That’s the title of a David Brooks column in today’s New York Times. Brooks mentions Erica Chenoweth and Maria J. Stephan, professors who looked at hundreds of nonviolent uprisings. They found that no single thing works, but many things in combination can succeed.
Brooks mentions lawsuits, mass rallies, strikes, work slowdowns, boycotts. I’m sure you can think of more. Refuse to cooperate. Disobey. Speak up. Speak out.
dear readers: I have never done this, but if you haven't read last night's post, please do so. It is one of the longest posts I've ever done, but I think it is important. We are already living in the dual state I wrote about.
I've been thinking what needed is a nationwide general strike. But who will lead us?
ReplyDeleteAmericans are no longer familiar with strikes. Too many people cross the picket lines. We probably should focus on boycotts and smaller and more numerous actions.
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