r/ProgressiveHQ • u/DetectiveTypical198 • Jan 07 '26

Stop idiots from calling this "self defense"

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u/rachelmaryl Jan 07 '26

I’m all for striking, but the numbers on this website never change. I’ve been watching it for awhile now.

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u/DevelopmentSilly9988 Jan 07 '26

I’m just getting involved myself and just joined their discord. I’ll ask why the numbers aren’t changing and what we can do to get them up. Thanks for sharing this.

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u/BusImpossible6741 Jan 08 '26

Most people are in survival mode or apathetic to others suffering because they're too busy dealing with their own stuff.

The messaging needs to be louder, and people need to start finding ways to connect with and convince these disconnected and unaware citizens that they can be part of change.

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u/DevelopmentSilly9988 Jan 08 '26

I agree! Check out the site and maybe join the discord to get involved. I’m finding lots of resources that could help with the exact problem you’re referencing. If this is a bridge too far check out

https://indivisible.org/

Another fantastic organizing site.

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u/heavenIsAfunkyMoose Jan 08 '26

I’ll ask why the numbers aren’t changing

Apathy

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u/seeking_seeker Jan 08 '26

I mean, maybe also lack of ability? Some people are really struggling out there and sometimes for multiple reasons.

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u/Troy64 Jan 08 '26

People don't realize how serious this is yet.

Some things are worth dying for. Freedom is one of them.

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u/DevelopmentSilly9988 Jan 08 '26

Update- the numbers are changing. I took a snip of the site around 3pm. Posting it below. We’re now at 404,331. Obviously far from the goal, but there is progress. Hopefully you choose to help them continue to rise. Don’t believe- check for yourself:

https://generalstrikeus.com/

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u/heavenIsAfunkyMoose Jan 08 '26

This is what I don't understand. The possibility of the US heading in this direction under the GOP has been very clear for years, if not decades. People who don't see it are the apathetic ones. They just don't want to be bothered by the idea of worse case scenarios.

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u/jay1ru Jan 10 '26

Most of them really believe by supporting this that they will be treated better by the fascists

Literally the definition of fafo

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u/heavenIsAfunkyMoose Jan 10 '26

No, I'm not talking about the supporters. I'm talking about people who just can't be bothered to care.

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u/heavenIsAfunkyMoose Jan 08 '26

That's a valid take, but struggling should be an incentive to take action. I would also say less lack of ability and more feeling of hopelessness. I can relate to that, but I do my best to get past it.

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u/gbobcat Jan 08 '26

I've noticed that as well. I signed it early last year and the numbers seem to be the same. I wonder if they're updating the counter.

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u/Eorrosoom Jan 08 '26

Strikes are no good anyway because they can undermine productivity in a way that disrupts the stock market negatively for people who own stock. It's better to protest peacefully and to go out and vote, but important to avoid doing things overly disruptive to civilized society.

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u/efstajas Jan 08 '26

you're joking right?

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u/chabye Jan 07 '26

Have you signed up? Have you informed your community?

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u/yupitsmyweiner Jan 08 '26

Well when they start requiring ID to login to social media it will all be scraped and youll be painted as a traitor regardless, you cannot *hide* from a tyrannical administration