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malthaussen

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22. I disgagree

Sun Jan 11, 2026, 12:54 PM

Yesterday

There's a real dislike of Europe and Social Democracy in the US, and the knee-jerk reaction of many to any "European" action would be rejection. It is not a measured and reasonable response to economic reality. And really, it is quite clear that economic reality does not drive the decisions of Americans, or their votes, or we would have the sort of social safety net Europe has.

I'm not sure what the motive is, but I feel like it is some sort of subconscious need imbibed with American brand Mother's Milk that demands that we do everything differently from the rest of the world, and that automatically defines "different" as "better."

-- Mal

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It's time for a national strike....before these assholes kill us all [View all] Augiedog Yesterday OP

I fear we don't have the national will. People, including our leaders, still don't seem to see Scrivener7 Yesterday #1

Chamberlain: He'll just go away. usonian Yesterday #2

'When someone shows you who they are, believe them' Joinfortmill Yesterday #21

Please inform me... MiHale Yesterday #3

Good questions.. Escape Yesterday #6

A National Strike means HarryM Yesterday #7

Thanks for the info... MiHale Yesterday #27

No work Greg_In_SF Yesterday #29

Sure Cirsium Yesterday #33

You stock up on your bare necessities LuckyCharms Yesterday #8

Look at post 27... MiHale Yesterday #28

I hate to disagree but... HarryM Yesterday #36

A national strike? Ha! A spending boycott is too hard. nt Hotler Yesterday #4

For Americans, yes. paleotn Yesterday #5

Sounds great! 3_Limes Yesterday #9

We all can just do what we can. Joinfortmill Yesterday #25

And who will provide medical care when people lose jobs and their insurance for engaging in a walk out? Attilatheblond Yesterday #30

Maybe we need a butterfly to stir its wings AverageOldGuy Yesterday #10

So many people live paycheck to paycheck. pandr32 Yesterday #11

From what I can gather 3_Limes Yesterday #17

I agree. pandr32 Yesterday #23

Won't the people working at hospitals, nursing homes, fire and police, and utility companies all go on strike too? MichMan Yesterday #31

I would think so. pandr32 Yesterday #32

I think a march or caravan Farmer-Rick Yesterday #12

I agree HAB911 Yesterday #13

It is quite easy to herd cats HarryM Yesterday #37

I hope you are correct! HAB911 Yesterday #38

Nothing Will Happen Mr.Bee Yesterday #14

Can't agree more. Who is organizing one? We need a 10 million person march on Washington DC and satellite KPN Yesterday #15

The United States does not do General Strikes. malthaussen Yesterday #16

I think the most effective move would be... llmart Yesterday #18

Not a valid comparison. If we had the social safety nets the europe has 3_Limes Yesterday #20

I disgagree malthaussen Yesterday #22

yup I said this wednesday gopiscrap Yesterday #19

More than a bit of an overstatement EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #24

I hope you're right, but I think we are now in a very different place.. Joinfortmill Yesterday #26

There's absolutely NO way he and his team are going to allow a fair election SamuelTheThird Yesterday #41

Unbelievable Cirsium Yesterday #34

How many General Strikes have we had before and how did they work out? MichMan Yesterday #39

OK Cirsium 21 hrs ago #42

Great, start organizing, or lend your efforts to any org pushing for that. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #35

Cart before the horse. We do not have effective process of breaking through the bubble that is gripping MAGA lostnfound Yesterday #40

Shutting It All Down Cirsium 20 hrs ago #43

The general strike in US history Cirsium 20 hrs ago #44