Alternatively, how do I move myself towards other people who already agree with me to do this, instead of having to try to convince people who already don't really care for my company that my ideas are right? And who do I go to, to help me do that?

  • fusion513 [none/use name]
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    3 years ago

    The alienation is real. The good news is that we've got an easier time of it to win people over. There's way more people who agree with a Marxist worldview than they might realize or can even articulate.

    That gnawing feeling deep down inside you... "is this all there is to life?" No, there is so much more to the world and life holds the potential to be so much better than how it is. We need just collectively rise up and seize it.

    How to do this? One comrade at a time. Find common ground and appeal to what matters to them. Healthcare sucks? Work seems meaningless and harsh? Your elected officials aren't doing what you envisioned they should be doing? We've got the answers that work. Organize and agitate.

    • SadStruggle92 [none/use name]
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      3 years ago

      I'm being entirely serious here, how do I get myself to somewhere wherein I can do work that is politically relevant, no matter how unsung (edit: used the wrong word)? I'm also serious when I say that (despite spending my whole life here) I don't really have any real social connections to where I live outside of my immediate family, and I want to know where I can go to become part of an organization that can tell me directly what specifically to do in order to achieve political goals.

      • LeninWalksTheWorld [any]
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        3 years ago

        well if you are in the USA that's leftists' biggest problem rn: we have no organization. Everything is either impotent or completely infiltrated by feds. It's a tough situation.

      • fusion513 [none/use name]
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        3 years ago

        Good answer is finding (or starting) a local organization! If you're looking for something more specific, volunteering in local government can be a good place to start! You don't need to wear a ushanka, but you can make it clear that you're motivated by your belief in a more egalitarian community. I don't think *most * people really adhere to a strict ideology - they just want something that works. If you show up willing to help out you might be surprised at how receptive people are.

        Local government is always strapped for volunteers, and if you become a regular, you can help steer action in your community towards things you'd like to see done. You know, "I'd like to see local government be more responsive to the needs of constituents." It's all about expanding the realm of possibilities that a better world is possible. With an organization, you can address community needs that aren't being met.