"Should we fight back?"

“No, that’s exactly what they want! Then they’ll start double fascism.”

"Withhold taxes?"

“No, they control the banks. And I’ve been a big fan of central banks since Hamilton. Let’s not risk a depression.”

"So, should we just secede?"

“No, then people in red states will get double fascism.”

"Then what, exactly?"

“Slam them with shame until we maybe have a midterm election.”