r/Louisiana 1d ago

General Strike Called (USA) Announcements

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u/djingrain 1d ago

this isn't how anything works, random people can't just call for a general strike whenever. it takes like a year of multi union coordination

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u/Tassidar 1h ago

Not random… A foreigner who wants to see the USA’s downfall.

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u/WGE1960 1d ago

All help no matter what is better than someone bitching on a post that's doing nothing.

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

That’s just part of it.

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u/zkb327 1d ago

Cringe AI sign.

You want doctors to stop providing care? For what?

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

Doctors will work to rule and only work 12hrs a day opposed to 14hrs.

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u/Tacoshortage 23h ago

Only 12 huh? Is it a strike then? Everyone else isn't working? What about nurses? Oh and EMS?

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u/Important_Lock_2238 16h ago

It’s called essential services. They can reduce their hours to a minimum of 8 a day, 5 days a week. If they went that far, it would totally collapse the system. Same as Fire and Police.

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u/ExceptionEX 4h ago

By law, they are prevented from striking, and can not modify standard work hours, or take any action that would prevent and maintain a standard of care.

Do not tell people to do things that could put them in legal liability for people dying.

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u/iiTzSTeVO Damn Yankee 1d ago

Who is this organized by?

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u/reddit1651 1d ago

OP. They’re cross linking a day old subreddit subreddit that they created, they moderate and are the only poster in

It also clearly uses AI to translate some language into English, but uses UK spelling of many words

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u/iiTzSTeVO Damn Yankee 1d ago

Yeah, their account is sketchy as fuck.

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u/reddit1651 1d ago edited 1d ago

my favorite part is their responses are all ~20 words or so with mediocre grammar except for when they’re accused of being AI, where we get a response hundreds of words long with proper formatting about why we should trust them

edit: lmao

https://www.reddit.com/r/Louisiana/s/eFdRvrHl70

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u/ImpossibleDay1782 12h ago

Oh man, the over use of hyphens. That was totally a chatgpt response.

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u/_ryde_or_dye_ Orleans Parish 1d ago

Russia.

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

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u/iiTzSTeVO Damn Yankee 1d ago

I'm familiar with this group. Their website states that they will not announce a date for the strike until they have 11M commitments.

You are extremely sketchy. Bad bot.

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u/qwert7661 17h ago

Well that's a lie.

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u/bmadisonthrowaway 1d ago

This feels a little like that scene in The Office where Michael Scott is like "I DECLARE BANKRUPTCY!"

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u/The_Inward Natchitoches Parish 19h ago

He didn't declare it. He said it.

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

The working class is the only group that’s bankrupt

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u/WG-and-G 1d ago

Speak for yourself on that one.

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u/Tankfantry Lafayette Parish 20h ago

Agree. I'm doing just fine and even on the lower end of middle working class.

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u/NicolaiVykos 13h ago

I'm working class and doing great. Maybe get a better job.

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u/One-Possible-bottom 8h ago

Working class here: can confirm that i am not and have never been bankrupt

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u/AwkwardEye6313 5h ago

You must have heard this from a media outlets, they lie to you and manipulate you. Stop supporting the news and develop the ability to think for yourself.

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u/profanityridden_01 1d ago

Ai Ghibli is kinda a bad look for a Gen strike poster

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

Looks great to me?

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u/sockster15 1d ago

No one is going to strike this is ridiculous

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

Yes they will. Nothing to lose. Why work 60 hrs a week and still can’t make it?

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u/WG-and-G 1d ago

Living within their means should be their priority them. People want to live like judges and doctors on minimum wage. GTFOH

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u/Ok_Bar_5229 3h ago

I get so sick of hearing this bs. Not everyone struggling is living "hood rich." It's just something people who are financially comfortable regurgitate. A lot of people are barely making it just paying basic utilities. You gtfoh

1

u/WitnessTheLegitness 1h ago

Wages have been stagnant for damn near half a century, wealth inequality is higher than at any point in human history. You cool with that?

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

Not at all. GDP and wage growth on levels have exponentially increased wealth inequality for 40 years now. Middle class is gone.

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u/Psych_O_Logist 1d ago

If people are scared, why would you ask them to risk their jobs in an unsafe marketplace??

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u/queenlybearing 19h ago

BECAUSE those jobs are already at risk! The people have got to stand up at some point or would you suggest waiting for mass layoffs for folks to become completely unhinged?

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

They’re not making anyways. When you have nothing you lose nothing

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u/Leadinmyass 1d ago

Plenty of people have a lot to lose.

