I think most people thought that “the” line was crossed at some point several lines ago, but when there wasn’t an obvious consensus that “the” line had been crossed at that particular time, people kept looking around and waiting for others to say that “the” line had been crossed. That’s how we’ve all allowed it to get to such an insane point. We’re all waiting for a revolutionary instead of being the leader we need. I don’t think any of us feels qualified and capable.
Thats the string holding it all together imo. The majority of people still feel secure enough in their next week of meals, let alone next four. Yeah they cost more, yeah food pantries usage are trending up so much that it threatens their stocks of food, but the foods still there and obtainable for most. Many of us who see the writing on the wall are ready for whatever but we can’t simply start shooting and hope things get better.
Well sure for now,but your seen the price of eggs,Healthcare, transportation, education, Internet and about dozen other things,prices for food is already going up,how long will take? By the way,I don’t think revolution is the answer,j think politicians need to grow some back bones. Give aoc or burnie a chance.
We have cities full of poorly armed people who are on the edge of readiness. Then, we have thousands of miles of rural country with a sparse number of well-armed people who are quite happy with the turn of events.
Nearly all news coverage is now directly/indirectly state-controlled. Nearly all social media coverage is directly/indirectly state-controlled.
We’re seeing protests come up around government buildings, but it’s barely a pittance.
The people who would need to start the coup are poorly armed and largely reluctant to be violent; they’re also not ready to give their lives for the cause. The people who are against any form of coup are well-armed and would LOVE to go in guns blazing.
The inklings of resistance are present. They’d need someone to organize and lead them,
Another concern I have is, historically, you have a coup, the military is called in to take it out, they refuse, and a new government is installed with their blessing. What happens when, instead of the military getting called in and refusing, the old government hires private industry to put guns on drones and starts murderbotting protestors? Tech isn’t like it used to be. They don’t need to get their hands directly dirty anymore or risk any of their own lives.
I’m not certain you could have a revolution against well funded oligarchs dug into a country.
May I ask,what would be that thing? Because its seems like your all well over due for a bit of a revolution
People are seemingly waiting for “the thing” not realizing that there’s never “the thing” in a successive authoritarian takeover.
I think most people thought that “the” line was crossed at some point several lines ago, but when there wasn’t an obvious consensus that “the” line had been crossed at that particular time, people kept looking around and waiting for others to say that “the” line had been crossed. That’s how we’ve all allowed it to get to such an insane point. We’re all waiting for a revolutionary instead of being the leader we need. I don’t think any of us feels qualified and capable.
Well that’s extremely sad
The thing is probably a leader for the opposition in this case.
The people who don’t care/understand politics will have to get hungry.
You know what they say, a society is one 4 meals aways from complete chaos
Thats the string holding it all together imo. The majority of people still feel secure enough in their next week of meals, let alone next four. Yeah they cost more, yeah food pantries usage are trending up so much that it threatens their stocks of food, but the foods still there and obtainable for most. Many of us who see the writing on the wall are ready for whatever but we can’t simply start shooting and hope things get better.
Well sure for now,but your seen the price of eggs,Healthcare, transportation, education, Internet and about dozen other things,prices for food is already going up,how long will take? By the way,I don’t think revolution is the answer,j think politicians need to grow some back bones. Give aoc or burnie a chance.
1929 crisis lasted more or less 10 years and nothing happened
Ohh indeed.
Here’s the playfield:
We have cities full of poorly armed people who are on the edge of readiness. Then, we have thousands of miles of rural country with a sparse number of well-armed people who are quite happy with the turn of events.
Nearly all news coverage is now directly/indirectly state-controlled. Nearly all social media coverage is directly/indirectly state-controlled.
We’re seeing protests come up around government buildings, but it’s barely a pittance.
The people who would need to start the coup are poorly armed and largely reluctant to be violent; they’re also not ready to give their lives for the cause. The people who are against any form of coup are well-armed and would LOVE to go in guns blazing.
The inklings of resistance are present. They’d need someone to organize and lead them,
Another concern I have is, historically, you have a coup, the military is called in to take it out, they refuse, and a new government is installed with their blessing. What happens when, instead of the military getting called in and refusing, the old government hires private industry to put guns on drones and starts murderbotting protestors? Tech isn’t like it used to be. They don’t need to get their hands directly dirty anymore or risk any of their own lives.
I’m not certain you could have a revolution against well funded oligarchs dug into a country.