• Deceptichum@quokk.au
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    11 小时前

    The only way you’re ever getting a chance at democracy back is with mass, violent civil unrest.

    I’m afraid you’re not even bothering to prepare for that.

    • Jessica@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      10 小时前

      There are a growing number of people that are truly believing that some sort of armed resistance is what is needed. But, who wants to be the first to take up arms (or otherwise show a violent resistance)?

      The US government and military have shown that they have no qualms about violently suppressing peaceful protests. Imagine what they would do to those that showed even an inkling of violence. Those who stand up first would be nothing but cannon fodder.

      Who wants to be the first? To be martyred? There aren’t enough people who have nothing else left to lose. Not yet.

    • 14th_cylon@lemm.ee
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      9 小时前

      I’m afraid you’re not even bothering to prepare for that.

      Me? No, I am not. But considering there is an ocean between me and United states, I suspect I wouldn’t be big help, prepared or not.

      • Ryktes@lemmy.world
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        3 小时前

        When the tree of Liberty is thirsty, all hands are welcome that are willing to help in the watering.