Is it just me, or is shit escalating faster than normal?

[usonian]

36. I advocate peaceful resistance

but that doesn't happen without coordination and leadership.

It is all grassroots, with a few brave leaders standing up.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/13244015
A grassroots revolution is needed for the party to win.

I continue to post this and messages from grassroots organizations like indivisible who are doing the work that leaders are not doing.

That's the grassroots revolution.

I've been posting these crucial messages all day.

The "Sound of Silence" from leaders is going to get us all killed.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/13244034

Because inaction is fatal. And we have to act TOGETHER. You probably heard it. "If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately". Franklin.

Great explanation here.

https://fixquotes.com/quotes/if-we-do-not-hang-together-we-shall-surely-hang-25504.htm

Benjamin Franklin’s famous statement during the American Revolution highlights the vital importance of unity in the face of overwhelming adversity. The imagery hinges on the word "hang", offering both a literal and figurative warning. As Franklin and his fellow revolutionaries risked their lives challenging British rule, betrayal or failure could result in execution, hanging was a real threat. Figuratively, their fate as individuals was intertwined; mutual distrust or disunity would guarantee defeat and destruction, not only for their cause, but for themselves personally. Thus, cooperation wasn’t merely desirable; it was an absolute necessity for survival.

Franklin’s words speak to the power of collective action. By linking personal survival with collaboration, he frames unity as a form of self-preservation, dissolving barriers between individual interests and group purpose. No one could hope to evade consequences alone. Success was possible only through trust, open communication, and the willingness to compromise for the greater good.

The statement also underscores the dangers of isolation in critical moments. Division among those resisting oppression would only make it easier for an adversary to prevail, as a fractured resistance is vulnerable and easily segmented. The British, like any powerful opponent, could exploit dissent, offering deals to tempt individuals into abandoning the cause or turning against each other.

Moreover, Franklin’s warning has broader implications beyond the historical moment. Whenever people face formidable common challenges, be it in politics, social movements, or even within organizations, individual ambition and infighting weaken the group’s efficacy. Unity amplifies strength, while discord dissipates it. Only through solidarity can sweeping change be accomplished and existential threats overcome.