I mean cool…

Republicans: No we don’t plan on doing that now.

Republicans at election time: ok send the troops. Hey we didn’t think we were going to when you asked previously! What are you going to do about it?

The answer: we have to show up anyway, even with the threat of violence.

First of all, VOTE.

Sign up to be a poll worker, election judge, election observer, etc. Volunteer to drive people to their polling place. Volunteer to escort voters who are most at risk of intimidation or suppression, especially if you’re a white male. Use that privilege for good.

I’m at the point I’d sign up to be an armed observer at the edge of whatever perimeter it’s allowed - big question is how I signal I’m one of the good guys.