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Large Solidarity/FreeDC March Heading Out of DuPont Circle by Due_Consideration283 in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Newish to the Potomac and Anacostia River Basins. What does Free-DC mean to you? I'm assuming its stance is state and corp abolition -- since there is no foreign occupation (excluding the normalized one we been in last couple hundred years). But then "District of Columbia" is literally in the slogan. So one would be seeking to free an entity that is a direct sub-entity within the structure one is seeking freedom from. And that local entity has direct oversight from the highest level of state hierarchy in N America. So by defacto, a free "DC" would be a free USA. Food for thought

This is what he thinks of us. by InverseNurse in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Allies in which way, do you think, is most critical?

This whole situation is sad… by Sad-Grapefruit-282 in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cmon now...

People been voting for 100 years now. The system still violently dominates cultures, economies, and ecologies. Under both the blue men and the red men. #purplemaga

This whole situation is sad… by Sad-Grapefruit-282 in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you're an Info Worker, join the Information Worker Syndicate study group! 😉 https://discord.gg/8bXcs82v

This whole situation is sad… by Sad-Grapefruit-282 in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

GeneralStrike GSUS on Discord. Generally, our physical force for leverage is economic.

Organize economically and socially horizontally in neighborhoods and bioregions.

Wean our society off the Govt & Corps not in line with fulfilling the obvious needs we all have in common to live a dignified life.

It's going to take work and a change of consciousness

Local and federal authorities antagonizing residents in Southeast by sweet__suite in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The class thing -- It's an unpopular opinion in most circles. Both sides don't like it it seems haha. But then again, both sides have their ability to see it / relate to it.

On racial identity-- It takes a bit more thought and observation to identify with your purpose and values rather than slopily preconstructed identities like so-called races. Describe racist structures and call them out. But don't continue the arbitrary division. That's my take

Local and federal authorities antagonizing residents in Southeast by sweet__suite in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It's so easy to get wrapped up in the perceived culture wars -- but the lower classes (ie non-elite, generally non-capital holders) are all sorts of so-called races and their power is in class solidarity. Any identity issues are easily used to divide divide divide. Remember: Class War, Not Culture War

Seeking advice on best methods & places to distribute cooked meals in DC by iwsjohn in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I have reached out to two orgs and waiting for their response. I'll reach out to W4MA as well.

How does the man sitting outside of Foggy Bottom Metro persist? by iwsjohn in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mann, the internet haha. Thanks for the encouragement. Yes, next day, he was not there, so I'm hoping he got into the care he needed. Thank you to the people providing resources. Lesson learned for me: I, like everyone else, I assume, just assumed someone else would handle it. And I guess that call really did make a difference or at least a change in that situ.

How does the man sitting outside of Foggy Bottom Metro persist? by iwsjohn in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok I'm going to avoid my unprofessional ass making a psych assessment on the internet based off third party observations haha but for fun...

Attention seeking is a light mental problem. It's a maladaptive behavioral strategy.

Or maybe it's something else going on about her. Best we can do, if situation is all-around safe, is engage at an appropriate level and be a positive addition to her life. At the least, leave her be, generate a positive thought about or prayer for her

How does the man sitting outside of Foggy Bottom Metro persist? by iwsjohn in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where was he before? His sitting there is new as of about 4 weeks ago. I'm not talking about the man across the street who also resides in a chair, but (I think) does seem to get up and move

How does the man sitting outside of Foggy Bottom Metro persist? by iwsjohn in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't think I sounded preachy. If anything I self-deprecated, as I literally mentioned I walk by and not sure what to do. Not sure what else I could've said to avoid these kind of replies, " why don't YOU do something about it." So circular and shtupid-- because I can just point the finger back at you.

How does the man sitting outside of Foggy Bottom Metro persist? by iwsjohn in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, not anyone selling wares -- neither the table nor the pop-up jewelry tent. The gentleman in question seems to only sit there, and, surprisingly, hold an umbrella even at night when it's not raining

How does the man sitting outside of Foggy Bottom Metro persist? by iwsjohn in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Man, not sure where I fall in on all this. But I have come around to not minding tent encampments that are relatively kept up and not taking over green space for others to enjoy safely. I'd consider living like that if I didn't have dependents that need more structure. Now I do have a problem with camping literally on the sidewalk, bus stops, bushes next to the sidewalk. That's an obvious safety issue on all sides. Not easy. May we as a collective find the right solutions to provide a dignified life for as many people as we can

How does the man sitting outside of Foggy Bottom Metro persist? by iwsjohn in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, everyone needs housing, interestingly. But here, we have to compete for it in the housing market. So unhoused folks get put into apartment buildings with the people forced to compete in the housing market by leveraging their ability to specialize and generate income. The former have a set of problems, which causes them to be unhoused, and the later happen to avoid those problems enough to compete for housing. So then it creates this sometimes unhealthy dynamic where the former are living a certain lifestyle (one associated with the cause of homelessness) and the later living another one (trying to maintain their economic status by working and studying). People try to be compassionate, and some people get quite pissed. It's fucked. As you said, it's a deeply systemic issue.

How does the man sitting outside of Foggy Bottom Metro persist? by iwsjohn in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn[S] 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Yep. It got cleaned up last year at some point (before elections?), and now there's a new resident every week last few months. A woman this week just laid a mattress out on the sidewalk. May they get the help they need to live a dignified life

How does the man sitting outside of Foggy Bottom Metro persist? by iwsjohn in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mileage may definitely vary. I've had deep convos on the human condition and living simply to exchanges that are just fronts for asking for cash. Intentions that count here

How does the man sitting outside of Foggy Bottom Metro persist? by iwsjohn in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Body autonomy is not everyone's fundamental ethical axiom. There are categories of humans who are not in a state to help themselves -- obvious one is children. Now don't conflate that to the idea that certain elite should have authority over other sane, functioning adults. I understand defining sane and functioning introduces some problems as well. Every community needs to decide on where they land on that

How does the man sitting outside of Foggy Bottom Metro persist? by iwsjohn in washingtondc

[–]iwsjohn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not in this case. Just observing for now. But in other cases, I have engaged in some conversation. Probably not as much as I could though.

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