LaffyJan 18, 2025
Trump is threatening ”shock and awe” next week. I fear that he’s hoping he can trigger huge protests, use that as an excuse to crack down hard, exert power over protesters—including using violence against them—to set a precedent, create fear, and ultimately shut down further efforts.
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@GottaLaff

Protests in the street are totally ignored by autocrats - often only bringing blowback.

Protestors - and all decent people - need to be looking at a #GeneralStrike

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@TCatInReality I wish. Will Bunch has been calling for that for YEARS. Nobody runs with it.
Show threadTC Won't Give In To LiesJan 18, 2025

@GottaLaff

Maybe a few more failed protests will cause people to reconsider tactics.

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@TCatInReality @GottaLaff

One of the 'advantages' of forcing people to live hand-to-mouth is that a general strike is difficult to justify for many, even most. Just one more way in which autocracy and wealth disparity go hand in glove. I'm not saying it'd be a bad idea, but it would have to be arranged such that people get the support they need during that time.

Jan 18, 2025 at 3:06pmWeb
Show threadTC Won't Give In To LiesJan 18, 2025

@theogrin @GottaLaff

Very true, but some of the most successful strikes have been by people barely above starving who know there *must* be a change