This is such an important point & it needs to be said again & again because it applies especially to people who aren't already in the movement. Many people who already are in the movement either professionally or out of political commitment may not need the enjoyment factor as...
https://twitter.com/briebriejoy/status/1339673343298072578
much bc they they're already involved. Enjoyable tactics does prevent burnout among organizers and activists so it's important for them too. Ironically, there's a lot of self-indulgent scolding of people who aren't "doing the work," or knocking on doors or keeping their eyes...
on the prize. But people have different roles, obviously. I need to have Jane McAlevey @rsgexp & @joshkahnrussell on ASAP i guess.
As someone who was raised by Red Diaper Babies I can sometimes be a dick and judgmental of people who just discovered politics but then I check myself and realize that's counterproductive, cliquish, violates my values and the politics I believe in and am fighting for (not to...
mention that these people actually deserve a lot more credit bc they weren't born into their politics the way I was.)
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
