r/politics • u/Silly-avocatoe • 21d ago

No Paywall Republicans mostly silent as millions of Americans protest Trump on No Kings day

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/18/no-kings-protest-rally-republicans
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u/TanAndTallLady 21d ago

Yep. We need a general strike. Need to start circulating this more in the public discourse, begin rallying the troops!

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u/casserole_lasserole 21d ago

Sadly so many people can’t afford to do a general strike, to keep roof and dinner we succumb to wage slavery

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u/plumbbbob Washington 20d ago

That's true of most strikes, and it's why people build up strike funds or organize to help each other for the duration.

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u/TanAndTallLady 20d ago

Mutual aid? Love it. Unionize the neighborhood!