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Our Best Option for Defending Ourselves From Trump’s Second Term Is Each Other (truthout.org)

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The article discusses the response of liberal organizations like the ACLU to Trump's election in 2016, and how their messaging was ineffective at mobilizing people to take meaningful action. It criticizes Democratic politicians in Washington state for making symbolic declarations against "hate" while simultaneously enacting policies that harm marginalized communities. The piece argues that the U.S. government, under either party, is fundamentally committed to projects of empire, militarism, and oppression, and that voting or working within the system cannot address the urgent global crises we face. Instead, the author advocates for direct action, mutual aid, and other grassroots efforts to support and defend vulnerable communities, rather than relying on policy solutions or the courts to save us. The article emphasizes the need to divest from trying to reform U.S. institutions, and instead focus on caring for each other and attacking the infrastructures of violence and extraction. It acknowledges the risks of increased repression, but argues that resistance and bold action at the local level is our best hope for creating material change. Ultimately, the text concludes that we must let go of the fantasy that the U.S. government can be made to care for us, and instead devote ourselves to the unglamorous but vital work of supporting each other and building alternative forms of collective resilience and resistance. The stakes are high, but the author believes this is the only viable path forward.

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[-] mtdyson_01@lemmynsfw.com 15 points 1 month ago

It's cute that you think elections will still be a thing in four years.

[-] catsarebadpeople@sh.itjust.works 22 points 1 month ago

Not saying you're wrong or even that you shouldn't feel that way but please don't antagonize people who are suggesting doing something instead of just giving up.

[-] SapphironZA@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

I realize it's likely something said in jest, but Jan6 did give a blueprint for what to do, if they don't.

[-] Shardikprime@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

Why wouldn't they?

[-] OutlierBlue@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago

If you're honestly asking that, you haven't been paying attention.

Trump has openly said he would be a dictator on day one of his presidency. He told American Christians that they won't have to worry about voting again, and that he'd take care of all that. Republicans control the house, the senate, the presidency, and the supreme court. There is no one to appeal to when he tries (and he WILL try) to take complete control. And legal challenges will be brought before the SCOTUS, who will rule in his favour.

Freedom will not win by following the old rules. Those rules are gone. They were killed by Trump and his MAGA mob.

[-] Shardikprime@lemmy.world -3 points 1 month ago

Complete control? Haha oh man, in 4 years you'll laugh about this

[-] OutlierBlue@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 month ago

If someone tells you of the power they will take, believe them.

[-] Shardikprime@lemmy.world -3 points 1 month ago

Righty-o

[-] Fuzzy_Red_Panda@lemm.ee 3 points 1 month ago

I sure as heck hope so, assuming I'm not dead from Trump's policies and the MAGA laws that get passed.

[-] Shardikprime@lemmy.world -4 points 1 month ago

You'll be fine!

Except for your kidneys tho. You really need to stop drinking coffee

this post was submitted on 13 Nov 2024

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