ForNow

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[–] ForNow@lemmygrad.ml 7 points 1 day ago

Absolutely historic times we are living in. But good for the DPRK. Outstanding achievement.

[–] ForNow@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 1 day ago

This ruling class has no legitimacy whatsoever. There may be some argument if they ensured the masses had security, shelter, medical care, food etc., but they offer nothing to the working class, they are wholely parasitic. And when the working class fights back, they use fascism to reestablish their order.

 

For my youth, I always thought the tide would break and things would get better in the U.S., I am now 32 and the re-election of Donald Trump has caused me to completely give up on The United States politically. The U.S. seems hell bent on hanging on to global hegemony even at the cost of collapse rather than bring it down for a soft landing. I believe fascism is here, and it's only going to get worse as material conditions deteriorate and elites divert the rage of the masses against scapegoats such as immigrants and trans people.

Nursing is an in demand job on just about any government's web site. After the re-election of Donald Trump I enrolled in college in order to get a degree in nursing and leave this hell hole permanently. I am half way towards getting my associates degree.

I don't want my tax dollars to continue to be used for genocide, imperialism, mass surveillance, police brutality and corporate subsidies.

Part of me feels like I should stay and resist but I don't think I can stop the rising tide. I've watched friends and family become monsters despite my best efforts.

I do not feel safe in The United States and I believe that I need to leave as soon as possible for my family's as well as my own material well being.

As a compromise to my husband and mother I have chosen Canada, which I'm not happy about. But me and my husband have agreed that it is not forever, we chose Canada because of their ease of immigration and quick recognition of U.S. credentials, as well as there being no language barrier. From there we will search for our forever home. Right now escape and survival are our main concerns.

In my heart I would love to move to China, or Vietnam, but with the information I have it seems basically impossible as a U.S. citizen to do so.

I'm curious what your guy's thoughts are?

[–] ForNow@lemmygrad.ml 11 points 3 days ago

It's probably a propaganda technique to make leftists see themselves as weak and ineffective. Dividing the left is great for the ruling class. Meanwhile dividing the right is not a priority because fascism is not a threat to capitalism.

In any political movement there is infighting. But unfortunately Conservatives and Fascists agree on way more than they disagree on and so can collaborate much easier.

Meanwhile on the left and supposed left, Communists, Anarchists, and Social Democrats, have fundamental disputes about tactics, and objectives making collaboration almost impossible.

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[–] ForNow@lemmygrad.ml 16 points 4 days ago

Fingers crossed 🤞

[–] ForNow@lemmygrad.ml 8 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Capitalism is an alienating and dehumanizing system. It would be strange NOT to be depressed in these circumstances. That means you are human.

I think that it is healthy to be intellectually, socially, and physically active. Scientists studying rats in cages consistently find that the rats in cages with toys and other rats are healthier and smarter than the rats without stimulation. Get involved with an activist group. Have friends over. Go for a walk. Read a good book.

Then also, progress is the key to happiness. Whatever your goals are, you haven't accomplished them yet, YET. Keep repeating that word: Yet. Take steps towards your goals every day so you have something to show for all this struggling.

I hope it gets better. Your twenties are hard, don't let anyone lie to you that they're the best times.

[–] ForNow@lemmygrad.ml 10 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I doubt it. Probably just theater to manipulate the public.