Would have been a lot cooler if people actually voted and we would not be in this situation….
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In swing states, where the election was decided, voter turnout was roughly unchanged between 2020 and 2024 presidential elections. So you can stop blaming disenfranchised voters.
What will happen on April 5?
People are traveling to DC on April 5th for a big anti-Trump protest led by multiple protest organizations. They are even planning out busses and such. It will be the biggest protest so far compared to the previous ones we had. If you want to join in, see if you can go to DC, or go to your local state capitol and protest. https://handsoff2025.com/
Im going to say doubtful. Seeing the size of other protests in other countries, it really shows how little murica cares that they are going fascist
While I'm also frustrated by the apparent apathy among Americans, we've only been under this admin for two months. In Hungary, Serbia and Turkey the admins have been around for much longer than that and the realities and consequences of oppressive government have had time to fully sink in.
That said, I try to be optimistic but it's very difficult. Many sane Americans are behaving like an already defeated people, and the rest of the country either don't care or actually cheer for it.
And once this admin entrenches itself, it'll be extremely difficult to unroot. These are some of the richest and most powerful people in the world, with the world's most advanced military and massive and heavily armed police force to back them up. And that's not including all the nutjob private militias that will likely get deputized at some point. We're already seeing them label the opposition as terrorists, where do you think we'll be in a year?
I want to keep fighting but I'm not convinced enough of us take this as the very serious threat that it is. And not just to Americans, but to the whole world.
The AOC and Bernie rallies should bring some hope. This is a step up compared to weeks before. Momentum is gaining.
I feel for ya. I hope things start to turn around down there but it seems like that will only happen if the people unite. Everyone needs to go on general strike. Shut everything down!
Those countries are much smaller and many have more robust public transportation to reach said protests.
I have a 12 hour day on the 5th and it kills me not to be able to go
We'd all be better off with more critical thinking and nuisance in our lives instead of jumping to the first conclusion that reaffirms our bias
You're proving their point. Take the day off.
Cool. Pay my rent for me so I can, cause homelessness is illegal now.
You're proving MY point. Nuance and not jumping to the simplest conclusions is a severe problem we have in this country. You hear something you disagree with and immediately rack it up to "this person is bad because of (insert confirmation bias here)
You have zero clue the situation others are in. Take a seat.
How much do you make for that 12 hours? Do you have cash app?
There are literally two of us that work at my kitchen. We're both needed.
It's more than money. I'd need an extra set of hands to cover me, a set that's trained on our menu and able to feed over 1200 people, as I don't work a line, I work banquets, parties and wedding ect
Nuance. I keep pleasing for it. Not everyone can be at every protest.
So yes, as I said, it kills me to not be there, but like many people, I'm literally not in a position to
Your workplace has 2 weeks to find someone to cover that shift. Tell them to look into a contracting agency and grab a person for a day. What's your cashapp?
I won't be taking a seat for I am standing!
On Lemmy with apparently no idea what it's like to pay rent and bills.
Go you!
You have zero clue the situation others are in.
On Lemmy with apparently no idea what it's like to pay rent and bills.
Don't be a hypocrite.
One is a actual fact, the other a sarcastic jab.
Your response is an attempt to act like they're both the same.
You just want to fight to cope with being incorrect, like a typical American. You're not getting it from me. Search elsewhere.
Don't be a naysayer. Show up and apply peer pressure to others to stand up against fascism with you!
Im not american, so I cannot show up. But I will be supportive of anyone doing so!
Is a big trip
That's partly because the media is owned by the billionaires and has no interest in portraying the poor as having power over their destiny . Actually it may be entirely that.
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No, it won't. It's too soon.
What's the point of protests again?
Americans upset at what's happening in America.
It's a show of potential force and solidarity.