I strongly believe that this movement needs some epic, historical, unstoppable chants and slogans. I also believe that recent history proves that such chants and slogans tend to follow a simple formula: 3 words only, each word being only one syllable.
Here are the most impactful chants of the last few decades:
- Yes We Can.
- Feel The Bern.
- Eat The Rich.
- Drain The Swamp.
- Build The Wall.
These appeal to short attention spans. They are emotional. Sometimes they even imply a policy. They fit on a hat or t shirt or bumper sticker. They are ear worms. They have lasted.
When we make them wordier, they can make for a fun meme or moment, but history forgets them quickly.
I propose we mass brainstorm similar three word chants for the issues and policies of the day, until a winning chant is adopted by a charismatic leader to challenge Trump. I hope you all encourage your peers to workshop along these lines until a clear winner emerges within the movement.
Here are a few suggestions to kick things off:
- No More Kings.
- Let Goods Flow.
- Free Means All.
- Rise Or Fall.
If you have an idea or suggestion, please share in the comments. If you join a protest, see if any of these stick. We’re all in this together!
I’d stick to the “common sense” angle then.