Two common misconceptions are on my mind today: 1. Overestimating the power of a single day of protest. 2. Underestimating the power of a single day of protest.
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Yeah, one thing I wanted to hear was "next step" and it wasn't clear, at least not from the speakers at my event. But what a great turnout across the country.
I’m helping with national 50501 and I’ve proposed to move way from symbolic demonstration to strategic protests and to focus on move from mass mobilization strategy towards pillar strategies. https://drive.proton.me/urls/VR8YRQGCGW#Jo0YjdWqQaou
FWIW, people have been protesting since February 1st, so while I have no idea what it will accomplish, I do not see it as a single day of protest but a growing movement.
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Yes! This is how long term impact happens. If the movement campaigns to ban Driverless cars, humanoid robots, and AI Agents/AGI, then Tesla loses Robotaxi, Optimus, and Musk's X.AI AGI would be stopped. Most people in this tough economy would support stopping those too. https://bsky.app/profile/dynamicsymmetry.bsky.social/post/3lm3owxdq7k2f
A big part of why I’m going to today’s protest is not the impact it will have on policy but the impact I need it to have on me. I’ve been feeling angry and frustrated and isolated, and I’m hoping being around like minded people will be empowering and sustaining.
I felt exactly that way, Tim! Today in Washington, surrounded by people who care so much about our country was so great. They made signs, boarded buses, rode for hours to express their concerns. I felt a real kinship with them all. Thanks to all who came out!
Yep yep yep. Today was revitalizing. And also the turnout inspiring. We are not alone. And yes, this U.S trump WHITE house is wrong, illegal, and cruel. I am not mistaken, and neither are you.
I hope you found that today, friend. I recently networked with friends of friends with like minds and it's been AMAZING for my mental health. We get together to drink coffee and make plans. Our feels good to do something other than sit at home and watch the world crumble. ❤️
You are my hero since you spoke at the Resistance Lab. I have your charts cued up on my phone. I quote you daily. You gave me hope, and I understand how important it is to have hope. I’m helping others find it with your words. Please keep educating us before there are none of us.
The 50501 movement already has the date for our next national day of action! Saturday, April 19th! I believe we are also taking part in May Day! We aren’t a single-day movement!
it's almost like all that American work ethic hoo ha and Nike commercials and shit don't actually translate to "oh yeah, you actually have to persevere and probably fail a bunch of times, this shit's really hard"
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https://drive.proton.me/urls/VR8YRQGCGW#Jo0YjdWqQaou
https://drive.proton.me/urls/K8M6BHC4F0#lhOCsBWDCwPH
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https://www.congress.gov/contact-us
https://constitution.congress.gov/browse Click on 1st Amendment
We are stronger when we march together 🦋✌️
https://bsky.app/profile/dynamicsymmetry.bsky.social/post/3lm3owxdq7k2f
much until there!
Taking out that space between "no" and "thing" makes a difference.
That stuff in the middle is sometimes the most enjoyable part, but it's not dramatic.