I just checked, it’s true: https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/columns/columns/viewpoint/25490-dear-kamala-harris.html

That’s a really good analysis! I totally see what you mean!

So basically you’re saying nothing changes if they shut down.

We don’t need everyone, just enough. Also there can be a time it happens.

I think they are giving it their all because they think it’s their last chance. If we stay strong, united and focused we can defeat it.

Thank you for letting me know about that. I updated my comment.

You’re right! That’s why it’s so urgent to take action against disinformation. I just left a comment with some ideas for what people can do to deal with the Twitter problem. As you just said millions are getting killed. What I suggest could just take a minute or two of your time and it will help slow down the spread of disinformation.

After seeing AOC’s post I feel Twitter should be banned. Until that happens there are things we can do that are simple and effective:

For people who have a Twitter account:

• Switch to Bluesky and make a Tweet saying you are now on Bluesky and no longer post on Twitter. Note that per Furball’s comment if you use the word Bluesky in your Tweet it will be hidden. Be sure to censor the word or use a screenshot.
• If you have no choice but to use Twitter install an adblocker such as uBlock Origin. Also review your privacy settings.
• Leave a 1 star review on the app store for the “X” (Twitter) app.

Things everyone can do even if you don’t have a Twitter account:

• Help your friends who are still on Twitter migrate away.
• Urge companies, governments, organizations, celebrities and other large accounts to make a Bluesky account and phase out the use of Twitter. They can start by posting on both to make the migration easier.
• If you’re writing an article or posting on Lemmy, Reddit or other websites prefer linking and screenshooting Twitter alternatives such as Bluesky, Mastodon and Threads instead of Twitter when possible. This is also good for your readers because Twitter makes it hard to read Tweets without logging in.
• Contact people in your government and urge Twitter be banned.

That would be amazing! Yes, that’s better than what I was thinking.

Your last sentence made me realize something. You’re right that if you target one business they will go to another but that’s a feature not a bug. The goal is it’s a negotiation. Demand better working conditions and stop funding corrupt politicians and then we will return back to work. The company won’t want to go out of business so hopefully they would agree.

For the demands of the strikers they could include a time period for example no funding of Republicans until 2034 as an example.

Regarding living paycheck to paycheck that’s why I mentioned the mutual aid network. I know most people can’t stop working for very long, that’s why there would need to be some kind of group to support this.

Regarding labels like socialism or communism, I’m not advocating for that. I just hope for better wages, working conditions and less corruption in politics.

I agree with you. Imagine if people built a mutual aid network designed to sustain people for maybe 6-12 months and the country just went on strike. People stop showing up to work everywhere in protest of the oligarchy.

If Project 2025 becomes a reality we might start seeing headlines which say “In the United States, couples who divorce will be sent to labor camps”.

No country is safe from Elon Musk’s election interference. It’s urgent that we boycott Twitter and Tesla. If you have a Twitter account do the following now:

1. Send a DM to your favorite accounts and urge them to stop using Twitter.
2. (If you haven’t already) register for Bluesky.
3. Make a Tweet saying you are no longer using Twitter.
4. Tell your friends to follow the same instructions.

These could take as little as five minutes of your time but it will make a huge difference because of the ripple effect. When one person leaves it will automatically incentivize your friends to follow you. You have the power to make a difference.

This is a lie. People just spread this to trick you into not voting so the Republicans win.

You understand how things work! Ignore the apathy trolls. They are trying to silence your vote. Here’s what actually happens if you vote for the lesser of two evils. You’re rights are protected and next time use the primary process to pick someone even better.

According to https://library.ucsd.edu/dc/object/bb0000819h yes it’s real and the year it’s from is 1941 more specifically 1941-07-08. You can view what I think might be all or most of his political cartoons here: https://library.ucsd.edu/dc/collection/bb65202085

No country is safe from Elon Musk. Resist Musk now and put a stop to him before he takes over your country. Tell everyone you know to stop using Twitter and boycott Tesla, organize a strike at Twitter and Tesla, make sure when he breaks the law that he’s held accountable and faces justice.

I don’t know what Musk thinks of porn but I do know that one part of project 2025 is a ban on porn. Maybe Musk will get on that. I’d recommend trying to contact your favorite content creators and friends on Twitter and ask them to move to Bluesky.