Hartmann made a great point yesterday in his discussion with Steve Schmidt. Our power as citizens in fighting back

[Native]

against Trump's attacks on us would likely involve strikes; however, unlike Iceland's workforce which is 91% unionized, ours is only 11%. If push came to shove, would it be possible to quickly ramp up our union participation?

[John Shaft]

1. Many Americans are cowards

they'll all be lining up to snitch on each other.

[Ferryboat]

2. No

Only general strike called was in 1919 in Seattle. Called and organized by unions, which insured some public services continued such as milk delivery.

No such thing is possible in today's environment.

[Native]

4. thank you

[doc03]

3. My experience as 42 year member of a union. The union calls for a strike vote and it is unanimous to strike.

After many miss the second paycheck they turn on the union for making them go
on strike. It gets harder and harder to even man a picket line as it continues. I would guess
about 1/3 of the membership are Republican to start with.

[Native]

5. thank you

[Dan]

6. The Unions don't have the strength of the past.

Plus, we as a nation no longer share a common reality.

But, I do think that we the people can have an impact, via the power of the purse. Starting 2025, I am no longer spending money except for necessities, or replacement of something.

Keeping my cash in my pocket for when things turn bad.

[Native]

7. A lot of people are recommending we take a more liquid position.

[doc03]

8. Unions have been on the run since they failed to take a stand when Reagan

fired the air traffic controllers. Working people have been convinced the unions and Democrats
supporting NAFTA were responsible for the loss of manufacturing. NAFTA came from GHWB but he
couldn't get it passed until the Clinton Administration was able to convince enough Democrats to support it.
Ross Perot said there would be a giant sucking sound if NFTA passed, the giant sucking sound wasn't so much
the jobs but people leaving the Democratic party.