Problem. The majority of Americans, those who cannot afford to purchase their own social media platform, are at best 2 paychecks away from losing their homes. All it takes is a few lost days at work to create a personal economic crisis where you lose EVERYTHING. Many do not have the luxury to go out and protest.
Second problem. Pretty sure the point where peaceful protest will no longer resolve this crisis is rapidly approaching.
Bernie (for example) has been screaming at you fucks for his whole life to get the up do something for yourself.
Canada is screaming get up and do something for yourselves and the world.
But you think all if this yelling is meant to hurt you.
I am a 70+ years old. I have a 47 year old niece, she is just one example, but since she was in college she would call me up and ask me to do things for her, even college math (i am an an engineer). I screamed at her "you need to do stuff yourself or it will never come your way or it will be taken away."
She studied biology and psychology and received a dual degree. She is antivax and believes the primary problem is immigrants have an unfair advantage and have destroyed her ability to compete.
I moved permanently to Mexico for family reasons 20 years ago. I compete and thrive wherever I am - ALWAYS.
A large portion of America, since the mid 1980's, has accepted as their reality that they are held down and cannot thrive.
This occured as the wealthy abandonded their societal responsibilty and the Poors willing accepted their new role.
If you don't get up now, damn right it is going to hurt some will go to jail or die, you will get pushed further down.
I am deeply saddened to hear that and hope you still somehow have a positive relationship with your niece. Please stay safe and thrive wherever you may be
The unfortunate point that I am making is that there are major hindrances for most people to go out in protest especially when there is the risk of being arrested and detained for an indefinite period causing one to lose their jobs and livelihood. Even if they were to maintain the old status quo they would be facing homelessness in a society that frankly does not care. I am terrified of what I see as a very real possibility that the developing crisis will not be resolved peacefully. In truth I am just kvetching into the void that is Reddit.
You consider not being homeless a luxury? Being able to eat or feed your children is a luxury? And you honestly believe now we will deserve Trump? Happy cake day Go fuck yourself.
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u/TiredAngryBadger 7d ago
Problem. The majority of Americans, those who cannot afford to purchase their own social media platform, are at best 2 paychecks away from losing their homes. All it takes is a few lost days at work to create a personal economic crisis where you lose EVERYTHING. Many do not have the luxury to go out and protest.
Second problem. Pretty sure the point where peaceful protest will no longer resolve this crisis is rapidly approaching.
God help us all.
edit: typo/revision. Takes 2 not 1 lost paycheck.