I mean, the American alternative to shutting down all of Europe would be shutting down all of America. So a general strike. Or hell, any kind of strike, just do something.

[–] cannon_annon88@lemmy.today 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I keep checking the https://generalstrikeus.com/ site but it seems like the number barely goes up. I would love to have a general strike to feel that solidarity and feel our collective power.

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 months ago

374,915 COMMITTED

10,625,085 NEEDED

This right here is the problem in the US. Say what you want about conservatives, at least they work hard on getting their way.

[–] sad_detective_man@leminal.space 6 points 2 months ago

fuck yeah. now we're talking

[–] WhatGodIsMadeOf@feddit.org 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

The American version of the flotilla is at Taco Bell.

It's basically a root beer float with tortilla crumbles on top.

[–] _druid@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago

I can understand why you're getting downvoted. But I have to acknowledge a solid silly joke, you got an appreciative snort from me as I read your comment, well done.