zbyte64

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[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 23 points 1 week ago

Seriously good read on what to do next: https://wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins/

The fascist power structure is unjust and so it is like an upsidedown pyramid being propped up by pillars: people who do the actual work are the pillars. This pyramid topples when those pillars are removed. This can be a workers' strike in a certain sector (example given was the eastern shoremen refusing to load weapons for a war).

I'm also struck by how the article says to handle fear. We need to act as community and flip the script on their fear tactics.

The author of the article also has an interesting interview with Sam Seder where they talk about more historical examples: https://youtu.be/YLBM2SEL6Rc

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 52 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Don't blame me, I voted for Dr Eggman.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems -1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Those of us who are terminally online should definitely checking sources, but I don't think that is practical for those working two shifts and taking care of a family.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 46 points 1 week ago (2 children)

SCOTUS: we stopped caring about being consistent

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 1 points 1 week ago (3 children)

How do you address the material conditions of people who reject addressing the material conditions if it also helps someone who isn’t them.

I think the sort of help you're talking about is of political policy (ie free lunches at schools). I am speaking of direct action by volunteers (ie running a community pantry). When you engage in the community, conversations happen and that is when you can challenge biases in a non-confrontational setting.

If you cannot find solidarity in the masses then what is it you're looking for? A Vanguard party to reeducate the masses?

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 19 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Nah, this is why citizens need guns. If a good guy with a gun was there then the body count would have been much lower. The car incident is why we should also give people their own personal shoulder mounted RPG.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 22 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (6 children)

only way to fix the media is to fix the voters.

This narrative serves the capitalist class and cannot be proven. You don't "fix" voters, you create solidarity by dealing with their material conditions (engage in mutual aid).

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 2 points 1 week ago

Musk just had a judge in Texas say they're going to review the bid. I guess we know who the other bidder was now.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 100 points 1 week ago (28 children)

We can blame voters or fix our media landscape. You can do both, but we need to do the latter to have a functioning democracy.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 17 points 1 week ago

Consider that many people who watched the Joker and idolize him didn't get that the movie was speaking against the character. Fascists don't understand camp, and so they don't get that it's a critique unless the director explicitly tells them so.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 9 points 1 week ago

You know what's a blessing for fascists? Holding them to a lower standard in the courts.

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