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BigmanPigman

(54,459 posts) Mon Oct 20, 2025, 09:27 PM Oct 20

DU Poll: General Strike in US

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

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	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%)
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DU Poll: General Strike in US (Original Post) 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

DinahMoeHum

(23,302 posts)

1. Once you surpass that proverbial 3.5 percent

Reply to BigmanPigman (Original post)

Mon Oct 20, 2025, 09:39 PM

Oct 20

threshold of pissed-off Americans in the streets at demonstrations, you'd have a better-than-even shot at a successful general strike. Just my 2 cents.