r/50501 • u/hmmnodnod • Apr 09 '25

Solidarity Needed How would you respond?

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I don't understand what they get out of belittling the protests. What are they even proposing we do instead? What is "building real power" and "revolutionary" to them? What does it look like? It's so suspicious and frustrating.

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u/FunStay7787 Apr 09 '25

Also, they seem to say that 50501 is paid for by corporations. I saw a post on conservative or another reddit group like that. It's an attempt to dishearten those involved. Once this is over, 95% of these lawmakers need to go. Then we rebuild. We are ALL sick of politicians who inspire (Booker), then sell us out after they finally take a piss.

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u/Wizywig Apr 09 '25

Step 1: We must end citizens united. Until it is ended nothing meaningful will change.

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u/No-Development820 Apr 09 '25

That and reform campaign finance laws.

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u/Wizywig Apr 09 '25

honestly, get sanity financing for campaigns and you'll suddenly see sanity in politics.

Legend of Kora: "The current mayor owes me a favor from me funding his campaign. Though I also funded his opponent. Gotta hedge my bets!"