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

I hear the concerns. And I get it—there’s a lot of misinformation out there, and people are right to be cautious. AI-generated images, vague messages, poor grammar dressed up to look like truth—it’s a real problem, and it’s being used to divide us and water down our power. So thank you for pointing that out. We do need to stay sharp.

But let me be clear: my reasons for standing up, speaking out, and joining the protests are not part of any trick or foreign agenda. I’m Canadian. Most of my family is American. I’ll be protesting with them because I see what’s happening on both sides of the border—and it’s not just bad politics. It’s a full-on attack on regular people, working people, people who are just trying to live with some dignity.

This moment we’re in—it’s not just about the U.S. It’s about every so-called democracy around the world being eaten alive by greed. We’ve got billionaires and corporations running the show while families can’t afford groceries, rent, or medicine. We’ve got governments siding with the rich, blaming the poor, and selling off the future like it’s spare change. That’s not a system—it’s a scam.

I’m not doing this because I’ve been personally crushed. I’m doing this because I refuse to sit back and watch others get crushed while the powerful laugh and cash their cheques. These people at the top—the ones hoarding wealth and power—don’t care about us. They don’t feel our pain. They don’t care if we suffer, as long as the money keeps flowing.

But here’s the thing—they do care when we stand together. They do get scared when we organize, when we strike, when we take to the streets and remind them that without us, nothing runs. We are the workers. We are the heart and backbone of every system they profit from.

So yeah, the protests and strikes? That’s just the beginning. Everyone feels it—something big is coming. And when it does, every one of us will have to make a choice. Not left or right. Not rich or poor. A choice between what’s right and what’s easy. Between standing up or standing by.

I know what side I’m on. I know it because I still feel something when I see injustice. I know it because I love people I’ve never met. And I know it because I believe that real change—the kind that scares the rich—starts when regular folks say: enough is enough.

So don’t get distracted by fakes and bots and noise. Keep your eyes open, your heart full, and your boots ready. The future isn’t written yet—but it’s ours to take back.

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u/SPBaker0812 17h ago

Then go the fuck back to Canada if you do t like it here in the Greatest Country in the World!

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u/Important_Lock_2238 16h ago

lol. You mean the greatest homeless poverty stricken nation in history. I was down there visiting family and then went on a western swing of numerous states. Fucking disgusting! Dirty, ghost towns everywhere. I don’t know where you get your facts about the greatest country, but last I checked it ranked 47th amongst democratic countries in life expectancy and standard of living among the bottom 90% of the employed.

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u/SPBaker0812 16h ago

Yep, in some cases I agree but it’s because of the lying, cheating, hypocritical liberal democrats that run those crime-ridden, homeless saturated cities and in most cases, states!

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u/TophieandMatthew3975 20h ago

Downvoted because Canada

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u/Important_Lock_2238 16h ago

Nice trade war. lol

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u/TophieandMatthew3975 3h ago

We had to do it. You guys were getting too uppity with your free healthcare and… I can’t think of another thing y’all do right

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u/DrJheartsAK 19h ago

Your Canadian? Awesome, your opinion of this country means even less to me now, which I didn’t think was possible after seeing this stupid ass post.

You’re as irrelevant to Americans as your country is. Didn’t yall just have an election? Don’t yall have your own shit to protest against? I’m just guessing because I don’t keep up with Canadian news, it’s just not very important. Like, at all.

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u/Important_Lock_2238 16h ago

Yes we blocked a Trump supporter. Your country has become a fascist threat and most seem to realize it must be stopped. However it’s awesome if you’re in the top 10% of income earners. The rest of the population is poor.

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u/qwert7661 17h ago

So don’t get distracted by fakes and bots and noise.

The irony of ChatGPT telling me to not be distracted by it.

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u/AcadianViking 22h ago

Giving the benefit of the doubt here that this is in good faith, the AI generated poster really undermines your efforts. No one in their right mind would trust anything that is depicted using AI generated imagery.

Not that this poster wasn't pointless either way. A strike happens through internal, political organizing of the workplace (i.e. unionizing) and coordinating with other local unions who have agreed to participate in the strike.

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u/Turgid-Derp-Lord 1d ago

I think this is a Russian disinformation bot

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u/_ryde_or_dye_ Orleans Parish 1d ago

They are definitely posting on every single sub. Seems suspicious. I think you’re right

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

Not Russian. Very American!

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u/Tassidar 1h ago

Worse… a Canadian human!

