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LaMouffette

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7. We need a leader along the lines of MLK Jr. now! A leader and a movement. In the seventies, members of the

Reply to roscoeroscoe (Reply #2)

Fri Jan 9, 2026, 10:35 AM

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rank-and-file, bottom-up socialist movement in California and other liberal areas actually moved to industrial cities like Detroit and got themselves hired on at auto manufacturing plants in order to organize unions there. They were mainly young and hadn't put down strong roots yet, but still, to uproot yourself and actually relocate for your ideals is extremely admirable.

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A suggestion for those considering moving to a blue state (or another country): Move to a swing state instead. [View all] LaMouffette Friday OP

Wisconsin would be a good choice, because it's been blue before--- viva la Friday #1

I agree. Another reason I'm staying put. I wish you all the best in your red state! LaMouffette Friday #3

If Only! roscoeroscoe Friday #2

We need a leader along the lines of MLK Jr. now! A leader and a movement. In the seventies, members of the LaMouffette Friday #7

Come to Pennsylvania but stay in or close to cities Freddie Friday #4

My in-laws live in the middle of PA ITAL Friday #6

So does my brother Freddie Friday #8

I Would Move Back To Pittsburgh In A Heartbeat Deep State Witch Friday #9

Kick. N/T Upthevibe Friday #5

Well... 2naSalit Friday #10

Currently live in Wisconsin and have Luciferous Friday #11

Think about what's being asked please. It's "remain in Mexico" for Maru Kitteh Saturday #12