I ageee. But at the same time. This is where democracy plays in. Even though I believe trump stole the 2024 election (3 million + purged votes). He won the PV and EC. The American people elected him to lead, as did they with electing republicans to a majority in congress.
THEY CHOSE THIS! Overthrowing the president goes against the will of the people. However, that’s where Congress is supposed to uplhold the constitution, which they aren’t by allowing this pedo to do whatever he wants.
Also, overthrowing the government of the Philippines is a lot easier than the US. Unless we all agree to just tank the economy by not working.
We no longer live in communities, rather we live in “markets.”
With so many people living paycheck to paycheck, we need a significant shift in our culture and a real sense of community. Cooperation rather than competition.
“Rugged individualism” has really become “every man for themselves.”
Well, the president failed. So… where are all the calls for impeachment this time? Funny how that’s not happening yet every past president for decades had to deal with the other side threatening that.
Pre Trump, presidents feared impeachment and the media treated it almost like they were being sentenced to death. Even though you still need 2/3 of the senate for removal after impeachment.
Nixon literally resigned in shame over JUST an impeachment, granted, the GOP was much more bipartisan back then and might have voted for removal now.
Today, the GOP are just complete cucks to MAGA and Trump knows they’ll save him.
Democracy isn’t just about what (a short) majority of the voters have decided, it’s also about checks and balances, and protection of the individual, especially those from minority groups… and a lot more. There is nothing democratic about Trump’s rule and the fact that 52 or 53 or whatever percent of those citizens who went to actually cast a ballot voted for this doesn’t change that fact
Edit: Also, a general strike is not going to « tank the economy »
How would a general strike be neutral or positive for the economy?
General strikes have to involve a meaningful percentage of the working population and are only supposed to end when the demands are met. The people on strike stop working, reduce spending as much as possible and stop paying tax.
It’s hard to imagine a scenario where that wouldn’t affect it massively in a negative way, so I’m genuinely curious as to what you think would happen in that scenario
Edit: I’m not sure I understand why this has been met with downvotes and no comment? I don’t see how I’m saying anything false here
Unless it’s a misunderstanding that I’m saying people should not do a general strike, which couldn’t be more wrong. Tbf I think Americans should have started one long before this point.
Hurting the economy in a sustained manner is the mechanism through which general strikes are an effective tool of the working class
I think people don’t understand that a general strike is an ongoing shutdown. They think it’s like going on a march one Sunday afternoon.
Also, a general strike while hurting the billionaires, would also hurt the people and more so democrat supporting urban areas - to the point where many people would have no food. The billionaires could wait it out (they won’t starve), and the fascist federal forces would come down hard on the eventual riots.
I ageee. But at the same time. This is where democracy plays in. Even though I believe trump stole the 2024 election (3 million + purged votes). He won the PV and EC. The American people elected him to lead, as did they with electing republicans to a majority in congress.
THEY CHOSE THIS! Overthrowing the president goes against the will of the people. However, that’s where Congress is supposed to uplhold the constitution, which they aren’t by allowing this pedo to do whatever he wants.
Also, overthrowing the government of the Philippines is a lot easier than the US. Unless we all agree to just tank the economy by not working.
I’ll take one “tank the economy” please.
https://generalstrikeus.com/
Tank the economy. The alternative is not better.
I’m down, but we have to be a collective to work, no backing out.
We no longer live in communities, rather we live in “markets.”
With so many people living paycheck to paycheck, we need a significant shift in our culture and a real sense of community. Cooperation rather than competition.
“Rugged individualism” has really become “every man for themselves.”
That’s the point of the website
Well, the president failed. So… where are all the calls for impeachment this time? Funny how that’s not happening yet every past president for decades had to deal with the other side threatening that.
He was impeached 2, 3? Times?
It doesn’t force him out and it isn’t very helpful.
This year?
My bad I forgot that this time it will do something because reasons.
You’re completely missing the point
What’s the point then dude?
After how many sternly worded letters do you expect Nazis to throw in the towel?
The point is that he hasn’t been impeached this time…. Why? I find it odd. If all you have to say is random nonsense and ventriloquism, just move on.
What happens to him when he gets impeached this time?
Please describe to me the cause and effect you are expecting to take place that results in meaningful change.
Pre Trump, presidents feared impeachment and the media treated it almost like they were being sentenced to death. Even though you still need 2/3 of the senate for removal after impeachment.
Nixon literally resigned in shame over JUST an impeachment, granted, the GOP was much more bipartisan back then and might have voted for removal now.
Today, the GOP are just complete cucks to MAGA and Trump knows they’ll save him.
The Republicans have no shame left
So impeachment isn’t a viable strategy to oust them
Democracy isn’t just about what (a short) majority of the voters have decided, it’s also about checks and balances, and protection of the individual, especially those from minority groups… and a lot more. There is nothing democratic about Trump’s rule and the fact that 52 or 53 or whatever percent of those citizens who went to actually cast a ballot voted for this doesn’t change that fact
Edit: Also, a general strike is not going to « tank the economy »
It wasn’t even a majority. 49%.
A just system doesn’t appoint a king this way.
How would a general strike be neutral or positive for the economy?
General strikes have to involve a meaningful percentage of the working population and are only supposed to end when the demands are met. The people on strike stop working, reduce spending as much as possible and stop paying tax.
It’s hard to imagine a scenario where that wouldn’t affect it massively in a negative way, so I’m genuinely curious as to what you think would happen in that scenario
Edit: I’m not sure I understand why this has been met with downvotes and no comment? I don’t see how I’m saying anything false here
Unless it’s a misunderstanding that I’m saying people should not do a general strike, which couldn’t be more wrong. Tbf I think Americans should have started one long before this point.
Hurting the economy in a sustained manner is the mechanism through which general strikes are an effective tool of the working class
I think people don’t understand that a general strike is an ongoing shutdown. They think it’s like going on a march one Sunday afternoon.
Also, a general strike while hurting the billionaires, would also hurt the people and more so democrat supporting urban areas - to the point where many people would have no food. The billionaires could wait it out (they won’t starve), and the fascist federal forces would come down hard on the eventual riots.