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We've descended into fascism so slowly people can't see it when it's standing right there in front of them. That's why the DNC is always talking about baby steps, incrementalism, small little minute steps to the right. 30 years of small steps to the right has the Democrats embracing war criminals like Dick Cheney.
Supposing that were true, what should we do about it?
Stop supporting the slow descent into fascism would be a good start.
What next?
My next is going to be what my previous has been, Refusing to vote for the slow downward spiraling dissent in further fascism.
I hope you'll at least consider putting in some legwork toward leftist praxis, as well. The things you're complaining about are not going to change if that's your only plan of action.
As a friend of mine liked to say... "Your passport to complaining is your willingness to do something about it."
If you're interested, I can point you to a number of local and national US-based leftist organizations that are working both inside and outside the electoral system. They would love to have more volunteers, or even coworkers (depending on how much free time you have). If you're already involved with direct leftist action, that's awesome! Please share them with others when you can, so that people can find ways to work toward effecting real change.
Im much more involved in my community than on social media. Social media is merely a sounding board