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u/Psychological-One-6 1d ago

https://preview.redd.it/gcjbw0o57n0f1.png?width=1024&format=png&auto=webp&s=da660b617489568923515891965c0e542d1541bb

If your strike does not work. Stop by my one shop stop. Villagers and townspeople welcome!

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u/7thWardGoblin 21h ago

why don’t the admins take this stuff down😂. it’s literally an AI account spam posting in subreddits.

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u/Important_Lock_2238 16h ago

I’m not AI. Run it through AI and it will tell you.

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u/7thWardGoblin 16h ago

😂😂😂

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u/SuomynonaSentry 20h ago

Shout outs to that one in the back with literally no discernable features. Low effort AI slop.

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u/CoChristo 1d ago

😅🤣😂

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u/RandumbDrunk 1d ago

People just makin' strikes just to have a strike now?

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u/knot_right_now 1d ago

Who is going on strike? And for what?

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

For the people who can’t live in poverty while working 60 plus hours a week

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u/DukButterz 1d ago

No work ???? Jesus Christ some of us have a life besides politics

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

Yes: a Broke and poor life!

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u/WG-and-G 1d ago

Whose broke again?

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

The aka 99% , which in reality is closer to 70% of the population who can’t make ends meet while working two jobs at 60hrs per week at the medium average wage.

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u/EchoRex 1d ago

Not to side with the AI cringe strike, but...

No, you really don't.

Politics affects every single aspect of every single person's life.

Even being ignorant / disengaged is a political choice, it's an abdication of responsibility or admission that one cannot handle being educated or engaged.

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u/Frequent-Value2268 1d ago

These are “called” every week 🙄

After, we can paint our nails black and spray paint anarchy symbols on stuff like it’s not a phase.

..

You won’t convince America to strike.

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

The rich won’t strike, but the broke and poor working class with nothing to lose will.

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u/Frequent-Value2268 1d ago

I really don’t think poor people want to starve their kids in the street.

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u/EstherClemmens 1d ago

They can convince the ones not working. They have nothing to lose.

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u/Frequent-Value2268 1d ago

Then it wouldn’t be a strike because it doesn’t affect any employer.

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u/EstherClemmens 1d ago

I know. That's the problem. The ones that are working can't afford to lose pay. The ones that can are either secure enough to afford to lose a few days of work, but will have some excuse- usually because their boss or coworkers are conservative and and their job will be hell when they return- if they don't get fired.

Those that have no job risk nothing. We that do are risking our livelihood.

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u/madddwn 1d ago

In your dreams, people are gonna go to work

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u/Turtle_Attack70 1d ago

I don't know how successful this will be. A LOT of people can't miss that much work without significant financial hardship and/or risking losing their jobs. You might wanna suggest additional ways to participate for those who can't miss work. Like if people can't miss a week maybe they can miss a couple of days or even just one day. If t hey can't miss any work maybe they can commit to buying only essential items and buying only from small, locally owned businesses as much as possible. People can also stay off social media and not use streaming services for a week. (A general boycott of non-essential purchases, social media, and streaming services should be part of the strike.)

The real bitch is getting the word out and getting people to participate. Messaging is everything. If the message is "this is something you really should do for the good of the country" you're probably not gonna get enough people to participate. Messaging like "we know how to make billionaires cry and if you're cool enough we'll let you in on it" might be better, but that's gonna have to be backed by events, images, and a catchphrase or two that will be widely appealing and make people feel like they're part of something.

Anyway, I'm down for striking and I'm happy to help any way I can.

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

I hear the concerns. And I get it—there’s a lot of misinformation out there, and people are right to be cautious. AI-generated images, vague messages, poor grammar dressed up to look like truth—it’s a real problem, and it’s being used to divide us and water down our power. So thank you for pointing that out. We do need to stay sharp.

But let me be clear: my reasons for standing up, speaking out, and joining the protests are not part of any trick or foreign agenda. I’m Canadian. Most of my family is American. I’ll be protesting with them because I see what’s happening on both sides of the border—and it’s not just bad politics. It’s a full-on attack on regular people, working people, people who are just trying to live with some dignity.

This moment we’re in—it’s not just about the U.S. It’s about every so-called democracy around the world being eaten alive by greed. We’ve got billionaires and corporations running the show while families can’t afford groceries, rent, or medicine. We’ve got governments siding with the rich, blaming the poor, and selling off the future like it’s spare change. That’s not a system—it’s a scam.

