Good point. Original Commenter (OC) is claiming a specificity after the fact when initially they were claiming a generality.
As a reader though, OC's meaning came across in my first reading. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Resonosity
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The protests in Turkey are something I wish Americans would demonstrate. I agree.
I think the reality is that Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, they're highly individualistic after decades of materialistic conditioning, and younger generations are captured by social media instead of voicing their woes in the streets.
But there is an appetite for action. Look at Bernie's rallies. People want change, and polls reflect how people have little to no faith in the Democrats.
There needs to be an organizing principle if any political action should be effective. I'm finding the group 50501 to be that, and I try to share their plans on social media and with my friends & family. The next protest I plan on going to is on April 5th.
But you're right. Americans are distracted with their toys and treats. Make no mistake though. If Trump's decisions continue to tank the economy, and toys and treats become too expensive, even for the middle and lower class, I believe there will be more action.
What do you mean my that? Like, your own posts or those of others?
Not sure I'm seeing that on my side. Could be wrong tho
I fixed it. Thanks for dunking on my character rather than correcting me tho
My bad. Just ran through the numbers on ballotpedia the other day.
~32% of Americans voted for Trump. ~31% for Kamala, and the remaining ~37% voted third party or not at all.
Republicans are taking these actions, not Americans. And Democrats should have captured more of the 67% instead of going after the ~32%.
That being said, Americans are dumbbbb
Edit: 37% didn't vote, not 67%. Thanks Lemming
Sync for Lemmy feels just like Reddit is Fun (RiF). So good
How long does it take to get Mexican citizenship?
I 100% support road taxes
As a reader btw, I appreciate your point of view. Don't get discouraged when your interlocutors put in less work than you. I think snuffing out the liberal fervor for capitalism by using examples where different systems are successful is vitally important. I'm just not very educated on it as I could be. People like you help with that!
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