Well, that’s the kicker. Community leaders need to be engaged from many disparate groups. That includes listening to the concerns of rural voters. One thing that people agree on is frustration regarding the economy. Cultural war issues need to be left aside for now.
Also, a message of power to the people. A lot of disaffection results from people not having a real say in the decisions that affect their lives.
But back to the topic of mutual aid… talking to people and figuring out how to utilize the networks we already have in place in a coordinated effort, and how we can build more. The organizing can take place somewhat online, but it also needs to be done face to face.
Well, that’s the kicker. Community leaders need to be engaged from many disparate groups. That includes listening to the concerns of rural voters. One thing that people agree on is frustration regarding the economy. Cultural war issues need to be left aside for now.
Also, a message of power to the people. A lot of disaffection results from people not having a real say in the decisions that affect their lives.
But back to the topic of mutual aid… talking to people and figuring out how to utilize the networks we already have in place in a coordinated effort, and how we can build more. The organizing can take place somewhat online, but it also needs to be done face to face.