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.
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Originally Posted By
u/FiftyFifty1MovementAt2025-04-05 07:56:36 PM| Source
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?