I see this misguided gripe all the time, people forget how important cultural and political messaging is for organizing and motivation.

I interviewed an old guy who fought in the spanish civil wars and he had this massive collection of pamphlets and leaflets and newsletters and posters from that period and, let me assure you, other than design, style, and medium, the messaging was consistent with current sarcastic memes and even shitposts. They made a lot if it, propaganda and useful info wrapped together, like in all struggles. That stuff is important.

Effective resistance strategy incorporates many tactics. You look to your expertise, and draw strength from others where you can.

Fukan A, always follow the money!

Try the apps, they might work? Not sure. There’s Gem which is video and CBC Listen which has news, great radio journalism and podcasts, and music playlists.

If that doesn’t work just seek out the many CBC podcasts, I recommend starting with Ideas for lecture or documentary style, or Quirks and Quarks for short form science journalism.

Ah, good point, trade liberalization like this is best supported by equalizing access for smaller producers. Example: via support programs for smaller producers in the way of funding for, or even direct establishment of, co-op style distributors with scaled agreements for transport and processing.

Nah bud, it’s part of a rising tide. Swim.

Yeah that whinging from that source tells us it’s an adequate target.

They are tanking markets for both the fire sale bargains and to hurt the poor more, so they can direct the resulting anger towards projects like territorial expansion and government privatization.

You got advice to study some history from me and didn’t say -ok where to start- you just disengage from the criticism. Maybe it’s valid? Start there?

Plan, then act. Read Wikipedia about tactics and strategies for democratic development. Read about the ties between conservatism and the aristocracy for all history and realize that the only classes that matter are the workers who sell labour for money and owners who make money through control and exploitation of resources and workers.

You want to be an ally it sounds like. Well, advice to any ally of colonial resistance: decolonize your mind. Read Fanon or Zinn, e.g., or go watch old episodes of Beau of the Fifth Column or something, it depends on who you are – and you aren’t sharing that.

Canadians have been colonized by England AND the USA. The geopolitics are cultural as well. Maybe we’re justifiably touchy about people from an authoritarian colonizer complaining that we don’t trust them as much when there’s common talk in the streets about ukraining us?

1. Figure out what your strengths are
2. Find others who are opposing fascism and work with them

This is a conversation, bud. You came in here whining about trying to dodge responsibility instead of saying “I am just a retail worker who plays DnD when I am not looking after my sister” whereupon you get help. Plus you got advice and ignored it.

If 10% more voters showed up it being somewhat rigged wouldn’t have mattered.

Even though the media is owned by billionaires, if people talked about this shit and resisted aristocratic bullshit, it wouldn’t have mattered, the monarchists would have been held back. Too late now, resistance is the last hope for democracy.

Voting and selective consumption…. That’s the barest definition of citizenhood. Resisting an aristocracy is always going to require more than that. Not everyone can be a dedicated activist but c’mon, some perspective from history here.

If rioting is your only tactic, you’ve lost in advance.

Jesus Murphy, it isn’t dehumanizing it’s telling you you aren’t working hard enough or smart enough to fucking fix it, because no one else can.

Baiting people here doesn’t do anything. Go fix it FFS.

I should also add that your attitude of helplessness in this matter illustrates my point nicely.

Yes, ideology has to be actively and persuasively countered by those who are more objective.

Which is why people are so irritated by all the us citizens posting “don’t blame me!”

Yes, exactly: politics being an alien subject is the result of ideology. It’s deeply ideological. It must be addressed in day to day interactions and in culture and by educators and at kitchen tables. No one can fix it but the individual pushing forward together with friends.

Yes well most of those fears were based in a distinct lack of application of the precautionary principle in the way the industry was being run and regulated, as well as misdirection when representing the methods being used. So there was no way for citizens to know whether things were safe or not, other than an appeal to authority, but driven by shareholder interests.

So I don’t blame people for worrying, though I was always more concerned about the biopiracy and other corporate shenanigans.

Mostly just the impact of intellectual property abuse on your food sovereignty, not so much any direct effect on your biochemistry.

A goose wing strike will TOTALLY FUCK UP another bird, breaking bones.

And they will not back down.

From enviroliteracy.org:

1. Maintain Eye Contact: Never turn your back on an aggressive goose. Always face the goose directly. This will allow you to monitor its behavior and anticipate its movements. Do not squint or block your eyes with any object, like a purse or briefcase.
2. Slowly Back Away: Use your peripheral vision to guide your movements while keeping your gaze fixed on the goose. Back away slowly and steadily, avoiding any sudden or jerky actions that might further provoke the goose. Be mindful of your surroundings to prevent falls or stumbles. Most injuries related to goose attacks are actually due to people falling while fleeing.
3. Avoid Hostile Behavior: It is essential to remain neutral in your behavior. Do not make aggressive gestures, wave your arms, or shout at the goose. Do not attempt to hit, kick, or swing at the goose. This will likely increase its aggression and could lead to a more severe attack.
4. Create Distance: Keep backing away until you have put a significant distancebetween you and the goose. Once the goose is no longer exhibiting aggressive behaviors, it’s safe to continue moving away.
5. If the Goose Charges: If the goose begins to charge or run towards you, do not run away frantically. Continue to back away slowly. The goose’s primary goal is usually to deter you from the area, not to engage in a prolonged battle.
6. Lateral Movement (If Necessary): If the goose is very close and charging, you might need to move to the side and angle your movement away from the nesting area. Duckand move at a 90-degree angle, still facing the goose. The objective is to create some space while not turning your back to the bird.