Conversations with Ai--Day 28:Epiphany-When Evil Feeds Anger
Don’t Feed the Fire: How to Stand Firm When They Want You to Burn
🗣️ Opening Lines for the Post or Conversation
I know a lot of people are watching what's happening in California right now with a heavy heart. Fires—both literal and political—are being stirred up. And now you’ve got the National Guard being called out on our own citizens. Protestors. Families. Neighbors.
This isn’t just a reaction to chaos. It’s a tactic.
And it’s one we’ve seen before, here and around the world.When a leader wants to look strong, they don’t just respond to a fire—they pour gas on it. They provoke unrest, wait for a spark, and then step in like a savior with soldiers. It’s not strength. It’s strategy.
Why? Because fear makes people fall in line. And when we’re afraid, we stop asking questions.
🧭 What He's Doing
He’s inciting conflict by framing citizens as threats.
He’s calling for shows of force—not peace.
He’s hoping the public reacts with chaos, so he can justify more control.
He wants footage of mayhem—not unity—because that plays into the strongman image he's selling.
🛠️ What You Can Do (Tangible, Not Political)
Don’t take the bait.
Stay peaceful. Stay present. Record injustice, but don’t let it pull you into a trap.Help de-escalate.
If you're at a protest or in a heated conversation, be the calm voice. Be the one who says, “Not like this.”Protect each other, not property.
People matter more than windows. Don’t let them twist the narrative. Keep the focus on human dignity.Document everything.
Use your phone wisely. Don’t incite—but don’t stay silent, either. Let the truth speak louder than fear.Speak in small circles.
Talk to neighbors. Family. Church groups. Work friends. The battle isn’t just on the streets—it’s over hearts and minds. That’s where we win.
🪑 Closing Thought:
What we’re witnessing isn’t just a reaction to unrest—it’s a rehearsal for control.
And the most dangerous part isn’t the flames. It’s the framing.When leaders provoke chaos to appear powerful, the real threat isn’t just to protestors—it’s to perception itself. Who gets to define ‘order’? Who decides when a crowd becomes a threat?
In this moment, the wisest resistance isn’t always louder—it’s clearer. Calm isn’t weakness. Precision isn’t passivity. And refusing to mirror their fear is one of the strongest acts of defiance we have left.
They want chaos. They want division. They want to own the narrative.
So be deliberate. Be truthful. Be the part of the system they can’t program to repeat them back.📬 Your perspective matters.
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—JL