I think some leftist accelerationists believe that electing Trump will galvanize resistance the way it did 2017-2020. The ways that regular folks joined us, marched, and actually paid attention to things besides soccer practice was legit heartening and often helpful. I’m thinking about popular demonstrations against the migrant camps, organizing Covid relief and mutual aid, and generally saying “fuck this guy and his policies.”
But if Trump returns, none of that shit is going to happen.
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Those would-be allies might conclude that all that resistance was for nothing, and give up. Especially if he wins an outright majority.
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Trump is pretty open that he intends to use violence against his political opponents, and this time he likely won’t be constrained by any sort of deep state. Especially if he wins an outright majority.
That’s my thinking, but any accelerationists want to tell me where I’m wrong?
Trump in power: democrats oppose his rhetoric and actions
Trump out of power: democrats oppose his rhetoric while continuing his actions
Liberals are judas goats no matter the situation, but they’re forced to pretend that they aren’t demons when they aren’t in power. When given power they’re just demons. I don’t understand what would be more accelerationist than doing the fucking holocaust but you tell me. I’m voting PSL as a non-demon.