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crud

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6. The people don't have a choice

Reply to ancianita (Reply #5)

Sat Jan 17, 2026, 11:52 AM

2 hrs ago

The checks and balances are not working. It is one of the last peaceful tools in the toolbox to stop them. If society shuts down for a day, it's a warning. If we can show them that we are united against them and we won't back down, it might stop them. If not, then the shut down is longer or indefinite or until Trump resigns. They can't force people to go to work. I would like to see one-day walk-outs from schools, or government workers, or airport workers. Unions stepping up to do this is a huge boost for the resistance.

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Minnesota Labor Unions Call For General Strike Jan 23 [View all] Vthestate 4 hrs ago OP

Let's hope it suceeds beyond expectations! Chasstev365 4 hrs ago #1

Until there is a general strike that last longer than a day or two, they won't care about this. OldBaldy1701E 4 hrs ago #2

How about the contractors who clean the ICE offices? AverageOldGuy 4 hrs ago #3

Not just the unions . . . otchmoson 4 hrs ago #4

Please help me understand how a general strike & business closures will stop a multi-billion dollar police force in MN, ancianita 3 hrs ago #5

The people don't have a choice crud 2 hrs ago #6

Money talks. Dr. T 1 hr ago #7

General strikes, hitting TPTB in their pocketbooks, snot 1 hr ago #8