Okay this is great but to be clear: 3.5% of the population engaged consistently and effectively have never failed to create change. Even if next time thrice this number turns out (which would be a little under 4.5% of Americans) that alone wouldn't cause change unless they engage in effective resistance (for example a protest with no end date). These numbers do, however, mean the resistance can move to the next step of real, sustained action.

[–] Infinite@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 months ago

There weren’t any campaigns that had failed after they had achieved 3.5% participation during a peak event

Let's shoot for 3.5% and then see what else to shoot for next.

[–] barneypiccolo@lemm.ee 7 points 2 months ago

Two interesting books on this phenomenon:

Mark Penn: Microtrends, the small forces behind tomorrow's big changes

Malcolm Gladwell: The Tipping Point, How little things can make a big difference.

Both talk about how it takes a surprisingly small number of people to make big changes. The rise of MAGA is a perfect example. We need to apply the same strategies to take America back, and viciously purge MAGA from our government and nation