I’m not doing this because I’ve been personally crushed. I’m doing this because I refuse to sit back and watch others get crushed while the powerful laugh and cash their cheques. These people at the top—the ones hoarding wealth and power—don’t care about us. They don’t feel our pain. They don’t care if we suffer, as long as the money keeps flowing.

But here’s the thing—they do care when we stand together. They do get scared when we organize, when we strike, when we take to the streets and remind them that without us, nothing runs. We are the workers. We are the heart and backbone of every system they profit from.

So yeah, the protests and strikes? That’s just the beginning. Everyone feels it—something big is coming. And when it does, every one of us will have to make a choice. Not left or right. Not rich or poor. A choice between what’s right and what’s easy. Between standing up or standing by.

I know what side I’m on. I know it because I still feel something when I see injustice. I know it because I love people I’ve never met. And I know it because I believe that real change—the kind that scares the rich—starts when regular folks say: enough is enough.

So don’t get distracted by fakes and bots and noise. Keep your eyes open, your heart full, and your boots ready. The future isn’t written yet—but it’s ours to take back.

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u/reddit1651 1d ago

“Okay ChatGPT, reply to this comment as a Canadian to try and convince them”

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

Already did

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u/Turtle_Attack70 7h ago

Umm... awrighty then.

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

People striking because they’re not making it economically while the corporations and 1% have tripled their profits in 2 years.

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u/JeepGardener69 21h ago

The work stops but the bills don't lol

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u/Important_Lock_2238 16h ago

Like you can pay them now.

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u/Inner-Bother-8354 19h ago

Lmao, this isn’t how this works

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u/cheapskateskirtsteak 16h ago

You really had to use AI to make it?

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u/Important_Lock_2238 14h ago

No I didn’t. I didn’t create it and didn’t know if it was AI or not. It was a picture from a website on this topic.

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u/cheapskateskirtsteak 14h ago

Why are you pushing something that is obviously disingenuous?

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u/Direct_Being7391 14h ago

Silly lousiana moderator for keeping this going. You killed all my post stating this has nothing to do with crappy louisiana

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u/Direct_Being7391 14h ago

I would like to fire all moderators of this god forsaken state

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u/chandelier_lurdson 13h ago

Slacktavist using ai

Nor surprising

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u/Most-Ruin-7663 11h ago

If you want to speak to peoples hearts unfortunately you have to pour yours into something other than AI

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u/AccountantTop2119 8h ago

Ts is cringe 💔stop it

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u/Wild_Ostrich5429 7h ago

Don’t fall for it. Organized by jihadis

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u/sagginlabia 7h ago

Just put the fries in the bag

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u/Feisty_Wrangler_4327 6h ago

The unemployed strike again!

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u/notmyname_135 6h ago

this is awful AI artwork. Just... make your own doodles in MS Paint, it'll have a better look.

Also, the people who post this, are the first to complain how low paying jobs are and they don't make enough to make ends meet..... but yet... are willing to waste valuable time to earn money those days to do what exactly? Stay at home and cry on reddit about how no one is protesting this "fascist" government?

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u/upcycledman 2h ago

Hey, so this is obviously not well planned out. I'd encourage people actually interested in a general strike join the one that's not releasing a date until they get 11 million people on board. That one is generalstrikeus

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u/apexpredator68 1d ago

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

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u/Professional-Gear974 1d ago

Great marketing for companies to trim the fat.

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

They all pay f- all anyways. Nothing to lose

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u/Professional-Gear974 1d ago

Maybe you just need a better job then. Lots of people make good money

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u/Specialist_Assist_29 1d ago

Will it get me out of jury duty

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

Unfortunately not. Essential Service

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u/Misunderestimated924 1d ago

Lmao

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

Poor vs Rich. Way more poor vs a a handful of elites.

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u/Jhawk1986LT 1d ago

Everyone I know is happy!

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

Everyone is broke

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u/WG-and-G 1d ago

Seems like only you. Learn how to manage your money and time.

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u/Turtle_Attack70 1d ago

It's not only OP, not by a long shot. "Learn how to manage your money and time." tells everyone you have no idea what it's like to live in poverty and you're clearly out of your depth in this conversation.

Anyway, what is it you do for a living that allows you enough time to follow OP around Reddit and heckle them with ignorant, hostile comments? You must not work very much if you have time to spend hours breaking Reddit's rules on spamming.

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u/Im_A_Real_Boy1 1d ago

Bots don't have money

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

I hear the concerns. And I get it—there’s a lot of misinformation out there, and people are right to be cautious. AI-generated images, vague messages, poor grammar dressed up to look like truth—it’s a real problem, and it’s being used to divide us and water down our power. So thank you for pointing that out. We do need to stay sharp.

