• wheezy@lemmy.ml
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    22 hours ago

    The only thing pathetic at this point is that all Americans aren’t going full hostile takeover.

    I am an American. I know the frustration of people that care. So this isn’t directed at your comment specifically. I feel and understand your frustration and doomerism in “nothing will happen”. But, nothing will happen because YOU and I aren’t doing anything.

    We’re seeing a massive opportunity right now for people that don’t usually pay attention to actually pay attention. I’ve been at this for awhile. I had the same feeling before.

    But right now the “wine mom’s” are talking about a need for reconstructing our entire system.

    We are far far behind in the organization that we need to enact real change. The flame of frustration is AHEAD of the actual organized efforts. Many are just sitting in wait.

    You (anyone reading this) and I. We can’t sit in wait. We are the ones that should have been prepared for this opportunity.

    If you’re not going to a meeting (in person) in your community to organize against ICE or work for resistance, well, you need to. DSA, PSL, your local immigrant rights organizations, etc. You need to get connected NOW.

    If all you do is donate some whistles or give a ride to someone that needed it. YOU did something! Do one thing and start there.

    Individual attitude is keeping leftist in wait. Our collective minimal effort is much more powerful than anything else. And that minimal effort is addicting. It’s will bring you to even more. It’s everything you’ve been looking for that has been missing. There is no better mental health therapy than the feeling of solidarity.

    • Aljernon@lemmy.today
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      19 hours ago

      But, nothing will happen because YOU and I aren’t doing anything.

      True dat. Only we can help us.