I agree with the pathological analysis. Building a new mass movement while solving real problems for people in need requires a huge amount of money, connections into the government, and the ability to organize and provide social services. Connections into the government can be omitted if the resistance is against a colonial power. When Such a long term goal cannot be easily achieved, there also need intermediate steps.
Thank you for your comment, Nakayama! I appreciate your engagement with the post and your point about the challenges of building a new mass movement while addressing real problems for people in need. It’s undoubtedly true that resources, organization, and sometimes even connections to the government play a crucial role in such efforts. I would even say that connections to the government and even to economic elites is key, whether we like it or not. This is "realpolitik," after all.
You mentioned that government connections might not be necessary when resisting a colonial power. I’d be curious to hear more about what you mean by that and how it fits into the broader discussion of fascism and resistance. Additionally, your mention of intermediate steps is intriguing—what kinds of steps do you think are most effective or realistic in these situations?
I am trying to learn more from Gandhi, in the aspect of peaceful and passive resistance which can be carried out by unarmed civilians without personally suffering too much or dragging their families into the fray. Gandhi likely does not get much help from the British government. He might have sympathizers in the British society, but the real persuasion for the Crown to leave India was likely due to the mass movement mechanized by the Congress Party which almost completely aligned toward Gandhi's proposal.
By the intermediate steps I meant realistic policies which can pass national legislature so as to provide small corrections with small resistance. Dramatic changes are unlikely even when we see the grab of the globalists seemed to be fading. Just look at the US condition. For Germany, AfD obviously does not have a complete set of policies, but if AfD does acquire power, then a few policy proposals acceptable to both AfD enthusiasts and the cool-headed moderates would be nice. I am working on some sort of sketch to come out soon. But really I have no idea how workable my proposals would be.
Many likely believe that the people need to take to the streets, much like they did in the U.S. civil rights movement. Without comms. and a shared goal, like the recognition for diverse interests democratic rights, such action is likely to fail. The suffragettes are worth mentioning, as their sacrifice and goal worked; extreme action can also work by popularising the fight against inequality and injustice. Unfortunately, it appears The broligarchs and their cult will make everything a lot worse before the people rise up.
I agree with the pathological analysis. Building a new mass movement while solving real problems for people in need requires a huge amount of money, connections into the government, and the ability to organize and provide social services. Connections into the government can be omitted if the resistance is against a colonial power. When Such a long term goal cannot be easily achieved, there also need intermediate steps.
Thank you for your comment, Nakayama! I appreciate your engagement with the post and your point about the challenges of building a new mass movement while addressing real problems for people in need. It’s undoubtedly true that resources, organization, and sometimes even connections to the government play a crucial role in such efforts. I would even say that connections to the government and even to economic elites is key, whether we like it or not. This is "realpolitik," after all.
You mentioned that government connections might not be necessary when resisting a colonial power. I’d be curious to hear more about what you mean by that and how it fits into the broader discussion of fascism and resistance. Additionally, your mention of intermediate steps is intriguing—what kinds of steps do you think are most effective or realistic in these situations?
I am trying to learn more from Gandhi, in the aspect of peaceful and passive resistance which can be carried out by unarmed civilians without personally suffering too much or dragging their families into the fray. Gandhi likely does not get much help from the British government. He might have sympathizers in the British society, but the real persuasion for the Crown to leave India was likely due to the mass movement mechanized by the Congress Party which almost completely aligned toward Gandhi's proposal.
By the intermediate steps I meant realistic policies which can pass national legislature so as to provide small corrections with small resistance. Dramatic changes are unlikely even when we see the grab of the globalists seemed to be fading. Just look at the US condition. For Germany, AfD obviously does not have a complete set of policies, but if AfD does acquire power, then a few policy proposals acceptable to both AfD enthusiasts and the cool-headed moderates would be nice. I am working on some sort of sketch to come out soon. But really I have no idea how workable my proposals would be.
I feel this call! Practical community solutions and emotional connection will drive change. Very timely piece.
Many likely believe that the people need to take to the streets, much like they did in the U.S. civil rights movement. Without comms. and a shared goal, like the recognition for diverse interests democratic rights, such action is likely to fail. The suffragettes are worth mentioning, as their sacrifice and goal worked; extreme action can also work by popularising the fight against inequality and injustice. Unfortunately, it appears The broligarchs and their cult will make everything a lot worse before the people rise up.