The grave—global—threat is fascism and authoritarianism consolidating state power. Need to link the power of protest to countering *that*.
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these demonstrations are cathartic, but they are not moving the needle enough.
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I've protested my whole life. Protests have real power. But realism and long-term thinking about linking them to deeper organizing is key.
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Plainly: historically, anything that looks like street brawls helps fascists consolidate power. "Many sides" is their core tactic. Works. +
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This is fantastic. As Weimar Repub collapsed, left and right fought in the streets. Nazi used state power. With most's implicit blessing.
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This is a good argument for silencing the BernieBros now. They can't do strategic. And aside from 2 to 3 issues, they only virtue signal.
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seems similar to the US "strategy" in Afghanistan (bought,read,loved your book by the way!)
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Yes. Duh! :)
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