It has to be called a ‘protest’ because general strikes are outlawed. The idea is a show of force to demonstrate the impact the protest could have if it continued. It isn’t a party, a presentation, or a performance. It is the decision to exert the economic influence of not working (but not striking for legal reasons).
Yes, because we are all convinced by people that are poor and homeless.
Money is power. I could give half my day’s wages to a worthy organization (if I could find one) and it would be infinitely more effective than losing my job.
Some people are going to be able to go march. Some people are not. Not every action will be suitable for every person.
If you’re a person who is not able to go march, there are still plenty of things you can do, even if it’s as small as making sure that you have space in your home for people who might need safety on short notice.
Nothing any of us do today, or tomorrow, or next week is going to make any difference all by itself. Instant gratification is simply off the table. Our cumulative efforts, great and small, over time, can be successful eventually.
While I appreciate the symbolism, the scheduled time is when most people outside of government have to work, while most people in government do not.
So we chose a time least convenient to protestors, to impress the people that aren’t even there.
It has to be called a ‘protest’ because general strikes are outlawed. The idea is a show of force to demonstrate the impact the protest could have if it continued. It isn’t a party, a presentation, or a performance. It is the decision to exert the economic influence of not working (but not striking for legal reasons).
Well, I’ll be damned.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_strike#Legality
Enjoy your 5th job later.
People need to eat now
Do they not need to eat after sitting out protests?
If some people go to protests they won’t be able to afford food. People who say these things have never lived hand to mouth to the extreme.
Lol! Keep dreaming.
Dreaming? Of what? Barley making enough to get by?
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Yes, because we are all convinced by people that are poor and homeless.
Money is power. I could give half my day’s wages to a worthy organization (if I could find one) and it would be infinitely more effective than losing my job.
I’ve started supporting the ACLU. They’ve been going after Trump like a terrier after a rat, so I feel I’m getting my money’s worth.
Oh yeah, because fascism is soooo easy to stand up to, that’s why no fascists have made it to power in any country ever.
or that they’re living paycheck to paycheck and can’t afford to take the risk to their job or loss of food.
How long do you think there will be a job for you?
years, progress is fast, but not fast enough to replace rural jobs before those in the megacities.
Some people are going to be able to go march. Some people are not. Not every action will be suitable for every person.
If you’re a person who is not able to go march, there are still plenty of things you can do, even if it’s as small as making sure that you have space in your home for people who might need safety on short notice.
Nothing any of us do today, or tomorrow, or next week is going to make any difference all by itself. Instant gratification is simply off the table. Our cumulative efforts, great and small, over time, can be successful eventually.