cross-posted from: https://50501.chat/post/93776
We are building a massive, visible, national rejection of this crisis—and today’s numbers are proof that the people—the majority—are taking action to stop a hostile government takeover.
Because let’s be clear: We do not have a functioning democracy anymore. Trump and his billionaire allies have dismantled our system of checks and balances, stacked the courts, silenced dissent, and declared themselves above the law.
They are disappearing people, attacking universities and the free press, and purging agencies meant to protect the people—from the environment to civil rights to public health.
This is not politics as usual. This is a hostile takeover by billionaires, corporations, and authoritarian enablers.
They are gutting the country for parts—and selling us out in the process.
They are not leaders. They are traitors to the people of this country.
So we are building a People’s Movement. And history shows that when just 3.5% of the population engages in sustained, peaceful resistance—transformative change is inevitable.
But we have to earn it. And we have to fight for it.
We may no longer have a functioning democracy—but we still have a chance to restore it. The window is closing though. And we are the ones who must rise to meet this moment.
So here’s what you can do: 📱 Use the 5 Calls app or Resist Bot to contact your elected officials—every single day.
🎤 Demand town halls. Show up at their public appearances.
🚫 Boycott the corporations funding this hostile takeover.
🗣️ Talk to your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors. Don’t let them sleep through this moment.
📸 Share protest footage, updates, and facts on social media. Amplify the truth—because the billionaires are trying to drown it out.
📲 And follow us to stay connected, get updates, and join future actions.
We are not alone. We are not powerless. And we are not backing down.
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Originally Posted By
u/FiftyFifty1MovementAt2025-04-05 07:56:36 PM| Source
We’re trying to scare the Republicans in Congress into growing a spine. If they feel that their seats are threatened, they may actually begin to dissent.
Honestly you are way past that. At this point, the ask should be a complete abolishment of the 2 party system and a full reset
Pretending the mummies from the GOP or the dummies from the DNC will fix this is asking for another topping on the shit Sunday they are serving you
You do understand you’d be asking the people who have power from the current system to change it?
Our best chance at change is engaging more than the current ~20% turnout in Democratic primaries to replace centrists with progressives. It’s far more likely to be successful than rallying entire districts around a third party.
then you'll be back here in the next cycle... you don't have enough progressivess to effect change
How many elections do you estimate it would take to gain a majority vote in a third party? How much longer do you want to allow Republicans to remain in control while you promote a new party? We’re facing the worst administration in US history and you’re advocating for splitting the vote over changing out the members of the most popular party in the last 20 years.
a billion? which is why I'm arguing for a full reset. You don't have enough democracy to fix this mess by voting
What does a full reset look like to you? It sounds a lot more like anarchy than progressivism to me.
for starters, electoral reform to abolish the 2 party sistem
you'll never get progressivism with the same 2 groups
I’m not asking about the goal. I’m asking about the path. How do you propose we accomplish this? It’s far from a new idea.
I am far from an expert but I think a general strike would be the first step.
By the way, having an opinion has to what needs to be done does not mean I also know how to get there or that my lack of knowledge on the "how" takes away value on the "what"... I know if my roof has a hole it needs to be fixed, and me not knowing about rafters, decking, weather proofing and/or shingles does not mean the hole does not need repair, or that "thoughts and prayers" won't fix the hole.
Neither will actionless criticism. Idealism is great, but entirely useless without an actionable plan. Complaining about the better of two options without direction to improve it, is indirectly advocating for the worse of the two. It’s been the Republican playbook since Nixon. They do it, because it’s effective.
I’m not asking you stop having ideals. I’m asking you to figure out a better way to realize them. Until then, maybe you should try taking the advice of people who have been trying to drive change for decades.
Agreed, I was not advocating for that so I guess you just wanted to point it out of thin air
So you still think voting Democrats will fix this problem. Do not get me wrong, I was not in the "don't vote Harris camp" but I think it's pretty obvious the democrats cannot, and more importantly, will not make any significant change... would they be better than Trump? well yes, so would my cat acting as President
And what have these people accomplished? I am eagerly waiting with my notepad here
Actionless criticism is saying “this is what we should get, but I don’t know how to get it.” It’s the entire premise of your argument.
As I said above, I think that our system only has room for Republicans or Democrats to win seats in Congress in partisan primary states. Therefore, progressives in those states have far more influence by registering as a Democrat and voting in the primaries than they do voting for a third-party candidate.
As for the presidential election, there is zero chance of a third-party win in FPTP. A vote for a third-party is effectively a vote for your third choice.
I’m not defending Democrats. I’m trying to help people see how progressives have been consistently disenfranchised for decades, and advocating for a way to have their votes make an impact.
No, that is just providing an opinion. If every option/observation were shut down with this "do not talk unless you have it solved", there would be no progress ever
If I took your pedantic stance, I would say you are simply insane as you want a different result by trying the same thing again and again and again... maybe the 20th time is the charm?
Today? sure, but your system is broken and you should probably focus on fixing that, instead of expecting the cancer is suddenly going to kill itself
What progressives? AOC and Bernie are the only ones that raise a voice and they have been (unfortunately) 100% ineffectual. The Democrats themselves have made sure nothing AOC or Bernie push gets anywhere
Again supporting my point that you need electoral reform
And you want to give those progressives that have been and continue to be disenfranchised a vote which would mean what? they cannot act and there are not enough of them....
I'm starting to think you are projecting your own "actionless criticism" on me
I’m simply saying your opinion is useless without a plan for action. The only way to get electoral reform without violently overthrowing the government is by electing more progressives. The action I’m suggesting is progressives voting for more progressive candidates in Democratic primaries to replace the centrists. Progressives have been unsuccessfully voting third party for decades, so that’s the one way we can be certain it will not happen.
Only Bernie and AOC? You’re not a US citizen, are you? There are many progressives in the House. The problem is there is only one in the Senate, Bernie.
https://progressives.house.gov/caucus-members
You write a lot of words in condemnation, but offer no real substance for action. Please keep to yourself about politics that you are neither informed of nor impacted by.
as are all opinions, are you new to social media?
Quick reminder to the audience that anyone advocating "tear it all down", especially as a way of dismissing more realistic solutions, is parroting Russian propaganda.
Ok I am actually impressed. This is a BRILLIANT line of propaganda. Suggesting that anyone accusing Russia of interfering with US politics is functionally equivalent to the racists claiming Mexicans are bringing in drugs etc. That's exactly the kind of wedge to drive in the left wing tiktok activists. And just subtle enough - "foreigners", it's the perfect word. You could probably throw in some of the West Coast complaints about Asian businessmen buying up housing stock, for maximum chaos. You pit knee jerk anti-racism against legitimate concerns and threats, and you're able to push the narrative that anyone complaining about Russia is a MAGA in disguise. Drive a wedge between various left-wing factions. It's not Russia, it's "foreigners".
Whoever came up with this line deserves a commendation.
This will probably get deleted but I still wanted you to know I was impressed. Well done.
"progressive" liberals when you tell them that not all of their countries problems are caused by foreigners.
Yes I did the Jan 6th Gallows on my sign, and the back said next time it’s 2A time.
These people are all in violation of their oath to the constitution they need to be reminded that we can remove them from their post the old-fashioned way.