Everyone's proposing names for the movement. Here's mine: "LIBERTY'S LAMP"

[Squinch]

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We need to take back the historical American imagery and state that we are the ones protecting the REAL American values.

There are huge, historic, worldwide values at stake here. America has always striven to be a nation where people can reach their highest ideals. We have lost sight of that, but right now WE are the ones protecting that value. We need a name that shows that.

To those who say this is a frivolous exercise, I used to agree. Before the election, Recursion did a thread where he essentially said we needed a slogan. I thought this was ridiculous and simple minded. I have since been proven wrong and he has been proven right. "MAGA," though idiotic in its context, was indeed a rallying point for the followers of Mr. American Carnage.

Sadly, we really do need a catchy name.

ETA: I keep editing as people make suggestions.

[hlthe2b]

1. Personally, I think simpler and to the point is better: DEMOCRACY movement

[Drahthaardogs]

21. RESIST seems to be the generally accepted name

And it says it all. I especially like how it makes me think of Star Wars. It fits.

[Danascot]

22. I like RESIST a lot; short sweet and to the point

Why don't we do a poll of the best ideas and see what we think?

[Hugin]

2. I agree we need to develop a name before we are branded anti-whatevers, by the Trumpanzees.

We will be given a most unpalatable name which they will yell into every open microphone they can find. (Our methodology should be identical when a rallying call is found.)

Maybe include the words, "Coalition" or "Allies" in there somewhere?

I trust the creativity and intelligence of our people to come up with something inspiring and lasting.

[Squinch]

3. Hmmm... The Liberty Torch Coalition... I like it. I'm going to edit the OP title.

[hlthe2b]

4. respectfully, the RW will merely turn it around to claim it means WE want to TORCH Liberty

[Squinch]

5. True. Editing OP title again! Thanks.

[Squinch]

14. And that still doesn't do it!

[Hugin]

6. In it's favor it brings along with it quite a bit of established symbolism.

Lady Liberty, her guiding light, and a promise written in stone.

[Squinch]

7. That's what I was thinking. I'm sick to death of them trying to paint themselves as the

ones who own America's values, when in fact all their positions are completely antithetical to traditional American values.

WE are the true Americans. We are the ones who welcome people and encourage them to add innovation and flavor and color to our country. We are the ones who see and revere their value.

[jmg257]

8. Now a bit too long, not catchy enough. "Liberty's Torch" was closer.

[Squinch]

9. I think you're right. And it still does what hlth2b said: it can be construed as "torching liberty

[jmg257]

11. But the symbolism is wonderful...it's really good...hmmm.

[Squinch]

12. Lamp of Liberty? Liberty's Beacon?

[Squinch]

15. Edited again: Liberty's lamp.

[GeorgeGist]

10. I kinda favor simpler ...

They'll have to look it up before they get it.

[jmg257]

13. Ugh - look it up is not too promising...Omega is "last", and Christian...

Alpha (? or ? ) and omega (? or ? ) are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, and a title of Christ and God in the Book of Revelation. This couple of letters are used as Christian symbols,[1] and are often combined with the Cross, Chi-rho, or other Christian symbols.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_and_Omega

[Trust Buster]

16. Rethuglicans have bastardized the word "liberty". I think the movement will keep "RESIST."

[Squinch]

17. "Resist" puts us on the bottom looking up. And yes, Republicans have co-opted the

word Liberty. Which, I think, is all the more reason why we should take it back. It realistically belongs to us a lot more than them.

[Trust Buster]

19. I would rather walk the walk than talk the talk personally.

[Squinch]

20. Why not do both?

[mopinko]

18. indivisible.