I went to a “non-partisan political organizing day of action” or whatever (kinda pop up ngl) and it felt like AA mixed with church camp. It was very obvious that these people at this meeting were very atomized, hurting and desperate but were ultimately told that the solution is local electoralism.
On one hand, I guess it’s a super awesome way to get people to touch grass in this capitalist hell hole we’re all in and get to know community members. On the other, the end goal is liberalism.
I don’t want to say it was a cult or anything because there was a clear way to opt out, but as soon as people started to mingle and form bonds or something, they were immediately shut down to move forward with a very pointless agenda which helps no one.
It sounds like they were trying what’s known as a world cafe. Not a great way to meet people, but a decent way to brainstorm.
Was it the first meeting?
Ahh fascinating! I guess these people come from all over the state to these events when they can and this was the first of the year, yes. There’s a political undertone—a nonpartisan one (you can’t really say “capitalism” for example)
I could be very paranoid and anxious, but I see I all this energy being channeled into what is essentially going to be another failed 3rd party and I guess it makes me sad :/
Sounds like a cult that’s afraid of you spreading FUD.