I think some leftist accelerationists believe that electing Trump will galvanize resistance the way it did 2017-2020. The ways that regular folks joined us, marched, and actually paid attention to things besides soccer practice was legit heartening and often helpful. I’m thinking about popular demonstrations against the migrant camps, organizing Covid relief and mutual aid, and generally saying “fuck this guy and his policies.”
But if Trump returns, none of that shit is going to happen.
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Those would-be allies might conclude that all that resistance was for nothing, and give up. Especially if he wins an outright majority.
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Trump is pretty open that he intends to use violence against his political opponents, and this time he likely won’t be constrained by any sort of deep state. Especially if he wins an outright majority.
That’s my thinking, but any accelerationists want to tell me where I’m wrong?
Muslim electors at the DNC were physically assaulted by other DNC attendees, one got a concussion, because they were holding signs asking for a ceasefire. They were there to vote for Kamala Harris, but hoping to “push her left”. There were no consequences for the aggravated assault. Free to speak and get beaten by other Democrats is a real hell of a turd you’ve chosen to polish.