Democrats are campaigning as if the 2026 election will be fair. That’s a mistake | Austin Sarat
www.theguardian.com
Trump’s remarks and Project 2025’s proposals have made the plan clear. Democrats must focus on stopping it

There’s a lot to digest here.

The thing that struck me most though was the article mentions was the tactic of allowing voters to place their vote in any state. Voter Tourism, essentially.

As the article mentions - expect something similar from the administration.

If that happens then personally I think that’s a huge sign that the mid-terms will be compromised.

Free and fair democracy is so important. It must not be destroyed.

  • Formfiller@lemmy.world
    231·
    17 hours ago

    Eventually we’re going to have to wake up to the fact that the democrats are owned by the same billionaires and foreign lobby so until we get really serious about cleaning house we’re going to watch all of our rights slip away

    • HamFistedVegan@lemmy.worldOP
      8·
      15 hours ago

      I think a lot of people are aware but when your elected representatives won’t represent you, what do you do?

      Personally, and I know this would be very difficult to organise, but I believe the most effective tool ordinary citizens have against Trump is a general strike.

      The markets have been shown to be the only thing effective at restraining Trump. He only cares about money.

      Workers are what make the economy, not the businesses. They have nothing without the hard work of everyday men and women.

      Denying them labour in an organised manner could cripple the entire country.

      Look at Britain in the 1970s/1980s or The Russian Revolution.

      I’m aware it’s very difficult to achieve but I remain resolute in my belief that it is the most effective tool available. By far.

      • zwerg@feddit.org
        2·
        8 hours ago

        Much if what you said is true, but the strikes in the 70s moves the country right politically if anything - a decade and a half if Tory governments despite the protests IIRC.

        • HamFistedVegan@lemmy.worldOP
          1·
          6 hours ago

          That’s a good point!

          I’m personally not sure it would because rather than unionised labour with special interests demanding pay increases and better working conditions we are talking about a massive general strike.

          It’s true that it may well be like opening Pandora’s box.

          The aims of the strike would need to be clear, concise and purely to stop violence. Using it as a tool to force a change of government would likely mean it’s use by others in the future.