WeUnite

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[–] WeUnite@lemm.ee 6 points 2 days ago

Group think and tribalism is very powerful. I used to be a Trump supporter and I remember thinking about how women were more likely to vote for progressive candidates with the conclusion that perhaps they shouldn't be doing that. I now very deeply regret being part of that and I'm so grateful I broke free of all that nonsense. Monkey see, monkey do is very true. That's why it's important that our leaders demonstrate good behavior and set a good example for everyone.

 

Sorry it's a few days late, I just saw this and thought it was really interesting.

[–] WeUnite@lemm.ee 27 points 5 days ago

The concerns are true but if people leave Twitter for Bluesky it's still an improvement because Elon uses the algorithm to boost far-right content and he has your data.

[–] WeUnite@lemm.ee 1 points 1 week ago

Yes, it's better to move forward a little than to go backwards. When you move forward you can keep moving forward more later. If you move backwards you have to fight for what you lost before you can get more back.

[–] WeUnite@lemm.ee 25 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I feel this is really the most important answer here. We must break the false narratives that they use to hold power.

[–] WeUnite@lemm.ee 6 points 1 week ago

Yes, if that many people would do that it could make a huge difference

[–] WeUnite@lemm.ee 8 points 1 week ago

I kind of see your point there. My hope though is that maybe people could gain more empathy for each other by understanding that we are all human and I hope that one day people can understand each other's struggles.

[–] WeUnite@lemm.ee 10 points 1 week ago

Yes, this makes sense! Hopefully while doing so one could build a coalition that includes more and more people.

 

Here's a copy and paste from the 1933 article:

Rise in Stocks Reflects Confidence He Will Not Disrupt Nation's Affairs

Berlin is settling down to pass judgment on political developments. Politicians, economists and bankers declare there is usually wide discrepancy between the speeches of opposition politicians and the actions of the group when it gains power.

Consequently, it is not believed that Hitler will accomplish a change in the constitution or that [Reich Minister of Economics Alfred] Hugenberg will bring about a general reduction of interest rates. The government wants to obtain an adjournment of the Reichstag for several months, but it is questionable whether the Centre [Party] will approve of such action.

 

Most people just want a good life. If we stopped seeing each other as the enemies the world could be better.

[–] WeUnite@lemm.ee 17 points 1 week ago

We must do everything we can to stop this. Please try contacting three of your friends who you think will listen but don't know what's going on and let them know. Kremlin propaganda is trying to get us to fight each other and undermine the US. So far it's been working but we have the power to stop it.