As an American on Lemmy, I feel very much alone. Most Americans I know don’t know what Lemmy is, and they aren’t interested in learning. The average American is barely engaged with politics or technology, and rarely both.
I do remember a time when the word “capitalism” was synonymous with “freedom” and “democracy,” and I consider it progress that it isn’t anymore. But now, if an American hears the word “capitalism,” they think, “ugh, here comes some political bullshit. How can I get out of this conversation immediately?” Doesn’t much matter where they fall on the ideological continuum.
Conservatives won by burning out the tolerance for dealing with crises. Support for progress is subsurface and dormant, as most moderates are simply waiting for fascism to blow over, like a parent at a mall food court eating their lunch stone-faced while their toddler throws a tantrum on the floor.
It’s tough out there, I hope you fine a way to get connected with people in your area. It may even be worth changing your area is that’s a possibility for you.
It seems a lot of people on Lemmy at least think capitalism is bad, and most of my IRL friends do too, but tbf they’re not American
As an American on Lemmy, I feel very much alone. Most Americans I know don’t know what Lemmy is, and they aren’t interested in learning. The average American is barely engaged with politics or technology, and rarely both.
I do remember a time when the word “capitalism” was synonymous with “freedom” and “democracy,” and I consider it progress that it isn’t anymore. But now, if an American hears the word “capitalism,” they think, “ugh, here comes some political bullshit. How can I get out of this conversation immediately?” Doesn’t much matter where they fall on the ideological continuum.
Conservatives won by burning out the tolerance for dealing with crises. Support for progress is subsurface and dormant, as most moderates are simply waiting for fascism to blow over, like a parent at a mall food court eating their lunch stone-faced while their toddler throws a tantrum on the floor.
No local DSA or PSL branch for you?
Lol no.
It’s tough out there, I hope you fine a way to get connected with people in your area. It may even be worth changing your area is that’s a possibility for you.