cross-posted from: https://50501.chat/post/93776
We are building a massive, visible, national rejection of this crisis—and today’s numbers are proof that the people—the majority—are taking action to stop a hostile government takeover.
Because let’s be clear: We do not have a functioning democracy anymore. Trump and his billionaire allies have dismantled our system of checks and balances, stacked the courts, silenced dissent, and declared themselves above the law.
They are disappearing people, attacking universities and the free press, and purging agencies meant to protect the people—from the environment to civil rights to public health.
This is not politics as usual. This is a hostile takeover by billionaires, corporations, and authoritarian enablers.
They are gutting the country for parts—and selling us out in the process.
They are not leaders. They are traitors to the people of this country.
So we are building a People’s Movement. And history shows that when just 3.5% of the population engages in sustained, peaceful resistance—transformative change is inevitable.
But we have to earn it. And we have to fight for it.
We may no longer have a functioning democracy—but we still have a chance to restore it. The window is closing though. And we are the ones who must rise to meet this moment.
So here’s what you can do: 📱 Use the 5 Calls app or Resist Bot to contact your elected officials—every single day.
🎤 Demand town halls. Show up at their public appearances.
🚫 Boycott the corporations funding this hostile takeover.
🗣️ Talk to your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors. Don’t let them sleep through this moment.
📸 Share protest footage, updates, and facts on social media. Amplify the truth—because the billionaires are trying to drown it out.
📲 And follow us to stay connected, get updates, and join future actions.
We are not alone. We are not powerless. And we are not backing down.
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Originally Posted By
u/FiftyFifty1MovementAt2025-04-05 07:56:36 PM| Source
You do understand you’d be asking the people who have power from the current system to change it?
Our best chance at change is engaging more than the current ~20% turnout in Democratic primaries to replace centrists with progressives. It’s far more likely to be successful than rallying entire districts around a third party.
then you’ll be back here in the next cycle… you don’t have enough progressivess to effect change
How many elections do you estimate it would take to gain a majority vote in a third party? How much longer do you want to allow Republicans to remain in control while you promote a new party? We’re facing the worst administration in US history and you’re advocating for splitting the vote over changing out the members of the most popular party in the last 20 years.
a billion? which is why I’m arguing for a full reset. You don’t have enough democracy to fix this mess by voting
What does a full reset look like to you? It sounds a lot more like anarchy than progressivism to me.
for starters, electoral reform to abolish the 2 party sistem
you’ll never get progressivism with the same 2 groups
I’m not asking about the goal. I’m asking about the path. How do you propose we accomplish this? It’s far from a new idea.
I am far from an expert but I think a general strike would be the first step.
By the way, having an opinion has to what needs to be done does not mean I also know how to get there or that my lack of knowledge on the “how” takes away value on the “what”… I know if my roof has a hole it needs to be fixed, and me not knowing about rafters, decking, weather proofing and/or shingles does not mean the hole does not need repair, or that “thoughts and prayers” won’t fix the hole.
Neither will actionless criticism. Idealism is great, but entirely useless without an actionable plan. Complaining about the better of two options without direction to improve it, is indirectly advocating for the worse of the two. It’s been the Republican playbook since Nixon. They do it, because it’s effective.
I’m not asking you stop having ideals. I’m asking you to figure out a better way to realize them. Until then, maybe you should try taking the advice of people who have been trying to drive change for decades.