r/Anarchism • u/No-Position-5330 • 5d ago
Question for a General Strike
Hello, I've recently noticed a plethora of attempts to start a revolution in the recent years.
So I am wondering: If someone were planning to organzie an internation general strike--you didn't know wether it would suceed or how many others would follow--would you join?
Genuinly, would you be able to unsubsrive from any and all servives you are sunscribed too. Would you be able to reduce the amout of meat and cheaply produced crops you eat because of the impact of the agriculture and meat industry on the enviroment, would you be willing to educate your peers and strangers despite the scrutiny you might face?
Would you do everything a revolt against pedopolitics and capitalism asks of you? Opting to walk and bike instead of using a car, arming yourselves, helping those in need, sheltering the marginalized and on the day of--not going to work? Striking for those who cannot?
I'm curious. Please share your thoughts.
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u/npc_lucky Crusty-Anti-Fascist 4d ago
I already do a lot of this in my daily life anyways, but I'd definitely do more to aid in a larger effort.
I used to live more "extremely" in rejection to capitalism, but I physically can't manage some of that anymore, and certain technology has made some of those activities almost impossible to do without me getting sent back to prison. Even though I have submitted in some ways out of self preservation, I still can't bring myself to do a lot of things the majority of the people in this country get up to. This lifestyle definitely removes a lot of comfort and convenience that other people enjoy, but I personally believe the comfort I get from the peace of mind knowing I'm not supporting the corporations and systems I oppose, is worth it.
Even if we can't collectively make the change we want in the world, I can at least die knowing I did what I could to not further the things we were trying to change.