When communication and cooperation break down, it's understandable that people would feel the need to defend those who are being attacked. People forget that political violence through policy has real consequences.

It's not great, but I think it's understandable. I think it's also super interesting how patient everyone has been and still is. I think it says a lot about Americans and humans in general. I would like to think it shows that most people want peace and cooperation and view violence as a last resort

We need a general strike. The country would be brought to its knees if deprived of profit and labor. That tactic was extremely effective in Chile in 2019, and had they not fallen for the trick of liberal reform, they would've had a successful revolution on their hands with virtually no bloodshed.

If you aren't in a union (or even if you are, it's worth dual-carding), please consider joining the IWW to unionize your workplace (bonus: you'll get higher wages, better benefits, and more time off if you succeed!) to strengthen a general strike if we finally manage to enact one.

The UAW is planning one for May 1st 2028, but it could happen sooner.

• 🌍 US/Global: IWW (Français) - (Español)

And for our international friends, you should join one as well, as fascism is gaining momentum globally. If your country isn't listed below, just contact the IWW directly in the link above.

• 🇦🇷 Argentina: FORA
• 🇦🇺 Australia: ASF-IWA
• 🇧🇷 Brazil: FOB
• 🇧🇬 Bulgaria: ARS, CITUB
• 🇩🇪 Germany: FAU
• 🇬🇷 Greece: ESE
• 🇮🇹 Italy: USI
• 🇳🇱 🇧🇪 Netherlands & Belgium: Vriji Bond
• 🇪🇸 Spain: CNT
• 🇸🇪 Sweden: SAC
• 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: UVW

Democrats and independents have about reached where Republicans used to be on this sentiment.

I would love to see a poll that asks regardless of whether you think political violence is appropriate, whether you think political violence is the most likely outcome.

ELI5, please, how exactly would violence do anything but play into the fascist playbook?