Is this movement just about being anti-Trump (an important sentiment)? Or are we standing up for the big picture of what allowed someone like Trump and an ideology like magaism to come to such power?
Some of us are beginning to feel crowded by neoliberal ideals that are worrying. If we don’t address genocide and the industrial military complex in our discussions, and don’t have a real look at the direct connection between magaism and nazism, then this is a doomed movement.
Trump is terrible and all he cares about it his and his friends land and real estate. Being anti-Trump is good. But if that’s where it ends, we’re missing the full problem.
Originally Posted By u/MeEyeSlashU At 2025-04-27 08:09:43 PM | Source
I agree, but all the other wonderful stuff you brought up is also taking a pretty long time to become widespread. That’s the only reason I really care about the electoral side.
Widespread unionization of all types would be ideal, followed by a gradual conversion to co-ops. I think that’s both reasonably achievable and effective in service of the long term goal. Unless union membership goes exponential real soon though, that’s going to take years, if not decades. These protests offer a fantastic time to push unionization. We need representatives out there with clear messages and easily digestible literature.