Feel like shit? Exercise. Jog. Go for a walk. Talk with someone you love. Limit your time on social media. (You can lock yourself out using a password only a friend knows.) You will feel better.
We should also remember a few things as we move forward into the future.
We all know that fascists have a lot of advantages: tons of money and weapons and an entire socioeconomic system as well as a massive propaganda apparatus which works in their favor. There is also no shortage of cops or fucking proud boy morons ready to crack heads in the streets.
But we have a few advantages as well. We’re smarter and way fucking cuter. History and science are both on our side. For 99% of human history, the concept of private property did not exist. There is an overwhelming pressure everyone feels every day to “return to tradition”—the real tradition. Capitalism and primitive accumulation are both aberrations in human history.
George Floyd’s lynching was a monumental tragedy, and from an electoral perspective this year has been a total disaster. The police and coronavirus and god knows what else have all killed a lot of good people. But if you looked at the streets, it’s been the most exciting year in decades, maybe ever. People of all races and genders marching together to abolish the police isn’t something I ever thought I’d see.
We all know that the global 99% has all the power. Our job is just to help wake the giant up, and hang on until it does. Sooner or later, this is bound to happen. The police state can only delay the inevitable. Start or join local Marxist orgs so you can prepare and also cope.
Biden becoming president changes almost nothing, and I think we’re sure to see more massive protests this summer or even sooner as the economy continues to crumble. With your guidance, who knows what we’ll be able to accomplish. Rather than taking over a few blocks in Seattle for a few weeks, or driving the pigs out of their station in Minneapolis, protestors might be able to take an entire city. Just make sure that if you find yourself in this position, don’t fucking stop or even hesitate until the entire world is yours! The biggest mistake workers’ states made—from the Paris Commune to the nascent USSR—was that they stopped when they could have kept going. When the pigs are on the run, don’t let them catch their breath!
Make sure to stay safe, of course, since we all know Trump’s supporters are really fucking mad. We need every one of you to help bring down capitalism. If you feel like shit, we’re always here to talk. Vent away.
Right? I used to do long-distance running before work and school got in the way. I only remember feeling tired all the time, not happier or more confident. The only thing it helped with was scheduling my time. I'd go running at a certain time of day so I knew to schedule things around it so I wouldn't simply lay in bed and stare at the wall. Didn't feel any better, but I got things done.
I dunno if structure would help me. I've just been depressed half my life, and nothing I do really works because it's like "oh, well this hasn't changed shit for me. So..."
Antidotes to doom and gloom
Feel like shit? Exercise. Jog. Go for a walk. Talk with someone you love. Limit your time on social media. (You can lock yourself out using a password only a friend knows.) You will feel better.
We should also remember a few things as we move forward into the future.
We all know that fascists have a lot of advantages: tons of money and weapons and an entire socioeconomic system as well as a massive propaganda apparatus which works in their favor. There is also no shortage of cops or fucking proud boy morons ready to crack heads in the streets.
But we have a few advantages as well. We’re smarter and way fucking cuter. History and science are both on our side. For 99% of human history, the concept of private property did not exist. There is an overwhelming pressure everyone feels every day to “return to tradition”—the real tradition. Capitalism and primitive accumulation are both aberrations in human history.
George Floyd’s lynching was a monumental tragedy, and from an electoral perspective this year has been a total disaster. The police and coronavirus and god knows what else have all killed a lot of good people. But if you looked at the streets, it’s been the most exciting year in decades, maybe ever. People of all races and genders marching together to abolish the police isn’t something I ever thought I’d see.
We all know that the global 99% has all the power. Our job is just to help wake the giant up, and hang on until it does. Sooner or later, this is bound to happen. The police state can only delay the inevitable. Start or join local Marxist orgs so you can prepare and also cope.
Biden becoming president changes almost nothing, and I think we’re sure to see more massive protests this summer or even sooner as the economy continues to crumble. With your guidance, who knows what we’ll be able to accomplish. Rather than taking over a few blocks in Seattle for a few weeks, or driving the pigs out of their station in Minneapolis, protestors might be able to take an entire city. Just make sure that if you find yourself in this position, don’t fucking stop or even hesitate until the entire world is yours! The biggest mistake workers’ states made—from the Paris Commune to the nascent USSR—was that they stopped when they could have kept going. When the pigs are on the run, don’t let them catch their breath!
Make sure to stay safe, of course, since we all know Trump’s supporters are really fucking mad. We need every one of you to help bring down capitalism. If you feel like shit, we’re always here to talk. Vent away.
I wish that shit worked. I just feel more stupid and dumb after doing them.
Right? I used to do long-distance running before work and school got in the way. I only remember feeling tired all the time, not happier or more confident. The only thing it helped with was scheduling my time. I'd go running at a certain time of day so I knew to schedule things around it so I wouldn't simply lay in bed and stare at the wall. Didn't feel any better, but I got things done.
I dunno if structure would help me. I've just been depressed half my life, and nothing I do really works because it's like "oh, well this hasn't changed shit for me. So..."