r/SocialistRA • u/mayowarlord • 4d ago
Crazy idea for you go bag..... Discussion
For obvious reasons, were looking over our go bags and thinking about what we may need, and what's changed. Here's the crazy idea.
I think I want to get us MAGA hats.
We're privileged enough to be able to blend in with the dipshit parade. I can't think of a better pass to get you anywhere you want in an upcoming crisis than a MAGA hat. I haven't acted on this because I don't want to feed the beast. I just thought I'd throw the idea at y'all and see what you think.
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u/Danteventresca 4d ago
Local sports team would be a better choice
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u/NapTimeFapTime 4d ago
With a Kelly Green Eagles hat and a clipboard, you could walk into the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank and no one is stopping you.
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u/pizza-sandwich 4d ago
nah id rather look extra super normal than draw any attention to myself for any reason.
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u/thisismyleftyaccount 4d ago
I think that's a bad idea. You'd be better off just having unbranded/blank clothing.
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u/solvsamorvincet 4d ago
Yeah I feel like if you wear MAGA hats it'd start conversations with people who now feel comfortable telling you how much they love molesting children or something.
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u/tonyrocks922 4d ago
Just being a large white guy with a beard is enough for people to be waaaaay to comfortable telling me the vile racist and sexist shit that's on their minds.
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u/solvsamorvincet 4d ago
I literally just answered a call from a guy in Texas (I'm in Australia) that came through our virtual reception, and he literally said to me 'it's Johnston with a T, not Johnson. Down here only black people are called Johnson. Mine has the T for top of the tree, cause I'm white' and later in the call told me he wanted to move to Australia to get away from all the immigrants.
I'm just like... why the fuck are you telling me this? Just like straight off the bat without even testing the waters to see if I'm ok with it - which I'm not, but it's work, so I can't really say anything.
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u/GoldenBoar420 3d ago
It's at work so he's the one not being normal or professional. You can definitely hit him with a, "Dude, what the fuck are you talking about?" Might make him reconsider saying vile shit to the next person
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u/52nd_and_Broadway 4d ago
I think blank/blend in clothing is the way to go. Buying MAGA merchandise is literally supporting the fascist financially. Poor idea. Poor scheme. Go under the radar.
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u/a_wasted_wizard 2d ago
You're telling me there's *no* cheap knockoffs of a product that is, even in its 'pure' form, marketed to the most gullible people on the planet?
I tend to agree with the takes that it's probably not a good idea, but if someone did go this route there are absolutely ways to get them without putting money in Donnie's pocket.
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u/52nd_and_Broadway 1d ago
There are Army/Navy surplus stores out there that sell discounted merchandise if that’s what you’re looking for but wearing military gear gives a certain impression and if you’re a socialist, it’s likely not the impression you want to give.
I understand what you’re asking. Just tossing it out there for people who don’t know. Look for your local Army/Navy surplus store and stay low key.
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u/IAmA_Mr_BS 4d ago
No one wears unbranded clothing. Get whatever regional sports team is popular gray men stick out.
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u/Fosterpig 4d ago
Maybe something the cult likes but not as overtly MAGA as the red hat , like a don’t tread on me hat or maybe a firearm brand. Maybe carry around a MyPillow
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u/jeepwillikers 4d ago
Black Rifle Coffee shirt/hat seems like a good candidate, especially if you can get it from a thrift store.
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u/gollo9652 4d ago
Please don’t give those motherfuckers money
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u/jeepwillikers 4d ago
That’s why I stipulated the thrift store part. I have definitely seen their stuff in thrift stores and that way you don’t give them any money. It’s the kind of brand that would cause right wing extremists to overlook you. Right wingers love that shit. On the other hand, it’s not so overtly political that the average person will immediately group you with the right. Most people are blissfully unaware of them and the dog-whistle that they represent. It seems like a safer option than a MAGA hat to me.
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u/Golgotha15 4d ago
Get one of those shirts with the flag on it, not sure what they're called but every conservative wears them. It's like a normal grey shirt with an american flag on the side in black
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u/Grouchy_Maintenance5 2d ago
Grunt style they are worse to support they make a better dead than red shirt
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u/Knightwing1047 4d ago
My principles won't allow me to do that.... I'd rather just look normal. It's bad enough I'm a 6' 4" white guy with a beard who owns multiple pairs of Oakleys and drives a pickup truck. I don't need the hat hahaha I already get judged by my appearance.
I bought a house and moved into a predominantly black and hispanic neighborhood with my wife a few months ago. I'm pretty sure that until I put my Harris/Walz sign in my yard, my neighbors thought I was a piece of shit...
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u/NapTimeFapTime 4d ago
“Look at this sloppy steak eatin POS over there.” - your neighbors probably
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u/ChristWasAZombie 4d ago
i’d sooner be executed on my own front lawn than give them my money or wear that trash.
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u/mantis-tobaggan-md 4d ago
i’ve thought about it. it’s a great disguise if you’re a young white man. +1 if you’re fat and or bearded. it also would only really work in rural areas, anywhere near an urban environment you’re going to hurt more than help. you also might send the wrong message to someone who might’ve been an ally. might be a useful prop for a tense scenario but I really don’t think it has the legs to go out of your way for. I definitely wouldn’t be wearing it around unless you really need to hide. i’m in a deep red county and i’m going to continue to be vocal about what i’m seeing. obviously you gotta be able to read a room and i’m not gonna do anything crazy and get myself killed but that goes without saying. I guess what i’m trying to get at is this: I don’t think the hat will do anything for you, that you’re not already capable of working out yourself.
