Sure, but that’s public opinion of the political parties. If, say, trans rights are being attacked. You push to get non-terfs into office and you get a few, but not enough to ensure transfolk are safe. What then? I mean, even with enough representatives in office it could take years to make real changes in people’s lives.
So, do you wait until next election? Accepting in the mean time that hundreds if not thousands of people will become homeless, become socially ioslated, and die by suicide?
No. I don’t think many would say that is the right course of action. So then what? A mass movement is the only way to force the government’s hand. Peaceful at first sure, but with a clear plan to win, with intentional planned escalations, targeting those in power by threatening their popularity, and financial interests. But why then should you wait until the election? Show those in power what they have to lose through a mass movement before any election occurs.
Public opinion is worthless, if the “public” isn’t involved in the fight. Can you give an example of nonviolent resistance working?
We about to have an election, which all about public opinion.
Sure, but that’s public opinion of the political parties. If, say, trans rights are being attacked. You push to get non-terfs into office and you get a few, but not enough to ensure transfolk are safe. What then? I mean, even with enough representatives in office it could take years to make real changes in people’s lives.
So, do you wait until next election? Accepting in the mean time that hundreds if not thousands of people will become homeless, become socially ioslated, and die by suicide?
No. I don’t think many would say that is the right course of action. So then what? A mass movement is the only way to force the government’s hand. Peaceful at first sure, but with a clear plan to win, with intentional planned escalations, targeting those in power by threatening their popularity, and financial interests. But why then should you wait until the election? Show those in power what they have to lose through a mass movement before any election occurs.
That’s how you make change.
The point will be to win over public opinion.
I see. Well truly best of luck with that. I only hope that you learn from experience.