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Blindingly apparent

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12. A general strike is a bold move but perhaps too scary for most Americans however

Reply to Demtexan (Original post)

Wed May 10, 2017, 10:17 PM

May 2017

There is an alternative it slower but will eventually work. Every left- leaning person can cut the discretionary spending by 10% or more. Do you really need a new TV or car in the next year? Can you cut the number of times you eat out? Perhaps you can use less electricity or water? Surely we can find ways to cut our spending

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There is a peaceful way to deal with Trump and tonights firing. [View all] Demtexan May 2017 OP

Old union member here. erinlough May 2017 #1

We have power then all rich bastards. Demtexan May 2017 #2

Unfortunately, for many this is simply an impractical suggestion al bupp May 2017 #3

I understand that. Demtexan May 2017 #4

It can hurt now. Demtexan May 2017 #5

I rather hurt a little now. Demtexan May 2017 #8

I'd love to see a good general strike Jno_Gilmor_ May 2017 #6

Other countries the size of the US do it? n/t FSogol May 2017 #7

This is we do not have nice things. Demtexan May 2017 #9

Why not wish for talking llamas or free waffles? They are as likely to happen. FSogol May 2017 #10

Really think that will work. Demtexan May 2017 #11

A general strike is a bold move but perhaps too scary for most Americans however Blindingly apparent May 2017 #12

And by the way Blindingly apparent May 2017 #13