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1. We're already not working.

Sun Apr 12, 2020, 11:04 PM

Apr 2020

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Is it time for a general strike? [View all] MoonlitKnight Apr 2020 OP

We're already not working. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #1

Right this is already pretty much what a general strike would look like. Captain Zero Apr 2020 #2

The point is that we won't participate in genocide... 2naSalit Apr 2020 #14

Right, and many can't afford to pay their bills. elleng Apr 2020 #5

Grocery workers, Amazon employees, etc. MoonlitKnight Apr 2020 #8

It would also screw those of us who are especially vulnerable - The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #9

Amazon MoonlitKnight Apr 2020 #10

That doesn't change the fact that millions of people depend on The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #11

You can't make it a few days? MoonlitKnight Apr 2020 #13

What if a person needs vital medicine today, not in a few days? The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #16

This system is about to break down MoonlitKnight Apr 2020 #17

So. Stop working jberryhill Apr 2020 #18

Very true, and many people depending on deliveries crickets Apr 2020 #15

Most people aren't working now nt Raine Apr 2020 #3

you mean like everyone stay home and don't go WhiteTara Apr 2020 #4

Also not paying bills because we're not working? The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #7

most companies seem to be in accord WhiteTara Apr 2020 #22

Are you kidding me? Who is left to strike? GulfCoast66 Apr 2020 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Sherman A1 Apr 2020 #20

Are you being sarcastic? jimfields33 Apr 2020 #19

Have you done any organizing around this? WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2020 #23

No. nt LexVegas Apr 2020 #24

Well, it's starting... MoonlitKnight Apr 2020 #25