Burma Shave style NO KINGS signs

Here’s a Burma-Shave-style series of signs with a **social justice theme**, ending with the message “No Kings.” Each line would appear on a separate sign, spaced out along a road:

Equal rights 
For every voice 
Justice fair 
Should be the choice 
No Kings     
They hold the crown
You hold the load  
Stand together 
Change the road   
No Kings  
The power’s yours  
It’s in your hands  
Build a world  
That truly stands
No Kings  
Truth and love  
Will light the way
No one rules 
We all have say
No Kings       

Each set of signs uses the rhythmic, rhyming style of the original Burma-Shave ads while conveying social justice themes like equality, collective power, and rejecting authoritarianism or hierarchical rule. The final line, “No Kings” delivers a punchy, memorable conclusion in the same way Burma-Shave signs ended with their product name.

Maybe you would like to add these to your protest signs. 

Charles Thomas would like to have a discussion with you.

“Everything depends on something else.” – unknown

What is Linguistic Imperialism? Linguistic imperialism refers to the dominance of one language over others, typically through the spread and establishment of the dominant language by colonial, economic, or cultural means. It often results in the marginalization of local languages and cultures.

Why and who benefits?

“We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them” – Einstein


“No freedom before you first get free from the mental categories of those who would hold you in bondage.” – Ogunnaike

Create it in your mind.
Create it in your words.
Create It in your actions. – Unknown.

Clearly Articulate and Live the Future

This article is inspired by an audit of Dr. King’s unfinished business and a speech given by Michael McPhearson at All Saint’s Lutheran Church in Spokane Washington. The occasion was the commemoration of the the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.


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Navigating Civil Disobedience

  • rights are enforceable in court, not on the street—reserve rights-claims for legal proceedings
  • disciplined nonviolence demands no defiance, no evasion, and acceptance of penalties
  • organized, pre-notified actions are safer and more effective than spur-of-the-moment protests
  • calm, respectful interaction with police reduces force and aids later defense
  • thorough preparation—medical waivers, property checklists, legal contacts—minimizes harm and maximizes impact

DETAILS: Navigating Civil Disobedience

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Choices Now: Tyranny or Revolution

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Open Letter to Our Spokane Community

With millions of people marching in the streets across the United States and 10,000 – 20,000 marching here in Spokane this would make a good topic for our local newspapers, comma and social media. It would also be an opportunity to disseminate strategic conversations across the nation.

The marchers are asking a fundamental question: How do we preserve democracy when so many of our neighbors seem willing to trade it for the promise of security?

It appears that there is a great deal of fear dividing our country in two. Why these fears, what needs to be done, and how can we do it? What do our readers think? What does our community think? What do others think?  

This is a three part series.  The first part describes the fears and what needs to be done to address them. The second part addresses why Black people should resist the loss of democracy, the third part deals with what needs to be done. Later articles can follow the progress of the Spokane fight for democracy.

The articles discuss various evidence-based approaches to enhance democratic resilience and social cohesion at government, institutional, and individual levels. They highlight the importance of economic interventions, leadership strategies, educational reforms, media responsibility, and personal engagement. The text outlines measures for specific demographic concerns while emphasizing the need for systemic changes and the importance of measuring success. Key factors for success include authenticity, inclusivity, patience, consistency, local focus, and bipartisan support.

Feedback from social media posts and interactions can be used to invite them to remove the fear, save democracy and participate in building a better community they want to live in.

1. Why Are People So Afraid That They Choose Tyranny Over Democracy

2. Why Blacks Will Resist the Loss of Democracy

3. What Needs To Be Done to Relieve Fear?

4. Join Fighting Fear and Volunteer

Drawn Together Tuesday

What do you see and how do you feel?