1/2025. Close up shop. Walk off the job. Shut it all down. IMPEACH AND REMOVE. Made by The Bully Pulpit Watch.Dogs.Keep.Score @thebullypulpit.bsky.social Context: Secessio plebis was an informal exercise of power by Rome's plebeian citizens between the 5th century BC and 3rd century BC., similar in concept to the general strike. During the secessio plebis, the plebs would abandon the city en masse in a protest emigration and leave the patrician order to themselves. Therefore, a secessio meant that all shops and workshops would shut down and commercial transactions would largely cease. - Wikipedia
April 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM
crisismgmt.bsky.social
Yeah, I've stopped telling people: "You did this".
Cause you're doing it. Present tense.
Soon as you decide it's got to stop, it will stop.
But it'll take more than a march.

It'll take Secessio Plebis.
A complete halt.
To everything.
By everyone.

#SecessioPlebis #Mayday #StopTheCoup
April 6, 2025 at 7:33 PM