Yes, We Need Protests if Mueller is Fired...And We Need to Prepare for an Extended General Strike
Good evening,
I've posted a scant 300+ times in 13 years as a DU member, and am doing so tonight worried to death (like most of you) about the future of our democracy. While unlikely, it is entirely plausible that tRump will seek to shut down Mueller and the investigation. We need to hope that doesn't happen, but be prepared just in case it does.
By now most of us know about MoveOn's NOBODY IS ABOVE THE LAW—MUELLER FIRING RAPID RESPONSE, 400 rallies scheduled to take place immediately after such an event. If you don't know about this please visit these pages:
[link:https://act.moveon.org/event/mueller-firing-rapid-response/search/|][link:https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029992780|]
[link:https://upload.democraticunderground.com/10029994840|]
The Rapid Response must, however, be just the beginning if we are truly going to successfully protest our way out of Authoritarianism. It's going to take a General Strike, lasting days if not weeks. It's going to mean risking our jobs and livelihood...for our FREEDOM. And it means convincing our employers in the private sector, government, and other organizations that a General Strike is right, is just, and will save the country.
In researching General Strikes and mixed rates of success (and failure), I came across this important concept, articulated in an article nearly a year ago about achieving success in a General Strike against tRump:
Tomorrow, I intend to reach out to leaders in my company to obtain tacit if not overt approval NOW so we are prepared for a long haul General Strike. Beginning with the Rapid Response Protests, but growing day by day, and hurting the economy enough for corporate leaders to force enough republicans to the impeachment table. It's going to take time, and an unwavering commitment by all of us to our country and democracy.
We can't afford to wait until Mueller and his team are actually bulldozed. We need to prepare now. Please join me and reach out to the leaders of your companies & organizations. Get their commitment that everyone keeps their job, and invite them to join the Protest. If you are one of those leaders, well, you know what to do.
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