I still have a bit of disdain for some Lemmings insisting that the only way forward is by Americans grabbing our guns and storming the Whitehouse.
I understand the sentiment, whether to prompt a full-blown Nazi crackdown (which we’re already in, tbh), or genuine, righteous fury.
These kinds of statements are unreasonable and clearly meant to discourage real action.
I don’t think so, but without properly educating and organizing ourselves en massé, it won’t end well. Remember the French revolution was by the bourgeoisie, for the bourgeoisie; and they were a lot more organized and educated, anyway, and got the unwashed, uneducated masses to mobilize so they needn’t dirty themselves with such distasteful actions as were required.
I don’t think comparing the US to France is productive. The size difference and land mass difference alone is staggering.
It is unreasonable to ask USians to grab our guns and storm the Whitehouse. It’s not feasible in any stretch of the imagination. So yes, I view those kinds of comments as trying to derail truly constructive conversations about a way forward. I do understand the frustration and ire behind those comments though, very much so.
My point is, they were educated and organized. The USA, by and large, is not. So we’re not in disagreement, but we’re not voting our way out of this. Look at history, since FDR promised a New Deal to turn the tide against actual socialism.
I understand the sentiment, whether to prompt a full-blown Nazi crackdown (which we’re already in, tbh), or genuine, righteous fury.
I don’t think so, but without properly educating and organizing ourselves en massé, it won’t end well. Remember the French revolution was by the bourgeoisie, for the bourgeoisie; and they were a lot more organized and educated, anyway, and got the unwashed, uneducated masses to mobilize so they needn’t dirty themselves with such distasteful actions as were required.
I don’t think comparing the US to France is productive. The size difference and land mass difference alone is staggering.
It is unreasonable to ask USians to grab our guns and storm the Whitehouse. It’s not feasible in any stretch of the imagination. So yes, I view those kinds of comments as trying to derail truly constructive conversations about a way forward. I do understand the frustration and ire behind those comments though, very much so.
My point is, they were educated and organized. The USA, by and large, is not. So we’re not in disagreement, but we’re not voting our way out of this. Look at history, since FDR promised a New Deal to turn the tide against actual socialism.