Being of a 2-party system where one is purely a controlled opposition, trying for elected office, even at Statewide levels, is pointless in and of itself.

Being a grey state and good-bye'ing boomers might give VT a running head start, but the push has to be more organized I think. Almost how the R's are trying to corner school boards and the edu market.

Progressive and Green both succumbed to a liberalism thats gone neo and had helped take us to this sickened state. Hearing the word 'socialist' drummed into maga ears with few besides Bernie to try and explain it make it a poison pill.

Let's go with Leftists! So far left it looks like right to sane conservatives that aren't caught up with praising Jesus :)

It's a banner that orgs need to adopt maybe? A manifesto or mantra? "Enough is Enough, Stop the Take!"

I've been doing this shit since the 60's riots and the wind is still blowin' that piss my way. But, for me, here's where it changed:

All the 'anti-queer' threats of violence to performers and shows, all the threats of violence to pro-abortion/choice; in the street, in their face.

Vermont has been spared a lot of that form of hate, but figuring out how to best deal with it is a good lesson. When and how best to confront hate/threats and who will stand.

r/socialistRA says can't advocate direct action (LLC) but aims me to the JBGC (John Brown Gun Club), the one org willing to confront (sometimes unarmed) these nazis if asked/requested or on-the-spot if needed.

One small(ish) group in the State that can mobilize w/a text and be available to rally assistance. Count me in.

> Force them out of the space.

take the cause to where 'they' play and recreate. The exclusive backwoods CC's and yacht clubs; nobody is safe until all are safe ... but I digress.