Myanmar diaspora politics are still steeped in saviour-worship, conspiracy theories about Rohingya, paternalism and overreliance on NUG/CRPH to lead the way.
#WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar
#WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar
What they have to realise is the Myanmar people are already paving the way. Local defense organisations and general strike committees are clear examples of bottom-up organising that sustains a democracy movement.
#WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar
#WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar
If you're not looking, you are missing the fact that we are still in this fight BECAUSE we have a vibrant democracy. The Myanmar people have rejected, through a popular movement, a murderous regime with guns with our voices and actions. #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar
Voting is overrated. Democracy happens between the ballots when you speak to your neighbor, engage your community, organise actions, publish that article, become involved and saying "no" when the powerful abuse their position.
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