• The Snark Urge@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    God, we’re really right back in the first trump era. Every day bad shit happening and everyone just jokes about it and moves on to the next bad shit happening.

    • samus12345@lemm.ee
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      2 days ago

      99% of us are powerless to do anything about it, so we laugh to keep from crying.

      • ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net
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        You’re not powerless, but those in power would much prefer if you believe there’s nothing you can do.

        Organizing and getting involved on a local level are some of the most powerful things we can do, as it lays the groundwork for creating a new system in the shell of the old.

        Here’s a handy guide on how to get started.

        Look for your local Food not bombs or mutual aid groups, they’re a great entry point into getting into the world of direct action, where communities attempt to solve problems without waiting and hoping that corrupt and ineffective government to fix it for them.

        If you live in a very rural area where you can’t find an existing group to join, I would implore you to try starting one yourself, hopefully with a group of like minded friends if you can.

        Building up your community and making genuine connections will pay off in dividends in the coming years, do not underestimate how powerful doing so can be.

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        2 days ago

        Tell me about it. Nearly deep south and the closest DSA that isn’t 3 hours has no way to contact them.

    • lolola@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      Don’t you love those friendships where you can go without talking for years and then pick back up right where you left off