How to Topple Tyrants

How to Topple Tyrants

The powerful have their power. But we have something too

Why compliance won’t save us, nostalgia won’t protect us, and pretending the rules still work is a dangerous fantasy

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Charlotte vs Tyranny
Jan 22, 2026
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I had planned on writing about appeasement this week. About how sad and fed up I was of seeing British Prime Minister - and professional wet blanket - Keir Starmer fail to stand up to Trump. Again. And again. About how appeasement never works with bullies, it simply delays the inevitable and allows the bully the chance to build their power and strength

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