• Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works
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    5 days ago

    Yeah, sure thing buddy.

    If you seize property, the police will just un-seize it.

    If you set fire to property, it stays set fire to.

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      5 days ago

      Yup. Things like the Tesla dealerships vandalism were very effective. They actually led to musk being tamed somewhat.

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        5 days ago

        I agree with the sentiment but the “it didn’t happen right away” argument would be true of either type of action.

        Thankfully, we can look back at history for assistance. “Adventurism” or “the propaganda of the deed” have very often resulted in apathy within the masses and not in any revolutionary potential building.

        So, you’re right. But things do take time to build movements that actually result in change. Thankfully we also have history to help direct us there as well.

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      5 days ago

      The “Propaganda of the deed” has historical resulted in apathy just like yours. It’s why people cling to it. Enjoy it. But never actually go and do something to fight back. You sit back waiting for the next “deed” to make you feel good. Or maybe you are the small small fraction that go do the deed themselves.

      Also, there is no rule that that says you can’t keep enjoying workers burn down warehouses. But criticizing actual militant workers actions that HAVE historically worked. The only reason you’d do that is either fear or apathy.

      This isn’t something new. People have been trying to spark changes to society this way for centuries. There is literally mountains of literature written on the failures of the “propaganda of the deed”. You’re advocating for something that makes you feel good. Not that actually works.