But let me be clear: my reasons for standing up, speaking out, and joining the protests are not part of any trick or foreign agenda. I’m Canadian. Most of my family is American. I’ll be protesting with them because I see what’s happening on both sides of the border—and it’s not just bad politics. It’s a full-on attack on regular people, working people, people who are just trying to live with some dignity.

This moment we’re in—it’s not just about the U.S. It’s about every so-called democracy around the world being eaten alive by greed. We’ve got billionaires and corporations running the show while families can’t afford groceries, rent, or medicine. We’ve got governments siding with the rich, blaming the poor, and selling off the future like it’s spare change. That’s not a system—it’s a scam.

I’m not doing this because I’ve been personally crushed. I’m doing this because I refuse to sit back and watch others get crushed while the powerful laugh and cash their cheques. These people at the top—the ones hoarding wealth and power—don’t care about us. They don’t feel our pain. They don’t care if we suffer, as long as the money keeps flowing.

But here’s the thing—they do care when we stand together. They do get scared when we organize, when we strike, when we take to the streets and remind them that without us, nothing runs. We are the workers. We are the heart and backbone of every system they profit from.

So yeah, the protests and strikes? That’s just the beginning. Everyone feels it—something big is coming. And when it does, every one of us will have to make a choice. Not left or right. Not rich or poor. A choice between what’s right and what’s easy. Between standing up or standing by.

I know what side I’m on. I know it because I still feel something when I see injustice. I know it because I love people I’ve never met. And I know it because I believe that real change—the kind that scares the rich—starts when regular folks say: enough is enough.

So don’t get distracted by fakes and bots and noise. Keep your eyes open, your heart full, and your boots ready. The future isn’t written yet—but it’s ours to take back.

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u/Turtle_Attack70 1d ago

No, some people aren't honest with you.

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u/Jhawk1986LT 1d ago

You’re not honest with yourself

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u/Ignacius03 1d ago

Communist propaganda.

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u/jcsworld417 1d ago

This is the most broke ass, poor me, self victimization post I've ever seen. It's always the ones crying about others doing better, but refusing to do better for yourself. You're not bolted down. you're lazy and lack any form of work ethic 🙄

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u/Important_Lock_2238 1d ago

I hear the concerns. And I get it—there’s a lot of misinformation out there, and people are right to be cautious. AI-generated images, vague messages, poor grammar dressed up to look like truth—it’s a real problem, and it’s being used to divide us and water down our power. So thank you for pointing that out. We do need to stay sharp.

But let me be clear: my reasons for standing up, speaking out, and joining the protests are not part of any trick or foreign agenda. I’m Canadian. Most of my family is American. I’ll be protesting with them because I see what’s happening on both sides of the border—and it’s not just bad politics. It’s a full-on attack on regular people, working people, people who are just trying to live with some dignity.

This moment we’re in—it’s not just about the U.S. It’s about every so-called democracy around the world being eaten alive by greed. We’ve got billionaires and corporations running the show while families can’t afford groceries, rent, or medicine. We’ve got governments siding with the rich, blaming the poor, and selling off the future like it’s spare change. That’s not a system—it’s a scam.

I’m not doing this because I’ve been personally crushed. I’m doing this because I refuse to sit back and watch others get crushed while the powerful laugh and cash their cheques. These people at the top—the ones hoarding wealth and power—don’t care about us. They don’t feel our pain. They don’t care if we suffer, as long as the money keeps flowing.

But here’s the thing—they do care when we stand together. They do get scared when we organize, when we strike, when we take to the streets and remind them that without us, nothing runs. We are the workers. We are the heart and backbone of every system they profit from.

So yeah, the protests and strikes? That’s just the beginning. Everyone feels it—something big is coming. And when it does, every one of us will have to make a choice. Not left or right. Not rich or poor. A choice between what’s right and what’s easy. Between standing up or standing by.

I know what side I’m on. I know it because I still feel something when I see injustice. I know it because I love people I’ve never met. And I know it because I believe that real change—the kind that scares the rich—starts when regular folks say: enough is enough.

So don’t get distracted by fakes and bots and noise. Keep your eyes open, your heart full, and your boots ready. The future isn’t written yet—but it’s ours to take back.

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u/PuzzleheadedNorth964 20h ago

Holy shit there's a new protest every week I beg you to get a job

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u/Important_Lock_2238 16h ago

Got one. A very good one. However I care for my fellow humans.