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BigmanPigman

(54,449 posts) Mon Oct 20, 2025, 09:27 PM Oct 20

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DU Poll: General Strike in US [View all]

Do you think that a general strike in the US would be successful?

42 votes, 0 passes \| Time left: Unlimited
	Yes, but not at this time
	0 (0%)
	Yes, we are ready now
	31 (74%)
	No, the majority of Americans would never do it
	8 (19%)
	No, it would not help the country as a whole
	2 (5%)
	Other
	1 (2%)
	0 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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DU Poll: General Strike in US [View all] BigmanPigman Oct 20 OP

Once you surpass that proverbial 3.5 percent DinahMoeHum Oct 20 #1

The GOP have already started a general strike. usonian Oct 20 #2

Is it a one day thing? If no is there a strike fund? EllieBC Oct 20 #3

That's always going to be a problem, I fear. BigmanPigman Oct 20 #4

Ok well this is why people need to PLAN. EllieBC Oct 20 #7

Several unions are aligning their contracts to end at the same time -- in 2028. Beyond that, what organizing has been for WhiskeyGrinder Oct 20 #5

What are the demands? leftstreet Oct 20 #6

Great question! BigmanPigman Oct 20 #8

Just like No Kings... The Grand Illuminist Oct 20 #9

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