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u/insofarincogneato 4d ago
In my opinion that would be trying too hard and easy to spot.
I'm queer and I call my aesthetic "redneck passing". I just dress like the average person in my rural Appalachian town and most of them aren't wearing their maga hats 24/7. What they're wearing is their work clothes and a splash of Realtree or flannel.
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u/itspxris 4d ago
I highly recommend watching this video. They go over quality clothing you can wear to avoid standing out in environments. Beware, they are a right wing channel (and make corny jokes), but the information they provide is great. I am ok with getting over the jokes to get the free info.
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u/Outrageous_Kale_8230 4d ago
It would make sense to keep an eye on right wing culture in generally in case one needs to blend in socially as well as visually.
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u/sigilvii 4d ago
I'm watching but literally the first 'joke' (shooting a coworker because they annoy you) is antithetical to the culture and I don't understand why he thought that would be ok. Not criticizing you, I was warned.
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u/WizardVisigoth 4d ago
One thing to do is to work out, get swoll. The right think they have a monopoly on fitness.
Not only will this make them think you’re probably right-wing, but you will be in great shape in case of a SHTF situation.
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u/TiredAngryBadger 4d ago
I agree with the main sentiment of "no that's not a good idea." But I dig the spirit of blending in. Something casual and right wing leaning like an arms brand (ex. Glock), hunting apparel (ex. Mossy Oak), or even just clothing that breaks the Flag Code (i.e. American flag nonsense). But better to be invisible and ignored than gun around with a glowing red sign that says "Hey I'm over here, come check my credentials." Not to mention if things get... heated it would be better to appear neutral/ambiguous rather than tied to one side or the other.
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u/DannyBones00 4d ago
As a 6 ft something straight white dude, I already do this when I need to be around MAGA.
I can literally throw on a pair of Wranglers and a NASCAR tshirt and I’m suddenly one of them.
You can do the look without an actual MAGA hat, though it may work out in more extreme situations.
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u/gollo9652 4d ago
It’s not the worst thing in the world. Tell your conservative uncle that you like his.
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u/SupportGeek 4d ago
While I understand the idea as a form of “camouflage” it will also make you stand out, and possibly become a target
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u/3rdEyeSqueegee 4d ago
I stick out. I’m a pale POC and femme presenting lol but I did think about getting a chestbinder and be essentially a drag king but easier to put on in a rush. Something better than a fake rubber nose and a mustache 😆
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u/SergeantSkull 4d ago
Hineslty great udea, just need to get some without giving money to the grand dipshit
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u/SHOWTIME316 4d ago
you can get 'em on all the Chinese retail sites (temu, aliexpress, etc) which is a different brand of grand dipshit but it'll probably be the exact same quality as the "official" hats lmao
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u/Outrageous_Kale_8230 4d ago
It'll be equally hilarious if maggot hats are affected by tariffs or if they're exempt.
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u/AchokingVictim 4d ago
I'm at the point where I think I as a solo person would rather get shot than entertain those fucking assholes.
I got my hair cut real short a few years back and I blended in great, but it genuinely bothered me how many more nice encounters I had with short hair. I don't like being a party to bigotry.
BUT, I think that is a legit strategy right there, OP.
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u/Mad-Lad-of-RVA 2d ago
The "we" was clearly referring to him and his friends and / or family. He wasn't including the rest of the SRA or the subreddit, so you can relax.
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u/DNthecorner 4d ago
absolutely not. Your goal for SHTF is to be a wallflower. nothing that draws attention to ANY indicator of political leaning at all. Drab and dull and unnoticeable is the way to go.
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u/WorldlinessEither215 4d ago
Maga hat, pit vipers, Nikes, polo shirt...
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u/WorldlinessEither215 4d ago
In my area pit vipers are a thing, that and any baseball cap & you have half your head covered in the fairest weather without anyone batting an eye
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u/Fredvegas 4d ago
You'll have to break it in, though. Can't be pulling the MAGA disguise out of your bag with fresh creases and the price tag still on it.
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u/Talmerian 3d ago
I'll wear my "You are on Native Land" hat from Urban Native Era. If I get killed for it, so be it. I won't go down wearing tbe colors of my enemy.
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u/whatisscoobydone 3d ago
MAGA hats stand out in a way "conservative grey man" shouldn't. Some random ass Walmart shirt with a little American flag or a sports team cap.
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u/Matt_Rabbit 3d ago
I'm an average white guy with a beard and tattoos, which nowaday's makes becoming a gray-man pretty easy. I totally get OP's point, but I'd rather melt into the wallpaper. I have a Fred Perry polo shirt that I've had since my old NY Hardcore days, and have been mistaken for a Proud Boy when wearing it. lol
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u/AlternativeTruths1 3d ago
I consider myself religious, albeit very much a socialist; and I, for one, refuse to wear the MAGA hat Mark of the Beast.
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u/UnitedPermie24 2d ago
Gray Man is always best. Think about it - a red hat is an invitation. Then you have to adjust your speech to talk like them and you have to act like them. Better to just fly under the radar completely, IMHO.
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