What are the PROBLEMS Populists want to fix?

[sabrina 1]

32. First we have to identify what tools are available to populists.

This cartoon illustrates what the people/populists are up against:

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I agree with everything on your list that we need to do.

But what can we realistically AFFORD to do?

We cannot afford media marketing.

But we CAN exploit Social Media, it is free, it is where many people go for news now.

You are correct that a solid idea could carry more weight than a hundred individuals.

This small group is not the only group, many already formed and working towards similar goals.

Many of them are on Twitter and FB. Some have had some success on certain issues.

So first, perhaps, and I'm just thinking out loud, identify and clarify a 'solid idea'.

Put it into words, make it short but captivating.

Start circulating it on Social Media.

On Twitter eg, follow other groups who already exist, eg, Civil liberties groups, Unions, Progressive Activist Groups, Social Security Advocacy Groups etc.

People who already have a Twitter and/or FB account can begin retweeting to those they follow and their follower, the message, and imo, the most important one is 'get the money out of politics'.

Build up accounts with the goal of reaching as many people as possible.

Then start naming names of Candidates who are running who are clearly Corporate Tools.

Identify and support non Corporate, Progressive Candidates.

Social Media is a powerful tool when used effectively.

I know it is just a small tool, but it is free. So for now, that is my first thought, use what is free. I will try to think of other ways we can spread information.