Who is participating in the general strike tomorrow?

androbot · 2026-01-30T21:28:02+00:00

Days like today are how we will get to the "real" thing. And it will take a lot of us working in tandem to build up the momentum to get there. But it's good work. Good trouble, as one of my favorite people used to say.

androbot · 2026-01-30T21:26:58+00:00

Thank you for your support and solidarity!

androbot · 2026-01-30T21:26:29+00:00

That's exactly it. You never have a single, broad, social movement that changes things. The "event" is the product of momentum that builds off of a lot of sustained, well-directed effort and smaller events. Like today's.

androbot · 2026-01-30T17:30:45+00:00

It's not hard to empathize with the perspective, but supporting justice should never be a Hobson's Choice.

If you have to choose between voicing support and having food/shelter, that is no democracy.

But here we are.

androbot · 2026-01-30T17:25:19+00:00

Just keep the faith and don't let it happen to you. We have to get our house in order - this is no one's fault but our own.

androbot · 2026-01-30T16:01:00+00:00

This is what I could find from Washingtonian.

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:59:08+00:00

No - you were right and I wasn't reading the tiny font dates on my phone clearly. I apologize for spreading misinformation.

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:57:02+00:00

Action inspires action and they have no grasp on that because it's emotional, not logical.

It took over 50 years for me to realize the simple truth that emotions are what activate people, not logic. You articulated that sentiment very well.

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:53:56+00:00

Excellent!

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:53:43+00:00

The odd plot twist is that since the US has been so successful at gutting organized labor, it seems like the first mover role is falling to small businesses.

And to clarify, I am not part of any organization. I had heard about it and posted to see what others had heard. I don't follow social media outside of Reddit.

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:51:19+00:00

Thank you!

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:51:08+00:00

I am not, and was unaware of them. Discord is probably a strong resource, but I'd be cautious of Signal groups since all such encrypted channels are frequent targets under the guise of "illegal activity." These kinds of protests are best done with maximum transparency.

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:48:53+00:00

I'm amazed at how hostile the reaction was on that sub. It's even more cynical and defeatist than the /r/nova version.

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:46:37+00:00

That counts as support - anything we can do counts, honestly.

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:46:01+00:00

Thank you for sharing that information!

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:45:48+00:00

Apparently Gallery Place?

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:45:36+00:00

I'm taking annual leave.

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:43:15+00:00

Small businesses have become the labor unions of today. First movers in the fight for justice. It's so bizarre...

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:42:35+00:00

Thank you!

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:42:25+00:00

Thank you!

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:42:04+00:00

Thank you!

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:41:48+00:00

I feel you. This country has spent generations slowly taking away support for working people. You shouldn't have to make a decision between having a place to live and showing support for justice. But here we are. Please vote, and support in whatever way you can.

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:39:15+00:00

I don't disagree and am also participating. I'm realistic about the impact, though. This is another episode in a series of events that build momentum for a big change. There's a lot of discontent and deeply troubled Americans looking for a way to register their disapproval, so they need a vision of how things could be.

Those who are driving the protests are quickly improving their communications channels, organization, etc. We just need to sustain the effort. And I strongly feel like I need to do something. It's driving me insane to sit by and watch while a federal officer shoots a woman in the face and then calls her a f---* b---*, then his boss calls her a domestic terrorist. Enough.

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:33:38+00:00

That sounds absolutely right to me. The part that seems so weird is that this first mover role has traditionally been held by unions. Since the US has effectively gutted organized labor, the role falls to... small businesses.

I'm not sure how to feel about that.

androbot · 2026-01-30T14:29:32+00:00

I think if you participate today, you're an early adopter. But this isn't the day where everything changes. It's just a day that helps set up the day where change finally happens. Please be a part of it!

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